Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[Windjammer]

CLIFTON, N.J., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- ITT Corp. has been awarded a U.S. Foreign Military Sales contract to provide a digital radio frequency memory-based jamming pod.

The $49 million FMS contract is for Pakistan.

The pod incorporates an identical hardware configuration to ITT's Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare System, a proven, integrated digital receiver-based radar warning and jamming counter-measures system that can be used on fixed-wing aircraft.

The pod-mounted variant of AIDEWS will be fully qualified for F-16 flight under the contract and is the same form factor as ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures pods currently flying on U.S. Air Force and international F-16s.

"This pod-mounted system brings electronic warfare technology to our allies at much less expense," said Rich Sorelle, vice president of ITT's Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems business area.

"Since AIDEWS is based on our modular, scalable EW technology, future maintenance and upgrade costs for mixed F-16 aircraft fleets also will be lower because internal and external versions share the same components."

AIDEWS is built upon the proven ALQ-211 family of electronic warfare systems in use to support a broad range of U.S. and allied defense customers on many rotary-wing and fighter aircraft. These include versions of the NH-90, V-22, MH-47, MH-60, F-16 and several commercial platforms.

AIDEWS provides fighter pilots with situational awareness and protection against radar-based threats, including modern surface-to-air and air-to-air weapon systems.

AIDEWS is in full production with more than 160 systems under contract for six nations as part of ITT's F-16 Foreign Military Sales program. To date, 134 systems have been delivered.



Read more: Pakistan getting U.S. jamming pod - UPI.com

 

[kursed]

The AIDEWS AN/ALQ-211 V(9) POD [pdf]. - Can be fitted with a decoy launcher as well. Not sure, if it'll come equipped with DRFM though, since AIDEWS (as per published reports) on Block 52 C/Ds came without DRFM (Congress did not approve its sale).

 

[PakShaheen79]

The aircraft in the footage seems like a PAF machine, as for the terrain, it did surprise me to find out that Olives are grown in and around Wanna.

ISPR has also produced a documentary with title "Wana Olives" as well. It is avavilable at ISPR website.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Pakistan, US ink defence agreement despite tension
Pakistan, US ink defence agreement despite tension | Pakistan | News | Newspaper | Daily | English | Online

Pakistan, US ink defence agreement despite tension

Recent tension between Pakistan and the United States could not affect the defence treaties between the two countries. According to reports, Pakistan and US signed $49 million pact for the special chamber system of F-16 fighters. The officials from the two countries have confirmed the agreement and said that more deals are expected in near future.

 

[air marshal]

Today In History: October 13, 2009: PAF accepts first F-16 from Peace Drive order.

 

[air marshal]

Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman standing in front of F-16 Block 52+ F-16D (serial# 10801) along PAF contingent at roll out ceremony of first PAF F-16 Block 52+ aircraft held at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility at Dallas - Forth Worth on October 13, 2009.

 

[Doctor09]

 

[soul hacker]

ITT Supplies AIDEWS Pods for Pakistan F-16s

ITT will supply its AN/ALQ-211 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system (AIDEWS) pod to Pakistan, which is upgrading older F-16s for commonality with newer Block 52 aircraft from Lockheed Martin that started delivering in 2010. ITT will provide 18 ALQ-211(v)9 pods, an upgrade over the previous ALQ-131 electronic countermeasures pod on the aircraft. The V9 pod provides digital radar warning, high-power jamming, threat geolocation and situational awareness, using line replaceable units interchangeable with LRUs from internal AIDEWS systems on international F-16s.
The Pakistan requirement is the first production order for the ALQ-211(v)9 pod. “This pod-mounted system brings electronic warfare (EW) technology to our allies at much less expense,” said Rich Sorelle, v-p of the ITT Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems business unit. “Since AIDEWS is based on our modular, scalable EW technology, future maintenance and upgrade costs for mixed F-16 aircraft fleets also will be lower because internal and external versions share the same components.”

The foreign military sale, contracted through Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, was authorized this summer, but only recently announced by ITT. The company also expected a letter of offer and acceptance to be signed with Oman, which last year requested 18 F-16 Block 50/52 aircraft with AIDEWS included among systems. AIDEWS is named as an optional electronic countermeasures pod for the upgrade of 145 F-16A/Bs operated by Taiwan’s air force, a possible sale made known to the U.S. Congress on September 21.

The sale of AIDEWS pods to Pakistan was requested in 2008. In a recent interview, ITT executives said the requirement helped launch the podded version of the ALQ-211 system. The contract win is “huge, and I expect we would proliferate across the F-16 marketplace, as that upgrade is significant over the existing ALQ-131 pod that previously protected the aircraft,” said Bob Ferrante, ITT Airborne and Electronic Attack division general manager. He said some 1,500 F-16s would be candidates for the V9 pod.

