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L3Harris Discusses Aeris X AEW&C Aircraft with Poland

May 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Poland is in talks with L3Harris over Aeris X AEW&C aircraft.
The aircraft features sensors, ESM, and mission management system.
Italian Gulfstream G550 CAEW aircraft has similar capabilities.
Poland seeks to enhance airspace defense.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate Poland's growing interest in advanced AEW&C capabilities to enhance its airspace defense. The discussions with L3Harris suggest that Poland could be looking to bolster its military capabilities, which may have implications for regional security and NATO's eastern flank.

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What Happened

Poland Explores Advanced Airborne Early Warning Capabilities

Poland has expressed interest in procuring L3Harris’s Aeris X airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, according to Robert Peacock, director of strategy, ISR sector at L3Harris. The aircraft features the same sensors, electromagnetic support measures (ESM), and mission management system as the Italian Gulfstream G550 Conformal Airborne Early Warning (CAEW) aircraft. Poland’s interest in the Aeris X AEW&C aircraft comes amid concerns over airspace security, following incidents of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles entering Polish airspace. The development was reported by Janes.

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