Two US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft were photographed over Northern Poland.
According to a press release from the US Navy, the EA-18G Growlers were assigned to the 134th Electronic Attack Squadron to train in Poland as part of the NATO Enhanced Air Policy mission.
Electronic warfare aircraft also conducted in-flight refueling from a United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft assigned to the 92nd Expeditionary Refueling Squadron.
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The news release said: “Growler requested refueling using hoses and drones, demonstrating the KC-135’s ability to adapt and refuel for different types of aircraft. “In addition to the Growler, many NATO aircraft also require the ability to launch and control by duct.”
The EA-18G Growler is a variant in the F/A-18 family of aircraft that combines the proven F/A-18F Super Hornet platform with a sophisticated electronic warfare suite.
Built to replace the EA-6B Prowler, the Growler is the first newly designed electronic warfare aircraft produced in over 35 years. The aircraft also retains all of the F/A-18E/F’s multi-mission capabilities with its proven design and ability to perform a wide range of missions to suppress enemy defenses.