ITT said more than 160 internal AIDEWS systems are under contract for six countries as part of the company’s FMS program. To date, 134 systems have been delivered.
ITT Supplies AIDEWS Pods for Pakistan F-16s | Aviation International News

 

[[--Leo--]]

KARACHI: Pakistan has bought the American ALQ-211 AIDEWS (Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite) pod for their F-16 fighters.

The ALQ-211 allows the aircraft to detect radar, jamming and laser signals hitting the aircraft, as well as the presence of chemical weapons. ALQ-211 also provides some jamming of its own, and assistance on where the signal is coming from, so the pilot can move the aircraft away from the threat, said a report published in U.S. magazine.

ALQ-211 is also installed in helicopters, but not as a pod. Rather, the individual components are installed in the helicopter where space is available.

Components of ALQ-211 are programmable, so that the system can quickly be updated for newly discovered enemy equipment. Pakistan will receive ALQ-211(V) 9 (version 9), which costs about $3.5 million per pod

Sources: Link 1 Other are Geotv ,thenews and many news channals in pakistan




Tuesday, October 25, 2011

 

[Manticore]

13. (S) Recommendation: We need to explain to the Pakistanis that the provision was in the LOA and many countries are subject to the same restrictions. The Pakistanis do not fully understand our requirements for sharing encrypted devices and need to be reassured that the aircraft will still fly without the cryptokeys. A briefing for Air Marshal Tanvir and/or his staff could resolve this misunderstanding.

Link-16

15. (S) Recommendation: The Joint Chiefs of Staff has approved the release; the decision now rests with the National Security Agency. We understand that the Defense Intelligence Agency has some concerns about potential technology transfer, and CENTCOM is working to address those concerns. This issue needs to be resolved quickly.

Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM)

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16. (S) Pakistan was previously cleared for separate elements of DRFM; now they need approval for the whole package. USAF supports immediate release, but the Defense Technology Security Administration appears to have concerns. SAF/IA is meeting this week with DTSA to review the issue.

17. (C) Recommendation: This decision process needs to be accelerated.

19. (C) We suggest Washington agencies address these issues as a package with Tanvir. Of particular concern to the Pakistanis is the completion of the mid-life upgrades in a third country. This can be resolved by U.S. engagement that reduces Pakistan's costs and involves Pakistani technicians in the third-country effort.

PATTERSON

The Hindu : The India Cables / The Cables : 122429: Reassuring Pakistan on the F-16 sale

 

[PakShaheen79]

Isn't 18 AIDEWS systems is little less in number? after all PAF would be using nearly 60 F-16s overall. Is there any alternative exists?

 

[Manticore]

Isn't 18 AIDEWS systems is little less in number? after all PAF would be using nearly 60 F-16s overall. Is there any alternative exists?

i think (v)9 pods are mission specific moreover , Version-4 are in the new blk-52s internally aswell

AN/ALQ-211(V)4

This version of the ALQ-211 utilizes advanced wideband and digital receivers to quickly and accurately detect and identify multiple, complex emitters when operating in today's high density threat environment. AIDEWS provides protection against radar based threats using a highly flexible, programmable technique generator that transmits deceptive countermeasure signals and coordinates use of chaff and flares. Standard on export F-16 Block 50/52 and ordered by Chile, Pakistan, Maroc, Oman, Poland.
AN/ALQ-211(V)5

Norway selected the -211(V)5 variant for its NH90 helicopters.
AN/ALQ-211(V)6

Integrated in the MH-47E Chinook.
AN/ALQ-211(V)7

Integrated in the MH-60R.
AN/ALQ-211(V)8

The AN/ALQ-211(V)8 variant is available for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) providing ELINT, Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and targeting.
AN/ALQ-211(V)9

Aka Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS). Pod mounted AN/ALQ-211 jammer with the same aerodynamic and mass properties as the AN/ALQ-131, for which it is aimed as a replacement. Unit price approx. $ 3.5 million (including support, spares, documentation). Ordered by Pakistan for its F-16A/B fleet.
http://wiki.scramble.nl/index.php?title=ITT_AN/ALQ-211

http://www.defence.pk/forums/milita...6-mlu-specifications-36-blk-52-prospects.html

 

[PakShaheen79]

^ they are not typical SAR or targeting pods these are EW systems actually inside a pod. So, how they can be described as mission specific. Pilots always need best ECM capabilities regardless of what kind of mission is this.

 

[Major Sam]

what benefit it will give to PAF?

 

[soul hacker]

what benefit it will give to PAF?

The ALQ-211 allows the aircraft to detect radar, jamming and laser signals hitting the aircraft, as well as the presence of chemical weapons. ALQ-211 also provides some jamming of its own, and assistance on where the signal is coming from, so the pilot can move the aircraft away from the threat