BAE Systems and L3Harris deliver first EC-37B Compass Call aircraft to the U.S. Air Force
- Delivery of EC-37B Compass Call aircraft enhances electromagnetic attack capabilities
- Increased speed, endurance, and high-altitude operation for improved survivability and range
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Mission system prime BAE Systems produces the Compass Call Airborne Electromagnetic Attack mission system at its
Platform integration prime L3Harris integrated the EC-130H Compass Call mission system into a modern Gulfstream G550 business jet at its
"The delivery of the first EC-37B Compass Call is a major milestone for our customer's electromagnetic attack capabilities," said Dave Harrold, Vice President and General Manager, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack, BAE Systems. "We take pride in delivering this critical EW capability to keep the
"Our team accomplished the incredible challenge of migrating the Compass Call mission equipment from the much larger EC-130H and fully integrating it into the Gulfstream G550 platform," said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, L3Harris. "As the Air Force sunsets its 40-year-old EC-130H fleet, the cutting-edge EC-37B will empower the customer to continue serving its vital electromagnetic warfare mission for generations to come."
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. and its 34,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with 89,600 employees worldwide. We deliver products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce and deliver— to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
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