Joint Electronic Advanced Technology

The Joint Electronic Advanced Technology (JEAT) Program, managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, focuses on advancing electronic warfare (EW) and EW/Cyber technologies to tackle emerging challenges in the Electromagnetic Operating Environment (EMOE). The program aims to accelerate the development of innovative technologies that equip U.S. warfighters with decisive EW and EW/Cyber capabilities. By concentrating on areas not rapidly developed by individual military services, JEAT ensures that the U.S. maintains an edge in electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), which are crucial for both military and non-military operations.

A significant aspect of JEAT is the EW Enterprise Exploration and Innovation (E&I) project, which investigates new EMSO capabilities across various domains. This project emphasizes non-kinetic effects and seeks to integrate technologies such as Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) systems with directed energy subsystems. Through collaboration with joint Communities of Interest (COIs), the project identifies potential technological synergies and solutions to current and projected EMSO challenges. The initiative also aims to avoid redundant efforts by leveraging insights from research communities and operational perspectives.

The JEAT program supports large-scale experimentation events that simulate operationally relevant scenarios in the EMOE. These events provide a platform for testing emerging technologies from commercial, academic, federal, and defense sectors alongside international partners. By facilitating a test-fix-test approach, these experiments help refine technologies for potential transition to military services or further stages of Department of Defense-sponsored experimentation. Focus areas include electromagnetic attack, protection, support, and advancements in materials and cognitive systems.

In addition to ongoing research efforts, JEAT includes specific initiatives such as Passive Sensor Detection and Defeat (PSDD), Platform Self-Protection (PS-P), RF/Photonic applications, and EW Cyber Interface (EWCI). These initiatives aim to counter evolving threats like advanced radar systems and cyber-enabled attacks by developing new non-kinetic approaches. The program also emphasizes collaboration across various stakeholders to enhance EW capabilities through initiatives like the Joint Aircraft Survivability Study and Silent Swarm experimentation events.