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EW·ALQ-249

U.S. Navy moves to extend Raytheon’s next-gen jammer contract

1 source · first reported 14d ago

The U.S. Navy is extending and expanding its contract with Raytheon for engineering support on the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer, an electronic attack system for the EA-18G Growler.

Why it matters

The Next Generation Jammer is a critical component of the Navy's electronic warfare capabilities, enabling the EA-18G Growler to disrupt enemy radar and communications.

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  1. Defence Blog · Primary
    U.S. Navy moves to extend Raytheon’s next-gen jammer contract