Electronic Warfare

AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band

Also known as

AN/ALQ-249
AN/ALQ-249(V)1
NGJ-MB
Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band

The AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band is a Raytheon-built airborne electronic attack pod system for the EA-18G Growler, using two-pod ship sets and active electronically scanned arrays to target electronic warfare threats in the mid-band frequency range.

AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band, Next-generation jamming pod system, Electronic Warfare

Image source: Raytheon reveals NGJ-MB pods for Growler

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: United States
Built by: Raytheon
Type: Next-generation jamming pod system
Unit cost: about $45.4 million per ship set (13 ship sets for $590,801,245 in the Nov. 26, 2024 LRIP award)

airborne electronic warfare jamming

Specifications

Configuration: Two pods per ship set
Carrier aircraft: EA-18G Growler
Frequency band: Mid-band
Antenna technology: Active electronically scanned array
Role: Airborne electronic attack

Variants

Next Generation Jammer Low-Band
Next Generation Jammer High-Band

Carrier Aircraft

The NGJ-MB pod system is fitted to the EA-18G Growler for airborne electronic attack.

Carrier

Carrier type

Carriage evidence

EA-18G Growler, Carrier-capable airborne electronic attack aircraft, Electronic Warfare

Electronic attack aircraft

Janes says Raytheon developed the NGJ-MB pod for the Boeing EA-18G Growler and shows the pod fitted to the Growler's center underwing station.

Sources: Raytheon reveals NGJ-MB pods for Growler

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler fielding with low-rate initial production ship sets ordered in 2024.

Media

AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Images

AN/ALQ-249(V)1 Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band, Next-generation jamming pod system, Electronic Warfare - view 1 — Source: Raytheon reveals NGJ-MB pods for Growler

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Sources

Next Generation Jammer Mid-BandPublisher: U.S. Navy | Note: Supports the AN/ALQ-249(V)1 system's mid-band role, two-pod airborne electronic attack configuration, and Raytheon contractor context. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Raytheon reveals NGJ-MB pods for GrowlerPublisher: Janes | Note: Supports the NGJ-MB pod's fit on the Boeing EA-18G Growler and provides provenance for the lead image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 RTX's Raytheon awarded U.S. Navy contract for Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band ExpansionPublisher: RTX | Note: Supports the NGJ-MB system description, two-pod configuration, mid-band frequency range, EA-18G Growler employment, and gallery image provenance. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Contracts For Nov. 26, 2024Publisher: U.S. Department of Defense | Note: Supports the low-rate initial production award value for 13 NGJ-MB ship sets and the Raytheon contract award context used for the unit-cost estimate. | Accessed: 2026-06-27