The US Air Force recently experienced the integration of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper, with a new radio electronic warfare (REB) system known as “Angry Kitten”. This marks the first time the Air Force has utilized the “Evil Kitten” system on the Reaper drone.
The “Angry Kitten” system was developed at the Georgia Research Institute of Technology in 2013 and has undergone successful testing on various aircraft models. It is an adaptive and autonomous device designed to counteract modern noise-resistant radars.
Powered by machine learning technology, the “Evil Kitten” is capable of analyzing and responding to new enemy radar jamming techniques. It can also quickly adapt and reprogram itself to effectively operate in different environments.
The decision to adapt the “Angry Kitten” for offensive purposes came from the highest command of the US Air Force. “This is in accordance with strategic guidelines that have been outlined over the past four years,” stated Kate Kirk, an Experimental Projects representative of the US Air Force.
Following successful testing in 2022, the “Evil Kitten” system has achieved its first operational assessment for fighters and can now be deployed in combat situations. Its integration with the Reaper drone significantly enhances the REB capabilities of the US Air Force.