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Peru has selected L3Harris Technologies to supply its Viper Shield electronic warfare system for the country’s incoming F-16 Block 70 aircraft, according to L3Harris.
The system acts as digital armour for the jets, letting pilots jam enemy radars, missiles and other electronic threats. Peru’s decision strengthens both the offensive and defensive reach of its new fighter fleet.
Viper Shield also brings Peru into line with allied operators. The system gives the country the same electronic warfare capability used by other F-16 Block 70 nations, supporting interoperability across coalition air forces.
Christopher Aebli, President, Communications & Spectrum Dominance at L3Harris, said the company is focused on delivering a low-risk solution. He pointed to an active production line, established flight test programme and mature supply chain as key advantages.
“Eight nations have selected Viper Shield, and we’re ramping up to full-rate production of 233 systems,” Aebli added.
L3Harris developed Viper Shield in partnership with Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force. The system offers several installation routes, including direct integration into Block 70/72 aircraft, a retrofit option for earlier F-16 variants, and an external pod configuration.
Engineers built Viper Shield to be software-defined, allowing operators to upgrade it as threats evolve. That flexibility positions the system for long-term relevance across current and future F-16 fleets, reinforcing its appeal to a growing list of international customers.
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