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Space Force tests small satellite jammer to protect against 'space-enabled' attacks


Such a system could disrupt adversary satellites overhead that might be surveilling or targeting U.S. forces on the ground.

The RMT is "small form-factor system designed to be fielded in large numbers at low-cost and operated remotely" according to Space Force statement. Specifically, the RMT will "unlock the scale to provide counterspace electronic warfare capability to all of the new Space Force components globally," Lt. Col. Gerrit Dalman said in the statement, meaning it can be used from virtually anywhere to deny adversaries the use of satellites orbiting overhead. Ultimately, the system could be presumably deployed and operated in a battlefield-type scenario, disabling or disrupting links to adversary satellites overhead that might be surveilling or targeting U.S. forces on the ground.

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