EA-18 Squadrons
Abstract
The EA-18G Growler is the primary Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) platform supporting the Joint Force and the sole tactical AEA aircraft in the DoD inventory. The Growler is an asymmetric force multiplier that increases the survivability and lethality of the Joint Force, enabling all-domain superiority for the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS). The centrality of EMS dominance to the CNO's Maritime Strategy further necessitates EA-18G modernization as a strategic pursuit to secure EMS superiority for the Navy's Carrier Strike and Joint Expeditionary operations. Due to the rapid advancements of the adversary's capabilities, the EA-18G will be called upon in future engagements to operate at increased ranges from the threat which far exceed the current capability to effectively deliver kinetic and non-kinetic effects. The Growler Block II is a foundational spiral upgrade that will implement the incremental and innovative capability improvements required for Naval Aviation to regain and sustain an advantage in the EMS until the EA-18G replacement. The onboard sensors of the EA-18G, namely the ALQ-218, require improved sensitivity and processing to detect, identify, and locate advanced complex threats at longer ranges. The ALQ-218 Airborne Electronic Attack Systems Enhancement (ASE) is a combination hardware/software upgrade that enables the transition to Growler Block II. An Electronic Attack Unit (EAU) upgrade, coupled with the Reactive Electronic Attack Measures (REAM) capability greatly enhances the EA-18G's ability to autonomously process and respond to unknown signals in an extremely dense EMS environment. Capabilities of the EA-18G weapon system and ancillary equipment can be upgraded to accommodate and incorporate new or enhanced weapons as well as advances in technology to respond effectively to emerging and future threats. EA-18G "Flight Plan" spiral capability development is critical to the baseline of the EA-18G next generation mission system capability and to maintaining tactical relevance in support of the Air Wing of the Future. Development continues for design and integration of avionics systems, integration of Jamming Techniques Optimization (JATO) improvements, evolutionary software upgrades via the System Configuration Set (SCS) block builds and related testing. Through FY2027, EA-18G Growler efforts will focus on developing quality components, with concurrent recurring modification; continuing advanced development engineering; and improving reliability and maintainability. These collective efforts will enhance availability of critical assets to the fleet and maximize lifetime total cost of ownership benefits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0604269N_5_1319_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- Technical: Not Applicable Cost: Not applicable Schedule: - Updated the Software Development line in Systems Development to better align the H Build implementation. - Updated the Integration Testing line to align with the H Build implementation. - Added H16 OT EOC period 1QFY21 to 4QFY21 to align with H16 SCS software release. - Added H16 OT ICP-3 period from 1QFY22-2QFY23 to align with H16 Growler Capability Modification (GCM) Release. - Removed LBDR schedule event as it is included as part of the H16 OT ICP-3 period and part of the H16+ GCM release. --- FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President’s Budget request did not include out-year funding.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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