If a new British-developed jammer is successfully implemented, it is anticipated that aircraft and missiles operating in enemy territory will increasingly rely on drone jammers flying ahead to disrupt and block air defense systems.

Unlike established standoff jammers that are positioned on large aircraft to avoid threats while effectively neutralizing enemy radar from a distance, Leonardo is set to release a new "standoff" jammer that is compact enough for drone deployment and economically feasible for rapid implementation.

The BriteStorm satellite, being displayed by Leonardo at the American Astronautical Society convention in Washington, has a total weight of approximately 2.5 kilograms. This figure includes the transmit and receive modules as well as the antennas, and the satellite is said to be the size of six Coke cans, as reported by company officials.

As stated by Michael Lea, vice president of electronic warfare sales at Leonardo UK, it can assume a pivotal role for any force that infiltrates enemy territory.

Lea mentioned that the kit is specifically designed to be cost-effective and disposable, allowing for installation on large quadcopters or winged drones that are engaged in battlefield operations.

If the new British signal jammers is successful, it is projected that aircraft and missiles entering enemy territory will increasingly rely on drone jammers that fly ahead to disrupt and block air defense systems.

In contrast to standoff jammers that are installed on large aircraft to protect them from threats while targeting enemy radar systems from a distance, Leonardo is revealing a new "stand-in" jammer. This device is small enough to be fitted onto drones and is priced affordably, ensuring it is prepared for immediate operational use.

The BriteStorm satellite, which was highlighted by Leonardo during the American Astronautical Society convention in Washington, has a weight of approximately 2.5 kilograms. This figure includes the transmit and receive modules as well as the antennas, and the satellite's size is comparable to that of six Coke cans, as reported by company officials.

As noted by Michael Lea, vice president of electronic warfare sales at Leonardo UK, it can be positioned at the leading edge of any force that infiltrates enemy territory.

Lea mentioned that the kit is formulated to be inexpensive and meant for disposal, aimed at larger quadcopters or winged drones that are entering combat environments.

He noted that the pricing is designed to categorize it as an expendable asset, thus ensuring that its loss will not lead to significant economic impacts or major strategic concerns.

After an enemy radar signal is detected, the system employs Leonardo’s Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) technology to digitally capture and process the signal. The response mechanism includes jamming the radar with electronic noise or spoofing it, which can result in the formation of multiple “ghost” fighter signatures.

The DRFM technology that Leonardo applies in its BriteCloud is consistent; this expendable countermeasure is intended to be released from an aircraft to disrupt the radar guidance systems of incoming missiles.

BriteStorm integrates up to three transmit-receive modules that cover the low, mid, and high frequency ranges.

After being developed at Leonardo's facility in Luton, UK, the system has been sent to the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office.

In Leonardo's view, BriteStorm constitutes a progression beyond Raytheon’s MALD (Micro Air-Launched Decoy), an air-launched expendable jammer missile that has been reported to have seen action in Ukraine.

Lea noted that it is more effective than standoff jammers. "Standoff jammers are found in a consistent aerial position, whereas standoff jammers can approach the threat more closely, allowing for enhanced maneuverability and multiple axes to disrupt and suppress the threat."