Northrop Grumman: Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite achieves key milestone in F-16 flight testing

Northrop's IVEWS passes F-16 testing, moves closer to production

Northrop Grumman's IVEWS has finished operational assessment flight tests on US Air Force (USAF) F-16 jets.

Operational Assessment Testing of IVEWS on F-16 Completed, Northrop Grumman Says - Defense Daily

Northrop Grumman [NOC] said that it has completed operational assessment testing of the company’s ultra-wideband architecture AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) for U.S. Air Force F-16 fighters. The […]

Northrop Grumman: Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite achieves key milestone in F-16 flight testing

During testing, IVEWS was exposed to highly accurate simulations of modern radio frequency (RF) threats in environments that closely mirrored real-world conditions. The system effectively detected, identified, and countered a full spectrum of radar-guided threats, delivering full RF protection and heightened situational awareness for combat missions. IVEWS also demonstrated seamless digital interoperability with Northrop Grumman’s SABR radar. Th…