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  1. Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_EP-3

    Lockheed EP-3 - Wikipedia

    • A total of 12 P-3C aircraft were converted to replace older versions of the aircraft, which had been converted in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The aircraft is known by the acronym ARIES, or "Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System". and has Signals intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities. SIGINT is the interception of signals, whether communicati… See more

    Overview

    The Lockheed EP-3 is an electronic signals reconnaissance variant of the P-3 Orion, primarily operated by the United States Navy. See more

    Hainan Island incident

    On 1 April 2001, an aerial collision between a United States Navy EP-3E ARIES II, a signals reconnaissance version and a People's Liberation Army Navy Shenyang J-8II fighter resulted in an international incident between th… See more

    EP-3E Aries II - NAVAIR
    The EP-3E Aries II is a modified P-3 Orion that collects and disseminates SIGINT and full motion video intelligence worldwide. It has a crew of 24 and can exploit a wide range of electronic emis…
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  1. The Aviationist
    https://theaviationist.com/2024/10/11/ep-3e-retirement

    U.S. Navy Postpones Retirement Of The EP-3E Spyplane Amid …

  2. NAVAIR
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    EP-3E Aries II - NAVAIR

    The EP-3E Aries II is a modified P-3 Orion that collects and disseminates SIGINT and full motion video intelligence worldwide. It has a crew of 24 and can exploit a wide range of electronic emissions from deep within targeted territory.

  4. The Aviationist
    https://theaviationist.com/2024/10/24/ep-3e-pima

    EP-3E Spy Plane Involved in 2001 Collision with Chinese J-8 Joins …

  5. twz.com
    https://www.twz.com/air/ep-3e-aries-ii-spy-plane...

    EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane That Collided With Chinese Fighter Is …

  6. United States Navy
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    What does EP-3E Aries II stand for?
    Features The EP-3E ARIES II (Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System II) is the Navy’s only land-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) reconnaissance aircraft. The 11 aircraft in the Navy’s inventory are based on the P-3 Orion airframe and provide fleet and theater commanders worldwide with near real-time tactical SIGINT.

    Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II - The Aviation Zone

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    What does EP-3E stand for?
    EP-3Es have been heavily engaged in reconnaissance in support of NATO forces in Bosnia, joint forces in Korea and in Operation Southern Watch, Northern Watch, and Allied Force. Features The EP-3E ARIES II (Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System II) is the Navy’s only land-based signals intelligence (SIGINT) reconnaissance aircraft.

    Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II - The Aviation Zone

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    What is a Navy EP-3E?
    The EP-3 aircraft in the Navy's inventory provide fleet and theater commanders worldwide with near real-time tactical SIGINT and full motion video intelligence. With sensitive receivers and high-gain dish antennas, the EP-3E exploits a wide range of electronic emissions from deep within targeted territory.

    EP-3E Aries II - NAVAIR

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    What is an EP-3E SIGINT reconnaissance aircraft?
    With sensitive receivers and high-gain dish antennas, the EP-3E can exploit a wide range of electronic emissions from deep within enemy territory. The EP-3E SIGINT reconnaissance aircraft is based on the P-3 Orion airframe. As of early 2000 the Navy had 11 aircraft out of 12 needed to meet worldwide commitments.

    EP-3E ARIES II - GlobalSecurity.org

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    What does an EP-3E do?
    The small force of EP-3E electronic warfare and reconnaissance aircraft is in constant demand by fleet and theater commanders worldwide. Forward deployed to meet critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance collection requirements, EP-3Es detect, interpret and report tactically significant communication and radar signals.

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    What happened to the EP-3 aircraft?
    The EP-3 aircraft that was forced down in China in early 2001 was rebuilt, and resumed flying. The aircraft was disassembled and transported by a chartered Russian-made Antonov-124 cargo plane from Hainan Island, to the Lockheed Martin Marietta, GA plant to be rebuilt.

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  8. The Aviation Zone
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    Lockheed EP-3E ARIES II - The Aviation Zone

    Learn about the EP-3E ARIES II, a four-engine turboprop signals intelligence reconnaissance aircraft based on the P-3 Orion airframe. Find out its features, specifications, missions, and history.

  9. hushkit.net
    https://hushkit.net/2020/05/18/flying-fighting-in...

    Flying & fighting in the Lockheed EP-3E Aries II: Interview with Cold ...

  10. Military.com
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    EP-3 Ares II - Military.com

    Based on the 1950s-era L-188 Electra, the EP-3E ARIES II (Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System II) is the Navy's only land-based signals intelligence reconnaissance aircraft.

  11. GlobalSecurity.org
    https://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/ep-3.htm

    EP-3E ARIES II - GlobalSecurity.org