L3Harris has delivered the Meadowlands Counter Communications System (CCS) to the US Space Force’s Electromagnetic Warfare unit.
Meadowlands is a ground-based, transportable system designed to jam or disrupt adversary satellite communications.
Mounted on wheeled trailers for easier movement, the technology is a more compact version of previous CCS models, L3Harris emphasized.
The system uses radio frequency equipment and features a modular, open architecture that supports plug-and-play integration of upgrades and new technologies.
It is designed to deliver more efficient jamming through increased portability and automation, reducing the risk of detection or targeting by adversaries.
According to US Space Force officials, Meadowlands has entered the formal government testing phase, including developmental and operational tests.
“Meadowlands is a capability that will give our country and allies a decisive advantage in an increasingly highly contested space,” said Ed Zoiss, President of Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris Technologies.
Enhancing Protection
The US is advancing its capabilities to disrupt hostile satellite communications, aiming to improve flexibility and responsiveness in contested space environments.
The current CCS infrastructure consists of 16 mobile units strategically positioned and operated by US Space Force and Air National Guard personnel to temporarily block satellite communications as needed.
Disruptions are reversible, allowing satellites to resume normal operations once interference is no longer required.
In April, Meadowlands completed its System Verification Review, marking a key step in the modernization process.
The project is part of a $125 million contract awarded to L3Harris in 2021 to enhance the performance and mobility of CCS technologies.
