U.S. Navy Eyes New Jammer, Other Upgrades For EA-18G

Posted on: Nov. 10th, 2005 || Source: aviationweek.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

The U.S. Navy's EA-18G program is considering pursuing a next-generation jammer and other upgrades that could be fielded on the electronic attack jet after it enters service in a few years, a government program official said Nov. 8.

While the ALQ-99 radar jamming system has done "a great job" on other Navy aircraft and initially will be adequate for the EA-18G, it might eventually have to be replaced due to high support costs and the need to keep up with changing threats, said Capt. Steve Kochman, the Navy's EA-18G program manager.

The program is also exploring adding weapons and replacing the satellite communications receiver, among other changes, Kochman said at a press briefing on the EA-18G. The various upgrades are under consideration as part of the fiscal 2008 budget planning process.

The Boeing Co., the program's prime contractor, indicated in March that it was starting to survey future users of the EA-18G to find out what type of upgrades they would like after the Navy starts fielding the jet in 2009 (DAILY, March 24).

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