REDCAT
Abstract
Remote Electromagnetic Disruption of Critical Advanced Threats (REDCAT) will demonstrate High Power Microwave (HPM) integration onto Naval platforms for air defense missions. The objective of the REDCAT rapid prototyping effort is to demonstrate that the REDCAT system is able to detect, track, engage, defeat and assess advanced threats to the ship in a maritime environment. This HPM payload capability will supplement and conserve the ships kinetic defensive weapons. In addition to advancing the HPM source and antenna technologies, this program will also enhance sensor systems well as common weapon console with ongoing laser programs. REDCAT will also develop novel Radio Frequency (RF) waveforms to improve HPM effectiveness. When combined with other non-kinetic capabilities and integrated with the ship's command and control (C2), REDCAT will provide a low cost-per-shot, deep magazine capability for significantly expanding the self-defense capabilities of US Navy platforms. Rapid engagement of targets for large threat raid defeat is a major feature of the system. The system will demonstrate full kill chain integration from find to assess. The payoffs for the REDCAT program include integrated non-kinetic air defense systems to improve the layered defense, optimized use of defensive kinetic weapons and improved sensor and control systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 3464_0603801N_3_1319_PB_2025
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