U.S. Space Force Approves Meadowlands Satellite Jammer for Operational Use
The U.S. Space Force formally accepted the Meadowlands satellite signal jammer for operational use in June 2024. Built by L3Harris, this mobile, compact system can detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary satellite communications without causing permanent damage or debris. Operated by Mission Delta 3, it evolved from the Counter Communications System and can be rapidly deployed globally. The fiscal 2027 budget includes $21 billion for space control programs, with $450 million for Meadowlands production and plans for five new electronic warfare centers.
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Space Force Acquires Meadowlands, Its First Dedicated Satellite-Jamming Weapon
The U.S. Space Force has officially acquired the Meadowlands, a terrestrial-based electromagnetic warfare system designed to jam enemy satellites. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the weapon can detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary space capabilities by targeting satellite antennas with electromagnetic radiation, rendering them temporarily inoperable without causing permanent damage or creating orbital debris. The system is reversible, allowing Guardians to unjam satellites as needed. It is operated by Mission Delta 3, Space Force's main electromagnetic warfare unit based at Peterson Space Force Base. The Meadowlands evolved from the earlier Counter Communications System (2004) and is compact enough to be transported by ground or cargo plane for rapid global deployment. Space Force leaders emphasize its role in modern orbital warfare, citing recent operations like Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve where space-based electromagnetic warfare supported special operations forces.
Task & PurposeSpace Force Officially Acquires Meadowlands Satellite Jamming Weapon
The U.S. Space Force has officially acquired the Meadowlands, a terrestrial-based electromagnetic warfare system designed to jam enemy satellites. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the weapon can detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary space capabilities by targeting satellite antennas with electromagnetic radiation, rendering them inoperable without permanent damage. Unlike kinetic anti-satellite weapons, Meadowlands is reversible and avoids creating orbital debris. The system is operated by Guardians from Mission Delta 3, the Space Force's main electromagnetic warfare unit. It can be rapidly deployed globally via trailer or cargo plane and can conduct simultaneous jamming missions against multiple satellites. The weapon evolved from the earlier Counter Communications System first fielded in 2004. Space Force leaders emphasize its role in modern orbital warfare, citing its use in operations like Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve in Venezuela.
Task & PurposeSpace Force Acquires Meadowlands Jamming System for Orbital Warfare
The U.S. Space Force has officially acquired the Meadowlands, a terrestrial-based electromagnetic jamming system designed to disable enemy satellites without causing permanent damage. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the weapon can detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary space capabilities by targeting satellite antennas with electromagnetic radiation, rendering them inoperable temporarily. Unlike kinetic anti-satellite weapons, Meadowlands is reversible and avoids creating orbital debris. The system is operated by Guardians from Mission Delta 3, the Space Force's main electromagnetic warfare unit based at Peterson Space Force Base. It can be rapidly deployed globally via ground transport or cargo aircraft and can conduct simultaneous jamming missions against multiple satellites. The weapon evolved from the earlier Counter Communications System first fielded in 2004. Space Force leaders emphasize its role in modern warfare, citing recent operations such as Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela, where space-based electromagnetic warfare supported special operations forces.
Task & PurposeSpace Force Approves New Satellite Jammer for Operational Use
The U.S. Space Force has formally accepted the Meadowlands satellite signal jammer for operational use, an upgrade to the existing Counter Communications System (CCS). Built by L3Harris, the new system is more mobile, compact, and capable of targeting multiple signals at a faster rate, especially suited for austere environments like deserts. The operational acceptance, announced June 26, allows the Space Force to deploy the jammer in combat. The system is operated by Mission Delta 3, which specializes in space electronic warfare. The Space Force's fiscal 2027 budget includes $21 billion for space control programs, a 158% increase over fiscal 2026. Specifically, $450 million is slated for Meadowlands production in fiscal 2027, with an additional $605 million planned for further purchases between 2028 and 2031. The upgrade uses existing CCS hardware but reduces transport boxes from 23 to 7. The budget also seeks funding to establish five new space electronic warfare tactical operations centers (SEWTOCs), adding to the single existing center at Peterson Space Force Base.
Air & Space Forces MagazineSpace Force Approves New Satellite Jammer for Operational Use
The U.S. Space Force formally accepted the Meadowlands satellite signal jammer for operational use in June 2024, marking a significant upgrade to its electronic warfare capabilities. Built by L3Harris, the system is more mobile and compact than its predecessor, the Counter Communications System, reducing transport boxes from 23 to seven. Operated by Mission Delta 3, Meadowlands can detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade adversary satellite communications, targeting multiple signals at a faster rate, particularly in austere environments like deserts. The Space Force's fiscal 2027 budget includes $21 billion for space control programs, a 158% increase over fiscal 2026, with $450 million allocated for Meadowlands production and $605 million projected for additional systems through 2031. The service also plans to establish five new space electronic warfare tactical operations centers (SEWTOCs) to enhance resilience, currently operating only one at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
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