Electronic Warfare Expected in New World of Drones and Anti-Drones
As the global drone arms race continues to expand, so do the counter measures.
The proliferation of commercial drones, in particular, is expected to
present new challenges to an increasingly crowded sky. Among commercial
and military drones is the potential for swarms of micro-drones
that can be hidden in plain sight … at least to the naked eye. However,
drones are never hidden from the electromagnetic spectrum.
A UK defense firm announced that it is working on a comprehensive
defense shield that aims to “control the electromagnetic spectrum” –
electronic warfare. It will not only identify drones that are a threat
either to populations or critical infrastructure such as nuclear
facilities, military installations, and seats of government, but also
will have the ability to hijack the aircraft and remove it from the
area.
