BAE Systems received a $493M contract to significantly upgrade and modernize the EW system for the F-35 Lightning II, enabling the fighter to quickly detect and address evolving electromagnetic threats.

A world-leading flight engineering simulator created by BAE Systems is ready to be “flown” by F-35 Lightning II pilots for the first time as they prepare for flight trials on the UK’s new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier next year.

Apr 3, 2023 · BAE Systems has received a $491 million contract from Lockheed Martin to produce AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare suites for the Block 4 version of the F-35 fighter, the company announced April 3. The award follows a $493 million contract in December 2022.

The F-35 is built by thousands of men and women in the United States and around the world. Lockheed Martin leads the F-35 industry team with Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems and Pratt & Whitney. The program is managed by the Department of Defense’s F-35 Joint Program Office.

Oct 20, 2024 · Another crucial contractor on the F-35 development team includes BAE Systems, which led the development of crucial life-saving designs, like crew escape and life support. Renowned for its Short...

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II development started in 1995 with the origins of the Joint Strike Fighter program and culminated in the completion of operational testing and start of full-rate production in 2021. [6] The X-35 first flew on 24 October 2000 and the …

20 hours ago · Company CEO Jim Taiclet claims that by applying advanced technologies to the F-35, 80% of the F-47’s capability can be achieved at 50% of the cost. ... Production Contract Awarded for BAE ...

Dec 15, 2021 · BAE Systems will upgrade the F-35’s electronic warfare system for the jet’s Block 4 upgrade under a $493 million contract awarded by Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems said Dec. 15. The new system will go into F-35 production starting with Lot 17 in 2024.

Apr 6, 2023 · Lockheed Martin has awarded BAE Systems a $491 million contract to produce AN/ASQ-239 electronic warfare (EW) countermeasure systems for the Block 4 version of the F-35 fighter. BAE will produce the advanced suites for the future Lot 17 F-35s, with production starting in mid-2024 through 2025.

Mar 7, 2025 · BAE Systems’ AN/ASQ-239 electronic protection (EP) and electronic attack (EA) system is the current operating suite on F-35s. The company has developed a next-generation suite, known as “The Block 4 EW system” for integration on Lot 17 and beyond F-35s.