Feb 26, 2026 12:07 PM
BAE Systems has miniaturized its electromagnetic attack hardware into a compact, airborne system capable of delivering mass disruption effects from the sky.
BAE Systems has miniaturized its electromagnetic attack (EA) hardware into a compact, airborne system capable of delivering mass disruption effects from the sky.
In recent trials with the US Air Force, the prototype EA system was mounted on a weapon pod of a test aircraft representing Group 4-5 drones.
Instead of building everything from scratch, the company leveraged proven software, highlighting its ability to quickly field a capable prototype that can interfere with enemy command networks.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: BAE Systems Turns Small Air Platform Into a Powerful Disruption Tool
US Air Force•BAE Systems•electronic warfare•United States•electromagnetic waves•air•electromagnetic warfare
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