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An artist’s rendering of the Next Generation Jammer on an EA-18G
Growler. (Raytheon)
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November 3, 2017 by Australian Defence Business Review
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the US Navy have signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the ALQ-249 Next
Generation Jammer Mid-band (NGJ-MB) capability.
Next Generation Jammer is an external jamming pod that will replace
the ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System on EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack
aircraft.
The jammer technology will be cooperatively matured by the RAAF and
the Airborne Electronic Attack Systems and EA-6B Program Office (PMA-234). The
MOU provides the framework for communication, coordination and cooperation
during engineering and manufacturing development.
“This is a very important milestone for both nations, one that took
four years of communication and collaboration to successfully achieve,” Chief
of Air Force Air Marshal Leo Davies said in a statement on November 2.
“As this is a rapidly evolving area, we will work in partnership
with the US Navy to develop the next-generation jamming capability, which will
ensure that our aircraft remain at the technological forefront throughout their
service life.”
Air Vice-Marshal Cath Roberts, Head Aerospace Systems Division
within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), attended the
signing, which was held on October 18 in Hawaii.
Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne announced in March that
Australia would be partnering with the US to develop a next-generation radar
and radio jammer for the Growler at a cost of $250 million.
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