EA-18G Flight Plan Engineering
Abstract
EA-18G "Flight Plan" spiral capability development is critical to the evolution of the Growler next generation mission system capability. Funding will support the development, test and integration efforts required to maintain tactical relevance in support of Navy Aviation Plan 2030. A major capability within the Growler Flight Plan Engineering portfolio is the incorporation of the Global Lightning (GL) Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability. The GL capability will field in phases with a rapid acceleration Growler interim capability that will target key high priority capabilities with a Speed to the Fleet mindset, followed by a final F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G common solution. This capability provides joint, multi-domain connectivity for the distributed battlespace BLOS tactical communication and puts a common tactical picture into the hands of the aircrew. The capability also provides a resilient, real-time gateway between the 4th and 5th generation tactical aircraft with datalinks at the tactical edge with assured Command and Control (C2) and targeting from national and other off board sensors. The data is provided through multiple data paths and supports Long Range Fires in critical environments. BLOS also provides tactical communications for joint, multi-domain connectivity in support of distributed battlespace.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 1ba8cedbb72dc5a4c3e1347a7e5bba7f
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