Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE)
Abstract
The Non-Kinetic Effects (NKE) program will develop new systems for signal attack, sensing and protection. Electronic warfare (EW) covers these three aspects when the signals are electromagnetic in nature. The NKE program will include EW innovation as a subset of NKE's broader objectives where signal includes electromagnetics and other non-kinetic modes of operation. A new paradigm will be employed in NKE focused on offensive measures, as opposed to the traditional approach that concentrates on protection with attacks that are typically defensive and/or responsive in nature. NKE will develop new technologies as required, but will primarily focus at the system level, where multi-system architectures will be developed. System management and non-kinetic battle assessment technologies will be required to support the multi-mode NKE mission. The NKE systems are applicable to force-on-force conflict, but will also provide new options for conducting hybrid operations at all scales of conflict. Technologies will be transferred to the Services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- c6262ac578686b0167358e1bfcbafa68
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