「蝮蛇之盾」完成編隊測試　強化F-16任務協同與防護效能

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F-16D Block 70戰機（圖片取自DVIDS網站）

L3哈里斯（L3Harris）公司證實，暱稱「蝮蛇之盾」（Viper Shield）的ALQ-254(V)1電戰系統近日由2架F-16戰機搭載，完成雙機編隊戰術測試，展現威脅偵測、任務協同與電子防護能力。與此同時，L3哈里斯也正擴充相關廠房與設備，以確保已訂購的233套系統能按照量產計畫與交付時程完成。

L3Harris has confirmed that its ALQ-254(V)1 electronic warfare system, known as “Viper Shield,” recently completed two-ship formation tactical testing aboard two F-16 fighter aircraft, demonstrating its threat detection, mission coordination, and electronic protection capabilities. At the same time, L3Harris is expanding its facilities and equipment to ensure that the 233 systems already ordered can be produced and delivered according to schedule.

模擬多機作戰情境　驗證即時威脅偵測能力

Simulated Multi-Aircraft Operations Validate Real-Time Threat Detection

據美國《國防郵報》（The Defense Post）報導，本次測試由1架單座F-16C與1架雙座F-16D組成，2架戰機均為Block 70構型，並分別搭載「蝮蛇之盾」，在加州愛德華空軍基地進行空中測試。測試模擬多架戰機執行不同任務的作戰情境，藉此驗證系統探測、識別敵方雷達，以及進行電磁頻譜干擾的能力；同時透過同型系統協同執行威脅偵測，確認「蝮蛇之盾」能維持正常運作，並避免對友機雷達及航電系統造成干擾。

According to The Defense Post, the test involved a single-seat F-16C and a two-seat F-16D, both configured to the Block 70 standard and each equipped with Viper Shield. Conducted at Edwards Air Force Base in California, the airborne testing simulated operational scenarios involving multiple aircraft performing different missions. The evaluation focused on the system’s ability to detect and identify enemy radars and conduct electromagnetic-spectrum jamming, while coordinated threat detection using the same system also verified that Viper Shield could operate effectively without interfering with the radar or avionics systems of friendly aircraft.

擴充產能　加速233套系統交付

Production Expansion to Accelerate Delivery of 233 Systems

L3哈里斯公司專案部門主管巴恩斯（Barnes）表示，本次測試證明「蝮蛇之盾」具備優異的威脅偵測與即時反應能力，可協助F-16 Block 70戰機因應真實戰場環境中的潛在威脅。公司團隊後續將持續進行系統整合測試，並同步擴充生產設備與產能，以盡快向全球8個用戶交付已訂購的233套系統，加速相關作戰能力形成。

Barnes, a program executive at L3Harris, said the testing demonstrated Viper Shield’s strong threat detection and real-time response capabilities, enabling F-16 Block 70 aircraft to address potential threats in real-world combat environments. The company will continue integration testing while expanding production equipment and capacity, with the goal of accelerating delivery of the 233 systems ordered by eight customers worldwide and bringing the capability into operational service more quickly.

採COTS技術　兼顧新舊F-16整合需求

COTS Technology Supports Integration Across New and Existing F-16 Fleets

L3哈里斯指出，「蝮蛇之盾」採用成熟的「商規現貨」（COTS）技術，可直接安裝於全新F-16 Block 70/72戰機機身內部，也能整合至外掛莢艙，由現役F-16戰機搭載，提供數位化電子防護能力。《國防郵報》報導，「蝮蛇之盾」已於2025年11月通過美國空軍關鍵審查，並獲准進入「低速率初始生產」（LRIP）階段；後續完成相關測試後，可望進一步擴大量產，以因應未來潛在用戶需求。

L3Harris said Viper Shield uses mature commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology and can be installed internally on new F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft or integrated into an external pod for use by existing F-16 fleets, providing digital electronic protection capabilities. The Defense Post reported that Viper Shield passed a critical U.S. Air Force review in November 2025 and was approved to enter the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase. Following the completion of further testing, the system could move toward expanded production to meet potential future customer demand.