Exelis to provide Turkish Air Force with additional advanced electronic warfare technology

Exelis has received an award totaling more than $36 million to provide electronic warfare (EW) equipment, spares and support services to the Turkish Air Force.

When fully definitized, the contract could be valued at up to $80 million.

Under the foreign military sales contract issued by the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Exelis will supply Turkey with Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS) systems to protect its F-16 fighter jets from a range of advanced and evolving electronic threats.

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