U.S. Army Tests New Combat System

The U.S. Army announced on Sunday that it has successfully tested a new combat system designed to disrupt navigation signals used by enemy precision weapons. This capability aims to make it more challenging for opponents to accurately target locations from long distances while remaining undetected.

Known as the “Hammer of the Gods,” this electronic system had its initial test off the U.S. West Coast in mid-July as part of the Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PC-C6) experiment. While a land-based version has been used for a couple of years, this recent exercise represents the first formal test of the sea-based version.

This handheld signal disruptor is reportedly capable of blinding adversaries that rely on precision-guided munitions, such as long-range artillery, guided missiles, and cruise missiles.

This system specifically interferes with positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) signals—including GPS—that precision weapons depend on for accurate navigation. Without reliable PNT data, these weapons struggle with accuracy, leading to increased chances of missed targets and mission delays.

Additionally, the system establishes a sturdy communications network that enables friendly forces to maintain connectivity even when faced with intense electronic jamming.

It connects military equipment, allowing troops to continue “shooting, moving, and communicating” in challenging environments.

Officials noted that this experiment demonstrated the successful launch, operation, and recovery of the anti-PNT system within a real-world maritime setting. The collaboration included the U.S. Army, Navy, Space Force, and other military branches to merge space, cyber, and conventional capabilities during the operation.