• BAE Systems flight-tests electromagnetic system that jams enemy air defense networks The new modular electromagnetic attack hardware can be fitted to drones, ground vehicles, and weapons stations. • BAE Systems has demonstrated a new system that neutralizes air defenses and disrupst use of the electromagnetic spectrum for battlespace coordination. • The defense and aerospace firm claims it has demonstrated “scaled electromagnetic attack (EA) capabilities during multiple test events”. • It did so using a smaller, modular version of its high-performance hardware. • This compact form factor will enable “mass electromagnetic effects from multiple platforms with differing mission capabilities.” A ‘cost-efficient’ EA system BAE Systems’ demonstration was carried out in collaboration with the US Air Force, the company explained in a press statement. • During tests, it flew a prototype system in a weapon pod aboard a test aircraft.

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  • BAE Systems demonstrated a new modular electromagnetic attack (EA) system that can jam enemy air‑defense networks. The compact hardware was flown in a weapon pod on a test aircraft classified as a Group 4/5 UAV, and the company claims it can be fitted to drones, ground vehicles and weapon stations. The system uses proven counter‑C5ISR software and a third‑party application, enabling “mass electromagnetic effects” from multiple platforms. BAE said the test, conducted with the U.S. Air Force, shows the ability to scale down high‑performance EA hardware into cost‑efficient, mission‑specific nodes.

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