Ukrainian Specter EW Systems Pass US Counter-Drone Trials

Ukrainian defense technology company Phantom Defense has showcased its Specter family of electronic warfare systems during the Gauntlet II trials in the US. The demonstration included the Specter PRO, a jamming complex designed to protect key installations from loitering munitions and reconnaissance aircraft, as well as mobile systems like the Specter L, Specter X, and Specter XL for frontline tactical formations.

The trials also featured the Streamhunter platform, which can capture and decode live video feeds from adversary drones. All radio-controlled platforms evaluated during the tests were reportedly disrupted by the Ukrainian systems, with Phantom Defense stating that "not a single radio-controlled platform passed the tests without being affected by our systems."

The trials were conducted under strict regulatory constraints on radio frequency emissions, which differ from the operational parameters encountered in Ukraine. The assessments are part of Gauntlet II, a stage within the US Department of Defense’s $1 billion Drone Dominance program, which aims to procure small unmanned aircraft and counter-drone systems over a two-year timeframe with projected acquisitions exceeding 200,000 units through 2027.

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