An advanced electronic system to disrupt enemy communications was successfully used aboard a fighter plane for the first time, maker Raytheon said on Monday. A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler plane carried the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band device earlier this month, Raytheon said in a statement. The jammer is an advanced electronic attack system used to deny, disrupt and degrade enemy technology, including communication tools and air defense systems.
The system can operate at significantly enhanced ranges compared to previous systems in use, can attack multiple targets simultaneously and can be upgraded.
The Navy has been testing the device since July 2019. At that time, Raytheon announced that it will produce 15 prototypes of the jammer, which is housed in a pod beneath one wing of the aircraft....MORE
