Handheld Jammer
MANET-DIS 5
In-game description
“A portable electronic warfare device that, when active, temporarily disrupts the function of enemy equipment within its range. The device is audible when in use, and can be carried by the user or tossed as a diversion.”
Availability
| Class | Recon |
| Unlock | Season 3 Catch-Up Hardware 2 |
| Requirement | Intercept Grenades or Rockets with the GPDIS or MP-APS Support Gadget (10)ORDestroy enemy Gadgets (10) |
| Added in | 1.3.2.0 (Blastpoint) |
Patch history
4 patch notes mentioning the Handheld Jammer, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.
2.1.1.0Oct 12, 2026REDSEC
| Change | |
|---|---|
| Gadget 2 | Handheld Jammer |
| Level 3 | Handheld Jammer can disrupt Redeploy Points and Mobile Redeploys within its radius. Enemies who activated the redeploy device are revealed. |
Full patch entry and EA source link: 2.1.1.0 in the balance log
1.3.3.0Jun 26, 2026gadgets
- The MANET-DIS 5 Handheld Jammer now disables lights and visual effects on the GDPIS and MP-APS while they are jammed.
- TRCRv2 Tracer Darts are now temporarily disabled when the attached vehicle activates countermeasures, or when a friendly player has an active Handheld Jammer nearby.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.3.0 in the balance log