Download pdf - Boeing Navy League 2014

C o n t r o l l i n g t h e E l e c t r o m a g n e t i c S p e c t r u m

Mike Gibbons Vice President, F/A-18 and EA-18G Programs

April 7, 2014 NAVAIR Public Release SPR-2014-189 Distribution A, approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.

The Emerging Battlespace

The Electromagnetic (EM) Spectrum

All modern forces depend on unimpeded access to, and use of, the EM spectrum in conducting military operations

The dependence of military systems, equipment, and devices on the EM spectrum create vulnerabilities and opportunities during military operations.

A paradigm shift is required The EM spectrum can no longer be viewed as an enabler, but rather as a primary warfighting domain, on par with

land, sea, air and space operations.

NAVAIR public release SPR-2014-189

Future conflicts will be fought and won in the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace This environment is increasingly important to defeating threats to access, since through it we can disrupt adversary sensors, command and control and weapons homing.

- Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Greenert

The electromagnetic spectrum has emerged as a critical 21st century warfighting domain

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The Advanced Growler

Advancing and adapting to control the EM spectrum and counter future threats

Connectivity Theater Asset Connectivity

Two-Way Connectivity to National Resources

Multi-Band Link-While-Jam

Integrated Operations

Spectrum Dominance Next Generation Jammer Increments

Expanded Long-Range Passive RF Targeting

AEA Mission Planning Airborne

Cyber Attack

Cooperative Electronic Attack Multi-Ship Netted ES/EA

Stand-In Jammer/UAS Control

Force-Level Decision Aids

Multi-ship coordination tools

Growth Range , Persistence, Bring back

Electrical Power, Weight, Volume

Advanced Mission System Architecture

Processing, Memory

Next Generation Jammer

ALQ-218 Upgrades

Enhanced

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Advanced Cockpit

AESA Upgrades

Advanced Tactical Data Link (TTNT)


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Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Only the Growler can adapt and counter evolving threats across the electromagnetic spectrum

The only tactical aircraft platform that will employ the Next Generation Jammer

The Growler protects the entire fleet in current and future environments

Stealth is perishable; Only a Growler provides full spectrum protection

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Stealth in the Electromagnetic Environment (EME)

All aircraft operate in the EME where stealth cannot guarantee survivability or superiority

Stealth technologies are optimized for a limited band within the electromagnetic spectrum Modern threats are expanding across the EM spectrum making stealth aircraft detectible and vulnerable

Increasing computing power, advanced sensors and evolving aircraft detection methods are degrading the benefits of stealth

The Growler / EM support is required for successful offensive and defensive military operations

Modern threats are multi-spectral and all fighters require full-spectrum protection

We appear to be reaching the limits of how much a platforms inherent stealth can affordably get it close enough to survey or attack adversaries.

It is time to consider shifting our focus from platforms that rely solely on stealth

- Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Greenert

For any aircraft, however capable, however stealthy, to have a chance, it needs electronic warfare, You cant

do all of that on board. - Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter

potential adversaries will look to take away our inherent military advantages, to include the use of electronic

warfare and other countermeasures. Capabilities that can overcome these threats represent critical enablers that we neglect at our peril.

the Growler is going to play a very important role in our force for a long time to come. - Acting Deputy Secretary Christine Fox


Capacity Demand for Additional Growlers

AEA is the dominant influence on campaign duration and warfighting effectiveness

Additional Growlers maximize strike fighter utilization Preventing critical strike assets from being left idle on the carrier deck

Industry & DoD analyses show more need for Growlers

Campaign analysis shows a need for 50-100 additional Growlers to meet joint & coalition requirements

The evolving threat drives the requirement for more Growlers

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Growler: A2/AD Multi-Role Flexibility

Advanced Airborne Electronic Attack

A2/AD Fused Targeting Counter Air* A2/AD Fused Targeting Counter Surface*

* The depicted load outs are not currently approved by the Department of the Navy.


The EA-18G Growler

Critical to Dominate the Future Battlespace
