Northrop Grumman has effectively trialed a novel electronic warfare mechanism for the F-16 combat aircraft. The corporation disclosed that the enhancements, named the AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite or IVEWS, outperformed the established standards in the emulation.
The innovative electronic warfare apparatus equips F-16 fighters with the capability to counter threats utilizing contemporary radio frequencies. The corporation noted that IVEWS possesses more proficient broadband power amplifiers and reactive countermeasures, enabling the aircraft to react more swiftly, cover a broader range of frequencies, and identify threats from all angles.
IVEWS incorporates modular, open system design principles, the corporation further noted. “This satisfactory appraisal in extremely challenging circumstances is a significant stride towards deploying the suite,” Northrop Grumman stated. EW mechanism for F-16 fighter examinations prove triumphant.
During the examination, imitated air defense radar pulses were directly infused into IVEWS to validate the suite’s proficiency to identify and counter sophisticated threats. The examinations, now finalized, were conducted in a validated emulator that permits electronic warfare technology to be trialed under realistic conditions, Northrop disclosed.
Remember that L3Harris Technologies is also making progress in development for the F-16 Block 70/72 Viper Shield electronic warfare system.