The US Air Force's advanced EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft is en route to the Middle East after stopping at RAF Mildenhall in the UK, according to reports. The aircraft, capable of jamming radar and command systems, last operated in the region in April during Operation Roaring Lion and departed in June after the signing of a memorandum of understanding. Its return extends the US electronic warfare presence in the area.
The US Air Force's advanced EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft is en route to the Middle East after stopping at RAF Mildenhall in the UK, according to reports. The aircraft, capable of jamming radar, detection systems, and command-and-control networks, last operated in the region in April during Operation Roaring Lion and departed in June following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. Its return renews the US electronic warfare presence in the Middle East.
As The Zioneer reported at 16:33 Jerusalem, the aircraft had arrived at the UK base earlier today. The deployment is part of a broader US military buildup in the region, which has included the movement of E-11A communications aircraft, KC-135 tankers, and strategic bombers in recent weeks, as previously reported.
The EA-37B's electronic attack capabilities are designed to disrupt adversary radar and communications, bolstering the US ability to operate in contested environments. The aircraft's previous deployment coincided with Operation Roaring Lion, an Israeli military operation. Its return suggests continued US readiness for electronic warfare support in the region.
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