Italy orders two EA-37B Compass Call aircraft under $300M deal
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| Italy to receive two EA-37B Compass Call aircraft as first international customer for the type. |
L3Harris Technologies has received a $300 million contract from Italy to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft provisioned for a modern electromagnetic warfare system. 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.
“We are expanding our support of Italy’s armed forces by equipping them with modern mission technology ready for managing a dynamic global landscape,” said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, L3Harris. “Our team will provide Italy with solutions to augment its national security and increase its interoperability with the U.S. and strategic allies.”
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.
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.
“We are expanding our support of Italy’s armed forces by equipping them with modern mission technology ready for managing a dynamic global landscape,” said Jason Lambert, President, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, L3Harris. “Our team will provide Italy with solutions to augment its national security and increase its interoperability with the U.S. and strategic allies.”
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.
The EA-37B Compass Call was developed by L3Harris in collaboration with BAE Systems to provide the U.S. Air Force with a new electronic warfare aircraft to replace the EC-130H Compass Call fleet. The EA-37B is based on the Gulfstream G550 business jet modified with electronic warfare equipment (L3Harris provides the systems while BAE Systems provides the hardware). The first EA-37 was delivered to USAF Base Davis-Monthan on August 23, 2024.
Source, Image: L3Harris
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