BAE Systems Unveils Cutting-Edge Airborne Decoy Defense Technology
BAE Systems has been chosen by the U.S. Navy to create the Dual Band Decoy (DBD), recognized as one of the most sophisticated radio frequency (RF) countermeasures worldwide. DBD is an innovative RF self-defense jammer that protects fighter jets from hostile assaults.
Enhancing the functionalities of BAE Systems’ battle-tested AN/ALE-55 Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy, DBD comprises a towed module linked via fiber-optic cable to onboard electronic warfare systems. The decoy utilizes the latest jamming innovations to obstruct enemy radar systems and divert missiles away from the aircraft. DBD can be initiated by the pilot or automatically triggered in reaction to threats, ensuring essential safeguarding in high-threat aerial environments.
“With Dual Band Decoy, we are leveraging the ALE-55’s extensive operational success as a robust jamming solution,” stated Don Davidson, director of the Advanced Compact Electronic Warfare Solutions product line at BAE Systems. “Dual Band Decoy provides comprehensive functionality that can be integrated into various aircraft and is adaptable to counter emerging threats.”
Dual Band Decoy features the company’s bespoke integrated circuits, facilitating superior performance and enhanced capabilities while minimizing size, weight, and power consumption. DBD is a vital component of BAE Systems’ Intrepid Shield™ strategy, which aims to establish a protective network around platforms in contested combat zones by utilizing the complete electromagnetic spectrum to identify, capitalize on, and neutralize advanced threats.
DBD will be rolled out initially on the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Development of DBD will take place at the company’s cutting-edge facilities in Nashua, N.H.
