Northrop Grumman Corporation has delivered the 100th airborne electronic attack (AEA) kit for the EA-18G Growler aircraft.
The AEA kit is a critical component of the aircraft, which allows warfighters to target and attack the most complex enemy communication and air defence systems.
The AEA kit features wing tip pods and gun bay pallets, in addition to antennas and receivers.
The ALQ-218 Antenna/Tactical Jamming System Receiver allows for selective reactive jamming capability and accurate emitter identification, location and analysis.
At the same time, the AN/ALQ-227 Communication Countermeasures Set/Electronic Attack Unit intercepts, processes and jams signals, while determining their direction.
The various AEA kit components are designed and manufactured at Northrop Grumman facilities in Bethpage, N.Y., St. Augustine, Fla., and Baltimore, Md., and by an expert supplier team.
The 100th kit was formally delivered to the EA-18G prime contractor, Boeing, November 26, a week ahead of the contract date.
The 100th kit was formally delivered to the EA-18G prime contractor, Boeing.
