The 25 new F-16C/D Block 72 fighter jets, which will be delivered to Morocco, will be equipped with Viper Shield (AN/ALQ-254(V)1), an advanced, all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suite developed by L3Harris Technologies
in partnership with Lockheed Martin, according to press reports.
Morocco will receive the next-generation F-16 fighter jets which maximize survivability and mission success thanks to EW offering pilots cutting-edge countermeasures against sophisticated, ever-changing threats. This advanced EW system will provide a virtual electronic shield around the aircraft, enabling war-fighters to complete missions safely in increasingly complex battlespace scenarios.
Viper Shield’s software & technology enable unprecedented digital radar threat warning and robust digital countermeasure capabilities in a fully integrated, internally mounted system.
Its advanced digital radar warning receiver (DRWR) technology integrates seamlessly with the aircraft’s new APG-83 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to deliver greater situational awareness. The digital radio frequency memory (DRFM)- based jamming system provides enhanced capability against advanced threats.
In 2019, the State Department approved the sale to Morocco of 25 F-16C/D Block 72 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.7 billion.
U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has said this foreign military sale will help improve the security of a major Non-NATO ally that continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa.
