Honeywell has been selected by L3Harris Technologies to support the development of custom tactical jamming pods designed to modernize the U.S. Navy’s airborne electronic attack capability.
The Next Generation Jammer Low Band system is part of a broader effort to augment and ultimately replace the legacy ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System on the EA-18G Growler aircraft.
Utilizing the latest software and active electronically scanned array technologies, the Next Generation Jammer will deliver enhanced airborne electronic attack capabilities to disrupt, deny, and degrade enemy air defense and ground communication systems. This latest increment is designed to counter a greater range of adversary systems in the low-frequency electromagnetic spectrum.
The U.S. Navy awarded L3 Technologies Inc., Communication Systems–West, a $587.4 million contract for the engineering and manufacturing development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band system. Honeywell’s portion of the work will take place at its Lansdale, Pennsylvania, facility.
The contract award follows Honeywell’s acquisition of CAES Systems Holdings, LLC, completed in September 2024.
Brad Westphal, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies president of Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions, commented, “Honeywell’s world-class manufacturing facilities and specialized capabilities enable us to provide reliable solutions for some of today’s most critical missions. As we work together to bring the latest technologies to our Armed Forces, we look forward to continuing to be a trusted partner of L3Harris and the Navy.”
Clayton McClain, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies general manager, Mission Systems division, added, “Honeywell’s Lansdale site has a proven history of developing, producing, and delivering reliable electronic warfare technology. We’re proud to support the Navy and L3Harris as they remain on the forefront of advanced technology to stay ahead of adversaries.”
