BAE Systems Develops Dual Band Decoy (DBD) for U.S Fighter Jet Protection

BAE Systems' Dual Band Decoy (DBD) is a cutting-edge RF countermeasure designed to protect fighter jets by disrupting enemy radars and diverting missiles. It integrates advanced technology and compact design to enhance aircraft survivability in contested airspace.

BAE Systems has been selected by the U.S. Navy to develop the Dual Band Decoy (DBD), an innovative radio frequency (RF) countermeasure designed to protect fighter jets from enemy attacks. Leveraging the success of BAE Systems' AN/ALE-55 Fiber-Optic Towed Decoy, the DBD features a towed unit connected to the aircraft's electronic warfare equipment via a fiber-optic cable. This cutting-edge system disrupts enemy radars and redirects missiles away from the aircraft, providing vital protection in hostile airspace.

Don Davidson, director of Advanced Compact Electronic Warfare Solutions at BAE Systems, emphasized the DBD's significance: "With Dual Band Decoy, we're building upon the ALE-55's proven track record as a powerful jamming system. It provides broad protection for various aircraft types and can be upgraded to tackle future threats."

Key to the DBD's effectiveness are BAE Systems' custom integrated circuits, which enhance performance while reducing size, weight, and power requirements. The DBD is integral to BAE Systems' Intrepid Shield™ strategy, which aims to shield platforms in contested environments by leveraging the electromagnetic spectrum to detect, exploit, and counter advanced threats.

Initially deployed on the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, the DBD's development will be conducted at BAE Systems' state-of-the-art facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire. This advancement underscores BAE Systems' commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance military capabilities and safeguard personnel in increasingly complex operational environments.