BAE Systems has tapped Vertex Aerospace to install an electronic countermeasures system aboard the U.S. Navy's KC-130J aerial transport and refueling aircraft.
BAE Systems has landed the prime spot on a five-year, $26.7M task order to help the Department of the Navy implement an infrared countermeasures system across a fleet of tanker and transport aircraft.
Northrop Grumman has received milestone C approval to enter the production phase for a pod-based missile detection, tracking and jamming system designed for the KC-135Stratotanker aircraft.