Harris wins Air Force special ops EW contract

Harris Corp. has been chosen by BAE Systems to provide antennae for jammers on Air Force Special Operations AC/MC-130J aircraft.

“Harris’ phased array antennas will provide the transmit capability for BAE’s electronic warfare countermeasure systems. The active, electronically scanned arrays use next-generation semiconductor technology and provide fast, agile beam pointing and high reliability,” said a Harris news release.

“Harris phased array technology will ensure BAE’s electronic countermeasure systems have the directional transmitting power essential for protecting aircraft and crews and bringing them home safely,” said Harris Electronic Systems president Ed Zoiss.

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