Electromagnetic Warfare Int Reprog (EWIR)

The Electromagnetic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) program, identified as PE 0207439F in the Air Force RDT&E budget, is designed to modernize and enhance the Department of Defense's (DoD) electronic warfare (EW) and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) capabilities. The overarching goal is to reduce risk by repairing and rebuilding existing EW programs, while simultaneously developing new EMSO capabilities through research, prototyping, and integration of emerging technologies. EWIR supports operational systems development, focusing on upgrading fielded systems and preparing them for future production funding. This program also ensures the necessary civilian pay expenses are covered to manage and deliver weapon system capability, supplementing other related program elements.

Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogram RDT&E (Project 673310) is a central component of EWIR, hosting the DoD's System of System Technology Integration Tool Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems (STITCHES) Warfighter Application Team (SWAT) at the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing. The SWAT team is responsible for deploying, maintaining, and training DoD personnel in the use of the STITCHES platform, which enables integration of previously incompatible fielded systems without modifying their source code. The objectives include developing deployment strategies, improving verification and validation processes, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructures and repositories at all classification levels. SWAT also supports Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) integration and fulfills requirements outlined in NDAA 2021 Section 804.

Within Project 673310, specific goals for FY 2026 include continued development and deployment of STITCHES integrations, training DoD personnel, and advancing certification processes under the direction of the 350 SWW. The project aims to automate and streamline verification and validation activities, enhance graphical user interfaces, and maintain authority to operate (ATO) for secure cloud and edge structures. Another objective is to develop novel kill chain applications and enable emerging EMSO technologies by integrating disparate weapon systems, sensors, and command and control platforms. There is a focus on supporting multiple geographic areas of responsibility such as Indo-Pacific and European Commands.

Multispectral Sensing (Project 677722) is a new start in FY 2026, with the goal of creating advanced multispectral sensing capabilities for EW and EMSO. This project conducts assessments, analyses, and RDT&E activities to inform current and future Air Force EMS capabilities. The line item is subdivided into four main efforts: Analysis, Theater Capabilities, EA Application Pipeline, and Airbase Kits. Each subproject is tasked with performing research and development activities to assess and enhance the Air Force's ability to sense, analyze, and operate across the electromagnetic spectrum in various operational theaters and base environments.

The Analysis subproject under Multispectral Sensing focuses on evaluating and shaping Air Force multispectral sensing capabilities, ensuring alignment with evolving operational requirements. Theater Capabilities aims to assess and develop EMS capabilities tailored for specific operational theaters, supporting the Air Force's ability to conduct EW and EMSO in diverse environments.

EA Application Pipeline is dedicated to researching and developing electronic attack applications that integrate with current and future EMS capabilities, while Airbase Kits are designed to provide EMSO solutions for airbase defense and operations. All these efforts are scheduled for RDT&E execution in FY 2026, with acquisition strategies favoring competitive contracts and appropriate obligating documentation.

Sensing and Spectrum Warfare Technology (Project 67775A) is another new start for FY 2026, with a focus on performing assessments and analyses of emerging sensing and spectrum warfare technologies. The goal is to inform future battlespace shaping and EMSO strategies for the Air Force. This project will conduct preparatory activities for technology development, leveraging studies, concept demonstrations, and prototyping to identify and mature promising capabilities. The acquisition strategy for this line item also emphasizes the use of competitive contracts and flexible documentation to ensure effective execution.