Defensive Systems

The Tomcat can equip either the ALE-39 or the LAU-138 in order to defend itself against threats by dispensing chaff or flares.

Also installed on the aircraft is either the ALR-67 or ALR-45/50 Radar Warning Receiver to increase passive situational awareness by detecting airborne and surface-to-air radar threats.

For extended protection and radar jamming it can also carry the ECM Pods.