Raytheon delivers NGJ pods to Australian Air Force

Raytheon announced the delivery of its inaugural AN/ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) shipsets to the Royal Australian Air Force, marking a key upgrade to Australia's electronic warfare capabilities. The NGJ pods are designed to replace legacy jamming systems on the RAAF's F‑35A fleet, providing enhanced spectrum dominance and integration with allied networks. The contract, valued at several hundred million dollars, includes training, support, and future sustainment for the Australian defense force.