The U.S. Army has introduced a new electronic warfare system, dubbed "Hammer of the Gods," designed to neutralize enemy missile threats by disrupting their guidance systems. The portable system is capable of covert deployment from military vessels and functions by jamming the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) signals essential for precision-guided munitions.
This jamming effectively renders advanced weaponry such as long-range artillery, guided missiles, and cruise missiles less accurate, causing them to miss their intended targets. The system ensures that without crucial PNT data, these armaments operate without guidance, increasing the likelihood of mission failure and delays for adversaries.
In addition to its disruptive capabilities, the "Hammer of the Gods" incorporates a communications network. This feature is intended to maintain contact among friendly forces, even when the disruptor is active or when operating in environments where communication signals are generally degraded.
Recent tests have focused on the system's maritime application. A demonstration off the U.S. West Coast earlier this month marked the first time the system was tested for deployment, operation, and recovery in a real-world maritime setting. Land-based versions of the system have undergone testing for the past two years.