Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has commenced the production of the Command, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) systems for the Adir- F-35I, Israel’s variant of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF).

The move marks a major milestone in the launch of advanced, domestically-developed avionic system capabilities to the multinational F-35 programme.

The IAI-built C4 system uses generic communications infrastructure based on the latest Software Defined Radios (SDR), to provide enhanced airborne communications network.

"This program will be critical to our national security as it represents a shift in air forces’ concepts of operations (CONOPS) and operational capabilities."

The new system will enable rapid software and hardware development cycles to facilitate affordable modernisation and support of systems over the platform’s life cycle.

IAI LAHAV division General Manager Benni Cohen said: "This cutting edge avionic system represents an ‘operational quantum leap’ in the capability of air power to conduct networked-centric air warfare."

"It is part of a major change that takes place once in a decade, which includes the upgrading of 4th Generation systems.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

"This program will be critical to our national security as it represents a shift in air forces’ concepts of operations (CONOPS) and operational capabilities."

Last month, the company secured a contract modification for the production of 40 wing sets for the F-35 JSF.

The contract is a modification of the original $2.5bn contract awarded through Lockheed Martin in 2014 for the production of more than 800 pairs of F-35 wings within ten to 15 years.