BAE Systems Demonstrates Scalable Electromagnetic Attack Capability in U.S. Air Force Tests
HUDSON, Feb 23 — Defense technology company BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a modular airborne electromagnetic attack system designed to expand electronic warfare capabilities across multiple military platforms.
The demonstration, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, featured a scaled version of the company’s electronic attack system engineered to disrupt enemy communications, surveillance and air defense networks.
According to BAE Systems, the modular system enables electromagnetic attack capabilities to be deployed from multiple smaller platforms, creating coordinated electronic warfare effects across the battlefield.
The prototype was integrated into a weapon pod and flown on a test aircraft representing Group 4 and Group 5 unmanned aerial vehicle platforms.
The system successfully operated using counter-C5ISRT software designed to disrupt enemy command, control, communications and intelligence functions.
BAE Systems Modular Electromagnetic Attack Program Director Rory Duddy said the demonstration confirmed the company’s ability to adapt advanced electronic warfare technology for use on smaller and more cost-effective platforms.
He said this approach allows military forces to deploy both high-end and affordable capabilities to achieve operational advantages.
The modular system is based on components from BAE Systems’ existing high-power electronic attack systems used in airborne missions.
Its modular architecture allows integration across a wide range of platforms including UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, ground vehicles and naval vessels.
This flexibility enables military forces to expand electronic warfare capabilities more efficiently.
The system can also complement dedicated electronic attack aircraft such as the EA-37B.
BAE Systems said the system uses open architecture and software-defined radios, allowing rapid updates and integration of new technologies.
This ensures adaptability to evolving threats.
The company said the modular system provides flexible and scalable electronic warfare capabilities.
Such systems are expected to play a critical role in future military operations.
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