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New electronic warfare weapon could destroy enemy satellites, including Russia and China
Os EUA are advancing the adoption of space electronic warfare technologies to neutralize threats from enemy satellites, especially from the intelligence sectors of Russia and China.
The new system, called Maadowlands, is an innovative project developed by the defense company L3Harris, and aims to provide an additional layer of financial security for American troops and equipment.
Although originally scheduled for 2022, Meadowlands has suffered significant delays. However, after essential fixes and upgrades, the system is in the final testing phase, with deployment expected in 2025.
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The Meadowlands will be instrumental in blocking enemy access to satellite communications, thus protecting American defense infrastructure.
Meadowlands: How does it work against satellites?
The Meadowlands uses ground-based radio frequency units that are capable of disrupting communications with adversary satellites. This capability is essential to ensuring the security of military operations by preventing enemies from tracking or monitoring the activities of U.S. troops on the ground, in the air and at sea.
Additionally, the Counter Communications System (CCS), which has been updated by L3Harris, now allows you to jam enemy communications with just one touch, making the process more agile and efficient.
According to sources at L3Harris, the Meadowlands not only blocks, but also allows satellites to be resumed when needed.
This feature is valuable because it allows the US to disrupt enemy communications at critical moments and restore system functionality quickly after the mission.
Growing threat from Russia and China
Russia and China have invested heavily in space technology, including satellite systems designed for military surveillance and monitoring. A Defense Post study notes that the growing number of threats has prompted the US to beef up its defense strategies in space.
The United States Space Force and Air National Guard currently operate 16 CCS platforms, responsible for jamming adversaries' satellite communications in conflict situations.
These electronic warfare systems, including Meadowlands, are designed to neutralize attempts to monitor and monitor American forces and bases. By blocking enemy satellites from communicating, the United States gains a strategic advantage, making it harder for other powers to plan and execute hostile actions.
Benefits and Impact of Meadowlands
The Meadowlands will be delivered with high-tech radar-like antennas mounted on mobile platforms, such as wheeled trailers, to enable rapid mobility. This portability is essential because it will enable deployment in multiple locations, both within and outside the United States.
Additionally, L3Harris has signed a $124 million contract with the U.S. government in 2022 to expand CCS facilities, optimizing performance and reducing the size of mobile platforms, as well as improving system automation.
These enhancements are designed to maximize field effectiveness and enable rapid response to military needs.
In a recent statement, Ed Zoiss, president of Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris, highlighted the importance of the contract to the U.S. Space Force: “This contract is another important step in our strategy and for our customer, the Space Force, to maintain and protect the very important space domain."
The New Era of Space Electronic Warfare
The Meadowlands program is part of a broader U.S. strategy to train soldiers and space control officers who will be responsible for operating jamming systems effectively in times of conflict.
The U.S. Space Force is also preparing to respond more quickly and accurately to emerging threats.
Another important aspect is that the new jamming system is designed to prevent the creation of space debris. According to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Meadowlands temporarily jams signals from adversary satellites in a manner that “reversible” and without permanent damage. This approach reduces the risks of space collisions and possible conflicts with international organizations.
Meadowlands, estimated to cost $219 million, represents an evolution of the Counter Communications System, an electronic warfare system that began operating in 2020.
This new, more compact and improved version of the CCS reaffirms the U.S. commitment to space security and the defense of its military operations.
The US is going crazy, huh?!… if Russia and China are already light years ahead in these artifacts, and if the US decides to react, they will suffer yet another shameful defeat. It is better to keep quiet and smile like Kamala. You'll see…