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Uncover the potential of electromagnetic weapons in next-gen defense.

From electromagnetic pulse devices to advanced jamming systems, we examine how these technologies are disabling enemy electronics, crippling communications, and providing a strategic edge.

China Says New Microwave Weapon Fired Thousands of Pulses, Survived

China has announced a significant breakthrough in its secretive high-power microwave weapon program, claiming the system survived firing thousands of intense pulses in a recent test.

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January 28, 2025

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BlueHalo to Deliver EW Sensors for US Navy, USSOCOM Drones

Soldiers using an unmanned aerial vehicle during Forest Light Middle Army in Aibano Training Area, Shiga, Japan

BlueHalo has secured a $49.9-million contract to provide electronic warfare sensors for the US Navy and US Special Operations Command’s drones.

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January 9, 2025

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US Navy Declares IOC for Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band

A US Navy E/A-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft

The US Navy has declared initial operational capability for the Next-Generation Jammer Mid-Band system, taking a major step in providing the E/A-18 Growler an edge in electromagnetic spectrum warfare.

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January 8, 2025

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Leonardo UK to Provide Missile-Luring EW Decoys for US F-35s

BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy flying alongside an F-16 fighter

The US Navy has awarded Leonardo UK a $33-million contract to supply its BriteCloud 218 Active Expendable Decoys for the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft.

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December 16, 2024

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Raytheon Completes Review of Advanced Super Hornet EW Prototype

US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets perform a fly-by

Raytheon has completed a design review for its Advanced Electronic Warfare system prototype for the US Navy’s F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet fleet.

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December 5, 2024

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BAE to Develop Advanced Electronic Warfare Tech for US Combat Vehicles

Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures for ground combat vehicle protection

The US Army has awarded BAE a follow-on contract to develop Multi-Class Soft Kill System countermeasures to protect the army’s ground combat vehicles.

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November 20, 2024

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UK’s New Laser Defense System Hits All Targets in Trials

The UK’s new laser defense system developed for the Royal Air Force successfully defeated 100 percent of threats with pinpoint accuracy during recent live-fire trials.