Chinese scientists have built a new electronic warfare weapon using 6G technology. They say it is much more powerful than current military radar systems and can confuse even the most advanced fighter jets. This new weapon was developed by a team led by Professor Deng Lei from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST).
The system is designed to jam enemy radar and also send high-speed data at the same time. This is the world’s first device that can do both on the same frequency.
The system uses the latest 6G technology, which is expected to be much faster than today’s 5G networks. It can reach speeds up to 100 gigabits per second and has a very low delay, less than one millisecond. This makes it perfect for fast military actions where every second counts.
Professor Deng said, “This is not just a jammer. It’s also a smart, fast, and multi-tasking communicator. We’ve designed a system that merges sensing, analysis, and transmission in one compact unit.”
This system can generate more than 3,600 false radar targets, which can confuse enemy pilots and stop them from knowing which targets are real. This could be especially effective against fighter jets like the US-made F-35. The weapon doesn’t just confuse radar—it can also act as a ground jammer, blocking enemy communications.
At the same time, it works as a high-speed communication center, able to send large amounts of data to more than 300 different platforms. This means it could be used to control drones, send live battlefield updates, and coordinate with other military units in real-time.
The weapon was described in detail in the Chinese science journal Acta Optica Sinica. In the article, the researchers said, “The evolution of 6G technology is driving the convergence of communications, radar, and electronic warfare applications.” They believe this technology shows the future of how wars might be fought—not just with bullets and bombs, but with advanced technology and fast communication.
The new system uses something called microwave photonic technology. This allows it to use both light (photons) and electricity (electrons) to process radio signals. Microwave photonic systems have low signal loss and strong resistance to interference.
They are also flexible and can handle many different tasks at the same time. One important part of this system is a microwave photonic filter. This helps to clean and process radio signals better than traditional systems.
Older radar or communication systems that only do one thing at a time, this new Chinese device can do many things together. It can jam enemy systems, store signals, send them out again, and also work as a secure way to share battlefield data all from one compact system.
The Chinese government and military are supporting this project. It’s part of a bigger goal to become a world leader in 6G technology. Right now, China holds more patents for 6G than any other country in the world. This shows how serious the country is about using 6G for both civilian and military uses.
