Electronic Warfare Agile Development

Mission — Electronic Warfare Agile Development source

The Electronic Warfare Agile Development encompasses engineering, manufacturing, and software development for tactical and strategic Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) terrestrial (ground) employment applications, increasing the Army's lethality and survivability. The systems under this program provide the Army with the capability to detect, identify, locate, collect/process, report, and engage (disrupt, degrade, and/or deny) hostile forces to prevent their effective use of communications and non-communications networks, counter-mortar/counter-battery radars, surveillance radars, electronically fused munitions, and other enemy threats using the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS). Additionally, this PE performs system enhancements to pace the constantly evolving threat for employed and developmental SIGINT systems both tactical and strategic. Project A81 supports the development of Terrestrial Layer System Echelons Above Brigade (TLS EAB). TLS EAB is a family of systems composed of multiple variants which together provide integrated, distributed Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) cyber-enabled capabilities to Army Divisions, Corps and Multi-Domain Task Forces. TLS EAB provides indications and warnings to influence the commander's decision cycle, improves targeting quality, timeliness and accuracy, and provides electronic attack and offensive cyber warfare options to detect, deny, degrade, disrupt or otherwise manipulate the targeted force. TLS EAB supports Multi Domain Battle capability gaps and provide Force Protection, Situational Development, and Information Superiority to Army Divisions, Corps and Multi-Domain Task Forces. Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives. The FY 2026 cost of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) - Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $105.6 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission. Project A82 supports the development of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS). TLS is a family of systems that functionally integrates Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems operating within the electromagnetic spectrum to provide Army maneuver forces a competitive advantage. The Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) Manpack system is a tailorable, modular, terrestrial capability that allows the integration of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) collection, processing, exploitation, reporting, and effects capabilities within the SIGINT Collection Team (SCT) and Electronic Warfare Team (EWT) elements. TLS aligns to Army modernization priorities (Long Range Precision Fires, Network, and Soldier Lethality) to field technologically advanced capabilities to prevail in Multi-domain and Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives. Project A83 supports Electronic Warfare Technology Maturation for technology transition, maturation and risk reduction efforts for prototyping and integration of system components for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) /Electronic Warfare Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA) and RF enabled Cyber to provide or enhance RF sensors, effectors, and operational awareness for EW & SIGINT capabilities. Transitions critical technology from Army labs, other government agencies, industry or academia to address critical technical challenges and accelerates new capabilities against emerging requirements. Allows for technology transfer, transition, prototyping of generic exploitation capabilities, lab test and integration into Programs from Army Labs, Academia, and Industry to provide responsive and agile Electronic Warfare & SIGINT capabilities that are required to keep pace with near peer threat and modern technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Disposable payloads, Tethered payloads, High Altitude payloads, Uncrewed Payloads, Load Setting Techniques, Cooperative EW, Obscuration, Deep Sensing and effecting, Weapons Pairing, Common Operating Pictures, Counter Surveillance, Indications and Warning, Electromagnetic Footprint recognition, etc. Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives. Project A84 supports the continuous software sustainment of Theater SIGINT System (TSIGS) which is comprised of Persistent (fixed site), Non-persistent (mobile), and Survey (man portable) subsystems. TSIGS provides SIGINT integrated solutions to support Multi Domain Battle capability gaps and provide force protection, situational development, and information superiority to Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) and Combatant Commands (COCOMs) at the strategic level. TSIGS equips Military Intelligence Brigades with non-persistent mobile capabilities, persistent static capabilities, and portable survey capabilities to their subordinate formations. Enables integration and interoperability with sustained capabilities in support of theater aligned Military Intelligence units and Intelligence Community (IC) collection priorities, as well as Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, Presidential Directives and Operational Needs Statements. Project A85 supports the Electronic Warfare - Signal Intelligence (EW-SIGINT) Technology-Innovation pipeline of fielded SIGINT and EW Programs other capabilities. Funds provide for integration and testing of new functionality required to keep pace with the evolving and modern signal threats. Integration is required to fit into program specific HW, SW and architectures. Funding also provides a synchronized means for continued development supporting an inter-connected portfolio of capabilities, pre- and post-production SIGINT/EW relevancy, improved data transfer & networking capabilities, modern techniques development/storage/distribution, HW/SW integration, and the delivery of capabilities against modern threat signals for SIGINT & EW programs.

