US Navy moves EA-18G Growler Block II electronic-attack upgrade into full-rate production

The U.S. Navy moved the Next Generation Electronic Attack Unit into full-rate production under a $184.25 million contract awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems. NGEAU is a central element of the EA-18G Growler Block II Phase One modernization and covers upgraded avionics, mission equipment, associated airframe changes and future support for the advanced-capability mission computer. Detailed performance characteristics remain classified or undisclosed. The production decision addresses ageing equipment, parts shortages and obsolescence while sustaining the carrier air wing's dedicated airborne electronic-attack capability worldwide.