L3Harris Technologies Selected by US Navy to Deliver Next Generation Jammer Low Band Tactical Jamming Pods

The NGJ-LB airborne electronic warfare system will replace the aging ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System pods currently operating in the low frequency spectrum, enabling extended stand-off jamming capability and air superiority By Joseph Macey / 04 Jan 2021

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L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a five-year, $496 million contract from the U.S. Navy, to deliver prototype tactical jamming pods designed to extend U.S. Air superiority.

The Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) is a high-powered, high-capacity airborne electronic warfare (EW) system. L3Harris’ single-pod solution enables extended stand-off jamming capability, covers a broad spectrum and processes an increased number of threats. The system operates seamlessly with joint and allied forces, and provides growth capacity for emerging threats.

“The Next-Generation Jammer Low Band contract highlights L3Harris’ long-standing commitment to support the U.S. Navy’s mission to maintain superiority on land, sea and in the air,” said Dana Mehnert, President, Communication Systems Segment, L3Harris. “The selection of L3Harris demonstrates our company’s strength as a technology prime to provide a truly unique solution that meets the Navy’s need to address all contested environments.”

The company will deliver eight operational pods to NAVAIR for fleet assessment, and additional test assets for airworthiness and design verification. 

The NGJ-LB pods will be flown on the EA-18G Growler and continue the Navy’s plan to address operational gaps and replace the aging ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System pods operating in the low frequency spectrum. 

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