US Space Force electromagnetic weapons played key role in Venezuela, Iran operations - report

The Wall Street Journal reports that US Space Force electromagnetic weapons, including the Meadowlands jamming system and the Bounty Hunter defensive system, played a crucial role in US military operations in Venezuela and Iran. The US has accelerated deployment of the Remote Modular Terminal, a transportable jamming system.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that US Space Force electromagnetic weapons played a crucial role in US military operations in Venezuela and Iran. The WSJ was granted access to a US Space Force base in Colorado, where it was shown systems including Meadowlands, an offensive system that can jam enemy satellites and disrupt their communications, and Bounty Hunter, a defensive system that scans the electromagnetic spectrum to detect threats. The US Space Force has accelerated deployment of the Remote Modular Terminal, a transportable jamming system that can be packed into a container and deployed worldwide. Over the past year, Guardians have transported and deployed these systems to support operations in both Venezuela and Iran. According to the WSJ, Iran repeatedly targeted US space capabilities, including satellite communications terminals, to try to degrade those advantages. Tech.-Sgt. Joshua Lomax, who helped counter threats during operations in Venezuela before being deployed to defend against threats from Iran, described having just 72 hours to pack the equipment in Venezuela and depart for Iran. US Space Forces' Combat Forces Command, led by Lt.-Gen. Greggory Gagnon, stated that a key mission is to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum.