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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

New IFF To Improve US-French Interoperability

E-2C HawkeyeThe French Navy will improve its interoperability with the US Navy following upgrading of Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems on its fleet of three E-2C Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft.

The new system will improve commonality and interoperability with Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft currently being fielded with the US Navy. The U.S. Navy awarded a $34.5 million contract to Northrop Grumman, to implement those modifications.

The process will include the installation of the BAE Systems AN/APX-122A IFF Mode 5/Mode S Interrogators and AN/APX-123 IFF Mode 5/Mode S Transponders. These IFF systems enable warfighters to distinguish between friendly forces and enemies.

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