Japan interested in getting EW aircraft, EA-18G is an option

The Nikkei says Tokyo is taking a look at getting electronic-warfare aircraft and Boeing’s EA-18G is one of the options being explored.

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The news outlet says the Defense Ministry plans to officially put in a request to buy these specialized aircraft in the Mid-Term Defense Program at the end of the year. Once approved, the acquisition will take place between 2019 to 2023.