Two U.S. EA-37B Electronic Warfare Aircraft Arrive at Souda Bay Base in Greece

Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of April 2 local time, two U.S. EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft took off from the Royal Air Force Mildenhall base and arrived at the Souda Bay base located on the Greek island of Crete.

The EA-37B is considered the most advanced electronic warfare aircraft in the United States. The U.S. Central Command previously confirmed that the EA-37B was deployed for the first time in Operation "Epic Fury" against Iran. (Reporter Tao Ye from the Central Radio and Television Station)

Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
2 aircraft
Activity
Arrival of U.S. military aircraft
Location
Souda Bay · Crete · Greece
Unit
U.S. Air Force
Time
April 2, 2023
Equipment
EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft
Summary

Two U.S. EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft arrived at Souda Bay, Greece, on April 2, 2023, after departing from RAF Mildenhall in the UK. This deployment marks the first operational use of the EA-37B in the ongoing Operation 'Epic Fury' against Iran.

Key Facts
  • Two U.S. EA-37B electronic warfare aircraft arrived at Souda Bay, Greece.
  • The aircraft flew from RAF Mildenhall in the UK.
  • The EA-37B is considered the most advanced electronic warfare aircraft in the U.S. arsenal.
  • This deployment is part of Operation 'Epic Fury' against Iran.