CLIFTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 11, 2012--
ITT
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) announced another successful demonstration of its
Advanced Defensive Electronic Warfare System (AIDEWS).
In a cooperative effort between the Chilean Air Force, U.S. Air Force,
and Exelis, a series of multi-ship F-16
missions demonstrated the latest enhancements in the system’s air-to-air
electronic warfare capability.
Pilots of Fuerza Area de Chile (FACh) Squadron No 3 at Los
Condores Air Base, Chile, flew six missions on F-16 Block 50 aircraft
from July 4 to 18, 2012. Those missions effectively demonstrated the
performance of AIDEWS Block 5.2 against multiple airborne fire control
radars with overlapping operating frequencies. This flight effort
culminates a year of planning and coordination by FACh and U.S.
personnel, as well as extensive laboratory and flight testing in the
U.S. At the conclusion of flight operations, FACh officials expressed
confidence in AIDEWS as a “critical operational asset.”
This new, updated Block 5.2 configuration supports the upcoming delivery
of combat capable electronic warfare mission data to five countries with
AIDEWS equipped F-16s.
“Electronic warfare technology is constantly advancing,” said Stuart
Altman, Exelis
Electronic Systems business area lead for AIDEWS. “These test flight
successes demonstrate our commitment to having the best possible
technology to ensure our international allies can complete their
missions, avoiding and defeating any threats, and returning safely.”
AIDEWS
is built upon the proven ALQ-211
family of electronic warfare systems now in use to support a broad
range of U.S. and allied defense customers on many aircraft. These
include versions of the CV-22, MH-47, MH-60, F-16, Boeing 737s, NH-90,
and several other platforms. The system is currently in full production
with more than 160 systems under contract for six nations as part of the
F-16 Foreign Military Sales program.
About ITT Exelis
ITT Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense and
information solutions company with strong positions in enduring and
emerging global markets. Exelis is a leader in networked communications,
sensing and surveillance, electronic warfare, navigation, air traffic
solutions and information systems with growing positions in cyber
security, composite aerostructures, logistics and technical services.
The company has a 50-year legacy of innovation and technology expertise,
partnering with customers worldwide to deliver affordable,
mission-critical products and services for managing global threats,
conflicts and complexities. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company
employs about 20,500 people and generated 2011 sales of $5.8 billion. www.exelisinc.com
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ITT Exelis
John C. Dench, 973-284-4543
john.dench@exelisinc.com
