Peru Upgrades F-16 Fleet with L3Harris Electronic Warfare System

The Peruvian Air Force has moved to enhance its fighter capabilities by selecting L3Harris Technologies to provide the Viper Shield electronic warfare system. The solution is intended for the service’s F-16 Block 70 aircraft, a modernized variant of the multirole fighter jet. The selection marks a step forward in the modernization of the country’s aviation assets.

Viper Shield is designed as an electronic countermeasures system intended to help pilots detect and defeat threats. The technology is part of the standard configuration for the latest F-16 Block 70/72 models produced by Lockheed Martin. This variant includes significant structural and avionics upgrades compared to older F-16 versions.

L3Harris operates primarily in the aerospace and defense sector, providing systems for government and commercial customers. The company’s portfolio includes integrated mission systems across its Space & Mission Systems and Communications & Spectrum Dominance segments. Contracts for fighter jet upgrades and sustainment contribute to the company’s revenue streams within the broader defense market.

Following the announcement, shares of L3Harris were trading at $277.11. The stock has experienced a slight decline from the previous close of $279.25, with the company maintaining a market capitalization of approximately $51.6 billion.

What to watch

• Finalization of contract details and delivery timelines for the Peruvian F-16 fleet.
• Future integration milestones for the Viper Shield system on Block 70 aircraft.
• Upcoming L3Harris earnings reports for segment revenue updates.

Source: original release