08/27/2024 – Translated from Ukrainian via Google and OFP
Ukrainian F-16s received from Washington the latest version of electronic warfare systems (EW) to counter the Russian air defense system. Even the US’s NATO allies don’t have this system.
Defense Express writes about it. There, attention was drawn to the fact that the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, a special unit of the EW of the US Air Force, updated the F-16 of the Air Force of Ukraine. They were introduced to more effectively counter Russian air defense systems, taking into account the specifics of their work.
This update was conducted by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, the US Air Force unit responsible for the development, adaptation, and tactical development of EW, as well as updating and generally managing the development of these systems.
As the unit’s press service reports, the work was carried out by specialists of the 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron, which is part of the wing. And it was a unique operation due to several factors.
First, the work had to be carried out with equipment that is not in service with the US Air Force. Defense Express notes that it is apparently an ECIPS/CJS container spotted on Ukrainian fighter jets.
Secondly, very short terms, which were tied to the date of the transfer of fighter jets to Ukraine. Therefore, American specialists first had to investigate the real capabilities of the equipment, and then modernize its software part based on the algorithms used by the US Air Force to counter Russian air defense systems.
As experts add, the very fact of this is quite interesting. Because it turns out that the Netherlands and Denmark, namely the planes of these countries, as mentioned, received updates, did not have access to American advanced solutions. Although, perhaps, it is only a matter of interest, and the European partners simply did not show the appropriate initiative.
In any case, American specialists worked together with European colleagues, and also successfully tested all updates. Thanks to this, you can be sure that the Ukrainian F-16s really got very interesting opportunities to effectively suppress Russian systems, which means increasing the safety and effectiveness of attacks on Russian air defense systems.
“But what is more important is that the official message directly states: the US Air Force will receive information from Ukrainian colleagues regarding the use of these EW means in real combat. This will allow for further updating of the systems, at the same time, not only for Ukraine, but also for the US and other NATO members,” Defense Express summarized.
As OBOZ.UA reported, the administration of US President Joe Biden is “open” to sending long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine. This would be a move that would add more combat power to the transferred F-16s as Ukraine seeks to gain further momentum in its fight against Russia.
Earlier it became known that American F-16 fighters are already being used at the front. This is probably due to the fact that a significant decrease in enemy airstrikes was recorded in the Kharkiv region.
“Earlier it became known that American F-16 fighters are already being used at the front. This is probably due to the fact that a significant decrease in enemy airstrikes was recorded in the Kharkiv region.”
I think that this is the first time that Ukraine got something that no one else has, as far as a Western system is concerned. And, it seems to be quite an effective system if the roaches are decreasing their aerial activity.