KevinB
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The pedant in me would say that is not stealth - but the opposite.We know the old EA6B technically was stealthily also. By blacking out the airspace. But it would jam, confuse and scatter signals all across the spectrum. Similar role the Growler can do and other platforms can do.
Instead of nothing, there is everything. Which for some operations/applications will have the same desired affect, and others not at all
- I will step down from my soapbox now

I'm still not convinced that it will eliminate the need for an AWACS - as if the F-35's are transmitting the amount of data needed to fill the air picture, then they won't be very stealthy.But the F35 was built on sensor fusion,stealth and command and control.
A F35 sqn in theory would bring a level of command and control never seen in a modern battlefield. Eliminating the need for AWACS similar platforms in the battle space.
If it all works in practice is to be seen.
Emissions control is a big thing regardless if your out for a walk, flying, riding the waves, or underneath the waves. There are a lot of folks in senior positions that seem to miss that while one can passively accept some data - that whatever is pushing out data is going to be a fairly large beacon, and I am not a convert to the idea that the amount of data "required" can be done easily, or as resistant to detection and interference as some believe against a Near Pear State Actor.
Personally I think the decision to forgo the E-7 in favor of Spacial assets and the E-2 are utterly in the wrong direction.We are seeing a switch from large AWACS plane to smaller platforms. With different setups. Is interesting to see. The United States has been leading the charge.
Time will tell.
It smacks to me of "last war'ism" and ideas of operating AEWAC above conflict areas.