US Army conducts test of 'Hammer of the Gods' weapon disruption system

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Published July 30, 2026 10:31 AM MST

A U.S. Navy sailor employs the Hammer of the Gods emitter during Project Convergence Capstone 6 experimentation in July in southern California. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Space Force)

The Brief

    • The United States Army is expanding real-world testing of its emerging "Hammer of the Gods" electronic-warfare system.
    • The Hammer of the Gods is a low-signature emitter designed to scramble and disrupt the positioning, navigation and timing of the navigation signals used by enemy precision weapons.
    • The electronic system was tested off the coast of California, as a maritime version of a land-based variant the U.S. military has been using for over the past two years.

The United States Army is expanding real-world testing of its emerging "Hammer of the Gods" electronic-warfare system, moving it to overseas trials with large-scale experimentation. 

Under Project Convergence Capstone 6, the Army, Navy and Space Force came together to experiment with the effects of the new technology to counter precision weapons in contested environments. 

What is Hammer of the Gods

Dig deeper:

The Hammer of the Gods is a low-signature emitter designed to scramble and disrupt the positioning, navigation and timing of the navigation signals used by enemy precision weapons. The result would make it harder for them to accurately hit targets from long distances without being detected. 

What we know:

The electronic system was tested off the coast of California, as a maritime version of a land-based variant the U.S. military has been using for over the past two years. The Capstone 6 experiments of the system fit into the Army’s broader modernization push. The latest trials examined how its effects can be shaped and directed, similar to water flowing through a flume, to channel interference precisely where commanders need to disrupt weapons. 

What they're saying:

"Positioning, Navigation and Timing is the foundation of modern military operations. Understanding how to protect and operate through PNT disruption ensures our forces can continue to shoot, move and communicate effectively," said Lt. Col. Darrin Hall. "Counter-PNT effects enhances lethality by impacting the backbone for pinpoint targeting via long range artillery, guided missiles, and cruise munitions. Without PNT data, modern weapon precision drops sharply, resulting in delayed missions, missed objectives, or severe collateral damage."


 

The Source: This story was written with information provided by Fox News Digital and the Department of Defense. This story was reported from Orlando. 


 

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