Army Proves Feasibility of UAS Electronic Attack Capability
The Army is considering what platform is best suited to conduct airborne electronic attack in the future.
Shown is an MQ-1C Gray Eagle fitted with the Networked Electronic Warfare Remotely Operated pod. (Photo: U.S. Army)
Shown is an MQ-1C Gray Eagle fitted with the Networked Electronic Warfare Remotely Operated pod. (Photo: U.S. Army)

Testing the U.S. Army conducted in June proved that equipping an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for an airborne electronic attack role is “technically and tactically feasible.” The service will continue experimenting with the system, although it has no immediate plans to field it on a UAS.