BAE Systems has announced that its latest Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solution, the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder (CIT), has received AIMS certification from the Department of War. This certification confirms the system's readiness for use with the US Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon, ensuring interoperability with US and NATO standards. The advanced CIT is designed to improve identification and decision-making capabilities in complex combat scenarios.
The AN/APX-127(V)1 CIT integrates interrogator and transponder functions into a single unit, enhancing its adaptability for current and future mission requirements. Its open-system architecture allows for software upgrades, reducing the need for costly hardware changes. This makes it a direct replacement for older models like the AN/APX-113(V), AN/APX-125(V), and AN/APX-126(V), which are used on various US and international platforms.
Seth Guanu, Combat Identification Products programme area director at BAE Systems, stated, "We are investing in the next generation of our IFF technology to support our customers' missions for today and tomorrow." The new CIT supports the latest crypto and cybersecurity resilience requirements, offering secure and encrypted data exchange through AIMS Mark XIIB IFF certification with Mode S and Mode 5.
BAE Systems, with over 80 years of experience in IFF technology, has delivered more than 1,500 interrogators and 6,000 combined interrogator transponder systems. The company plans to begin delivering the first 90-unit production lot of the AN/APX-127(V)1 CIT this year from its facilities in Greenlawn, New York, and Austin, Texas
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