electronic warfare Archives

Lt. Kevin Kreutz, a shooter in the arresting gear officer’s pit, watches an EA-18G Growler from the “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ramon G. Go/RELEASED)

Raytheon wins follow-on Next Generation Jammer production contract

The $590 million contract covers the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pod.

Dec 5, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

An F-15E Strike Eagle pilot gestures before takeoff during Bamboo Eagle 24-3 at Travis Air Force Base, California, Aug. 5, 2024. Bamboo Eagle 24-3 provides Airmen, allies and partners a flexible, combat-representative, multidimensional battlespace to conduct testing, tactics, development, and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

Air Force looking for more realistic EW training

The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing is looking to introduce augmented reality capabilities to improve electronic warfare training and shield signals from being collected.

Nov 13, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Rendering of the Terrestrial Layer System, the Army’s next-generation tactical vehicle based system that delivers an integrated suite of signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyberspace operations capabilities. (Photo by John Higgins)

Army examining best approach to fight electronic warfare at echelon

A series of events will help officials determine what the concept of employment for EW will be at the division level and what the current program of…

Nov 6, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division tested emerging electromagnetic disruption equipment developed by civilian contractors in Alpena, Mich. during Exercise Silent Swarm 23, on July 20, 2023. Exercise Silent Swarm is a large-scale annual event in the summer, with smaller scale events throughout the year, focusing on training with Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations technologies. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Megan Breen).

Navy downselects next slate of technologies for ‘Silent Swarm’ series

The experimentation initiative aims to test emerging electromagnetic spectrum tech with unmanned systems.

Oct 31, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Soldier seen with Beast dismounted system for survey and direction finding of signals. (Photo credit: CACI)

Army seeks more flexible funding on electronic warfare capabilities, programs

In order to be more responsive to emerging and dynamic battlefield threats, the Army is asking Congress for flexible funding on electronic warfare, along with drones and…

Oct 17, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Soldiers from the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) start up their Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) after it’s dropped off via UH-60 Blackhawk at the Joint Regional Training Center (JRTC) at Ft. Johnson, LA as part of a large scale, long range air assault (L2A2) that the 101st launched from Ft. Campbell, KY to JRTC on the night of August 16, 2024. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Joyner)

General Dynamics integrates EW capability into Infantry Squad Vehicle

The ISV integration is a continuation of prototyping efforts to help the Army think through future requirements.

Oct 16, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom hosts Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and Lloyd Austin Secretary of Defense, United States (U.S.) at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, London, the United Kingdom (UK) to review progress in and reaffirm their commitment to the AUKUS partnership, Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo by Brandi Vincent)

AUKUS shares results of inaugural Electronic Warfare Challenge

DIU, Australia’s Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator and the United Kingdom’s Defence and Security Accelerator collectively launched this EW challenge in March as part of AUKUS Pillar 2.

Sep 26, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Fenner Jr., 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing commander, stands at attention after rendering his first salute to the wing after taking command at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 9, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Benjamin Aronson)

‘We can go faster’ on EW reprogramming, Air Force spectrum warfare commander believes

The head of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing wants to get fixes out to the field as quickly as possible to stay ahead of threats.

Sep 25, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, takes off for a night mission during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 21, 2024. Red Flag participants conduct a variety of scenarios, including defensive counterair, offensive-counterair suppression of enemy air defenses and offensive counterair-air interdiction. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jimmy Cummings)

Air Force looking to disaggregate electronic warfare capabilities from platforms

The Air Force is taking a more holistic approach to electronic warfare across a variety of systems and capabilities.

Sep 24, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Soldiers with the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, operate various military vehicles at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, July 18, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Rebeca Soria)

Army testing how existing equipment can be used differently as it seeks to ‘transform-in-contact’

1st Armored Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division tested drones, new command-and-control concepts and electromagnetic deception tools at a recent exercise.

Sep 20, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau