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Munich, 29 November 2023 – Now it's official: The Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) is coming. Following the recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee, Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic combat - and equip them with a transmitter location and self-protection system from Saab, as well as "AARGM" anti-radar missiles from the American company Northrop Grumman. The Eurofighter EK is to be NATO-certified by 2030 and will then replace the Tornado in the SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defence) role. "Electronic warfare and reconnaissance are an important NATO requirement: current conflicts and the present security situation show how important the two capabilities are," says Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schöllhorn. "In this respect, the German government's decision to include such an important capability as electronic warfare in the Eurofighter capability portfolio is an important measure. EK will add this important capability to the already broad operational spectrum of the Eurofighter while strengthening European sovereignty and autonomy." With the parliamentary approval by the Budget Committee, the Eurofighter is now officially set as the successor to the Tornado ECR (Electronic Combat/Reconnaissance). Airbus is now looking forward to the official order to integrate the selected technical solutions into the Eurofighter. The corresponding contract between Eurofighter GmbH, as prime contractor, and NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) is expected to be signed before the end of the year. With Saab’s transmitter location system and the Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) from Northrop Grumman, the Eurofighter EK will be able to detect, localise and disable anti-aircraft radars. In addition, the Saab solution has jammers that improve the Eurofighter's self-protection. The Eurofighter EK also has technologies on board that were developed by small and medium-sized enterprises and a start-up. These include an AI solution that makes it possible to analyse radar data on-board and quickly determine precise self-protection measures. Airbus is currently working with the BAAINBw procurement office, the German Air Force and the Bundeswehr Aviation Office on a detailed schedule for the implementation of the selected EK solutions in 15 Eurofighters. Source:https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-11-airbus-to-make-eurofighter-fit-for-electronic-combat

Bundeswehr on a shopping spree: Saab’s Arexis selected for German Eurofighter electronic warfare variant. https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2023/saabs-arexis-selected-for-german-eurofighter-electronic-warfare-variant Elbit Systems Awarded Additional Contract to Supply EW Systems to the German Air Force. https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-awarded-additional-contract-to-supply-ew-systems-to-the-german-air-force/?pageid=PR -20 News German Ministry of Defense Gives the Green Light for the Procurement of the Arrow 3 Missile Defense System. https://www.iai.co.il/news-media/press-releases/arrow-3-germany

Maybe all you need is a little practice as both, the Laser and the IR Mav do work? Here´s what I did: Laser Mav - Use TGT Pod to find conveniently placed SA-8 - Make TGT Pod SOI - 10nm roll in on target - Fire Laser - TMS up to uncage Maverick - 9nm pickle - turn and keep target within 8nm IR Mav - Use TGT Pod to find SA-8 - Make TGT Pod SOI - 10nm roll in on target - Slave Mav to target - Zoom in Mav - TMS up to lock Maverick - 9nm pickle - turn and head home

Check the date of your Mission. If it´s still 1944 (default), then there´s no GPS available and this may be the reason for the miss.

I have 2 figures, 250 - 290 & 280 - 320. Guess that reflects different users (Spain/ France?).

So, I did run a quick test and indeed my bombs never picked up the laser (both with 1688 & 1655). However, I do run a modded version and am too lazy to set up a complete test environment right now. I do wonder why noone else has reported any issues so far. Did anyone of the posters in this thread actually tried it with the latest beta?

After you end the mission, in the debrief screen, you can see a button that says "save as track file" or something like that. This one has a *.trk extension and you can attach it here if it´s not too big.

No they didn´t. Any isolated event is most likely user error. But without a track file or the mission itself everything here is speculation.

Your ASL line needs to be exactly in the middle, else it won´t work.

Try 25000 ft, 210 kts, 6.2-6.5 SR and 15° AOB as a starting point. If your marker wanders off you may have to tighten/ loosen your turn a little and you also may get a masked indication here and then, but you´ll keep an eye on the target all day long.

It doesn´t. Other than that, the creator hasn´t been seen for some time, so support for the tool may not be guaranteed.

The Government of Germany has requested to buy sixty (60) CH-47F Block II Cargo Helicopters with customer-unique modifications; one hundred forty (140) T-55-GA-714A engines (120 installed, 20 spares); seventy-two (72) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (60 installed, 12 spares); two hundred eighty-four (284) AN/ARC-231A Communications Security (COMSEC) radios (240 installed, 44 spares). Also included are AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Sets; AN/APR-39C(V)1 Radar Detecting Sets; AN/ARC-220 High Frequency (HF) radios with electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM); military Precise Positioning Service (PPS) (to include SAASM or M-Code); Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS); AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder; AN/ARN-147 very high frequency (VHS) omnidirectional range and instrument landing system (VOR/ILS); AN/ARN-153 Tactical Air Navigation Systems (TACAN); air data computers; AN/APN-209 radar altimeter systems; AN/PYQ-10 simple key loaders; KIV-77 Mode 4/5 IFF Applique; KY-100M narrowband/wideband terminal COMSEC devices; AN/AVS-6 Night Vision Devices (NVD); IDM-401 Improved Data Modem; air-to-air refueling probes; M134 gun mounts; Infrared Suppression System (IRSS); Engine Air Particle Separator (EAPS); Ballistic Protection System (BPS) with Cockpit; cabin sides; Midas Underfloor COOLS; Extended Range Fuel System (ERFS) 800 gal and 500 gal; Forward Area Refueling Equipment (FARE); Tie Down Materiel/Helicopter Under-Slung Load Equipment (HUSLE) for internal and external loads; rotorbrake; rescue hoists; Fast Rope Insertion/Extraction System (FRIES); Electro Optical Infrared Sensors (EO/IR); crash resistant pilot and troop seats; skis; life rafts; litter straps and fittings; mission equipment (e.g., jungle penetrator; litter basket; Jacob’s ladder; Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform (AirTEP); special tools and test equipment; ground support equipment; airframe and engine spare parts; technical data; publications; Maintenance Work Orders/Engineering Change Proposals (MWO/ECPs); Repair and Return (R&R); technical assistance; airworthiness assistance; transportation of aircraft; training; flight training and maintenance trainers; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $8.5 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally which is an important force for political and economic stability in Europe. The proposed sale will improve Germany’s heavy lift capability. Germany intends to use this enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats. Germany will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Boeing Helicopter Company, Philadelphia, PA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the temporary deployment of an estimated thirty (30) contractor representatives to Germany’s Main Operating Bases (MOBs) for onsite aircraft technical, maintenance, and logistics support as part of a Performance Based Logistics (PBL) program; training support; and operator and maintenance support for the Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulators (TFPS). This support will be provided for three to five years. The temporary deployment of contractor representatives will include five (5) Field Service Representatives (FSRs), four (4) from Boeing and one (1) from Rockwell Collins. This proposed sale will also require Foreign Liaison Officers be located at Redstone Arsenal and at the Boeing facility. Source: https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/germany-ch-47f-chinook-helicopters

Once your TGP has found the spot you need to make it SPI with TMS up long (I think). After that slave the MAV as described.