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Next Generation Jammer
The Next Generation Jammer is an advanced electronic warfare system designed for military aircraft to disrupt and degrade enemy radar and communication systems, making it harder for adversaries to detect and target friendly forces. It replaces older jamming technology with more sophisticated capabilities.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) is a modular, open-architecture electronic warfare system developed for tactical aircraft, primarily the EA-18G Growler, to execute airborne electronic attack (AEA) missions by denying, degrading, and disrupting hostile radar and communication networks using active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology.
BACKGROUND
The Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) is a program to develop airborne electronic warfare systems as replacements for the AN/ALQ-99 found on the EA-18G Growler and EA-6B Prowler electronic attack aircraft. Requirements for the system were outlined by the US Navy in 2008 and development of the NGJ program began in 2010. The mid-band portion of the NGJ (NGJ-MB), designated AN/ALQ-249, reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC) in 2021.
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- NGJ
- Electronic Warfare Jammer
- Airborne Jammer
- Radar Jammer
- Communications Jammer
USAGE NOTE
The NGJ is a critical upgrade for electronic attack aircraft like the EA-18G Growler, enhancing their ability to operate in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments by suppressing enemy air defenses.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Next Generation Jammer.
RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies)
The prime contractor for the U.S. Navy's Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program, developing advanced electronic warfare jamming capabilities for naval aviation.
Northrop Grumman
A leading global security company developing and providing advanced electronic warfare systems, including jamming technologies for various platforms.
BAE Systems
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company with extensive expertise in developing cutting-edge electronic warfare and countermeasure systems, including advanced jamming capabilities.
L3Harris Technologies
A technology company providing advanced solutions for government and commercial customers, including electronic warfare systems and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities that incorporate jamming.
Leonardo
A global high-tech company in Aerospace, Defense and Security, developing advanced electronic warfare suites, including sophisticated jamming systems for air, land, and naval platforms.
Saab
A Swedish aerospace and defense company known for its advanced electronic warfare systems, such as the Arexis suite, which includes next-generation jamming capabilities for fighter aircraft.
Thales
A global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Defense and Security markets, involved in developing and integrating sophisticated electronic warfare systems and jamming technologies.