Colonel Angelo Fernandez, commander of Mission Delta 3, confirmed the operational use of these capabilities during combat operations.
We used these and other systems in operations around the world. If we talk about the operations Midnight Hammer, Absolute Resolve and Epic Fury, our servicemen moved to forward positions, operated in these conditions and distinguished themselves,
Fernandez stated.
Operational Timelines Across Multiple Theaters
Operation Midnight Hammer took place in June last year, when US forces joined Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. Operation Absolute Resolve was the mission to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January. During the Maduro operation, Technical Sergeant Joshua Lomax’s team jammed satellites to establish a protective zone around the US forces.
Hours after completing the Venezuela mission, the unit received orders to deploy to the Middle East to support the operation against Iran. Lomax noted the timeline required 72 hours for packing, inspecting, and loading equipment onto aircraft, followed by 96 hours for deployment and mission execution upon landing.
Electronic Warfare Technology and Electromagnetic Dominance
The hardware presented includes the Meadowlands system, which emits radio signals toward a satellite to create interference and disrupt the link between the satellite and its ground station without physically destroying the apparatus. Once jamming ceases, normal satellite operations can resume. A second platform, Bounty Hunter, monitors the electromagnetic spectrum to pinpoint the location of sources interfering with American satellites, providing coordinates that commanders can use to make a decision to strike the source of the threat.
Lieutenant General Gregory Gagnon, commander of Combat Forces Command, described the competition within the electromagnetic spectrum as the invisible part of combat operations.
Achieving dominance in this domain enables secure communication between US systems, satellites, ships, and aircraft while simultaneously degrading an adversary’s ability to coordinate similar assets.
Presidential Remarks on Unconventional Capabilities
According to the US President, the device prevented Venezuelan military personnel from firing their weapons when attempting to activate missile systems. No official technical specifications for this device have been released.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific military operations involved these space-based electronic warfare systems?
The systems were deployed during Operation Midnight Hammer against Iranian nuclear sites, Operation Absolute Resolve for the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and Operation Epic Fury strikes against the regime in Iran.
How do systems like Meadowlands disable satellite communications?
The Meadowlands system emits radio signals that create interference and disrupt the link between a satellite and its ground station without physically destroying the spacecraft. Normal satellite operations resume after the jamming signal stops.
What is the function of the Bounty Hunter system?
Bounty Hunter monitors the electromagnetic spectrum to track and locate sources of interference that threaten American spacecraft, providing targeting coordinates for military commanders.
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