2023-03-06 10:42:03 ET
- L3Harris Technologies ( NYSE: LHX ) received an un-definitized contract from Lockheed Martin ( NYSE: LMT ) for securing long-lead material for the Viper Shield electronic warfare system to accelerate global product delivery.
- This contract along with a future full-rate contract award for Viper Shield ship sets, will enable planned production EW capability deliveries for customers worldwide.
- The AN/ALQ-254( V )1 Viper Shield supports the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft production for the global F-16 fleet and was designed as the baseline EW system for the aircraft.
- The Viper Shield program remains on schedule and is scheduled for installation on the next-generation F-16 aircraft for multiple international air defense forces.
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L3Harris Technologies nabs LMT contract for Viper Shield electronic warfare system