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Until now, electronic warfare was mainly carried out by specialized units, such as the 44th and 54th signal regiments and the 785th electronic warfare company. These units, now combined into the Brigade Reconnaissance and Cyber Electronics (BRCE), operate under the command of Deep Action and Reconnaissance (CAPR). They use advanced systems such as LINX (localization and interception of exotic radiation), CATIZ (ground-based capability for zonal interception) and VOBULE (broadband jamming machine).
LINX is designed to locate and intercept radio signals emitted by enemy devices such as command posts or communications systems. On the battlefield, this system is used to identify and locate enemy radio transmissions, enabling the neutralization of a communications network or the precise targeting of key infrastructure. For example, during an offensive LINX can detect an enemy command post several kilometers away, allowing for precision strikes or coordinated actions.
The ISIS project aims to extend these capabilities to infantry units facing modern threats such as drones, remote-controlled munitions and electronic jamming. It aims to provide simplified tools for detecting, locating and analyzing radio signals, thereby improving real-time tactical situational awareness.
CATIZ is used to monitor a defined area and intercept all radio emissions within it. On the battlefield, this system can help secure an area before an operation by intercepting signals from enemy drones or identifying jamming devices. During reconnaissance missions, CATIZ can help detect enemy activity invisible to the naked eye, such as hidden sensor networks or emitters used to coordinate attacks.
VOBULE is a vehicle designed to jam radio frequencies over a wide range. On the battlefield, it is used to prevent the enemy from effectively communicating or controlling drones. For example, during an attack on a fortified position, VOBULE can neutralize the enemy's radio communications, causing disruptions and facilitating the advance of allied forces.
For reference, ISIS is presented as a system capable of continuously analyzing the radio spectrum to identify the frequency bands in use, locate sources of radiation, and determine the characteristics of intercepted signals. This system provides non-specialized units with means of monitoring the electromagnetic environment and presenting tactical information in real time.
According to the Technical Department of the French Army (STAT), the system will increase the stability of communication in difficult or degraded environments, contributing to a better control of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is essential for modern operations.
ISIS is being developed in collaboration with TRAAK, a company specializing in geolocation and biometric tracking solutions, and GeePs (Paris Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Electronics). This collaboration between industry and research aims to develop a performance-oriented solution that meets the operational needs of the French Army.
Special attention is paid to the ergonomics of the system to ensure that it can be used by non-specialized soldiers and integrated into infantry regiments.
