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The article offers information on the Task Force Cyber Awakening (TFCA) developed by the U.S. Navy. Topics discussed include improvement in cyber posture of tactical units of the Navy, focus of the Command Cyber Readiness Inspection process of the U.S. Cyber Command on cyber security, increase in number of missiles and electronic countermeasures, and knowledge of tactical action officer (TAO) on dealing with tracking of inbound missile.

The article focuses on the new U.S. Navy special unit called the Joint CREW Composite Squadron-One in Iraq. The squadron is responsible for the installation and maintenance of Counter Radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (IED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) systems on American ground convoys deployed throughout Iraq. The IED countermeasuring unit was initiated by Admiral Mike Mullen, naval operations chief, and was a highly effective life-saving effort for the entire U.S. crew. INSET: SANDBOX SAILORS.

The article discusses the currently-planned and existing directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) systems. Topics discussed include fall and rise in the DIRCM market with Northrop Grumman's dominant Large Aircraft IR Countermeasures (LAIRCM) program, procurements of Common IR Countermeasures (CIRCM) combining U.S. withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq; and development program for the Joint Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS), IR-sensor based missile warning system (MWS) from U.S. Navy.

The author discusses the Combined EO/IR Surveillance and Response System (CESARS) initiative of the U.S. Navy which aim to develop an electro-optical shipboard defense system to protect surface warships from fast attack boats, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The author states that the program has two parts such as the Shipboard Panoramic EO/IR Cueing and Surveillance System (SPECSS) and the Multispectral EO/IR Countermeasures for Advanced Threats project (MEIRCAT).

The article reports that the ALQ-248 Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system has passed the U.S. Navy's preliminary design review. The system, which is a pod-mounted surveillance and electronic countermeasures system, is intended to protect a ship against anti-ship cruise missiles. Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems developed the system and it will be installed on MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters.

Focuses on the integrated defensive electronic countermeasures (IDECM) system for the United States Navy's F/A-18E/F. Radio-frequency countermeasures portion of the system; Efforts to obtain a more rugged tether for its towed decoy; Key features of the system.

The article focuses on mine countermeasures (MCM) of the U.S. Navy. Topics discussed include mine-hunting capabilities of the Navy, increase in the explosive-ordnance disposal (EOD) platoons, use of Mark 18 REMUS remote-environment measuring units for underwater missions, use of REMUS 6000 vehicle to locate remains of Airbus A330 which underwent air crash in 2011, and use of Avenger MCM to kill mines located by REMUS.

The article discusses electronics in military engineering by the U.S. armed forces. A division of responsibilities for electronic warfare between the Navy and Air Force is examined in which the Air Force has invested in stealth technology for its military airplanes while the Navy has focused its operation on electronic surveillance and attacks on enemy electronic systems. An effort by the two services to develop a joint command and control system for electronic warfare is discussed.

This article reports on a low-rate initial production contract won by BAE Systems to produce the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasure System/Radio Frequency Countermeasure system of the U.S. Navy.

The article focuses on mine countermeasures (MCM) of U.S. Navy in very shallow water (VSW) and surf zone (SZ). It says that small unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) can be used in detecting mine-like object in shallow water while strew sensors are considered an effective tool to detect mines. Moreover, the use of fuel-air explosives have worked effectively in simulating the mine's signature.

The use of electronic counter measures within naval aviation can be traced to 1943, when the U.S. Navy patrol aircraft were equipped with crude detection capabilities to track radar signals from enemy warships. Winston Churchill acknowledged contributions of electronic warfare to victory in World War II. Those were made possible through the coordinated efforts of the British government and the U.S. Navy Research Laboratory, where many new ideas and concepts were explored. For naval interests, perhaps the most remarkable exploit was defeat of the German radio-controlled glide bomb that had devastating success in sinking the U.S. and allied warships. Following the end of World War II, a survey to determine the value of the European bombing campaign proved the value of Army Air Force and Royal Air Force bombers equipped with a variety of countermeasures.

The article talks about the future of the U.S. navy's most controversial shipbuilding programs called Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). Topics discussed include the class of ships being seen as a robotic systems platform, first ship class designed and built up to support unmanned systems, and importance of unmanned systems to conducts mine countermeasure missions.

Reports that ITT-Avionics will team up with Lockheed Martin and Sanders to bid on the Navy's upcoming Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) system. Joint bid and achievement of the engineering and manufacturing development contract for the Army's Advanced Threat Radar Jammer (ATRJ); Other bidders.

Reports on the delay of the US Navy's program to develop a new Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures system for the F/A-18E/F aircraft, while the Air Force evaluate whether it can be adapted to protect a variety of its aircraft. Market potential of the system; Use by the system of ALQ-165 antennas and wiring installed on F/A-18C/Ds; Use by the system of towed decoys to counter threat from monopulse radars.

The article reports that the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), has sought information from the defense industry about kinetic hard-kill countermeasures solutions for wide-body aircraft and unmanned aerial systems. The Request for Information (RFI) reveals the interest of the U.S. Navy in examining possible alternatives to traditional electronic self-protection solutions.

The article focuses on a request for information (RFI) issued by the U.S. Navy to help it determine an acquisition strategy for the next phase of its Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) program. The NGJ built by the Navy in three increments in which each covers a portion of the frequencies specified in the Navy's airborne electronic attack (AEA) requirement is stated. It notes that the RFI is the first solicitation for industry input concerning the acquisition strategy for Increment 2.

The article focuses on the U.S. Navy's electronic warfare expertise in countering challenges posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Iraq. This was manifested by chief naval officer Mike Mullen's proposal of sending Navy electronic warfare experts to help Army troops anticipate IEDs in the country. The initiative resulted to the establishment of the Joint Crew (Counter Radio-controlled IED Electronic Warfare) Composite Squadron-One which saved the lives of crew members.

The article informs that certain U.S. agencies will hold a critical design review for an advanced development model of a multi-function electronic warfare system (MFEW). The U.S. Office of Naval Research, Naval Research Laboratory, the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems, and Northrop Grumman Electronics Systems Sector will hold a critical design review in May for MFEW that the Navy plans to field on board the DD(X) next-generation destroyers. MFEW represents the electronic-warfare component of a proposed Integrated Digital Arrays and Radar Innovative Naval Prototype initiative, managed by Office of Naval Research's Information, Electronics, and Surveillance Department.

The article reports on the successful first vertical launch of the U.S. Navy's Nulka offboard electronic countermeasures rocket from Lockheed Martin MS2-Baltimore's new Extensible Launching System (ExLS) conducted on August 12, 2010 at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida.

The article focuses on the plan of the U.S. Navy to implement a series of upgrades and improvements for the AAQ-24 Large Aircraft IR Countermeasures (LAIRCM) it is installing on its large rotary-wing platforms.

The article reports that the U.S. Navy is seeking information for area chaff dispensers. Its 2009 system utilizes the ALE-43 pod mounted technology which was designed in the 1980s for training purposes and adopted for operational use. The scheduled retirement of its last EA-6Bs in 2012 led the Navy to utilizing the EA-18G Growler and the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet for area chaff missions. A study will be also conducted to look for area chaff alternatives and develop a new dispenser which is included in the fiscal year 2012 electronic missile defense program.

The article provides information on the U.S. Navy's Ofice of Naval Research's (ONR) solicitation of electronics warfare (EW) technology. The EW Program (Code 312EW) of ONR reportedly issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for advanced radio frequency (RF) countermeasures techniques and technology under its Discovery and Invention program. Advanced electronic attack (EA) system architectures and proposals to defeat RF threats featuring advanced capabilities will be sought and addressed.

Reports on tests completed by the United States Navy-sponsored Tactical Aircraft Directed Infrared Countermeasures (TADIRCM) Advanced Technology Demonstration in New Mexico. Use of equipment from Sanders and Northrop Grumman against a variety of missiles; Surface-to-air shots; Aim of improving performance against air-to-air threats.

The article reports on a presolicitation notice issued by the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in July 2012. The presolicitation notice addressed Block 3 requirements for the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) that will modernize the AN/SLQ-32 (V) radio frequency (RF) countermeasure system of the Navy. The SLQ-32 is now fitted on roughly every U.S. Navy surface ship.

The article reports on the release of the final Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) solicitation for fiscal 2010 (FY2010) by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) which lists several electronic warfare (EW) topics. Among the Air Force efforts included in the SBIR was "Rapid Reprogramming Technologies for Electronic Warfare Training." On the other hand, the Navy sponsored several topics related to ultra-short pulsed lasers for infrared (IR) countermeasures.

The article reports on the development of the new Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) jamming systems. The U.S. Navy's CREW Program Office (PMS 408) is responsible for the purchase of vehicle-mounted CREW jammers with the funds provided by the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). Contracts for the new CREW systems are awarded to ITT Advanced Engineering and Sciences, Sierra Nevada Corp., and Syracuse Research Corp.

The article reports on the delivery of the first production of the EA-18G Growler aircraft on June 3, 2008. The U.S. Navy received the EA-18G growler at NAS Whidbey Island in Washington. According to Honorable Donald C. Winter, secretary of the Navy, the Growler was a quantum advance that makes the leap from electronic countermeasure (ECM) to electronic attack.

The article presents an update on the improvised explosive device (IED) countermeasures industry in the U.S. as of November 2006. It mentions that business opportunities for supplying and supporting counter radio-controlled IED electronic warfare (CREW) systems are advancing. The Navy plans to create new CREW systems for dismounted use and for vehicular applications. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has granted a $79.5 million contract concerning CREW systems to BAE Systems E&IS.

The article reports on the contract awarded by the U.S. Navy to the Electronic Warfare Systems business unit of Raytheon to manufacture 30 ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receivers for its F/A-18E/F jet fighters. The $36.9 million contract covers Lot 8 production of the ALR-67(V)3 program. Deliveries are expected to begin in October 2007 and are scheduled for completion by September 2008.