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ADECS 2019: Japan plans new electronic attack aircraft
Koji Miyake
22nd January 2019
Japan has decided to develop its own EW aircraft to oppose China and Russia, countries that are already reinforcing their own EW capabilities. This goal was outlined in December’s Mid-Term Defense Plan.
The new EW aircraft will reportedly employ Kawasaki C-2 transport and P-1 patrol airframes. Considering the flight characteristics of both aircraft types, these EW aircraft will obviously be used as stand-off jammers.
It is already known that an ELINT variant of the C-2 will be in service by 2027. However, there is no fixed development schedule for a P-1-based EW platform. As the P-1 uses fibre-optic cables for its flight control system, the P-1 has stronger countermeasures against jamming than some other aircraft.
The most important matter is development of EW systems, but fielding two kinds of EW platforms would waste both money and effort. It is also impossible for either aircraft to commonly equip the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Currently the JSDF is only equipped with EW equipment to defend aircraft and warships from enemy missiles.
However, due to development of North Korean ballistic missiles and China’s maritime expansion, Japan needs the capability to attack enemy warships and landing forces. The military thus requires an EW attack capacity to defend against enemy attack, and this is why EW aircraft will be developed.
There was news coverage in January 2018 that the EA-18G Growler might be introduced by the JASDF. However, that tack has not proceeded. The USN might not want to sell the highly confidential EA-18G to Japan, as the JMSDF leaked information about the Aegis system in 2007. Thus, the USN regards JSDF security levels as low.
Additionally, the F-35A can act as an escort jammer, so the JASDF might think the EA-18G is unnecessary.
Another complicating factor is that the JSDF and domestic defence industry worry about losing an opportunity to develop Japanese equipment indigenously. Therefore, the JSDF has decided to develop its own EW aircraft.
Collecting electronic-spectrum data is important to perform EW. The JMSDF has been using five EP-3 ELINT aircraft and the JASDF has been using four YS-11EB ELINT aircraft for this purpose.
The new C-2 ELINT aircraft is being tested now.
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/...2019-japan-plans-new-electronic-attack-aircr/
Koji Miyake
22nd January 2019
Japan has decided to develop its own EW aircraft to oppose China and Russia, countries that are already reinforcing their own EW capabilities. This goal was outlined in December’s Mid-Term Defense Plan.
The new EW aircraft will reportedly employ Kawasaki C-2 transport and P-1 patrol airframes. Considering the flight characteristics of both aircraft types, these EW aircraft will obviously be used as stand-off jammers.
It is already known that an ELINT variant of the C-2 will be in service by 2027. However, there is no fixed development schedule for a P-1-based EW platform. As the P-1 uses fibre-optic cables for its flight control system, the P-1 has stronger countermeasures against jamming than some other aircraft.
The most important matter is development of EW systems, but fielding two kinds of EW platforms would waste both money and effort. It is also impossible for either aircraft to commonly equip the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Currently the JSDF is only equipped with EW equipment to defend aircraft and warships from enemy missiles.
However, due to development of North Korean ballistic missiles and China’s maritime expansion, Japan needs the capability to attack enemy warships and landing forces. The military thus requires an EW attack capacity to defend against enemy attack, and this is why EW aircraft will be developed.
There was news coverage in January 2018 that the EA-18G Growler might be introduced by the JASDF. However, that tack has not proceeded. The USN might not want to sell the highly confidential EA-18G to Japan, as the JMSDF leaked information about the Aegis system in 2007. Thus, the USN regards JSDF security levels as low.
Additionally, the F-35A can act as an escort jammer, so the JASDF might think the EA-18G is unnecessary.
Another complicating factor is that the JSDF and domestic defence industry worry about losing an opportunity to develop Japanese equipment indigenously. Therefore, the JSDF has decided to develop its own EW aircraft.
Collecting electronic-spectrum data is important to perform EW. The JMSDF has been using five EP-3 ELINT aircraft and the JASDF has been using four YS-11EB ELINT aircraft for this purpose.
The new C-2 ELINT aircraft is being tested now.
https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/...2019-japan-plans-new-electronic-attack-aircr/
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