L3Harris Technologies has secured an $80 million contract from the U.S. Navy to further develop advanced systems for modernizing electronic warfare (EW) capabilities on F/A-18 aircraft. This effort aims to enhance pilot protection against current and emerging threats. Under this contract, L3Harris will work on a next-generation EW system for the Navy’s F/A-18 fleet. This development is a part of the Navy’s strategy to keep its aircraft and aviators safe in the face of evolving and future threats.
L3Harris will create an advanced EW system that encompasses electronic support measures and electronic attack capabilities. This will enable rapid threat detection across various radio frequency bands. The EW system will be designed with a modular open systems approach. This approach simplifies the integration of new and upgraded technologies, making it more efficient and cost-effective.