EA-6B ICAP III undergoes OPEVAL.The EA-6B Prowler Improved Capability (ICAP (1) (Internet Content Adaptation Protocol) A high-level protocol for requesting services from an Internet-based server. iCAP provides a common format for requesting services using standard HTTP messaging. ) III airborne electronic attack weapon system began operational evaluation The test and analysis of a specific end item or system, insofar as practicable under Service operating conditions, in order to determine if quantity production is warranted considering: a. the increase in military effectiveness to be gained; and b. (OPEVAL OPEVAL Operational Evaluation ) in April with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron A squadron is a small unit or formation of cavalry, aircraft (including balloons), or warships. Army and Marines A cavalry squadron (horse or armoured) typically consists of three to five troops. 9, China Lake, Calif. Once the system passes this final phase of testing, the Department of Defense can approve it for full production. The Navy could receive the first ICAP III EA-6B in early 2005. ICAP III's advanced selective-reactive jamming ability focuses jamming power more effectively on specific radar frequencies and counters frequency-hopping radars designed to defeat older jamming systems. The system's geolocation capability enables it to locate emitters with targetable precision and pass the information to others in the battle management network. EDITED BY WENDY LELAND |
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