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L3Harris Upgrades Handheld Radios to Counter Drones

May 1, 2026

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Key Takeaways

L3Harris upgrades Falcon IV radios to counter drones.
Wraith Shield capability requires only a software upgrade.
System can coordinate jamming from up to 40 radios at once.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a shift towards more portable and adaptable counter-drone solutions. The use of existing hardware suggests a cost-effective approach, which could make such technology more accessible to a wider range of military units and potentially enhance their operational effectiveness against unmanned threats.

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What Happened

New Software Turns Falcon IV Radios Into Personal Jamming Devices

L3Harris is reprogramming its Falcon IV handheld radios to generate a personal protective electronic-warfare ‘bubble’ for soldiers, branded as Wraith Shield. The capability, which can be added with a software upgrade, allows radios to identify and jam enemy drone control signals. According to L3Harris, the system can coordinate simultaneous jamming from up to 40 radios at once and share data on detected drone threats with command posts. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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