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The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $73.8 million contract for radio frequency countermeasures aimed at enhancing fighter aircraft survivability against advanced missile threats. The contract includes the ALE-70 countermeasures system, which deploys decoys to mislead radar-guided missiles, and extends production to 2029 with an additional 1,248 units. This initiative aims to improve coalition airpower and standardize survivability solutions among allied forces.