Chinese defense researchers have developed a new radar deception system that enables a single warship to appear as a fleet of “ghost ships” on enemy radar using coordinated, low-cost electronic jammers, reports Kapil Kajal of Interesting Engineering. This technology, similar in concept to sci-fi tactics seen in Star Trek, tricks radar-guided weapons by emitting fake signals, effectively shielding the real vessel. The system’s minimalist design uses simple 1-bit processors and smart coordination algorithms to adapt in real time, offering a cheaper and more flexible alternative to traditional decoys. Though still in the simulation stage, the technology could reshape naval warfare by prioritizing electronic illusions over brute force. Kajal writes:
Chinese defense researchers have created a system that enables a warship to appear as a fleet of “ghosts” on radar through coordinated electronic jamming.
In a recent development in electronic warfare, Chinese researchers have unveiled a new deception system that could significantly change naval combat dynamics.
The technology relies on small, low-cost electronic jamming devices to enable a single warship to appear as an entire fleet on enemy radar. […]
The system works by deploying four coordinated electronic jammers that emit fake radar signals, effectively creating “ghost” ships.
These signals can trick advanced radar systems into thinking there are several ships instead of just one. […]
Using small, low-cost, and rapidly adaptable jammers, China is moving toward a future where electronic illusion becomes as critical as physical firepower in naval warfare.
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