L3Harris Received $300 Million Contract to Enhance Italy’s Airborne Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Specifications:

Name:

L3Harris Received $300 Million Contract to Enhance Italy’s Airborne Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Location:

Italy

Company:

L3Harris

Estimated Cost:

$300 Million

Source:

https://www.l3harris.com/

Introduction:

L3Harris Technologies has received a $300 million contract from Italy to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft provisioned for a modern electromagnetic warfare system.

Features:

L3Harris is partnering with BAE Systems on this solution, which represents the first time the U.S. government has approved an EA-37B sale to an international ally. 

The modified G550 with electromagnetic attack capabilities will provide the Italian Air Force with an airborne jamming ability with range, altitude and endurance to disrupt enemy command and control communications, radars and navigation systems from an extended distance. 

Once complete, the aircraft will join the Italian Ministry of Defence’s fleet of special mission aircraft along with the Joint Airborne Multi-Mission Multi-Sensor System (JAMMS) effort to advance the country’s airborne capabilities. L3Harris is currently modifying two G550 ISR aircraft under JAMMS.