Mission — EW-SIGINT Technology-Innovation Pipeline source

Project A85 supports the Electronic Warfare - Signal Intelligence (EW-SIGINT) Technology-Innovation pipeline of fielded SIGINT and EW Programs other capabilities. Funds provide for integration and testing of new functionality required to keep pace with the evolving and modern signal threats. Integration is required to fit into program specific HW, SW and architectures. Funding also provides a synchronized means for continued development supporting an inter-connected portfolio of capabilities, pre- and post-production SIGINT/EW relevancy, improved data transfer & networking capabilities, modern techniques development/storage/distribution, HW/SW integration, and the delivery of capabilities against modern threat signals for SIGINT & EW programs.

Mission — Theater SIGINT System (TSIGS) source

This funding line will provide SIGINT integrated solutions to support Multi Domain Battle capability gaps and provide force protection, situational development, and information superiority to Army Service Component Commands and Combatant Commands at the strategic level. Theater SIGINT System (TSIGS) is comprised of Trojan Soldier Portable Remote Intelligence Group (TSPRING), and Picketline. TSIGS information superiority provides Commanders and staffs timely, accurate, relevant, and predictive intelligence to understand threat characteristics, goals and objectives, supporting the military decision-making process, course of action development, and targeting support. TSIGS employs technologically advanced systems with a Modular Open-System Approach (MOSA) in multiple configurations that can be efficiently sustained to provide capabilities against evolving peer, near peer and emerging threats. Enables integration and interoperability with sustained capabilities in support of theater aligned Military Intelligence units and Intelligence Community (IC) collection priorities, as well as Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, Presidential Directives and Operational Needs Statements.

Mission — Electronic Warfare Technology Maturation source

Project A83 is an EW Technology maturation line is for technology transition, maturation and risk reduction efforts for prototyping and integration of system components for Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)/Electronic Warfare Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA) and Radio Frequency (RF) enabled Cyber to provide or enhance RF sensors, effectors, and operational awareness for for EW & SIGINT capabilities. Transitions critical technology from Army labs, other government agencies, industry or academia to address critical technical challenges and accelerates new capabilities against emerging requirements. Allows for technology transfer, transition, prototyping of generic exploitation capabilities, lab test and integration into Programs from Army Labs, Academia, and Industry to provide responsive and agile Electronic Warfare & SIGINT capabilities that are required to keep pace with near peer threat and modern technologies such as: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Disposable payloads, Tethered payloads, Uncrewed Payloads, Load Setting Techniques, Cooperative EW, Obscuration, Deep Sensing and effecting, Weapons Pairing, Common Operating Pictures, Counter Surveillance, Indications and Warning, Electromagnetic Footprint recognition, etc.

Mission — Terrestrial Layer System source

Project A82 supports the development of the Terrestrial Layer System. TLS is a family of systems that functionally integrates Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) systems operating within the electromagnetic spectrum to provide Army maneuver forces a competitive advantage. The Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) Manpack system is a tailorable, modular, terrestrial capability that allows the integration of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) collection, processing, exploitation, reporting, and effects capabilities within the SIGINT Collection Team (SCT) and Electronic Warfare Team (EWT) elements. TLS aligns to Army modernization priorities (Long Range Precision Fires, Network, and Soldier Lethality) to field technologically advanced capabilities to prevail in Multi-domain and Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives.

Mission — TLS Echelon Above Brigade (EAB) source

This funding line is a key enabler of the Army modernization priorities in support of Terrestrial Layer System Echelons Above Brigade (TLS EAB). The TLS EAB will provide Army Divisions, Corps and Multidomain Task Force (MDTF) extended-range ground capability terrestrial sensing, collection, and electromagnetic attack family-of-systems (FoS) providing integrated Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and cyber-enabled capabilities to support large scale combat operations. The TLS EAB family of systems consists of TLS Signals Intelligence-Extended Range (SIGINT-ER), TLS SIGINT and TLS Electromagnetic Warfare variants. TLS EAB's information Superiority provides Indications and Warnings, Force Protection and Situational Awareness to influence the commander's decision cycle, improve targeting quality, timeliness and accuracy, and provides electronic attack and offensive cyber warfare options to deny, degrade, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the targeted force. TLS EAB employs technologically advanced systems with a modular open-system approach for multiple configurations that can be efficiently sustained and effectively upgraded to provide capabilities against evolving near-peer and peer emerging threats to address joint all domain capability gaps. Enables integration, interoperability and force modernization with emerging capabilities in support of USAREUR-AF and USARPAC Operational Needs Statements, Transformation in Contact (TiC) initiatives, and Presidential Directives. The FY 2026 cost of the Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) - Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $105.6 million, including RDT&E and procurement of prototype units. The Department will certify FYDP funding in a future budget submission.

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