
The Army has awarded Northrop Grumman [NOC] a five-year contract for initial production of its AN/APR-39E(V)2 radar warning receivers designed to improve detection of new anti-aircraft weapon threats. James Conroy, Northrop Grumman’s vice president for navigation, targeting and survivability, told Defense Daily the production deal is worth $106.6 million and an initial task order covers more than 50 units for AH-64E Apache aircraft. “The APR-39E(V)2 is a sophisticated, more agile radar warning receiver that outpaces emerging threats. It provides a…