Electronic Warfare Technology
Abstract
The overarching objective of this activity is to develop technologies that enable the development of affordable, effective and robust Electronic Warfare (EW) systems across the entire Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) that will increase the operational effectiveness and survivability of U.S. Naval units. Technology development is focused on Distributed Electronic Warfare in support of Distributed Maritime Operations. Emphasis is placed on passive sensors and active and passive Countermeasure (CM) systems that exploit and counter a broad range of electromagnetic threats. The focus is on maintaining near perfect, real-time knowledge of the enemy; countering the threat of missiles against deployed Naval forces; precision identification and location of threat emitters; and development of technologies that have broad application across multiple disciplines within the EW mission area. This activity also includes developments to protect these technologies from external interference, and modeling and simulation required to support the development of these technologies. The current objectives are: - Electronic Warfare (EW) Radio Frequency (RF) Technology: Develop and demonstrate technologies in the RF spectrum (covering frequencies from kilohertz to terahertz) that include developments in detection, signal processing and passive/active techniques for wideband Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP) and the Electronic Support (ES) mission areas. - Electronic Warfare (EW) Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Technology: Develop and demonstrate counter EO/IR technologies extending from the ultraviolet to the far infrared spectral bands. This includes advances in multispectral sensors, multiband sources, beam forming/steering, and signal processing and transmission. - EW Integrated and Networked Technology: Develop and demonstrate technologies that will enable an increased situational awareness and response across the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) with broad spatial coverage using all available EW assets to provide coordinated, adaptive and networked EW sensing, protection and attack. - Advanced EW Enabling Technologies: Develop classified advanced electronic warfare technology in support of current and predicted capability requirements emphasizing distributive effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- cd6a9f97830225160ce256b5dc0a5d8a