Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB), external-facing pod located under the right wing of the aircraft, takes to the skies for the first time on an EA-18G Growler, Aug. 7, over NAS Patuxent River. Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performed a Safety of Flight checkout that ensures the pods can be safely flown on the EA-18G aircraft for follow-on flights.
Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB), external-facing pod located under the right wing of the aircraft, takes to the skies for the first time on an EA-18G Growler, Aug. 7, over NAS Patuxent River. Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 performed a Safety of Flight checkout that ensures the pods can be safely flown on the EA-18G aircraft for follow-on flights.
The Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) successfully completed its first mission systems flight with an EA-18G Growler at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, Aug. 7.
“What an incredible day for the U.S. Navy, our Australian partners, and the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) community,” said Capt. Michael Orr, AEA Systems (PMA-234) program manager. “We witnessed a successful first flight with the NGJ-MB capability fully integrated onto the EA-18G Growler, validating the last four years of development and the extensive efforts of these last several months in preparation. I’m extremely proud of the entire Government and industry team.”
