Multi-Function Electronic Warfare system (US Army)

[Grey Havoc]

http://breakingdefense.com/2015/07/armys-electronic-warfare-cupboard-is-bare-no-jammer-until-2023/

Looks like it's pretty much Dead On Arrival.

 

[jsport]

The Army needs a combat UAS-RPA (whatever the term this week) capability strategy (for instance, projected conformal AESA capabilities) before MFEW is even thought of. The article's pic was great a Skeet target hanging from Skeet target.

 

[bobbymike]

https://defensesystems.com/articles/2017/06/05/cyberewko.aspx

 

[Kat Tsun]

The US Army should be considering Soviet-style battle drills and standardization to counter the electronic warfare threat.

Or invest in more/better jam resistant radios.

 

[jsport]

This military graphic on electronic warfare should give everyone nightmares

I can't decide if this is an atrocity or a work of art

taskandpurpose.com

 

[jsport]

DARPA's DyNAMO connects incompatible datalinks under electronic attack

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), for the first time, successfully demonstrated an advanced counter-electronic warfare programme that enables...

www.janes.com

 

[jsport]

Electromagnetic spectrum superiority at risk for DoD, watchdog says

Without some oversight changes, the GAO questions the Pentagon’s ability to ensure electromagnetic spectrum dominance.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

US Army working on new electromagnetic deception tool

The Army is prototyping a new deception tool its calling the Modular Electromagnetic Spectrum Deception Suite, or MEDS.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Pentagon must integrate electromagnetic spectrum capabilities at every level, experts say

Spectrum capabilities are a military-wide need not a specialty, experts told Congress.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Army cuts procurement of airborne jammer in smaller electronic warfare budget

The service won't buy one its top electronic warfare systems this year. But the drone-mounted jamming and cyber pod can re-compete when developmental testing is done.

www.c4isrnet.com

Army, Get a set of real survivable UAVs for HIC or forget it anyway,

 

[jsport]

Army looks beyond land targets with new electronic warfare system

The Army's forthcoming corps-level electronic warfare tool will focus on maritime targets, especially in the important Pacific theater.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Army pursues spectrum tool to help keep post locations secret

The Army is creating a new program to provide commanders a picture of their spectrum emissions.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

US Army wants a high-altitude jammer

The service believes it will need a series of systems to sense and conduct effects across large distances in future battles.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Army must overcome these two primary electronic warfare challenges

Despite years of development, the Army is still working to field electronic warfare units and provide them equipment to use.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

General Dynamics building lightweight vehicle electronic warfare system for US Army

The Army recently awarded the company a contract to prototype the EW system aboard the new Infantry Squad Vehicle.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

After procurement cuts, US Army jammer in ‘prove it’ phase

The service is considering other platforms and units to use the aerial electronic jamming pod.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Leader: Electronic warfare soldiers need these 6 things to succeed

High on the list is the ability to affect targets over long distances.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

From back in August:

US Army wants a high-altitude jammer

The service believes it will need a series of systems to sense and conduct effects across large distances in future battles.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[Grey Havoc]

Also from back in August:

US Army’s recon, electronic warfare-capable aircraft flies for the first time

L3Harris has flown a new technology demonstrator aircraft that could bring to the U.S. Army enhanced ISR and electronic warfare capabilities.

www.defensenews.com

 

[jsport]

Army to set in stone the importance of information advantage, with new capabilities on deck

One of the biggest undertakings for the Army’s cyber operational and training arms in the last two years is shifting the service’s thinking and approach to the broader concept of information advantage. Now, the service is on the heels of making that concept official doctrine.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

The Army is nearly tripling electronic warfare personnel

To prepare for organizational changes, the Army plans large growth with its electronic warfare force.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Following procurement cut, the Army is looking to add funding back in 2022 for aerial jamming pod

The Army updated its capability document for the MFEW-Air Large system.

www.defensenews.com

 

[jsport]

US Army wants electronic jammer weapon with missile defense capabilities

Moscow (Sputnik) Oct 01, 2020 - US Army officials unveiled plans on Tuesday for a vehicle-mounted electronic jamming system that will uniquely have the ability to jam incoming projectiles, fouling their targeting in the moments be

www.spacewar.com

 

[jsport]

Super-Jammer Goes To Army Multi Domain Task Force - Breaking Defense

The Army Requirements Oversight Council will meet to approve the TLS-EAB program on July 9.

breakingdefense.com

 

[jsport]

Major Army EW jammer program feeling funding pinch - Breaking Defense

The MFEW-AL program, designed to mount a jammer on MQ-1C Grey Eagles, was one of several EW programs recently discussed by a senior Army program officer.

breakingdefense.com

 

[jsport]

Army races to research new electronic warfare tech, on offense and defense - Breaking Defense

"The electromagnetic spectrum is not officially a domain, but operations on the electromagnetic spectrum are critical in order to realize the different phases of the multi-domain operations," said one Army researcher.

breakingdefense.com

 

[Forest Green]

Army progresses on electronic warfare revamp - Breaking Defense

Army systems to give soldiers EW and cyber options on the battlefield are inching towards reality.

breakingdefense.com

 

[jsport]

Army races to research new electronic warfare tech, on offense and defense - Breaking Defense

"The electromagnetic spectrum is not officially a domain, but operations on the electromagnetic spectrum are critical in order to realize the different phases of the multi-domain operations," said one Army researcher.

breakingdefense.com

 

[jsport]

Ukraine ‘testing ground’ shaping US network, electronic warfare effort

Oleksii Reznikov described Ukraine as “a testing ground,” where “many weapons are now getting tested in the field, in the real conditions of battle.”

www.defensenews.com

 

[jsport]

US Army to tailor long-range jammer for Europe, Indo-Pacific theaters

TLS-EAB might not be well-suited for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles in the Indo-Pacific. But in Europe, the trucks might be the best option.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Testing of electronic warfare package for Army’s AMPV expected in 2024

The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle will replace the Vietnam War-era M113, hundreds of which have been committed to Ukraine to help battle back Russia.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[Forest Green]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1704038880066834708

View: https://twitter.com/defense_news/status/1704038880066834708?s=20

US Army taps CACI-owned company for jamming kit that troops can carry

The manpack variant is expected to move from prototype to production in fiscal 2024, according to the service.

www.defensenews.com

 

[Scott Kenny]

New Study: US Needs Counterspace Weapons for Space Superiority

Space is a warfighting domain, and the Space Force needs counterspace weapons to ensure space superiority, a new research paper argues.

www.airandspaceforces.com

You sure you put this in the right spot?

 

[jsport]

US Army eyes overhaul of theater-level signals intelligence tools

The Pentagon is putting a premium on digital weaponry and sensors, including jammers, hacking tools and devices that can quickly cue onto communications.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Lockheed jammer for Strykers, AMPVs on ‘good path,’ Army official says

The service "learned a lot" from a TLS-BCT demonstration at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, according to Brig. Gen. Ed Barker, the leader of PEO IEW&S.

www.c4isrnet.com

 

[jsport]

Preparing for electronic warfare is the Army’s top cyber priority in 2024

Troops could have a backpack capability in the next six months—as long as Congress passes a budget.

www.defenseone.com

 

[jsport]

Drones, jammers and big balloons: In Morocco, Army's Multi-Domain Task Force tests EW tech - Breaking Defense

“The Moroccans are fully integrated” in the exercise, said Lt. Col. Aaron Ritzema, helping hunt simulated “enemy” transmitters with high-altitude balloons and four different types of drones.

breakingdefense.com

 

[jsport]

This new tool lets brigades ‘see’ their electronic warfare footprint

A handful of operational U.S. Army brigades now have a tool to “see” how they and enemy forces look in the otherwise invisible electromagnetic spectrum.

www.militarytimes.com