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Barrage Jamming
Barrage jamming is a method of electronic warfare where a powerful signal of random noise is broadcast across a wide range of frequencies. This creates a wall of interference, making it difficult or impossible for enemy radar and communication systems to receive their intended signals.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Barrage jamming is an electronic countermeasure (ECM) technique in electronic warfare (EW) that involves the transmission of high-power, wideband noise across a broad radio frequency (RF) spectrum. This brute-force method aims to degrade or deny enemy use of multiple assets, such as frequency-agile radars and communication networks, by overwhelming their receivers with a high noise floor.
BACKGROUND
Radar jamming and deception is a form of electronic countermeasures (ECMs) that intentionally sends out radio frequency signals to interfere with the operation of radar by saturating its receiver with noise or false information. Concepts that blanket the radar with signals so its display cannot be read are normally known as jamming, while systems that produce confusing or contradictory signals are known as deception, but it is also common for all such systems to be referred to as jamming.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- wideband jamming
- noise jamming
- brute-force jamming
- blanket jamming
- broadband jamming
- barrage noise jamming
USAGE NOTE
While effective at disrupting a wide variety of signals, barrage jamming requires significant power and can also interfere with friendly systems operating in the same frequency bands.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Barrage Jamming.
A major U.S. defense contractor that designs and builds a wide array of advanced electronic warfare systems for air, land, and sea platforms. Their products include sophisticated jammers and electronic countermeasures capable of executing barrage jamming to disrupt enemy radar and communications.
A leading developer of electronic attack and electronic warfare systems, including the Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) systems for the U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler aircraft. Their technology is designed to deny, degrade, and disrupt enemy systems across a broad spectrum.
A global defense and aerospace company that produces advanced electronic warfare suites for combat aircraft, such as the F-35 and F-15. Their systems provide 360-degree situational awareness and electronic countermeasures, including high-power wide-band jamming capabilities.
Creator of the Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) pods for the EA-18G Growler. This system provides advanced electronic attack capabilities, allowing for powerful jamming of multiple threats across a wide range of frequencies, a core function of modern barrage jamming.
An Israeli defense electronics company specializing in C4I and electronic warfare. They are a major global provider of EW systems, offering a portfolio of jammers and countermeasures for airborne, naval, and ground applications designed for spectrum dominance.
A Swedish aerospace and defense company that develops advanced electronic warfare systems, including the Arexis family of EW suites. These systems are designed for electronic attack and self-protection, featuring powerful wideband digital jammers to counter modern threats.
Develops electronic warfare technologies that help control the electromagnetic spectrum. Their portfolio includes systems for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic attack (EA) that can be used to jam enemy communications and sensors over broad frequency ranges.