CPI Aerostructures, a prominent manufacturer of structural assemblies for aerospace and defense markets, has been awarded a contract by L3Harris Technologies valued at up to $12.1 million. The contract entails the delivery of airborne pod structures to support the Next Generation Jammer Low-Band (NGJ-LB) program. These pods will serve as operational prototypes for the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, aiding fleet assessment, airworthiness testing, and design verification.
The NGJ-LB pods, designed to replace the Navy’s aging AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System, will be deployed on the EA-18G Growler. CPI Aero’s contract work will commence immediately, with deliveries scheduled from 2025 through 2027. The Navy plans to achieve early operational capability for the NGJ-LB system by 2029.
Transforming Electronic Warfare
The Next Generation Jammer – Low Band represents a significant leap in airborne electronic warfare. Designed by L3Harris, the system integrates advanced processing capabilities with enhanced jamming effectiveness. Its modular, open-system architecture ensures easier maintenance and seamless upgrades, allowing it to adapt to evolving technological needs and stay ahead of adversarial capabilities. The system will also support interoperability with joint and allied forces, providing long-term growth potential for advanced electronic warfare solutions.
A Milestone for CPI Aero
“This new contract is a big win for CPI Aero and a new milestone for our team,” said Dorith Hakim, President and CEO of CPI Aero. “We are excited to be the pod structure provider for L3Harris on the second increment of the Next Generation Jammer Program. This program joins several other airborne pod programs at CPI Aero, including the Next Generation Jammer - Mid Band Program.”
Hakim added, “We look forward to working with L3Harris on this transformational development program and leveraging our expertise in manufacturing airborne podded systems.”
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