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Kopin Receives Additional $1.6 Million Order for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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With the F-35 scheduled for production through 2030, Kopin expects additional orders over the life of the program.

Key Points: 
  • With the F-35 scheduled for production through 2030, Kopin expects additional orders over the life of the program.
  • The jet is designed to perform both air superiority and strike missions while also providing electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
  • The extensive functionality and extreme conditions require unique display technology and Kopin is the sole supplier to this production program.
  • Kopin has been the sole-supplier of microdisplays for the F-35 pilot helmets since the program inception providing thousands of displays, to-date.

BAE Systems Starts Electronic Warfare System Production for U.S. Air Force F-15s

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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BAE Systems has received a $58 million contract from Boeing to start Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the U.S. Air Force.

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  • BAE Systems has received a $58 million contract from Boeing to start Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the F-15 Eagle Passive Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) for the U.S. Air Force.
  • The electronic warfare (EW) and countermeasures system provides advanced electromagnetic capabilities that protect pilots and help them maintain air superiority during their toughest missions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210302005222/en/
    The electronic warfare and countermeasures system on the F-15 Eagle, made by BAE Systems, provides advanced electromagnetic capabilities that protect pilots and help them maintain air superiority during their toughest missions.
  • Photo credit: BAE Systems
    The start of EPAWSS production marks a critical milestone and is a testament to the dedication and commitment of our industry team, said Jerry Wohletz, vice president and general manager of Electronic Combat Solutions at BAE Systems.