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Exelis, Aribus Teaming On F-16 Missile Warning Detection

Defense Daily Staff

Monday, November 10th, 2014

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Exelis, Aribus Teaming On F-16 Missile Warning Detection

Aerospace Welding supports a number of military aircraft including the F-16 fighter. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

Exelis [XLS] and Airbus Group have signed a teaming arrangement to supply advanced missile system warning capabilities for U.S. and international F-16 fighter jets, Exelis said Monday. The arrangement is meant to provide lightweight protection against short-range air defense missiles and man-portable missile systems (MANPADS). Under the agreement, Exelis will be the lead U.S. contractor for the AAR-60(V)2 Missile Launch Detection System for Fighters (MILDS F). MILDS F is a product of Airbus Defense and Space and is cleared to…

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