Company Anduril has announced the release of a new family of multifunctional radio electronic warfare systems (REB) called Pulsar. These devices, equipped with artificial intelligence, are designed to be deployed on vehicles or unmanned aerial vehicles.
The creators of Pulsar claim that the system can quickly detect and suppress a wide range of electromagnetic threats, including small and medium UAVs. The need for such advanced technologies has become increasingly evident amidst current military conflicts in various parts of the world. Radio electronic warfare products are continuously being improved to keep up with emerging threats.
Anduril explains that “New generation EP systems should provide radio frequency spectrum monitoring in real time and the rapid use of countermeasures against well-known and new threats.”
Pulsar is described as a powerful and compact system that integrates software-defined radio, graphic processors, and additional computing modules to leverage machine learning for instant threat identification and adaptation.
The system offers a wide range of functionalities including electronic suppression, drone warfare, electronic intelligence, electronic attack, geolocation, and other advanced capabilities. Its modular design provides flexibility for use in various conditions.
Pulsar can be integrated into ground equipment (Pulsar-V) or aviation (Pulsar-a) to support distributed REB operations in different environments. The system autonomously scans a wide electromagnetic spectrum, identifying known threats and anomalies. Deployment of new electromagnetic funds is expedited to a matter of hours or days.
Sam El Akkad, head of the DRB direction at Anduril, stated, “We developed the Pulsar family for combat deployment worldwide, including in conflict zones, starting in 2020.” He added, “Pulsar is designed for survival and victory in complex electromagnetic environments, enabling military forces to counter both state and non-state actors utilizing REB tools alongside other sophisticated systems in the electromagnetic spectrum and cyberspace.”