Directed Energy & Electromagnetic Warfare

As demonstrated by the war in Ukraine, Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) and Directed Energy (DE) attacks are inherently a force multiplier in modern warfare. The ability to detect, manipulate, and control the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) is critical to ensuring the US can disrupt, degrade, deny, or destroy adversary assets – and protect our own – across all domains. As our adversaries increase their space capabilities, it is vital that the U.S. Space Force outpaces the threat to maintain space superiority.

Topics of Interest:

• Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Implementation & Integration
  • Adaptive & Predictive EW: Systems that autonomously adjust jamming techniques
  • Cognitive Electronic Support (ES): Identify large numbers of signals with a high level of confidence
  • Real-time spectrum analysis & threat identification for RF spectrum

• Battle Management
  • Electronic Surveillance: Broad signal monitoring and spectrum situational awareness tools provide comprehensive and real-time visualization of the electromagnetic spectrum
  • Enhanced battlespace awareness tools

• Laser Weapon Systems
  • Ultra-efficient pump diodes for lasers
  • Compact, high-energy demand, electrochemical power supply
  • High energy-density optics for laser systems
  • Compact, ruggedized packaging for 2-micron fiber laser amplifiers
  • Compact low-cost beam directors

• Emerging and Novel Technologies
  • Advanced software defined radios and similar technologies
  • Lower cost Electronically Scanned Arrays (ESAs)
  • Conformal & Low-Profile Antennas: “Adaptive” antennas and innovative antenna designs that can be integrated into various platforms and going beyond traditional parabolic dishes
  • Advanced beamforming techniques
  • Compact & Low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) EW systems/fiber lasers
  • Metamaterials & frequency selective surfaces