BAE Systems’ Viper Memory Loader Verifier II will improve F-16 maintenance cybersecurity

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BAE Systems has launched the Viper Memory Loader Verifier II, enhancing maintenance capabilities for F-16 aircraft by reducing cyber-attack vulnerabilities. This updated system features cyber-hardened mission capabilities and supports over 100 critical onboard systems, including radar and navigation. The Viper MLV II will be sold through Foreign Military Sales, with initial orders for six systems and potential follow-on orders for an additional 15. The system is already field-proven, with over 700 units in use by the U.S. Air Force and allied nations.

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• Launch of Viper Memory Loader Verifier II enhances F-16 maintenance capabilities.
• Supports over 100 onboard systems, crucial for mission and flight.
• Initial foreign sales orders for six systems could lead to further expansion.

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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BAE Systems has released the Viper Memory Loader Verifier II (MLV II), a new version of a world-leading maintenance capability that will reduce vulnerability to cyber-attacks for F-16 aircraft.

BAE Systems has released the Viper Memory Loader Verifier II, a new version of a world-leading maintenance capability that will reduce vulnerability to cyber-attacks for F-16 aircraft. (Credit: BAE Systems)

“Our first generation Viper MLV has 20 years of proven reliability and durability in challenging flight line environments,” said Carl Huncharek, F-16 product line director for BAE Systems. “This new version of the product will include cyber-hardened aircraft mission capabilities, with an open system architecture that reduces lifecycle costs.”

In addition to the flight-critical ability to load and verify software onto the aircraft, the Viper MLV II supports mission data file loads, flight and fault data downloading, and third-party application software.

Viper MLV II supports more than 100 onboard systems for the F-16, including mission and flight critical systems, such as the radar, electronic warfare, mission and flight control computers, crash survivable data recorders, engine control systems, navigation, and communications systems.

Two countries are fielding the Viper MLV II via Foreign Military Sales for the F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft, ordering six systems with potential follow-on for 15 additional systems. The system is fully compatible with the entire F-16 fleet and will use existing interface cables. While the Viper MLV II will be positioned for all new F-16 deployments, BAE Systems also continues to support the current equipment.

The system is field-proven, with more than 700 systems in use by the U.S. Air Force and more than 25 allied nations. The Viper MLV II will be developed and produced at BAE Systems’ Fort Worth, Texas site.

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For more information:

Shelby Cohen, BAE Systems

Mobile: 607-658-6687

shelby.cohen@baesystems.com

www.baesystems.com/US

@BAESystemsInc

Source: BAE Systems

FAQ

What is the Viper Memory Loader Verifier II by BAE Systems?

The Viper Memory Loader Verifier II is a new maintenance capability that reduces cyber-attack vulnerabilities for F-16 aircraft.

How many systems of the Viper MLV II are being ordered?

The initial order consists of six Viper MLV II systems, with potential for 15 additional systems.

What systems does the Viper MLV II support?

The Viper MLV II supports over 100 onboard systems, including critical functions like radar and navigation.

Is the Viper MLV II compatible with existing F-16s?

Yes, the Viper MLV II is fully compatible with the entire F-16 fleet.

Where is the Viper MLV II being developed?

The Viper MLV II is being developed and produced in Fort Worth, Texas.