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Harris Wins Contract to Support Moroccan Air Force in Electronic Warfare

By S.L. Fuller | January 10, 2017
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[Avionics Today 01-10-17] Harris Corporation has received a contract for $91 million to provide AN/ALQ-211 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare suite (AIDEWS) systems to the Royal Moroccan Air Force, the company said. 

The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract was awarded during Harris’ fiscal 2017 second quarter, and covers the supply of AIDEWS systems, spares and support equipment. Harris is also to provide services that will help protect the Air Force’s General Dynamics F-16 fleet against current and evolving electronic threats.

A Moroccan F-16 Fighting Falcon. Photo: U.S. Marine Corps.

A low-risk, modular solution, the electronic warfare system integrates radar warning and radio frequency countermeasures (RFCM) capabilities. It is compatible to a variety of aircraft, available in an externally mounted pod.

 

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