Electromagnetic Spectrum Agility Focus Area
Abstract
This focus area includes prototypes that create new concepts and capabilities which protect Department of Defense (DoD) systems and extend capability across the electromagnetic spectrum. DoD communication and sensing capabilities are increasingly compromised by congestion and spectrum loss, as is evidenced by the recent radio frequency (RF) spectrum auction and the spectrum relocation fund. In other operational environments, emergent electronic warfare (EW) threats, technologies, and tactics contest the use of the RF spectrum and erode U.S. capabilities in ways that are difficult to predict and counteract. This focus area helps address the dual challenges of anti-access and area denial though improved spectrum agility, allowing our forces to operate when and where they are needed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 37b5f179a0408ccd9685ad232741bd4a