BAE Systems to develop new EW system for AC-130J and MC-130J

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to develop a new electronic warfare system for its AC-130J and MC-130J fleet.

MC-130J Commando II taking off
By U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shelby Kay-Fantozzi [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The company says the life cycle value of the contract is expected to exceed $400 million.

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