ARLINGTON, VA, Apr 21, 2026 – Raytheon has delivered the first Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) pods to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). NGJ is an airborne electronic attack system that uses active electronically scanned arrays operating in the mid-band frequency range to disrupt radar and communication systems during flight. The NGJ is designed to reduce detection of aircraft during missions by interfering with enemy radar and communications.
“This delivery marks a significant milestone in our collaborative efforts with the U.S. Navy and RAAF on NGJ,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. “This advanced technology will greatly enhance RAAF’s electronic warfare capabilities, safeguarding vital assets on its aircraft and more effectively neutralizing adversary technologies across a wide range of missions.”
Raytheon delivered the first NGJ shipsets in September 2025, ahead of the schedule, and will continue deliveries through 2026. The company has supported the NGJ program with the U.S. Navy and RAAF since its beginning. It also provides on-site deployment and maintenance support in Australia for system operation and mission support.
Source: RTX
About Raytheon
Raytheon, a business segment of RTX Corp., is a U.S.-based defense and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA. With origins dating to 1922 and its current structure formed through a 2020 merger, Raytheon develops technologies in missile systems, radar, space-based sensors and cybersecurity. The company supports government and commercial clients across the defense, intelligence, aerospace and space sectors. Raytheon operates alongside other RTX business units, including Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney. Its capabilities include guided weapons, air defense systems, satellite payloads and secure communications.
About RTX
RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, is a global aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems, products and services. It specializes in aircraft engines, avionics, cybersecurity solutions and defense systems, serving the aerospace, defense, intelligence and security sectors. With a history spanning more than a century, RTX combines expertise from its predecessor companies to support technological development. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, the company employs about 185,000 people worldwide. Its clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.K. Ministry of Defence, Airbus and Boeing. RTX supports commercial and military programs by focusing on safety, performance and efficiency, while addressing operational challenges across multiple sectors.