Electronic Warfare Agile Systems Development

The Electronic Warfare Agile Systems Development program (PE 0609278A) is a key Army initiative under the Department of Defense Capability Based (Agile) Funding Pilot. Its primary objective is to accelerate innovation and fielding of advanced electronic warfare (EW) and electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) management technologies. The program supports engineering, manufacturing, and software development for systems that enable planning, management, detection, interpretation, and shaping of the EMS by both friendly and hostile forces.

The overarching goal is to provide the Army with tools to visualize and control its own emissions, prevent electronic fratricide, enhance survivability, and enable rapid reprogramming to counter evolving threats.

Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) (Project Code A87) focuses on preserving Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) superiority for friendly forces while denying adversaries access to PNT services. NAVWAR provides commanders and soldiers with real-time alerts of PNT jamming or spoofing, detects and locates sources of interference, and integrates actionable information into command and control systems. The program leverages EW and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities to create asymmetric opportunities against adversaries and aligns with Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) concepts.

Funding supports continued technical engineering and integration of NAVWAR capabilities, with an acquisition strategy emphasizing competitive contracts and rapid prototyping informed by user assessments.

Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) (Project Code A88) delivers rapid reprogramming of mission software to adapt Army EW systems to changing threat signatures. ARAT supports integrated reprogramming for target acquisition, engagement, platform survivability, and Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE). The program develops automated threat analysis tools, accelerates mission software development and validation, and enhances communications for swift distribution to deployed forces.

Efforts include modernization of multispectral and RF EW systems, development of threat flagging and mission data reprogramming tools, and validation/distribution of new EW techniques. ARAT is integral to maintaining readiness and overmatch in a rapidly evolving threat environment.

Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems (Project Code A89) aims to protect ground forces in convoys, vehicles, and fixed locations by providing programmable EW force protection (FP) systems. The program is focused on developing and prototyping multi-mission EW FP capabilities, including advanced hardware and software enhancements to counter modern and sophisticated threats. Integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics is a key objective to improve threat identification and response.

Funding supports technology maturation and prototyping of vehicle-mounted EW FP systems, with acquisition strategies leveraging competitive offerings and Other Transaction Authority agreements.

Counter Surveillance Reconnaissance (CSR) (Project Code A92) is a new start designed to provide ground-based non-kinetic attack capabilities against space-based surveillance threats. CSR is a family of systems supporting force protection at multiple echelons through enhanced situational awareness and operational planning tools. The program includes three distinct counter-space surveillance lines of effort, coordinated by a Fire Control Planner and common execution software.

Funding supports competitive prototyping, technical support, and demonstration activities, with acquisition strategies utilizing rapid prototyping authorities and leveraging commercial and government off-the-shelf solutions.

Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS) (Project Code A93) supports Army modernization by enabling commanders to sense and visualize their presence in the EMS, prevent electronic fratricide, and enhance command post survivability. S2AS provides real-time EMS situational awareness for emissions control decisions, interference resolution, and detection of unauthorized activities.

Funding is directed toward integration with other spectrum evaluation capabilities, operational testing, and technical program management. The acquisition approach is tailored for rapid delivery and integration across multiple platforms, supporting urgent operational needs and modernization directives.