The House Armed Services Committee wants to prohibit the divestment of 25 EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, according to a new document obtained by Inside Defense . Beginning in fiscal year 2023, the Navy must maintain a total aircraft inventory of 158 EA-18G Growlers, according to a draft of Rep. Adam Smith’s (D-WA) " chairman's mark ." There are currently 156 active EA-18G aircraft and five reserve aircraft, according to FY-23 Navy budget documents. The Navy wants to divest "all non-carrier-based...
