Greek F-16s to Get Advanced Electronic Warfare Equipment

Released on Tuesday, April 29, 2003

The Raytheon corporation has announced that the Ministry of Defense of Greece has ordered the Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suite for its F-16 Block 52+ fighter aircraft.

The Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suite (ASPIS) comprises the AN/ALQ-187 jammer, the AN/ALR-93(V) threat warning system, and the AN/ALE-47 chaff/flare dispenser. A total of 60 Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suites will be delivered to the Hellenic Air Force under the ASPIS II program worth about $242 million.

ASPIS II is the follow-on ASPIS program which implicated the delivery of 80 less advanced ASPIS version to the Hellenic Air Force between 1997 and 1999 for the F-16C/D Block 30/50 aircraft.

In addition, ASPIS II program calls for another 29 AN/ALQ-187 jammers for current Hellenic Block 30/50 F-16s as well as an upgrade program to enhance already delivered ASPIS jammers with the addition of a digital RF memory capability.

The Greek Ministry of Defense seeks to provide ASPIS II electronic warfare equipment to the entire fleet of F-16 aircraft operated by the Hellenic Air Force.