Italy purchases EA-37B Compass Call II to strengthen the capabilities in the field of electronic struggle and air news
American society L3Harris Technologies announced a $ 300 million signature signature with the Italian Air Force to rebuild two trade aircraft Gulfstream G550 on a variant of electronic struggle EA-37B Compass Call II.
The agreement is the initial phase of purchasing advanced electronic struggle platforms by Italy, which becomes the first foreign customer of this model. The sale was approved by the US Foreign Ministry in October 2024.
Aircraft Compass Call They are primarily intended to interfere with enemy communication and command and control systems, as well as for performing missions in the field of news, monitoring, surveying and labeling goals (C5isrt).
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The contract is part of a strategic program P-MMMS/JAMMSaimed at creating a multifunctional platform for early warning from the air, electronic combat and collecting electronic data. Italy already owns two G550 modified for Caew and Aisrew missions and will now use two more fuselage constructions to rebuild the EA-37B.
L3Harris has already begun reconstruction and technical management and integration of systems.
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In addition to Compass Call aircraft, Italy also plans to acquire two Australian aircraft MC-55A Peregrineequipped with Sigint, radars and electro-optical/infrared systems sensors.
Source and pictures: L3Harris | X @gulfstream. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and edited.
