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Japan's EC-2 Electronic Warfare Jet Takes Flight: Blinds Enemy Radar From Afar
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News18•17-03-2026, 15:59
Japan's EC-2 Electronic Warfare Jet Takes Flight: Blinds Enemy Radar From Afar
•Japan's new EC-2 electronic warfare aircraft has completed its first flight, designed to jam enemy radar and communication systems.
•Modified from the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, its unique design features a large nose section housing the J/ALQ-5 radio jamming device.
•The EC-2 can blind and deafen enemies from a distance, disrupting threats without entering their airspace, a capability known as 'stand-off jamming'.
•It boasts advanced features over its predecessor, the EC-1, including additional fairings for 360-degree 'field of vision' and missile warning sensors.
•Japan plans to acquire four EC-2 jets to enhance its electronic warfare capabilities and strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.