Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $590 million follow-on production contract from the U.S. Navy for the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system. NGJ-MB is an advanced electronic attack system that denies, disrupts and degrades enemy technology, including communication tools and air-defense systems. Built with a combination of agile, active electronically scanned arrays and an all-digital back end, it gives E/A-18 GROWLER pilots an edge in the hotly contested electromagnetic spectrum. This cutting-edge technology aims to revolutionize modern electronic warfare by delivering advanced capabilities that enhance combat effectiveness.
NGJ-MB is a collaborative program involving both the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The contract includes shipsets, spares, support equipment, and non-recurring engineering support, further solidifying the partnership between the two allied forces. Speaking about the contract, Barbara Borgonovi, President of Naval Power at Raytheon, stated: "NGJ-MB is a revolutionary offensive electronic attack system for the joint force that puts a critical combat capability in the hands of our Navy warfighters."
Cutting-Edge Technology for Advanced Threats
The NGJ-MB system will be deployed on the EA-18G Growler®, a versatile platform designed for electronic attack missions. Key features include:
- Targeting advanced radar threats and communications systems
- Disrupting adversary kill chains
- Reducing targeting ranges for hostile forces
- Enhancing kinetic weapon support
- Simultaneously attacking multiple targets using advanced techniques
This technology allows naval forces to operate at extended ranges, ensuring superior performance in increasingly contested environments.
Work under this contract will take place across multiple locations, including McKinney, Texas; Forest, Mississippi; El Segundo, California; and Fort Wayne, Indiana, and is expected to continue through 2028.
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