Meadowlands and Remote Modular Terminals will strengthen U.S. defenses by temporarily blocking enemy spy satellites.
Washington, D.C., 6 November 2025 – The United States Military is gearing up to deploy two new satellite jamming systems designed to temporarily disrupt surveillance satellite operated by other nations. These system, known as Meadowland and Remote Modular Terminals (RMTs), represents the latest step in protecting U.S. forces from being watched from space.
This move comes at a time when global competition in orbit is growing quickly. Updated Space Force information shows China now has more than 1,100 satellite in orbit, including over 500 used for military intelligence and surveillance. These satellites can track U.S. aircraft carries, troop movement and air mission around the world.
Strengthening Existing Space Defense
The U.S. already operates the Counter Communication System (CCS), a larger ground-based jammer that became operational in 2020. The new system are designed to expand this capability with improved flexibility and global mobility.
Meadowlands, developed by L3Harris Technologies, is nearing completion of field testing, training and live mission rehearsals. It is scheduled to be deployed within the current financial year.
The Remote Modular Terminal, Created by Northstrat and CACI International, is smaller and more portable. It can be operator remotely and is already in limited early use at undisclosed overseas sites. This allow U.S. forces to respond quickly to satellite threats without needing large equipment or staff on-site.
Focused on Defense, Not Destruction
The pentagon emphasizes that these jamming tools are non-destructive. They are used to temporarily disrupts signal, not damage satellites. This helps avoid creating space debris, which can be dangerous to both military and civilians and reduces the risk of intensifying conflicts in space.
This stands in contrast to destructive anti-satellite weapons, such as high-power electromagnetic blasts or missiles, which can long-term and widespread effects.
Coordinated Space Monitoring
To support this new jamming operation, the Space Force is developing a Space Electromagnetic Tactical Operations Center. This Center works with a monitoring system called Bounty Hunter to detect when U.S. satellites experience interference and to identify potential sources of hostile space activity.
The goal is to improve awareness and response, ensuring that communication and navigation system stay secure even in contested environments.
