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Jamming

Jamming is a military tactic used to intentionally block or disrupt an enemy's electronic communications, radar, or navigation systems by sending out powerful interfering signals.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Jamming is an Electronic Warfare (EW) technique involving the deliberate emission of electromagnetic energy to degrade or deny the effective operation of targeted adversary systems, such as radar, radio communication, or Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), by overwhelming their receivers with interfering signals, thereby impacting situational awareness, command and control, or precision-guided munitions.

BACKGROUND

GNSS jamming, including GPS jamming, is an act of overwhelming global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) receivers with powerful radio signals that drown out the signals from the GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, or Galileo satellite constellations. It renders the receiver unable to calculate its position or time accurately. Such jamming can disrupt various GPS-dependent devices, from vehicle and aircraft navigation systems to precision agriculture and mobile phone networks. In civil aviation, GPS jamming can disrupt ADS-B transmission. GPS jamming is a particular type of GNSS interference.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Electronic Countermeasures
  • Signal Disruption
  • Radio Jamming
  • Radar Jamming
  • Signal Interference
  • EW Attack

USAGE NOTE

Jamming is a critical component of electronic warfare operations, employed both offensively and defensively to achieve tactical and strategic objectives in modern conflicts.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Jamming.

  • BAE Systems

    A global defense, aerospace, and security company that develops advanced electronic warfare systems, including integrated jamming capabilities for various platforms to counter threats.

  • RTX (Raytheon Technologies)

    A major aerospace and defense manufacturer, RTX is a leader in electronic warfare solutions, providing jamming technology for air, land, and naval applications to disrupt enemy communications and radar.

  • Northrop Grumman

    Designs and manufactures sophisticated electronic warfare systems that incorporate jamming for air dominance, maritime superiority, and ground operations, enhancing survivability and offensive capabilities.

  • L3Harris Technologies

    Specializes in electronic warfare and signals intelligence, offering advanced jamming solutions to counter various threats across multiple domains, including communications, radar, and GPS.

  • Saab

    A Swedish defense and security company that offers a range of electronic warfare systems, including active jamming and radar countermeasures for fighter aircraft and other platforms.

  • Elbit Systems

    An international defense electronics company that is a prominent provider of electronic warfare suites, including sophisticated jamming systems designed for self-protection and offensive electronic attack.

  • Thales Group

    A French multinational company that develops comprehensive electronic warfare systems, including radar and communication jamming technologies for airborne, naval, and ground forces.

  • Leonardo S.p.A

    An Italian global high-technology company in Aerospace, Defence and Security, with strong capabilities in electronic warfare and self-protection systems, which include advanced jamming technologies.

  • Rohde & Schwarz

    A German electronics company known for its secure communications and electronic warfare solutions, providing highly advanced jamming and electronic attack systems for military and security applications.

  • Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

    Israel's largest aerospace and defense company, developing and manufacturing a wide array of electronic warfare systems, including communication and radar jamming solutions for various platforms.

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