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France integrates an electromagnetic intelligence pod into its MQ-9 Reaper drones

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France's Air and Space Force is moving forward with adding an electromagnetic intelligence (ROEM) pod to its MQ-9 Reaper drones. The system has completed its experimentation phase and crews of the 33rd Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Attack Squadron are beginning to familiarize themselves with its use, according to Air Fan. The payload captures and analyzes electromagnetic emissions to detect and identify communications and radars. Washington authorized the sale of eight pods, in a deal initially estimated at 88 million dollars.

In 40 seconds

  • The ROEM pod has completed its experimentation phase and crews are beginning to familiarize themselves with its use
  • The system captures and analyzes electromagnetic emissions to identify communications, radars and data links
  • The Block 5 ER standard, adopted in December 2024, allows more than 30 flight hours under certain conditions
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