Australia’s New MC-55 Peregrine Electronic Warfare Jet Breaks Cover (Updated)
Peregrine aircraft will bring Australia’s electronic attack and surveillance capabilities up to par with the U.S. and allies in the region.
Peregrine aircraft will bring Australia’s electronic attack and surveillance capabilities up to par with the U.S. and allies in the region.
“Body-worn” signal snooping gear gives American special operators an additional way to spot and track enemy forces, and monitor their surroundings.
Two relatively new sensor-equipped Tu-214ON aircraft need a new mission, which could include watching over the Arctic or military installations.
The French Ministry of Defense’s Project Sauron is now calling for industry proposals for small electronic warfare-enabled drones.
The craft could be part of one of a number of programs aimed at providing persistent maritime surveillance coverage for the U.S. Navy.
Personnel on the Wasp class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer have had the opportunity to demonstrate how they might use messages tucked inside small bean bags, a concept dating back to World War II, to communicate in the midst of an electronic warfare attack or when it might be essential preserve radio silence to remain undetected.
The Air Force is still exploring expanding the aircraft’s capabilities and mission sets even after more than 60 years of service.
France typically gives out few official details and photos regarding the operations of its two C-160G Gabriel signals intelligence aircraft.
The service needs extra funds to support operational demands now and it only wants the aircraft to have more even more capabilities in the future.
The unique signals intelligence aircraft now has an elongated nose and other features more reminiscent of U.S. Air Force RC-135s.