U.S. Air Force Expands EA-37B Fleet as Electronic Warfare Demands Grow
The U.S. Air Force is moving to expand its next-generation electronic warfare capabilities by ordering three additional EA-37B Compass Call aircraft. This action is part of a larger strategy to replace the aging EC-130H fleet with a more advanced platform. The new EA-37B, based on a Gulfstream G550 business jet, offers significant performance advantages in speed, range, and altitude. The contract option was awarded to L3Harris Technologies, bringing the total number of EA-37Bs on order to eight. This fleet modernization highlights the increasing importance of sophisticated electronic attack systems in modern military operations.
Official Source: https://thedefensewatch.com/aerospace-aviation/u-s-air-force-moves-to-expand-ea-37-fleet-as-electronic-warfare-demands-grow/
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