Textron Systems’ Model 527™ Selected as F-35 Preflight EW System Tester
May 17, 2015
Textron Systems Electronic Systems, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced today that its Model 527™ Radar Signal Simulator has been selected for preflight testing of F-35 Lightning II electronic warfare (EW) systems. Under a three year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with Lockheed Martin, the company will provide advanced, handheld radar simulators for EW preflight testing on all variants of the F-35, which is expected to be utilized by both U.S. and international customers.