EA-18G plays aggressor against F-22

VAQ-139 traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson last week to assist the U.S. Air Force’s 525th FS and 90th Fighter Squadron in an adversary electronic jamming role.

U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, taxi on the runway following an integration training sortie at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2018. The Growler features the latest electronic attack technology; communication countermeasures, satellite communications, jamming pods and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)


The training, which runs from Jul. 8-26, will teach the F-22 pilots on how to combat airborne electronic jamming.

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