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). It is a critical capability necessary to defend against current, evolving, and developing Electronic Warfare gaps, ensures kill chain wholeness against growing threat capabilities and capacities, keeps pace with enemy threat weapon systems' advancements, and supports the continuous expansion of the AEA mission areas that exceed the capability of legacy systems. NGJ-MB utilizes enhanced techniques and tactics to deliver significantly improved radar and communications jamming effectiveness to include classified capabilities. Utilizing Modular Open Systems Architecture supporting 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 also addresses the shortfalls in scalability, flexibility, supportability, interoperability, availability, and capability of the existing AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System to ensure continued spectrum dominance. 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 is 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 increase 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 (to include MBX) 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, 2025
• Source ID: 0604274N_5_1319_PB_2025
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding: N/A Technical/Cost: N/A Schedule: The PB25 Schedule has been updated to reflect the completion of NGJ-MB baseline test program. Lot 4 APN-5 Contract Award shifted from 2QTR 2024 to 4QTR 2024. Mission Systems Testing (IT-C1) completion extends from 3QTR 2023 to 2QTR 2024. Aeromechanical Testing (IT-C2) completion extends from 3QTR 2023 to 2QTR 2024. Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) added to schedule from 2QTR 2024 to 4QTR 2024. Initial Operational Test & Evaluation completion extends from 4QTR 2023 to 2QTR 2024.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

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Organizations

• United States Navy

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Technology Areas

• Microelectronics