BAE Systems has unveiled a family of electronic warfare payloads weighing around 3 kilograms (7 pounds), designed to bring electronic sensing, targeting, and deception capabilities to small aircraft and drones.
The first variant, Shadow EW 100, is scheduled for production in 2027, weighing 3.3 kilograms (7.2 pounds) and covering frequencies from 70 MHz to 6 GHz while consuming less than 150 watts.
Shadow EW 120, planned for 2028, extends coverage down to 5 MHz. The third variant, Shadow EW 500, expected in 2029, weighs approximately 3.2 kilograms (7 pounds), covers 10 MHz to 18 GHz, adds radio-frequency direction finding and geolocation, and reaches 250 watts of power consumption.
BAE Systems has yet to announce a customer, integration contract, or platform. The company plans manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with software and design work in Nashua, New Hampshire.
