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Friday, June 15, 2007

EA-6B Prowler Finds New Role Thwarting IEDs In Iraq


EA-6B Prowler

It first appeared at the end of the Vietnam conflict and served in Kosovo and during the first Gulf war.

Its electronic warfare system is considered so valuable by the Pentagon, it makes sure no US aircraft carrier goes into battle without a few on board.

The primary function of the EA-6B Prowler up till now has been to escort US attack jets while jamming the enemy radios, hostile radars and air defense batteries aimed at them, according to the Associated Press.

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