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BAE Systems launches Shadow EW™ compact electronic warfare solutions

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BAE Systems has launched its Shadow EW™ family of compact electronic warfare (EW) solutions for small airborne platforms.

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Cost-effective, low-SWaP electronics enable small airborne platforms to conduct missions in contested environments NASHUA, N.H., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has launched its Shadow EW™ family of compact electronic warfare (EW) solutions designed for a diverse and growing range of small airborne platforms. The solutions provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, improving mission effectiveness in contested environments. Shadow EW represents a critical shift in how BAE Systems develops and delivers innovative, cost-effective EW solutions with the agility and scale required to support the demands of the U.S. Department of War. BAE Systems can produce Shadow EW systems in high quantities at a low cost, backed by proven high-volume production capabilities and a skilled workforce. Shadow EW solutions utilize commercial microchips for high-performance computing and supply chain efficiency, allowing the company to accelerate production and delivery. "The modern battlefield is changing at an unprecedented pace and all platforms, regardless of size, require adaptable electronic warfare capabilities to survive," said Rebecca Cruz, Director, Shadow EW products at BAE Systems. "Shadow EW solutions provide flexible, configurable hardware paired with iterative software updates to counter rapidly evolving threats." Shadow EW products...

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Sep 15, 2026

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