F-35 To Become Electronic Attack Aircraft

After years of debate about the future of tactical, airborne electronic attack for the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps, it appears the F-35 will become the next-generation, digital warfare aircraft for both services.

The platform most in demand in combat today is some kind of electronic attack (EA) aircraft, say military operational experts.

So the pressure for more aircraft and advanced capabilities is already an operational reality.

But the basic question of who does what for whom and to whom remains unanswered.

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