Originally Posted by 4ager
So, let's get this straight - yet again DC has phased out another essential piece of military hardware with NO actual replacement in line?


I think you missed this quote:

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The Navy is at the end of its fairly rapid conversion to the Super Hornet derivative EA-18G Growler, a design that brings many technological benefits to the electronic attack mission. In exchange for the Growler's automation, additional sensors (especially its APG-79 AESA radar and its ALQ-227 Communication Countermeasure Set), speed and multi-role capability, the ability to fly with four crewman gives way to a pilot and an electronic countermeasures officer (ECO) alone in the Growler.

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