“Until Monday, the Navy had planned to purchase and operate only 88 EA-18G Growlers to replace the aging EA-6B Prowlers.”
So, had the Navy wanted more, or is this “unexpected” ?
This lets the air force off the hook for their inability to field their own ECM dedicated platform.
I was stationed at Whidbey in the late ‘70’s. What a beautiful place. I am surprised the EA-6B has been in service so long. It is time for the upgrades.