Raptorsaur

Being that ArmA 3 is set in the not-so-distant future, I feel that electronic warfare would fit in perfectly. Anything from radio frequency jammers (assuming something similar to ACRE is implemented), and radar blockers. What I mainly had in mind was the implementation of the E/A-18 Growler. This is arguably my favorite aircraft, and I feel that it could be useful in battle scenarios. If you are unsure of what the Growler is, you can refer the Boeing Website, by simply typing in E/A-18 Grower into your search bar. To paraphrase, the Growler is a modified F/A-18, built specifically for electronic warfare. It carries only 2 HAARM missiles, but also packs equipment used to screw with the enemy. The jet is fairly modern, and I feel that it would be realistic to use it in ArmA 3. The Growlers were successfully employed during America's conflict with Libya, and were key in maintaining the "no fly zone". I believe if Nato were to ever be involved in a conflict, such as the one in A3, the Growlers would see extensive use. The E/A-18 would be capable of jamming enemy surface-to-air missiles, communications and radar abilities within a certain radius; while also enabling the use of friendly radios, and using its own enhanced radar to provide additional situational awareness to the rest of the squadron. This sort of tactical advantage would be key in fighting a force such as Iran. I am unsure of how this could be implemented, as the Growler requires a crew of 2; and it is quite a bit more complicated than simply scrolling up in the action menu and turning on the "ALQ-218 Wideband Receiver". I think it would require more thought, like detecting the enemy radio frequencies and having to input the configuration yourself. The Growler would encourage team play, as it is a very valuable asset and would require escort protection. It carries little to no armament, so it's capabilities would only be fully utilized if the team were cooperating. I hope that this sort of electronic warfare makes its way into ArmA 3, because it definitely fits into the futuristic setting of the game. Thank you for reading my contribution to the ideas list, and I hope that it is taken into consideration.