US sending Radar-Jamming planes to Germany to bolster NATO

The United States is sending six US Navy radar-jamming aircraft to Germany to enhance NATO capabilities.

The EA-18G Growler aircraft are “not being deployed to be used against Russian forces in Ukraine,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

“They are being deployed completely in keeping with our efforts to bolster NATO’s deterrence and defense capabilities along that eastern flank.”

Kirby said the planes were expected to arrive at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany Monday from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state.

He said the aircraft, a modified version of the F/A-18, specialize in electronic warfare, using sensors to confuse enemy radars and air defense systems.

The Pentagon spokesman said 240 navy personnel were to accompany the aircraft to Germany.