Raytheon, a division of RTX, has secured a $590m contract to continue production of the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) system for the EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft.
This system is developed in cooperation with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and serves as an advanced electronic attack solution that disrupts and degrades enemy technologies, including communication tools and air-defence systems.
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In October 2024, Raytheon was awarded a $192m contract from the US Navy to develop the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Expansion (NGJ-MBX), an upgrade to the existing NGJ-MB system.
Awarded by the US Navy, the latest contract encompasses the delivery of shipsets, support equipment, spares, and non-recurring engineering support.
Both the US Navy and RAAF will deploy the NGJ-MB on the EA-18G Growler aircraft to target advanced radar threats, communications, data links, and non-traditional radio frequency threats.
The EA-18G Growler integrates the latest electronic attack technology, including the ALQ-218 receiver, ALQ-99 jamming pods, communication countermeasures, and satellite communications.
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By GlobalDataThe NGJ-MB system reduces adversary targeting ranges, disrupts adversary kill chains, and supports kinetic weapons targeting.
It enables naval crews to operate effectively at extended ranges and attack multiple targets simultaneously using advanced techniques.
Raytheon Naval Power president Barbara Borgonovi said: “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.
“We’re working with the US Navy to ensure NGJ-MB provides the advanced electronic warfare solution needed as quickly as possible.”
With completion expected by 2028, the work under the latest contract will be conducted in McKinney, Texas; Forest, Mississippi; El Segundo, California; and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
As per GlobalData’s “Global Electronic Warfare Market Forecast 2023-2033” report, the electronic warfare market, valued at $13.9bn in 2023, is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%, reaching $21.8bn by 2033. Over the forecast period, the total market value is anticipated to be $194.2bn.
Regionally, North America is expected to lead the market with a 34.1% share, followed by Asia-Pacific at 29.0% and Europe at 27.3%.
