Next Generation Jammer (NGJ)
Abstract
The Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB)(formerly known as Next Generation Jammer Increment 1) is the next step in the evolution of Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) and is a critical capability necessary to address current, emerging, and evolving Electronic Warfare gaps, ensure kill chain wholeness against growing threat capabilities and capacity, keep pace with enemy threat weapon systems' advancements, and support the continuous expansion of the AEA mission areas that exceed the capability of currently fielded systems. NGJ-MB will utilize enhanced techniques and tactics to deliver significantly improved radar and communications jamming effectiveness as well as other classified capabilities. Utilizing an Open Systems Architecture that supports software and hardware updates to rapidly counter emergent and evolving threats, NGJ-MB is a key enabler and force multiplier for operations across the spectrum of missions defined in the Defense Strategic Guidance, including strike warfare, projecting power in highly contested environments, and counterinsurgency/irregular warfare. NGJ-MB will also address the shortfalls in scalability, flexibility, supportability, interoperability, availability, and capability of the existing AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System. This Program Element (PE 0604274N) supports the AN/ALQ-249 NGJ-MB program. NGJ-MB will address AEA capability and sufficiency gaps against enemy threats operating in the middle frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. In addition, this PE supports NGJ-MB Extended (MBX), which involves an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to the current NGJ-MB system that will extend the upper frequency coverage limit to counter modern and adaptive threats. This modification will improve frequency range of the NGJ-MB system and enhance the survivability of the platform and protected entities against emerging threats. In total, NGJ-MB will provide the ability to effectively engage enemy threats from increased stand-off distances, employ increased capacity (number of jamming assignments) against enemy targets, and support agile employment by operators. The NGJ-MB system will be integrated on the EA-18G tactical aircraft and will augment and then replace the legacy AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System in the middle frequency bands. NGJ-MB is a Cooperative development and production program with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0604274N_5_1319_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- Funding: FY2024 funding request increased by $32.464M for the addition of NGJ-MB Extended (MBX) ECP and to complete Verification of Correction of Deficiencies (VCD) in FY 2024 for the baseline program. Technical/Cost: NGJ-MB Extended (MBX) has been added to upgrade to the current NGJ-MB system that will extend the upper frequency coverage limit to counter modern and adaptive threats. This modification will improve frequency range of the NGJ-MB system and enhance the survivability of the platform and protected entities against emerging threats. Schedule: Schedule updated to add MBX effort with design and development beginning in FY 2024.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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