L3Harris Electronic Warfare System Completes Safety of Flight Testing
L3Harris Technologies has achieved Safety of Flight (SOF) qualification for its Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare suite designed for F-16 fighter jets. The system successfully completed environmental and electrical tests, demonstrating its reliability under various flight conditions. The EW suite, which will be provided to six international partners, helps identify and counter threats while providing situational awareness in challenging environments. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in late 2025. The system is engineered to accommodate future capability upgrades to adapt to evolving electromagnetic spectrum environments.
L3Harris Technologies ha ottenuto la qualifica di Sicurezza di Volo (SOF) per il suo sistema di guerra elettronica completamente digitale Viper Shield, progettato per i caccia F-16. Il sistema ha completato con successo test ambientali ed elettrici, dimostrando la sua affidabilità in diverse condizioni di volo. Il sistema di guerra elettronica, che sarà fornito a sei partner internazionali, aiuta a identificare e contrastare le minacce, fornendo consapevolezza situazionale in ambienti difficili. Le consegne sono previste per la fine del 2025. Il sistema è progettato per ospitare futuri aggiornamenti delle capacità per adattarsi agli ambienti in evoluzione dello spettro elettromagnetico.
L3Harris Technologies ha alcanzado la calificación de Seguridad de Vuelo (SOF) para su conjunto de guerra electrónica completamente digital Viper Shield, diseñado para los aviones de combate F-16. El sistema completó con éxito pruebas ambientales y eléctricas, demostrando su fiabilidad en diversas condiciones de vuelo. El conjunto de guerra electrónica, que se proporcionará a seis socios internacionales, ayuda a identificar y contrarrestar amenazas mientras proporciona conciencia situacional en entornos desafiantes. Las entregas están programadas para comenzar a finales de 2025. El sistema está diseñado para acomodar futuras actualizaciones de capacidades para adaptarse a los entornos en evolución del espectro electromagnético.
L3Harris Technologies는 F-16 전투기를 위해 설계된 완전 디지털 전자전 시스템인 Viper Shield에 대한 비행 안전(SOF) 자격을 획득했습니다. 이 시스템은 다양한 비행 조건에서의 신뢰성을 입증하며 환경 및 전기 테스트를 성공적으로 완료했습니다. 이 전자전 시스템은 6개의 국제 파트너에게 제공되며, 도전적인 환경에서 위협을 식별하고 대응하는 동시에 상황 인식을 제공합니다. 전달은 2025년 말에 시작될 예정입니다. 이 시스템은 진화하는 전자기 스펙트럼 환경에 맞춰 향후 기능 업그레이드를 수용하도록 설계되었습니다.
L3Harris Technologies a obtenu la qualification de Sécurité de Vol (SOF) pour son ensemble de guerre électronique entièrement numérique Viper Shield, conçu pour les chasseurs F-16. Le système a réussi des tests environnementaux et électriques, démontrant sa fiabilité dans diverses conditions de vol. L'ensemble de guerre électronique, qui sera fourni à six partenaires internationaux, aide à identifier et à contrer les menaces tout en fournissant une conscience situationnelle dans des environnements difficiles. Les livraisons devraient commencer à la fin de 2025. Le système est conçu pour accueillir de futures mises à niveau de capacité pour s'adapter aux environnements en évolution du spectre électromagnétique.
L3Harris Technologies hat die Qualifikation für die Flugsicherheit (SOF) für sein vollständig digitales elektronische Kriegsführungssystem Viper Shield erreicht, das für F-16-Jagdbomber entwickelt wurde. Das System hat erfolgreich Umwelt- und elektrische Tests abgeschlossen und seine Zuverlässigkeit unter verschiedenen Flugbedingungen demonstriert. Das EW-System, das an sechs internationale Partner geliefert wird, hilft, Bedrohungen zu identifizieren und zu bekämpfen, während es situative Bewusstheit in herausfordernden Umgebungen bietet. Die Auslieferungen sind für Ende 2025 geplant. Das System ist so konzipiert, dass es zukünftige Leistungsverbesserungen unterstützt, um sich an die sich entwickelnden elektromagnetischen Frequenzumgebungen anzupassen.
- Successfully completed Safety of Flight qualification for Viper Shield system
- Secured contracts with six international partners for F-16 fleet installations
- Only advanced EW solution currently funded and in active production for international F-16 partners
- System designed with upgrade capability for future adaptability
- Deliveries won't start until late 2025, indicating a lengthy wait for revenue recognition
Insights
The successful completion of Safety of Flight testing for the Viper Shield electronic warfare system marks a significant milestone in L3Harris's defense portfolio. This achievement unlocks a clear path to revenue generation from six international contracts, with deliveries starting in late 2025. The system's modular design for future upgrades creates additional long-term revenue potential through maintenance and enhancement contracts.
The Viper Shield's market position as the only funded and actively produced advanced EW solution for international F-16 partners gives L3Harris a strong competitive advantage in the growing electronic warfare segment. This monopolistic position in the F-16 EW upgrade market could drive substantial recurring revenue, considering there are approximately 3,000 operational F-16s globally that may need similar upgrades.
The Viper Shield system passed a series of environmental and electrical tests across structural integrity, thermal and electrical safety, and aircraft aerodynamics areas. Through the extensive SOF regimen, Viper Shield handled the stresses and strains of normal and extreme flight maneuvers, and the company proved it to be safe, reliable and effective on the aircraft.
“Completing the comprehensive SOF evaluation is a significant milestone for Viper Shield and for our growing list of global customers,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “This critical electronic warfare system will begin flight testing soon, and we will start delivering the capability in late 2025.”
Viper Shield equips aircrews and commanders with situational awareness about the electronic landscape and helps them identify, locate and counter threats to enable survivability and lethality in the most challenging environments. It is the only advanced EW solution that is funded and in active production for international F-16 partners. By design, L3Harris engineered Viper Shield to allow for future capability upgrades, ensuring it can adjust to an evolving electromagnetic spectrum environment.
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