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RTX Develops Next-Gen Jammer for Land, Sea

April 15, 2026

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Key Takeaways

RTX modifies Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band for land, sea use.
System leverages airborne jammer technology for non-kinetic effects.
Designed to protect high-value assets from targeting.
Can be used on ground, surface ships, or tactical vehicles.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a growing demand for non-kinetic solutions in electronic warfare, which could shift the focus towards more adaptable, multi-domain systems. The modification of an airborne jammer for land and sea use suggests a potential for increased flexibility in military operations, which may benefit RTX in securing future contracts.

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What Happened

Modified Growler System Offers Non-Kinetic Electronic Attack

RTX has developed a new electronic attack capability based on the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pod, modifying it to work from assets on land or at sea. The Raytheon Surface Electronic Attack System is designed to generate non-kinetic effects to prevent adversaries from targeting high-value assets. According to Chuck Angus, Director Electronic Attack Systems at Raytheon, the system is tailorable and can be used with tactical vehicles, unmanned surface ships, or in fixed locations. The development was reported by Breaking Defense.

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