RAAF to equip C-130J with Northrop countermeasures

Northrop Grumman to equip Australian C-130J fleet with radio frequency countermeasures system - MÖNCH PUBLISHING GROUP

The system gives aircrews full situational awareness, radar warning and precision direction finding of radio frequency threats Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet. RAAF C-130J integration takes advantage of commonality with a current United States Department of Defense program of record, red…

RAAF to equip C-130J with Northrop countermeasures

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grumman’s AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system to upgrade its fleet of C-130J Hercules aircraft, enhancing protection against modern electronic threats. Announced on 3 April 2025, the deal will see the Australian fleet benefit from a system currently in use by the U.S. Department of Defense, improving interoperability and reducing lifecycle costs through commonality with an…

Northrop Grumman to equip Australian C-130J fleet with AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected Northrop Grumman to supply its C-130J Hercules aircraft with an advanced radio frequency countermeasures system. The AN/ALQ-251 system is designed to enhance aircraft survivability in complex and contested electromagnetic environments. According to Northrop Grumman, the system provides aircrews with radar warning, threat identification and geolocation, along with effective countermeasures. It of…

Northrop Grumman to equip Australian C-130J Fleet with Radio Frequency Countermeasures System - EDR Magazine

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – April 3, 2025 – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet. The AN/ALQ-251 provides robust protection against advanced weapon systems and agile electronic warfare systems in dense electromagnetic spectrum environments. The system gives aircrews full situational …

RAAF requests more information on Euro sixth-generation fighter

Royal Australian Air Force head of air force capability, Air Vice-Marshal Nicholas Hogan has confirmed that RAAF personnel met to discuss the Global Combat Air Program and requested more information during the Avalon Australian International Airshow.