Primary Roles & Mission Sets

Fleet Air Defense

• Defensive counter-air in support of carrier and naval task forces

• Protection of high-value assets and strike packages

• Establishment of air superiority in maritime environments

Multirole Strike (Secondary)

• Precision and conventional strike operations

• Naval strike support and interdiction

• Flexible employment in joint operations

Long-Range Intercept

• Beyond-visual-range detection and engagement

• Early interception of hostile aircraft and cruise missiles

• High-speed response to airborne threats

Escort & Airspace Control

• Escort of strike and support aircraft

• Airspace sanitization ahead of major operations

• Integration with AWACS and GCI elements