electromagnetic spectrum Archives

KuRFS and Coyote provide the detect and defeat components of the U.S. Army’s counter-UAS solution, called LIDS: the Low, slow, small, unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System. (RTX image)

Pentagon to test whether counter-drone systems can operate effectively under electronic attack

The event is being planned as concerns grow about the threats posed by adversaries' unmanned aerial systems and electronic warfare arsenals.

Jul 25, 2024 By Jon Harper

Special operators conduct training in austere conditions at Pituffik Space Base, Greenland, on May 9, 2023, in support of exercise ARCTIC EDGE 2023. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Andrew Adams)

DOD’s new Arctic strategy calls for better tech to ‘monitor and respond’

The first line of effort encompasses a variety of technologies that the U.S. military says it must prioritize to innovate and expand its presence in the High…

Jul 22, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

350th Spectrum Warfare Wing leadership salute Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, during his visit at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 30, 2022. The 350th SWW serves as the Air Force’s first Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) focused wing focused on enhancing air component commanders’ ability to synchronize, integrate and execute EMS capabilities across all domains and platforms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ericka A. Woolever)

Air Force adds two more electromagnetic spectrum-focused squadrons

The 563rd Electronic Warfare Squadron will focus on delivering modern software applications, while the 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron will focus on evaluating and assessing adversary capabilities.

May 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Members of the Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force conduct operations. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Velez)

Army alters approach for electromagnetic spectrum planning tool

The Army will be shifting its EWMPT program to the Tactical Assault Kit framework and beginning a pilot effort in concert with the Marine Corps.

Apr 30, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Air Force issues call for cyber, electromagnetic, sensing capabilities to support ABMS

The department is looking for technologies to underpin an advanced battle management system.

Apr 23, 2024 By Jon Harper

U.S. Air Force Capt. Frank Von Heiland, 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron co-pilot, prepares for a mission on an EC-130H Compass Call aircraft at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Sept. 12, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Evelyn Chavez/Released)

Air Force spectrum wing puts skills to the test in first internal exercise

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing simulated 24 hours of operations to test its ability to perform its mission set and reprogram signals in a rapid manner.

Apr 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L), US President Joe Biden (C) and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (R) hold a press conference after a trilateral meeting during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Trilateral AUKUS alliance kicks off prize competition focused on electromagnetic spectrum capabilities

AUKUS is starting its prize challenge to identify electromagnetic spectrum technologies for offensive and defensive purposes, with winners slated to be chosen in July.

Mar 26, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to “Wild Bill” Platoon, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment conduct electronic warfare training during Combined Resolve XV, Feb. 23, 2021 at the Hohenfels Training Area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julian Padua)

Army expects to mature electromagnetic spectrum decoy and obfuscation systems in FY ’25

The Army hopes to begin accelerating the maturation of key tools for deceiving the enemy in the electromagnetic spectrum to protect its forces.

Mar 22, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class David J. Aguilera monitors the electromagnetic spectrum of air and surface contacts in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61), Feb. 16, 2014. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jared King/Released

Secretive nature of spectrum ops could complicate deterrence

Recently retired Vice Adm. Jeffrey Trussler warned about allocating key portions of the electromagnetic spectrum away from the Department of Defense.

Feb 14, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

An EC-37B Compass Call arrives at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 17, 2022. Compass Call suppresses air defenses by preventing the transmission of essential information between adversaries, their weapon systems, and control networks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Vaughn Weber)

For the first time, Air Force integrates spectrum warfare wing into weapons school capstone event

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing recently participated in the Air Force Weapons School Integration event for the first time.

Feb 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau