Exelis, Leidos continue work to counter future radar threats
20 Mayo 2015 - 10:44AM
Business Wire
Exelis (NYSE: XLS) and Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) have been selected to
continue to evolve advanced technology development for the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Adaptive Radar
Countermeasures (ARC) program.
The five-year subcontract from Leidos could be worth up to $15.6
million if all options are exercised. During this second phase of
the program, Exelis will demonstrate the Leidos software-based
algorithms with Exelis electronic warfare (EW) hardware in the loop
test environment, showcasing an enhanced capability to
electronically defend against emerging radar threats. The ARC
program will enable U.S. airborne EW systems to detect and
adaptively counter radar systems whose waveforms and behaviors
are new, unknown or ambiguous.
“The ARC program is cutting edge in the area of intelligent,
adaptive countermeasures to counter future electronic threats,”
said Mitch Friedman, vice president and general manager of the
Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business. “The work
we’re doing in partnership with Leidos and DARPA is laying
important groundwork to ensure our warfighters can anticipate and
outpace the agile radio frequency threats of the future.”
The ARC program consists of two major elements: the Leidos-led
development of new software processing techniques and their
implementation, managed by Exelis, with a prototype module within a
full rate production system. This process is expected to lead to a
new, adaptive EW protection system for airborne platforms within
the next five years.
About Exelis
Exelis is a diversified, top-tier global aerospace, defense,
information and services company that leverages a greater than
50-year legacy of deep customer knowledge and technical expertise
to deliver affordable, mission-critical solutions for global
customers. Exelis is a leader in positioning and navigation,
sensors, air traffic management solutions, image processing and
distribution, communications and information systems; and focused
on strategic growth in the areas of critical networks, ISR and
analytics, electronic warfare and composite
aerostructures. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Exelis
employs approximately 10,000 people and generated 2014 sales of
approximately $3.3 billion. For more information, visit our website
at www.exelisinc.com or connect with us
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