U.S. special forces will soon use manual signal transmission to destroy drones

The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) has acquired an unknown number of manually launched unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS) that can block enemy electronic signals in the "disputed area."

Procurement information has been included in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) budget estimates for 2021.

The Ministry of Defense did not provide detailed information about the "confidential" UAV features developed by the "Bumblebee" program, but pointed out that the micro-aircraft is designed to be "multi-functional" and capable of blocking various electronic devices.

Special Forces Command has The information provided indicates that the system has successfully "demonstrated" its functions, adding that the project has been "converted" to the Special Forces Command and is awaiting assignment to the U.S. Army Special Forces.

U.S. forces are currently using various UAV systems for kinetic energy and surveillance purposes.

This may be the first instance of the officially mentioned project, in which UAS is specifically designed to counteract the electronic communications of the opponent.

The British troops stationed in Mali have recently been equipped with micro drones launched from grenade launchers with similar capabilities.

These drones are designed to carry a range of payloads that can be used for dynamic and non-dynamic functions, including disrupting enemy electronic communications and sensors.

Interference with rebellion calls

Forbes listed possible devices that could interfere with the Hornet, and wrote that UAS can "block signals from cell phones, walkie-talkies, or other radios."

The point of sale suggested the best places to use the system, and said that Iraqi insurgents have long used mobile phones to coordinate their actions.

In countries such as Afghanistan and India, government agencies have successfully used cell phone controls to prevent insurgents from using cell phones.

However, in Iraq, the insurgents threatened network operators to maintain cellular communications.

Block GPS devices

Forbes said that cellphone-sized signal jammer on drones could block or "cheat" the global positioning system (GPS) of an entire city, adding that the system could also be used to make enemy radars impossible to place.

Further demonstrating the effectiveness, safety and counter-terrorism of the system, Robert Bunker told Forbes: “One of these electronic warfare drones can place itself on a terrorist or insurgent safe camp for an ambush. It was electrically isolated before."

"The drone can be used to electronically isolate and suppress specific targets within the tactical bubble."

Bunker also stipulates that the Hornet can be used to ban drones used by militants.

Bunker said: "The convoy can launch one of these systems in anti-UAS mode to eliminate the weapon's enemy drones."