
L3Harris [LHX], Lockheed Martin [LMT], and the U.S. Air Force are collaborating to flight test the L3Harris AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) suite on new F-16 fighter aircraft late next year or early 2023. "We are partnering with Lockheed and the Air Force to specifically develop this EW system for the Block 70 and 72 [F-16] aircraft," said Ted Damaskinos, the L3Harris vice president and general manager for electronic defensive solutions. "The development milestones are all being planned out…