U.S. Space Force receives first satellite jamming system

L3Harris Technologies has delivered the first production Meadowlands Counter Communications System to the U.S. Space Force Combat Forces Command’s Mission Delta 3 – Space Electromagnetic Warfare unit.

According to a statement from the company, the delivery is intended to support Space Force units tasked with electromagnetic warfare missions by providing mobile jamming capabilities that can interfere with hostile communications while maintaining control of friendly operations.

“L3Harris remains committed to pushing the boundaries of space technology and innovation,” said Ed Zoiss, President of Space and Airborne Systems at L3Harris. “The successful delivery of the Meadowlands Counter Communications System (CCS) production unit reflects our dedication to the Space Force’s mission to protect our nation’s interests in space.”

The Meadowlands system is a more compact and transportable version of the existing Counter Communications System. Company officials say it uses ground-based radio frequency units to disrupt satellite communications and has been designed with mobility as a core requirement. The system can be mounted on wheeled trailers, allowing operators to reposition it quickly to reduce vulnerability to adversary counter-jamming efforts.

As noted by the company, this mobility is intended to give Space Force units greater flexibility in contested environments, where fixed installations may be easier for adversaries to locate and target. The Meadowlands configuration allows forces to deploy, operate, relocate, and resume operations with limited downtime.

The delivery builds on L3Harris’ ongoing partnership with the U.S. Space Force. In addition to the newly delivered production unit, the company provided the first two Meadowlands systems earlier this year under a development contract, according to the press release.

U.S. military officials have increasingly warned that space is no longer a benign environment. At the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman addressed the growing range of threats facing U.S. and allied assets in orbit.

“Our adversaries are developing counter-space weapons, and we must be ready to respond with speed, precision and resilience,” Saltzman said.

While the Meadowlands system operates from the ground, it is designed to play a role in broader space control and space defense missions. By interfering with satellite communications used by adversaries, electromagnetic warfare units aim to limit an opponent’s ability to command forces, collect intelligence, or coordinate operations during a conflict.

The Space Force has emphasized that capabilities such as Meadowlands complement other space domain awareness efforts, including sensors and command-and-control systems that track objects and activities in orbit. Together, these tools are intended to support decision-making and protect U.S. and allied space-based infrastructure.

As space becomes increasingly contested, L3Harris and Space Force officials say systems like Meadowlands are part of a broader effort to ensure operational freedom in orbit. The focus is not only on detecting threats but also on having options to respond when adversaries attempt to interfere with satellites or supporting networks.