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V2X Awarded Navy Contract for LAIRCM Modernization

May 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

V2X awarded contract for LAIRCM program modernization.
Contract supports US Navy's Naval Air Systems Command.
V2X to integrate LAIRCM systems on KC-130J aircraft.
Work to be performed at Crestview modernization center.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the US Navy's continued focus on enhancing aircraft survivability in contested environments. V2X's selection suggests confidence in its expertise in aircraft modification and mission system integration, which could strengthen its position as a provider of defense solutions.

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What Happened

Company To Enhance Aircraft Survivability Systems For US Military

V2X, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command to support the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) program. The company will integrate LAIRCM systems on multiple US Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft at its modernization and integration center in Crestview, FL. This award reinforces V2X’s position as a provider of aircraft modification and survivability solutions for US defense customers. The contract was announced by V2X, Inc. and reported by Financial Times.

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