Poland has selected L3Harris's AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield electronic-warfare self‑protection suite for its $3.8 billion program to modernize 48 F-16C/D Block 52+ jets to the F-16V Block 72 standard. Lockheed Martin will lead the upgrade, performed locally with Military Aviation Works No.2 in Bydgoszcz.
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Program scale and budget underscore Warsaw’s capability push: a $3.8 billion effort to modernize and retain 48 F-16C/Ds as F-16V Block 72 fighters, reinforcing Poland’s combat readiness and force structure (Poland commits $3.8 billion to upgrade 48 F-16s to F-16V Block 72).
The selection of the AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield adds a modern EW self‑protection layer to the fleet, a capability trend mirrored by recent U.S. Foreign Military Sales for allied EW upgrades (US Clears $404M Baseline 2 Upgrade for Australia’s MC-55A Peregrine Fleet).
Lockheed’s role and the planned partnership with Military Aviation Works No.2 to perform work in Bydgoszcz signal a push to grow Poland’s local industrial workshare and sustainment base, in line with recent OEM industrial collaboration approaches (Lockheed Martin Boosts Philippine F-16 Block 70 Bid with Expanded Industry and Academic Partnerships).
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Poland Picks L3Harris AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield EW for F-16 Block 52+ Upgrade • arabiandefence.com
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