A drone designed to act as a smart decoy for enemy radar is the core idea behind Spectr, a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by UK firm OM Defence Systems.
The drone carries a hidden 1.2-kilogram (2.6-pound) microwave retroreflector that operates across the 3-to-20-gigahertz frequency range.
According to the Defence Blog, the device receives incoming radar signals and sends back a stronger return, making the drone appear up to 20 times larger than its actual radar signature.
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