GA-ASI and NGC Showcase Additional Unmanned Electronic Attack Capabili

GA-ASI and NGC Showcase Additional Unmanned Electronic Attack Capabili
"We demonstrated operational concepts using a layered approach to electronic warfare with GA-ASI's Reaper, EA-6B Prowlers, and other Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles [UAVs]," stated Brig. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Marine Aviation. "By conducting multiple events with a networked, pod-based jamming system, we were able to evaluate the viability of UAVs to conduct electronic warfare missions against enemy air defenses in support of tactical strike aircraft."

GA-ASI participated in the demonstration with a company-owned Predator B RPA equipped with a company-produced jamming pod containing Northrop Grumman's Pandora EW System and controlled by a GA-ASI Ground Control Station (GCS). The Northrop Grumman payload proved to be very effective and was integrated seamlessly with the Predator B avionics and command and control architecture.

Northrop Grumman's Pandora is a multi-function wideband solution that provides electronic attack, support and protection. The lightweight, low-power system includes a flexible architecture to meet emerging needs and supports open interfaces to enable integration and interoperability.

Previously demonstrated on BAT-12 UAS

Northrop Grumman Bat 12 UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System): Catapult-Launched Tactical Low-Observable/Stealth Drone Aircraft with Blended Wing-Body for Electronic Warfare (EW)/Attack Ops (Video!) | Defense Review

Read more: http://www.asdnews.com/news-53136/GA-ASI_and_NGC_Showcase_Additional_Unmanned_Electronic_Attack_Capabilities_in_2nd_USMC_Exercise.htm#ixzz2rYWadaTE