Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Syst

Multi-Function Electronic Warfare (MFEW) Systems falls under the Army's Other Procurement budget activity for Communications and Electronics Equipment. The specific goal of this program is to provide tactical Commanders with deep look, organic, airborne, offensive electronic warfare capabilities. This includes offensive electronic attack, electronic warfare support, dissemination of military information support operations products, and support of offensive cyber operations and multi-domain operations. The MFEW Air Large system aims to empower Commanders to shape the Electromagnetic Spectrum to their advantage. The procurement in FY 2024 supports the acquisition of 2 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Systems from Lockheed Martin in Owego, NY.

The objectives of Program 8491B05000 are to enhance the Army's capabilities in electronic warfare by providing offensive electronic attack and electronic warfare support. This includes the capability to deny, degrade, or disrupt enemy communications capability and non-communications emitters. Additionally, the program aims to provide immediate threat recognition, targeting, planning, and execution of future operations through the interception, identification, and localization of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy. The MFEW Air Large system also supports the dissemination of military information support operations products and offensive cyber operations as part of multi-domain operations. The procurement in FY 2024 is focused on acquiring 2 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Systems from Lockheed Martin in Owego, NY to fulfill these objectives.