EW Counter Response
Abstract
The Jammer Techniques Optimization (JATO) organization produces the jamming techniques and Electronic Attack (EA) optimization algorithms that are critical for current and future Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) systems of the United States Navy (USN) and United States Marine Corps (USMC) to execute the evolving AEA mission. Through Modeling & Simulation (M&S), laboratory testing, and field testing, JATO optimizes parameters for existing EA systems (such as AN/ALQ-99 Tactical Jamming System (TJS) and the AN/ALQ-231(V) Intrepid Tiger II Family of Systems) to best counter existing threats, and applies that knowledge to define the requirements for follow-on AEA systems such as the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) and Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJ-LB) programs. As commercial and military Radio Frequency (RF) threats evolve and proliferate, the JATO organization provides updated tactics, techniques, and procedures to maximize the potency of USN and USMC AEA in meeting the Combatant Command (COCOM) Commanders' EW priorities, to include highly contested environments, Force Protection, Information Operations, and enhanced communications jamming. (Classified discussion available upon request). JATO's Advanced Techniques Group (ATG) focuses specifically on electronic countermeasures to advanced threat weapon systems and Command, Control, and Communications (C3) networks that are challenging existing EA approaches, and how to best apply advances in geolocation and unknown threat characterization to EA responses. Additional efforts include risk reduction activities to evaluate and minimize EA interference with US weapons systems, and research/technology studies in support of upgrades to existing AEA systems such as the AN/ALQ-99 TJS. The Electronic Warfare (EW) Advanced Capability Development project focuses on increasing the Department of the Navy's understanding and utilization of rapidly-evolving technologies that operate in the Electromagnetic spectrum. As commercial and military Radio Frequency (RF) threats evolve and proliferate, this project tracks the relevant technology, intelligence, and tactics to maximize the potency of USN and USMC AEA through the rapid insertion of emergent technologies into existing AEA weapon systems and aircraft platforms. The Special Capability Pods (SCPs) project heavily leverages existing Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) projects and focuses on continued development, test, and evaluation of SCPs for utilization on USN aircraft platforms. Initial efforts to develop Navy pod variants were funded by the Air Force in FY18 as an OSD initiative. The SCPs will be specifically designed to address identified electromagnetic capability gaps and counter emerging electronic threats. As an iterative program, the highly modular interior design of the SCPs allows the pod to be integrated with current technology and upgraded electronics to provide the USN the rapidly adaptable solution to bridge capability gaps against rapidly and continuously evolving threats. Efforts in FY 2020 will result in the fielding of two initial technology demonstration prototypes. (Classified discussion available upon request). AN/ALQ-99 TJS Band 9/10 Transmitters will remain in service after fielding of NGJ-MB and NGJ-LB and need to maintain effectiveness against present and future threats. The Band 9/10 extension is a modification to the ALQ-99 Band 9/10 transmitter to extend the frequency range and provide a contingency capability to address emerging threats. (Classified discussion available upon request). Batwing Reflector Air to Ground variant is an organically produced alternate reflector for the AN/ALQ-99 Band 9/10 Transmitter, increasing the radiating power for improved capability and effectiveness. The Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare (EMW) Resource Allocation Management (RAM) project develops a software application to interface with the display in the cockpit of the EA-18G. The software application will provide the aircrew with smart decision aids in flight to enhance EW capability and survivability, optimized flight profiles, and jamming effectiveness in highly contested environments. EMW RAM efforts are being conducted as a collaborative project with Australia under the Airborne Multi-Platform Electronic Warfare Project Arrangement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 0556_0604270N_5_1319_PB_2020
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