HH-60G and HH-60W Helicopters Put Countermeasures to the Test Over Water

In a first-of-its-kind test, the effectiveness of the HH-60’s countermeasures was evaluated in a maritime environment against modern aerial threats.

The U.S. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve tested the survivability and countermeasure systems of an HH-60W Jolly Green II and an HH-60G Pave Hawk combat search and rescue helicopters against a simulated attack by an F-15D in a maritime setting. According to the announcement by Moffett ANGB (Air National Guard Base), California, on Aug. 25, 2025, the first-of-its-kind exercise evaluated the effectiveness of the countermeasures in helicopter and fighter aircraft engagements in maritime environment. Contents In a first-of-its-kind test, the effectiveness of the HH-60’s countermeasures was evaluated in a maritime environment ag