Japan Conducts First Flight of New EC-2 Electronic Attack Platform Written 19 March 2026

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Japan Conducts First Flight of New EC-2 Electronic Attack Platform

JASDF C-2 | Credit: Hunini; Wikipedia; CC BY-SA 4.0

Aviation News Daily reports, “Japan has officially commenced flight testing for its new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, a specialized electronic warfare platform designed to neutralize enemy sensors from a distance. The aircraft successfully completed its first flight on March 17, 2026, marking a critical milestone in the modernization of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s electronic combat capabilities.”
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