Q&A ยท 11:43:38-11:44:18

Training signatures and protection of stealth information

The follow-up connects altered exercise signatures with limits on intelligence collection about stealth assets.

Question

Do devices that increase a stealth aircraft's radar signature also hinder intelligence collection?

Short answer

Yes, that purpose is accepted alongside their role in making aircraft easier to track during exercises.

Notes

Ships are described as operating their radars differently in peacetime. The comparison includes submarine noise makers and aircraft carrying measures that enlarge their radar signatures for exercises. A follow-up asks whether the aircraft devices also obstruct adversary intelligence collection about stealth performance. That additional purpose is accepted.