Boeing demos use of anti-jamming system with existing satellite

Boeing reports that its anti-jamming communications, using a protected tactical waveform, can be used with existing satellites and ground terminals.

The capability was demonstrated recently done in a test conducted under a U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center contract that was supervised by the U.S. government.

The anti-jam technology proved it could shield transmitted communications signals from interference.

"We've confirmed this technology can be applied quickly and affordably to existing assets, especially operational WGS (Wideband Global SATCOM) satellites and ground terminals," said Dan Hart, vice president of Boeing Government Satellite Systems. "With threats to secure communications becoming increasingly frequent and sophisticated, providing this enhanced capability to warfighters on the ground is critical."

Boeing said the test complements previous on-orbit demonstrations over satellites like ViaSat-1 and WGS showing the system's ability to operate anti-jam waveforms over existing commercial and military spacecraft.

Additional details of the system and the test were not disclosed.