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

Northrop Grumman Corporation announced that it has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasure system for its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft. The AN/ALQ-251 system guarantees robust protection against advanced weapon systems and agile electronic warfare systems in environments with a contested electromagnetic spectrum. The AN/ALQ-25…

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.

Royal Australian Air Force Plans to Join British-led Global Combat Air Program Sixth-gen Fighter Jet Consortium

A Royal Australian Air Force official said on March 27 that Australia received an update on the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan’s joint project to build a sixth-generation fighter during the Avalon Australian International Airshow. [...]