J-16D Electronic Warfare Planes are Supporting China’s Pacific Dominance
The United States Navy’s EA-18G Growler electronic attack fighters are one of a small number of military aircraft types dedicated to the task of jamming and potentially destroying hostile radars.
Here s What You Need to Remember: Beijing is not interested in foreign wars at this time. However, it does seek to alter the military balance of power in the Pacific Ocean. Aircraft like the J-16D suggest the People’s Liberation Army is interested in developing specialized aircraft that will offer China a full spectrum of air-warfare capabilities just like those of the U.S. military.