6 octobre 2021 | International, Aérospatial

L3Harris selected to improve B-52 self-defense via $947M contract - Skies Mag

L3Harris Technologies will modernize the U.S. Air Force B-52 aircraft to protect aircrew from enemy radar threats under a new 10-year, sole-source US$947 million IDIQ contract.

https://skiesmag.com/press-releases/l3harris-selected-to-improve-b-52-self-defense-via-947m-contract

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