U.S. Navy plans to extend Raytheon contract for ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer development
By
Colton Jones
Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
The U.S. Navy is planning to extend and expand its contract with Raytheon for engineering support on the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ), an electronic attack system being developed for the EA-18G Growler aircraft. The NGJ is designed to blind and disrupt enemy radar and communications during strike operations. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at Point Mugu, California, published a sources sought notice on June 9 announcing its intent to award a contract modification to Raytheon.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe U.S. Navy is moving to extend and expand its contract with Raytheon for engineering support on the ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer.
The electronic attack system being developed for the EA-18G Growler, the carrier-based aircraft the Navy relies on to blind and disrupt enemy radar and communications before and during strike operations.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division... published a sources sought notice on June 9, announcing its intent to award a contract modification to Raytheon.
You might also wanna read
Iran-Backed Militias Successfully Target U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter with Kamikaze Drones in Iraq
Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq have successfully targeted a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and air defense radar using short-range kami
twz.com·2mo agoBluetooth Jammer
Enhanced Radar (YC W25) is hiring a founding engineer
news.ycombinator.com·11mo ago
Israel Deploys World's First Operational High-Power Laser Defense System
Israel has deployed the world's first operational high-power laser defense system called Iron Beam. The 100kW laser weapon is designed to in
tomshardware.com·5mo ago
Four crew members safe after two Navy EA-18G Growlers collide during Mountain Home AFB air show
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets from Electronic Attack Squadron 129 collided and crashed during an aerial demonstration at an air show at
idahonews.com·23d ago
Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael Deliver First Operational Iron Beam Laser System to IDF
The Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first operational high-power laser system, called Iron
mod.gov.il·5mo ago