US Navy Next-Generation Jammer approaches full-rate production
The NGJ-MB was first deployed with the VAQ-133 squadron. (Photo: US Navy)
Raytheon is currently finalising the production of NGJ-MB lot 5 while working with the US Navy on contract requirements over multiple years.
The US Navy (USN) Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) programme is close to reaching full-rate production (FRP) after the service declared its initial operating capability (IOC) in December 2024.
An official spokesperson for RTX Raytheon (NGJ-MB supplier) told Shephard that the company was currently working with the USN to “finalise the NGJ-MB lot 5 production contract”.
“The USN is anticipating to achieve full-rate production later this year,” the official noted. “The first NGJ-MB shipset will also be delivered to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in April.”
The NGJ-MB is a cooperative development and production initiative involving the USN and the
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