Barrage Jamming of Drone Swarms
Barrage jamming against drone swarms is a electronic warfare technique that involves broadcasting high-power radio frequency signals across wide frequency bands to disrupt the communications and navigation systems of multiple drones simultaneously. Barrage jamming differs from targeted jamming by casting a "wide net" - transmitting interference signals across broad frequency ranges rather than focusing on specific frequencies. When applied to drone swarms, this approach aims to:
• Disrupt command and control links between operators and drones
• Interfere with GPS/GNSS navigation signals
• Overwhelm inter-drone communication networks
• Degrade sensor and data relay capabilities
The technique is particularly relevant against swarms because coordinated drone groups often rely on multiple communication protocols and frequency-hopping patterns that would be difficult to target individually.
BAR000 - Barrage Jamming - Research Questions
BAR001 - Technology and Applications
BAR002 - Limitations and Countermeasures
BAR003 - Comparative Analysis and Research