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Northrop To Deliver Surface EW System To Carriers In 2028

April 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Northrop Grumman to deliver surface EW system to carriers in 2028.
SEWIP upgrade provides electronic attack capabilities and self-protection.
Initial delivery to include first shipset for carriers.
Nine additional ship sets to be produced beyond initial 24.

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Strategic Implications

This delivery may signal a significant enhancement to the Navy's electronic warfare capabilities, which could improve the survivability of aircraft carriers in contested environments. The SEWIP upgrade suggests a focus on advanced threat detection and response, which may set a new standard for maritime electronic warfare systems.

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What Happened

New Electronic Warfare Capability Enhances Carrier Defense

Northrop Grumman is set to deliver its surface electronic warfare capability to aircraft carriers in 2028, according to a company executive. The Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) is an upgrade to the AN/SLQ-32 system, providing electronic attack capabilities and self-protection against anti-ship missiles. Northrop has been contracted to produce an additional nine ship sets beyond its initial 24, including the first shipset for carriers. The delivery is expected to enhance the Navy’s electronic warfare capabilities, with the first carrier slated to receive the system in 2028. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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