TLS-BCT Archives

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

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

Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to prototype the Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team system on Strykers. (Lockheed Martin photo)

Army pursuing new electronic warfare architecture

The service is looking to devise an EW architecture separate from the highly classified processes associated with signals intelligence.

Aug 21, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

The TLS Manpack solution consists of Kraken (left) and Beast+ (right) as shown at the CACI booth at AUSA. (Photo by Mark Pomerleau/Staff).

Army awards nearly $100M manpack electronic warfare procurement contract

Mastodon Design LLC, a CACI subsidiary, scored a procurement and fielding contract for the TLS-BCT Manpack system, building on its September 2023 prototype award.

Jul 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Army plans to split up signals intelligence, electronic warfare platform

The Army plans to continue experimenting over the next 12 to 18 months, before making a rapid fielding decision.

May 30, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Army alters funding again for integrated cyber, EW, SIGINT system to speed up delivery of ‘critical’ manpack version

The service is pursuing a Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT) capability.

Mar 21, 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)

Commonality, adaptability will be key for Army to stay ahead of electronic warfare threats

Open systems architectures will help the Army stay ahead of threats and concepts as they rapidly evolve within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Dec 18, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army taking operational and technical lessons from demonstrations of EW capabilities

Despite years without a program-of-record jammer, the Army has been testing a family of systems and is nearing fielding.

Oct 12, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army Specialist Melvin Robertson, a signal support systems specialist, attached to Task Force Wolfhound participates in electronic warfare training in Djibouti, Africa on Feb. 9, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph P. LeVeille)

Army’s dismounted jammer leveraging existing program of record for faster fielding

Beast+ and Kraken systems are already part of a program of record with U.S. Special Operations Command.

Oct 10, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau