Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Names Samuel Abbate Vice President, VITA Program Sep 10, 2009
He has also served in a variety of management positions including program director for the Increased Capability III program (ICAP-III), where he was responsible for the development and successful fleet deployment of the next generation electronic warfare system for the EA-6B electronic attack tactical aircraft. Abbate earned a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of Technology, N.Y., and a master's degree from Long Island University, N.Y.. (Primezone Releases)
Aerospace major Lockheed begins F-16 trials for Indian Air Force Sep 7, 2009
"The fighters landed two days behind schedule due to inclement weather and operational reasons. The training phase included familiarising the IAF's evaluation teams with the aircraft's capabilities and technologies, especially its latest electronic warfare and navigational aids," Giese said. During the training phase, the fighters were stationed at the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) airport on the outskirts of the city. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Three colonels at Fort Huachuca assume special charters Sep 3, 2009
As the TCM Ground Sensors chief, DuQuesnay manages all developments and activities associated with ground sensors and electronic support to include network electronic attack, counter-radio controlled improvised explosive device electronic warfare, counterintelligence and human intelligence automated collection and reporting, and machine foreign language translation programs ... DuQuesnay is also a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms and Services Staff School,... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Lockheed Martin Leverages Sensor Capability of Fighter Aircraft to Improve Battlespace Awareness Sep 1, 2009
For the first time, the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) received and processed electronic warfare data from an F-16CJ aircraft, which relayed signals information from the air to a ground station and pushed report-level data out to the intelligence and operational communities. "In this era of irregular warfare, it's imperative to get real-time intelligence to warfighters that are in theater," said Jim Quinn, vice president for Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global... (PR Newswire)
Northrop wins $430M Army information operations contract Aug 25, 2009
IO coordinates multiple battlefield functions such as electronic warfare, military deception, psychological warfare, operations security and CNO to disrupt enemy decision-making while protecting information necessary for U.S. warfighters to make critical decisions, the officials said. Northrop Grummans teammates on the contract include JB Management, Alexandria, Va. (FCW.com)
Northrop Grumman Selected to Continue the Development of the Army's DCGS-A Mobile Basic BCT System Aug 20, 2009
This award, made by the Army's Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEWS) at Fort Monmouth, N.J., will take the DCGS-A program through Milestone C in late 2011, with full system production starting in 2012. Initial Operating Capability for the DCGS-A Mobile Basic BCT is currently scheduled for late 2012 as part of the Army's Forces Generation (ARFORGEN) effort for equipping units in rotational deployments. (Primezone Releases)
EA-18 Growlers on the ground Aug 12, 2009
The planes are armed with a electronic warfare devices that jam enemy signals. Stirton was happy for the chance to see his dog, Dixon, his girlfriend and his family and to eat a Meat Lovers pizza. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
BAE Systems wins contracts to boost military targeting Aug 11, 2009
Like other area defense contractors, such as in Waltham and in Providence, the division has been expanding its capabilities in fields like electronic warfare and cybersecurity to follow the shift in the Pentagon s focus. The locator modules demonstrated yesterday will be shipped to the Army starting next spring. (Boston Globe)
Defense firm to add 75 positions after winning high-tech contracts Aug 10, 2009
BAE Systems, along with Waltham-based , Providence-based , and , which operates a communications systems center in Taunton, have increased their capabilities in such fields as electronic warfare and cybersecurity, sophisticated technology that is considered key to combating a new wave of global threats to the United States and its allies. Systems like those being produced by BAE Systems are geared toward decentralized threats, an ever-shifting battlefield, and day-and-night warfare. (Boston Globe)
Fuel Cell Powered Unmanned Aerial System Achieves Flight Endurance Milestone Aug 8, 2009
NRL's Chemistry and Tactical Electronic Warfare Divisions are developing the XFC UAS as an expendable, long endurance platform for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). See also. (Science Daily)
NRL's XFC UAS achieves flight endurance milestone Aug 7, 2009
NRL's Chemistry and Tactical Electronic Warfare Divisions are developing the XFC UAS as an expendable, long endurance platform for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Compared to internal combustion powered vehicles, battery powered UAS are inherently stealthy in that they are relatively free of noise and thermal signature, and are easy to start, operate and maintain. (EurekAlert!)
Drones may sideline most fighter pilots Aug 2, 2009
Peter Singer, director of the 21st Century Defense Initiative at the Brookings Institution, one of Washington's oldest and most respected think tanks, predicts a vast array of missions for unmanned craft, from stealth bombing to electronic warfare - even dogfights. "It's not just intelligence and bomber pilots who will be replaced with machines," said a recent article by Singer, a campaign adviser on defense policy to President Obama. (AZCentral -- News)
Navy to target drone Jul 30, 2009
Two fully automated radar-controlled Phalanx close-in weapon systems, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, two triple torpedo tubes, one 5-inch gun and electronic warfare systems ... Two fully automated radar-controlled Phalanx close-in weapon systems, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, two triple torpedo tubes, one 5-inch gun and electronic warfare systems. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
M&M sees dip in automotive biz Jul 28, 2009
The JV will develop, design, manufacture electronic warfare, radars, military avionics and mobile systems for Indian customers as well as for the global market. People close to the development said that Mlook at similar opportunities. (India Times)
U.S. defense chief heads to Israel, Jordan Jul 26, 2009
The purchase has been held up by technology transfer questions, Israel's push for integration of Israeli-built electronic warfare capabilities and cost concerns. The F-35 is being developed with financing from the United States and eight other countries to replace at least 13 types of warplanes, including the multirole F-16 fighter. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
CAC-CDID_hosts electronic warfare conference Jul 24, 2009
"This is an important conference to us," said Thomas Jordan, director of the Combined Arms Center Capability Development Integration Directorate, in opening remarks at a specially convened Electronic Warfare Conference at Fort Leavenworth July 14-17. "The Army is very concerned about how we are posturing ourselves in the electronic warfare area," Jordan said ... "The senior leadership of the Army has made some key decisions about standing up an Army electronic warfare capability and getting... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
U.S. Army seeks 'next big idea' Jul 23, 2009
Richard Mortensen, assistant operations officer for the Army s Intelligence Electronic Warfare Test Directorate on the fort. Larry Portouw, deputy chief of staff for intelligence with the Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Signal Command (Army) on the fort. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New Memorial in Guam Honors U.S. Aircrew Jul 23, 2009
Brent Williams, 96th EBS radar navigator; 1st Lt. Joshua Shepherd, 20th EBS navigator; 1st Lt. Robert Gerren, 20th EBS electronic warfare officer. "This memorial is simple in form, yet strikingly symbolic on many levels," said Lt. Col. Denny Denehan, 36th Operations Group deputy commander and ceremony narrator. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Rs 10,000cr deal likely for Mirage-2000 upgrade Jul 14, 2009
Under the upgrade, the entire airframe will be stripped down to be re-wired and re-equipped with new avionics, mission computers, glass cockpits, helmet-mounted displays, electronic warfare suites and of course weapon systems to extend and enhance the operational life of the multi-role fighters by around 20 years. India had first inducted 40 Mirages in the mid-1980s, with over 20 more being bought in later years. (India Times, India -- Community News)
McCain, Levin push to cut F-22 spending Jul 14, 2009
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the Joint Strike Fighter is "more capable in a number of areas such as electronic warfare and combating enemy air defenses.". Labor groups, including the and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, recently sent letters to lawmakers urging continued support for the F-22. (USA Today)
McCain looks to cut funds for F-22 jets Jul 14, 2009
Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the Joint Strike Fighter is "more capable in a number of areas such as electronic warfare and combating enemy air defenses.". Parts of plane made in Texas, CaliforniaChambliss and other lawmakers who represent districts where F-22 production jobs are at stake have lobbied hard to keep the program. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
FORUM: Substituting hope for a policy Jul 12, 2009
China, meanwhile, uninhibited by the agreement and with newly acquired economic muscle from the transfer of the American industrial base to her shores, moves ahead with the fielding of its new road-mobile ICBM and advanced capability in submarines, satellites, aircraft and electronic warfare. The recent report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States warns that "China is today of rising importance in the U.S. strategic landscape." According to the commission,... (North County Times)
Company: New Cyber Attacks Expected in SKorea Jul 9, 2009
Andrew Brookes, a defense analyst with the International Institute of Strategic Studies in London, said countries like Iran and North Korea, as well as terrorist groups, are devoting increasing amounts of resources to cyber and electronic warfare. "They can't take the West on with conventional tactics, like big armies, big air forces or big navies. Instead, they are trying to look to cheaper activities ballistic missiles, work in space, or cyber attacks," he said. (Time.com)
F-35 Radar's Electronic Protection Capabilities Validated During Northern Edge 2009 Exercise Jul 4, 2009
The Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar was flown on board the company's BAC 1-11 test aircraft and was integrated into what is considered the United States' largest and most complex airborne electronic warfare (EW) exercise to date ... "The AN/APG-81 is the world's most advanced fighter fire control radar. It has extremely robust electronic warfare capabilities, and these tests validate years of laboratory testing versus a wide array of threat systems.". (Primezone Releases)
UK fatalities in Afghanistan Jul 3, 2009
ArmyRoyal Corps of Signals, 14 Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare). Hostile: ShotKilled fighting rebels during an assault on his platoon house. (BBC News -- UK)
BAEs Havenstein headed to SAIC in September Jun 23, 2009
Before that, he was president of BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems business unit. BAE Systems Inc., of Rockville, Md. (FCW.com)
Prowler to Growler Jun 20, 2009
The Helena native and 2000 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been given a rare opportunity training pilots on the EA-18G, the U.S. Navy s brand-new, state-of-the-art electronic warfare plane, nicknamed the Growler. Next weekend, Helenans will get the chance to have Kevin give them a close-up peek at two of the 11 Growlers currently in existence in the world. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Teal Group Forecasts Raytheon to Lead $381 Billion Defense Electronics Market Jun 18, 2009
The overviews analyze the C4I, electro-optics (EO), electronic warfare (EW), radar, and sonar markets, and a summary overview, with an emphasis on the U.S. market ... The highest growth rates will be - perhaps surprisingly - in electronic warfare, with CAGRs of 8. (PR Newswire)
Microwave Missiles: High-Energy Weapons in the Air Force Jun 4, 2009
New research into high-power microwaves could make them a crucial tool of electronic warfare ... U.S. warplanes currently carry the AESA radar, but officials do not speak publicly about their electronic warfare capabilities. (Fox News)
Army engineer visits fort (2) Jun 1, 2009
But, the intelligence community is at the center of our fight, said Richard Wittstruck, the chief engineer of the Army s program executive office for intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors. The visitor spoke to nearly 70 people during a luncheon speech on the post Thursday. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Small town girl becomes battalion commander May 31, 2009
According to her bio submitted to the News, in 1985 she enlisted in the Army and served as an electronic warfare signals analyst in Berlin, Germany, then became an advanced individual training instructor (AIT) in a joint service school at the Naval Technical Training Center Corry Station in Pensacola. By 1991 she had earned the honor of Distinguished Military Graduate at the University of West Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies while serving as a cadet... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Georgian minister shares insights of conflict May 22, 2009
While Georgia was outplanned by psychological operations and electronic warfare, Chachibaia said there were positives. "Georgian soldiers had high morale, but were confused by poor direction and inadequately trained leaders," he said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Elbit Systems Reports Strong First Quarter 2009 Results May 20, 2009
On May 7, 2009, the Company's subsidiary, Elisra Electronic Systems Ltd. (Elisra), was awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin Canada Ltd. valued at approximately $55 million to supply Electronic Warfare (EW) equipment for the Canadian Navy's Halifax Frigate Modernization program. Elisra's systems were selected after meeting the strict standards and challenges required by the customer. (PR Newswire)
Troops 'left with outdated kit' May 15, 2009
Projects hit by the delays include the Terrier armoured vehicle and the Soothsayer electronic warfare system. BBC Defence Correspondent Caroline Wyatt said one of the most seriously delayed projects is the A400M aircraft. (BBC News -- UK)
Submarine Learning Center honors hero with Bronze Star May 13, 2009
FTC Hamilton was an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) for Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery in northern Iraq ... In response to the threat of RCIEDs, the military has rapidly deployed a family of electronic counter measure systems, known collectively as Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW) ... "Our unit was very much a Joint Command," said Hamilton, "and I had a chance to learn a lot about how both the Army and the Air Force worked. I had the... (The Dolphin, CT)
L&T, EADS form JV, stock up 3% May 5, 2009
The new company, which will be based in Palegaon near Pune, would aim at development, design, manufacturing and related services in the fields of electronic warfare, radars, military avionics and mobile systems for military requirements of Indian customers as well as the world market. The formation of the joint venture is subject to approval by the Indian government. (India Times)
Australia cites China, India, as reasons for a major military buildup May 4, 2009
Among other upgrades, Australia would purchase 100 F-35 fighter jets, 12 hunter-killer submarines, 46 Tiger helicopters, and 100 armored vehicles, while also investing in cyber and electronic warfare technologies, according to the 140-page report titled " The report cited the threats of North Korea and Iran's nuclear programs, cyber attacks, and piracy, but it points to the rise of China and India as the most imminent concern in the coming years. It also adds that US military dominance is now... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
12 Navies Off Florida Coast? Must Be UNITAS Gold May 2, 2009
Over the years, the missions of the navies have changed to drug interdiction and fighting piracy and have included anti-air, anti-surface and electronic warfare, communications and seamanship. Besides the at-sea operations, sailors attended training symposiums, humanitarian and community relations projects, plus some athletic games, concerts and social events. (Fox News)
Australia outlines military plans May 2, 2009
One hundred F-35 fighters will be purchased over the next decade, and funds will also be allocated to counter cyber and electronic warfare. Self-reliance. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Australia Plans to Buy 100 Joint Strike Fighters, Double Submarine Fleet May 2, 2009
It will also try to counter cyber and electronic warfare. The biggest changes over the period have been the rise of China, the emergence of India, Fitzgibbon said in an e-mailed copy of the White Paper defense review. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman's Tom Vice Elected Chairman of the Applied Science Center of Innovation and Excellence in Homeland Security Apr 11, 2009
Vice leads programs in airborne early warning, airborne ground surveillance, electronic warfare, maritime systems integration, broad area maritime surveillance and coastal warfare, airborne mine countermeasures, and battle management systems to support the military on the sea, the ground, and in the air. Key programs include the E-2C Hawkeye and E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, E-8C Joint STARS, BAMS UAS, EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler. (Primezone Releases)
New pilot program has fort, Cochise College branching out Apr 10, 2009
Civilian engineers assigned to the Intelligence, Electronic Warfare Test and Evaluation Directorate on the post, to use Sturgeon s word, were influencers by working with the teens the past few years. According to a Science Foundation Arizona release, the pilot program will use specially trained instructors to prove technical education and skills. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Israel Hunts Nukes in Washington Apr 7, 2009
But they lack air space control, electronic warfare cover, air defense codes, and other support that the U.S. can provide. Some experts say, however, that the Iranian facility at Natanz is buried so deeply and hardened sufficiently to prevent an Israeli air attack -- even with the bunker-buster bombs sold to Israel last year -- from succeeding. (Human Events Online)
Blood & Honour probe over Defence contractor Apr 6, 2009
Thales, which refused to give any further details about the investigations or about Hanley, generates about $1 billion in revenues annually and specialises in high technology defence products such as electronic warfare, munitions and protected mobility vehicles. Mat Henderson, a volunteer with Australian anti-racism group Fight dem back, said bad economic times were always a fertile recruitment ground for racist groups. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Xilinx Starts Shipments of Virtex-6 FPGAs Apr 1, 2009
"This exciting new family of FPGAs can be used in applications ranging from infrastructure communications to electronic warfare and image processing, while enabling designers to stay within their power budgets as they increase levels of integration to meet requirements for size, weight and power.". "Having early access to technology like the new Xilinx Virtex-6 FPGAs, with their high-performance and low power consumption, is critical for Agilent to deliver next generation Oscilloscopes that... (PR Newswire)
Doubts over OZ decision Apr 1, 2009
The mine is about 150 kilometres from the testing range, used to test guided missiles, unmanned air vehicles and electronic warfare systems. Anthony Bergin, director of research programs at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said the guidelines on using security as a factor in foreign investment decisions were "opaque" and raised perceptions of protectionism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Preparing for an attack from China Mar 25, 2009
In the past, the government invested in expensive modern weapons systems to maintain air superiority and sea control as well as command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and information and electronic warfare systems in the hope that the country would be able to defend itself after a first strike from China ... Its land, sea and air forces, missiles and information and electronic warfare must have strong resistance capabilities and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Air Force Leaders Honor Special Operations Airmen Feb 27, 2009
Special operators honored at Pentagon ceremony. The award winners are. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Army updates plans for electronic warfare Feb 26, 2009
- For the first time since the end of the Cold War, the Army is updating its plans for electronic warfare, calling for more use of high-powered microwaves, lasers and infrared beams to attack enemy targets and control angry crowds ... "The war in Iraq began to make us understand that there are a lot of targets that we should be going after in the offensive or defensive mode to protect ourselves," said Col. Laurie Buckhout, chief of the Army's electronic warfare division in Washington, D.C. ...... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
New Army Field Manual Deals With Electronic Warfare Feb 26, 2009
"The war in Iraq began to make us understand that there are a lot of targets that we should be going after in the offensive or defensive mode to protect ourselves," said Col. Laurie Buckhout, chief of the Army's electronic warfare division in Washington, D.C. ... "These new technologies are part of an electronic warfare revolution by military forces. Just as friendly forces leverage the electromagnetic spectrum, so do capable enemies ... to threaten friendly force operations," the manual states... (Fox News)
Russia's 'virtual cold war' in Central Asia Feb 21, 2009
A unified CIS air defense system was first agreed on February 10, 1996, consisting of seven air defense brigades and 46 missile air defense units armed with S-125 S-75, S-200 and S-300 systems of various modifications, as well as 23 aviation units equipped with MiG-29, MiG-31 and Su-27 aircraft, 22 formations of radio technical troops and two electronic warfare units. During the past 13 years, progress on integrating air defense within the CIS has been sporadic and often lacking genuine... (Asia Times Online)
Cyberwarfare Hacks Silent but Deep Feb 18, 2009
Speaking not for attribution at a think tank meeting, a Pentagon "cyber warrior" said it felt "like a perpetual hailstorm pelting an imaginary glass envelope around the Defense Department, but there is still no way of telling whether these were attempted intrusions by teenagers testing their hacking skills or the electronic warfare departments of China and Russia, that we know are constantly flexing their electronic muscles.". Multiple congressional computers have been hacked from multiple... (Newsmax)
Community shocked as two soldiers die in crash Feb 16, 2009
The bodies of the three men, serving with 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), were discovered in the car by the pub landlord yesterday morning ... The main electronic warfare base of the Army is just four miles away, at Cawdor Barracks. (WalesOnline)
Soldiers died in 'hidden' crash Feb 16, 2009
The men, believed to be in their 20s, were serving with the 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare) ... "It is with deep sadness the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of three soldiers serving with 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare) in a road traffic accident at Roch in Pembrokeshire yesterday evening, Saturday 14 February 2009," the Ministry of Defence said. (BBC News -- UK)
Naval Submarine School staffer receives Bronze Star Feb 8, 2009
Healea was an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) to the Joint Crew Composite Squadron One (JCCS-1) headquartered in Baghdad, Iraq and working for Regimental Combat Team 1 (RCT-1) under I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) in Al Anbar Province of Multinational Forces- West (MNF-W) ... Under each of these, were up to six battalion level Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs) to coordinate Electronic Warfare (EW) effects in support of the Marines. (The Dolphin, CT)
CAC-CDID completes transition to objective model Feb 8, 2009
Previously, there were several different CAC organizations that developed capabilities - including the Force Management Directorate, Battle Command Integration Directorate, U.S. Army Computer Network Operations Electronic Warfare Proponent and U.S. Army Information Operations Proponent - but their efforts were disjointed ... It is within this new construct that CAC-CDID manages the development and integration of CAC proponent responsibilities in the areas of information, battle command, computer... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Electronic Warfare Proponent: Changes by adversaries, advances in technology drive EW's operational importance Feb 8, 2009
Electronic warfare has been around since there have been electronics ... The job of providing doctrinal structure to the U.S. Army for all things EW rests on the shoulders of the U.S. Army Computer Network Operations and Electronic Warfare Proponent at Fort Leavenworth ... A key component of the USACEWP's doctrinal guidance is Field Manual 3-36, Electronic Warfare in Operations, due for release in late February. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
