Air Force chief: Electromagnetic spectrum could be cheaper option to defeat enemies
The Air Force's top officer says the electromagnetic spectrum operations could cut costs for defeating enemies.
The Air Force's top officer says the electromagnetic spectrum operations could cut costs for defeating enemies.
The project's goal is to protect pilots from increasing radio frequency-guided weapons.
The future of electromagnetic spectrum superiority will land mostly on the shoulders of the services, not the joint community, according to the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The $4 million award is for a radio frequency countermeasure system on the P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
The Army plans to field new units that will use new electronic warfare equipment being procured.
The Navy awarded L3Harris a $496 million contract for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band pod.
Without some oversight changes, the GAO questions the Pentagon’s ability to ensure electromagnetic spectrum dominance.
The military wants to begin taking a more holistic view of electronic warfare capabilities rather than specific platforms to outmaneuver adversaries.
The FY21 NDAA is requiring the secretary of defense to transfer electromagnetic spectrum operations responsibilities away from the commander of Strategic Command.
The solution will help commands strengthen battle plans to track and stop threats over the waves.