Japan’s New Stand-Off Jammer Comes With a Massive Bulbous Nose

A new phase in Japan’s electronic warfare (EW) posture is taking shape with the EC-2 stand-off jammer, a distinctive aircraft designed to disrupt enemy communications from long range.

Newly released official photos from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Aviation Development and Testing Group provided the clearest look yet at the platform and its configuration.

The images show a prominent bulbous nose section at the front of the aircraft, with additional external fairings visible on the upper fuselage and sides.

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