Joint exercises between the U.S. and Morocco test electronic warfare technology
The U.S. and Moroccan armies recently launched a joint military exercise code-named "Mysterious Thunder" in the desert outside Agadir, aiming to test new electronic warfare technologies and tactics and restore capabilities that have been gradually abandoned after the Cold War. One of the core tasks of this exercise is to use high-altitude balloons, drones and other equipment to search, locate and interfere with simulated enemy radars and radio transmitters. With the technical support of signal jammers, these devices provide an effective means to strike or weaken targets.
The important role of signal jammer devices in exercises
In this exercise, the main task of the U.S. military's second multi-domain task force is to find and lock targets, use drones for interference, or pass target coordinates to missile forces for precision strikes. U.S. commander Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Ritzma said that signal jammer devices play a vital role in electronic warfare, helping troops effectively interfere with enemy communications and weaken enemy defense systems.
The U.S. military used a variety of advanced equipment in the exercise, including Kraus Hamadi Aerospace's K-1000 drone and Shield AI's V-BAT drone. The K-1000 drone relies on solar energy to stay in the air for a long time, while the V-BAT has vertical take-off and landing capabilities and is suitable for complex terrain. More importantly, the U.S. military also tested the ALTIUS 700 drone equipped with a device jammer, further enhancing operational flexibility. These drones effectively interfere with enemy communications through signal shielding technology, ensuring the success of the mission.
Collaborative application of multi-field technology
In addition to drones, tethered balloons were also used in the exercise for long-range signal scanning, cooperating with drones to accurately locate enemy targets. The coordinated application of signal jammer blockers ensures efficient cooperation between a variety of technical equipment, showing its core value in modern electronic warfare. By shielding enemy signals, the coalition forces can gain strategic advantages on the battlefield.
Although the exercise demonstrated the application of a variety of high-tech equipment, Lieutenant Colonel Ritzma said that the US military is still waiting for the arrival of some key equipment, especially long-range high-power signal jammers. These new technologies are not expected to be put into use until 2026, which will further enhance the US military's electronic warfare capabilities and meet more complex combat needs.
