NINJA
Negation of Improvised Non-State Joint Aerial Threats - Air Force directed energy system that defeats drones by disrupting RF communications.
System Overview
What It Is
NINJA (Negation of Improvised Non-State Joint Aerial Threats) is an Air Force directed energy system that detects, tracks, and defeats small UAS by disrupting the RF link between drone and operator.
How It Works
The system uses directed RF energy to overwhelm the communication link between a drone and its controller, causing the drone to lose control and typically crash or activate failsafe modes.
Primary Capability
Non-kinetic UAS defeat by disrupting RF communications between drone and operator.
Overview
NINJA provides Air Force bases with an electronic warfare capability specifically designed to counter the proliferation of small commercial drones.
Technical Specifications
- Directed energy effector
- RF disruption capability
- Non-kinetic defeat
- Rapid engagement
Compatible Platforms
Deployed By
Key Features
- Non-kinetic defeat
- Rapid target engagement
- Low cost per shot
- Multiple target capability
Advantages
- No ammunition required
- Low operational cost
- Effective against commercial drones
Limitations
- Limited against autonomous drones
- RF environment dependent
- Range limitations