electromagnetic spectrum operations Archives

U.S. Army Spc. Henry Fridy, assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, configures the Beast+ electronic warfare system during Combined Resolve 25-02 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center on Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, May 7, 2025. Beast+ detects signals across the electromagnetic spectrum to identify enemy locations, composition, and potential jamming or spoofing activity, enhancing line-of-sight awareness in support of ground maneuver operations. Combined Resolve is part of the Army’s “Transforming in Contact” initiative, which assesses the effectiveness of electronic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial systems, as well as how force structure changes and current tactics align with emerging technologies. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Carlos Marquez)

Army unit to mature electromagnetic deception tools

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division will be refining tactics and capabilities for command posts to deceive the enemy during a Combined Resolve exercise.

May 23, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Bravo Company (Bandits), 11th Cyber Battalion, culminated months of home station training with participation in National Training Center Rotation 25-03, January and February 2025. Expeditionary CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities) Team 05 and ECT 06, B Co., 11CB, conducted electromagnetic reconnaissance, radio frequency enabled offensive cyber operations, and special purpose electromagnetic attacks to shape operations during the rotation for III Armor Corps, 1st Infantry Division, and 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). (Photo by Steven Stover, 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber))

Army to see culmination of new forces, guides and capabilities for electronic warfare this year

The Army has been on a years-long journey to modernize its EW prowess.

May 15, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

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

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

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

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing perform a flyover above Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 1, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

Air Force publishes new doctrine on electromagnetic spectrum operations

The document outlines concepts, terminology, roles and responsibilities, authorities, operations and the importance of the spectrum to joint ops.

Dec 27, 2023 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

Pentagon unveils first iteration of joint electromagnetic visualization tool

The Electromagnetic Battle Management – Joint has released its first minimum viable capability for situational awareness of the spectrum.

Dec 8, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Under the direction of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), two F-15s assigned to the Massachusetts Air National Guard and two CF-18 assigned to the Royal Canadian Air Force fly in formation behind a KC-135 assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard during air-defense Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, Oct. 27, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard Photos by Tech. Sgt. Bryan Hoover)

Air Force activates two electromagnetic spectrum assessment detachments

The detachments are the seeds for building the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group, which has the most important mission within the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, according to its…

Oct 25, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Air Force looks to new concepts as it aims to advance its electronic warfare prowess

The Air Force is looking at a mix of collaborative and complementary capabilities to combat adversaries within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Sep 18, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, fly alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean, May 23, 2023. The U.S. is committed to denying adversarial aggression through strategic airpower aimed to deter and dominate aggressors in any airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Yosselin Campos)

Air Force spectrum wing activates new unit focused on reprogramming mission data files

Detachment 1, also known as Det 1, is part of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Group.

Aug 30, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau