Yuse Jed 2015 Interview
Yuse Jed 2015 Interview
Yuse Jed 2015 Interview
Vol. 38 No. 6
The
Electronic
Warfare
Publication
www.crows.org
Missile
Warning for
Fighter Aircraft
Also in this issue: Technology Survey: RWR/ESM Systems
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
MISSION:
SEIZE THE SPECTRUM
Integrated EW Testing
Lab Tested
Installed Test
RSS8000
Radar Signal Simulator
Range Test
DT&E Through
OT&E
In service Worldwide
Chameleon
Radar Target Generator
Kratos - CTI
9 Whippany Road,
Whippany, New Jersey 07981
Tel: 973-884-2580
Email: sales @herley-CTI.com
The
Electronic
Warfare
Publication
www.crows.org
News
The Monitor
15
HASC Report on FY2016 DOD Budget Recognizes
Critical Importance of EW.
World Report
20
New RWR for Italys NH90 Helos Moving Forward.
Features
Missile Warning for
Fighter Aircraft
26
John Haystead
Technology Survey:
RWR/ESM Systems
39
Ollie Holt
Departments
6
8
10
12
22
48
61
65
66
the view
f rom he re
FUSION FOR
FIGHTER
AIRCRAFT
The
Electronic
Warfare
Publication
www.crows.org
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor: John Knowles
Managing Editor: Elaine Richardson
Senior Editor: John Haystead
Technical Editor: Ollie Holt
Editorial Assistant: Brittany Bowen
Contributing Writers: Dave Adamy, Luca Peruzzi,
Richard Scott
Marketing & Research Coordinator: Kent Agramonte
Proofreader: Shauna Keedian
his months JED features an excellent article about missile warning for
fighter aircraft, written by John Haystead. When I think back to the mid1990s, I remember how certain the EW community was at the time about
the need to put missile warning on fast jets. There was good reason for
this. During the 1991 Gulf War, infrared (IR) missiles were the deadliest
threat to coalition aircraft in that conflict, and this needed to be addressed. Airto-air threats were always a worry during the Cold War, but the most significant IR
threat during the Gulf War was from ground-based systems, as strike aircraft had
to routinely drop into the MANPADS threat envelope below 15,000 feet in order to
perform targeting and weapons release. By 1995, the US had started Engineering
and Manufacturing Development of the AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System
(CMWS), a joint-Service passive missile warning system that was slated for use on
most of the DODs fast jets, as well as its helicopters.
However, the air-to-air threat did not evolve much after the Cold War ended, as
few countries opted to challenge US air power. In addition, US strike aircraft were
able to leverage progress in stand-off targeting systems, such as the Litening and
Sniper pods, as well as GPS-guided munitions, which enabled strike aircraft to fly
their missions above 15,000 feet. Other countries followed suit and the demand for
missile warning on fast jets cooled significantly. These developments led the Air
Force and the Navy to drop out of the CMWS program before it reached production.
In the 2000s, despite the wide use of air power in the Global War on Terror, missile warning remained a low priority (as did most EW requirements) for fast jets.
Except for the initial weeks of the combat operations, coalition strike aircraft enjoyed fairly permissive threat environments above 15,000 feet in Afghanistan and
Iraq. This is not unique to Afghanistan and Iraq. Israel has seen the same trend in
its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Today, we are entering an era in which the air-to-air threat is beginning to
drive the fast jet missile warning discussion again. However, this missile warning
conversation is not picking up where it left off in the mid-1990s. Today, we are
talking about how to fuse missile warning with other sensor inputs, such as AESA
radar, IR search and track (IRST) and electronic support measures (ESM), and presenting this fused situational awareness picture to the pilot in the cockpit. Were
also seeing wider use of IR sensors, which typically perform better than UV sensors
at higher altitudes, in missile warning systems.
With this degree of sensor fusion, it is only a matter of time before we see
fighter/strike aircraft that feature 360-degree coverage from radar and IRST sensors, in addition to ESM and passive missile warning. Were not there yet. But it is
amazing how far we have come in 20 years. J. Knowles
PRODUCTION STAFF
Layout & Design: Barry Senyk
Advertising Art: Elaine Connell
Contact the Editor: (978) 509-1450, [email protected]
Contact the Sales Manager:
(800) 369-6220 or [email protected]
Subscription Information: Please contact Glorianne ONeilin
at (703) 549-1600 or e-mail [email protected].
The Journal of Electronic Defense
is published for the AOC by
Model BME69189-20/50
6-18 GHz, 20 & 50 Watts*
Solid State Power Amplifier Module
XXX
Model BME2969-200
26GHz, 200 Watts*
Solid State Power Amplifier Module
Xxx
n Full Power Across the Entire Bandwith fp
n Highest Power Density to Footprint
Ratio
n Maintains Output Power, Gain, and CMYK
Efficiency with Real World Load
n High Efficiency Over the Entire
premium position
Conditions
Bandwidth
p. 7 n RF Input/Output Sample Ports
n Low Harmonic Distortion
n Superior Harmonics AND Input /Output
VSWR
n Internal DC to DC Converters
Comtech...Simply More.
ISO 9001:2008
AS9100C: 2009
c ale ndar
confe re nc e s
JUNE
Kittyhawk Week 2015 Technical
Interchange Meeting
June 1-3
Dayton, OH
www.kittyhawkaoc.org
6th Annual Electronic Warfare/
Cyber Convergence Conference
June 2-4
Charleston, SC
www.crows.org
AOC International & Foreign Military
Sales EW Symposium
June 9-11
Atlanta, GA
www.peachtreeroost.org
Paris Air Show
June 15-21
Paris, France
www.siae.fr/EN
AUGUST
7th Annual EW Capability Gaps and
Enabling Technologies Operational &
Technical Information Exchange
August 11-13
Crane, IN
www.crows.org
&
trad e s hows
SEPTEMBER
AFA Air & Space Conference
September 14-16
National Harbor, MD
www.afa.org
NOVEMBER
DSEI 2015
September 15-18
London, UK
www.dsei.co.uk
EW Africa 2015
November 3-4
Pretoria, South Africa
www.crows.org
OCTOBER
Cyber Electromagnetic Activity 2015
October 6-8
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
www.crows.org
AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition
October 12-14
Washington, DC
www.ausa.org
MILCOM 2015
October 26-28
Tampa, FL
www.milcom.org
I/ITSEC
November 30-December 4
Orlando, FL
www.iitsec.org
DECEMBER
52nd Annual AOC International
Symposium and Convention
December 1-3
Washington, DC
www.crows.org a
INNOVATIVE INTELLIGENCE
[email protected]
741188_GEWTech.indd 1
www.gew.co.za
4/1/15 3:21 PM
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 9
NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRONIC
WARFARE
MISSION PROTECTION
FOR MISSION SUCCESS
With more than 40 years of integrated electronic warfare experience, Lockheed Martin provides solutions
needed to address urgent and evolving threats facing our warfighters. With innovative technologies
and affordable capabilities, we partner with our customers to enable electromagnetic
spectrum dominance across all domains on Land, at Sea, and in the Air.
www.lockheedmartin.com/EW
c ale ndar
cour se s
JUNE
Digital Radio Frequency Memory
(DRFM) Technology
June 2-5
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
Radar Cross Section Reduction
June 8-10
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
AOC Virtual Series: Signal Analysis in
Congested Environments
June 11
www.crows.org
&
se mina r s
JULY
Introduction to
Radar Warning Receivers
June 12
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
AUGUST
Basic RF EW Concepts
August 11-13
Las Vegas, NV
www.pe.gatech.edu
Infrared/Visible Signature Suppression
August 25-28
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
SEPTEMBER
Basic RF EW Concepts
September 1-3
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
Digital Radio Frequency Memory
(DRFM) Technology
September 1-4
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
Fundamental Principles of
Electronic Warfare
September 15-18
Alexandria, VA
www.crows.org
10
The Journal of Electronic Defense | June 2015
Principles of
Radar Electronic Protection
September 22-25
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
Introduction to Electronic Intelligence
(ELINT)
September 28-30
Alexandria, VA
www.crows.org
OCTOBER
Advanced RF EW Principles
October 12-16
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu
Essentials of 21st Century EW
October 20-23
Alexandria, VA
www.crows.org
Radar Warning Receiver System
Design and Analysis
October 26-30
Atlanta, GA
www.pe.gatech.edu a
4/15/15 11:12 PM
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 11
message
YOU HAVE
RESPONSIBILITIES
PLEASE VOTE!
12
PRESIDENT
Ken Israel
VICE PRESIDENT
Dave Hime
SECRETARY
Vickie Greenier
TREASURER
Joe Koesters
PAST PRESIDENT
Wayne Shaw
AT-LARGE DIRECTORS
Powder Carlson
Todd Caruso
Vickie Greenier
Craig Harm
Brian Hinkley
Amanda Kammier
Mark Schallheim
Muddy Watters
Paul Westcott
APPOINTED DIRECTORS
Robert Elder
Anthony Lisuzzo
REGIONAL DIRECTORS
Southern: Lisa Fruge-Cirilli
Central: Joe Koesters
Northeastern: Nino Amoroso
Mountain-Western: Sam Roberts
Mid-Atlantic: Douglas Lamb
Pacific: Joe Hulsey
International I: Robert Andrews
International II: Jeff Walsh
IO: Al Bynum
AOC STAFF
Mike Dolim
Executive Director
[email protected]
Shelley Frost
Director, Logistics
[email protected]
Glorianne ONeilin
Director, Member Services
[email protected]
Brock Sheets
Director, Marketing
[email protected]
John Clifford
Director,
Global Programs
[email protected]
Stew Taylor
Exhibits Manager
[email protected]
Bridget Whyde
Marketing/Communications Assistant
[email protected]
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 13
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 14
CIAO Wireless can easily modify any of its standard models to meet your "exact" requirements at the Catalog Pricing.
Visit our web site at www.ciaowireless.com for our complete product offering.
t he
HASC REPORT ON 2016 DOD BUDGET
RECOGNIZES CRITICAL IMPORTANCE
OF ELECTRONIC WARFARE
monitor
news
15
t h e
m o n i t o r
n e w s
16
www.plathgroup.com
tactical
eW
Radio
monitoRing
evaluation
SyStem
tRaining
diRection
finding and
locating
www.plath.de www.plath-ag.ch
Knowing what must be done, when and how? It is essential to handle all challenges using
technical expertise and appropriate measures to fulfill the task. PLATH offers a comprehensive
training portfolio in communications intelligence. From basic courses to system trainings
to customised training programmes. Available at PLATH sites in Germany, Switzerland,
France and Singapore or on-site at your organisation. Theoretical and practical.
Anzeigenkampagne2015_D-E_Kostenteilung AG-GmbH.indd 3
745892_PLATH_GmbH.indd 1
29.04.2015 13:16:44
4/30/15 2:43 PM
t h e
m o n i t o r
n e w s
Innovation
Thats Open.
introducing
Meeting
new
requireMents in
governMent
interoperability
and
affordability
openrfM
is the first
rf/Microwave
open systeM
rf
openrfM
is the better
allies alike.
741918_Mercury.indd 1
17
3/31/15 7:10 PM
t h e
m o n i t o r
n e w s
IN BRIEF
Mercury Systems has been awarded a
$7.1 million contract from the US Navys
Naval Warfare Center (Crane, IN) for spare
RF tuners, digital receivers and related
equipment for the AN/SLQ-32(V)6 surface ship EW system. Final deliveries are
scheduled for May 2020.
The US Armys Armament Research,
Development and Engineering Center
(ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, has
issued a request for information to learn
more about the state-of-the-art in countermeasures against rocket-propelled
grenades (RPGs), anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and unmanned air systems (UASs). The point of contact is
Nadine Schneider, (973) 724-4800, e-mail
[email protected].
The US Army has issued a request for
information (RFI) to identify companies
to provide program management, engineering, logistics, business, operations
and system integration for the electronic
intelligence (ELINT) subsystems for the
Armys Guardrail RC-12X+ aircraft program. The contractor will provide support to the Project Manager, Sensors
- Aerial Intelligence (PM SAI) at Aberdeen
Proving Ground, MD. The point of contact
is Robin Dennis, (443) 861-5369, e-mail
[email protected]. a
18
We develop, test and deliver one-of-a-kind RF solutions quicker than anyone else in the industry.
COTS & Custom:
RF Amplifiers
Miniature Solid State Power Amplifiers and High Intercept Low
Noise Amplifiers HF through X-Band
Tuners / Frequency Converters
Broadband, programmable, and compact tuners, upconverters,
downconverters, and bidirectional frequency converters
Filters
Custom filters up to 20 GHz
In-house Testing:
Temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, acceleration,
water immersion, electromagnetic compatibility, etc.
n
Trusted RF Solutions.T M
nuwaves.com/ew
513.360.0800
Middletown, OH
744660_NuWaves.indd 1
4/21/15 12:46 PM
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 19
Learn more at
exelisinc.com/DisruptorSRx.
world
repor t
NEW RWR FOR ITALYS NH90 HELOS MOVING FORWARD
20
IN BRIEF
The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency intends to issue an
Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the provision of Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) systems against Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs) - Phase 1,
in direct support of the NATO Response Force (NRF). The requirement is expected
to encompass the provision of three vehicular and three static ECM systems. Bid
closing is planned for July, 2015 with contract award in January 2016. The reference number is: IFB-CO-13500-NRF.
Terma (Aarhus, Denmark) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Aselsan (Ankara, Turkey) to define potential areas of collaboration. The
MoU also includes transfer of ownership and intellectual property rights of
Termas F-16 Modular Reconnaissance Pod from Terma to Aselsan.
The US State Department has approved a number of possible Foreign Military Sale
(FMS) requests including a sale to India for follow-on support for C-130J Super
Hercules aircraft including associated equipment, parts and logistical support for
an estimated cost of $96 million. The government of India had requested support
for five years for their fleet of C-130Js, including eight spare AN/ALE-47 CounterMeasures Dispensing Systems, six spare AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning
Receivers and up to 9,000 flare cartridges. The principal contractor will be the
Lockheed-Martin Company (Marietta, GA). Also approved was a sale to Australia
of 24 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and 12 EA-18G Growler aircraft including aircraft
sustainment and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.5 billion. The Department also approved a $3 billion FMS to Japan
of 17 V-22B Block C Osprey aircraft including 40 AAQ-27 Forward Looking Infrared
Radars, 40 AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems, 40 APR-39 Radar Warning Receivers,
40 ALE-47 Countermeasure Dispenser Systems, 40 APX-123 Identification Friend
or Foe Systems, 40 629F-23 Multi-Band Radios (Non-COMSEC), 40 ASN-163
Miniature Airborne Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers (MAGR), 40 ARN153 Tactical Airborne Navigation Systems, Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS),
as well as other support and test equipment. The principal contractors will be Bell
Helicopter and Boeing Rotorcraft Systems. a
Mark W
Wallace
Vice Pre
President and General Manager
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
21
leadership interview
Rick Yuse
Throughout Rick Yuses 39-year career at Raytheon, he has been at the cutting edge of technology and innovation, from the first electronically scanned phased array radars used to monitor Russian ICBM launches to revolutionary developments in electronic and information
warfare today.
After earning his Masters in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University in 1976, Yuse joined Raytheon and spent his early career
working on virtually every radar program forming the backbone of the US missile defense system, thanks to assignments and promotions
at Raytheons Equipment Division, Integrated Defense Systems and Technical Services Company.
Since 2010, when he stepped up to lead Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), the business has successfully built upon its strength in airborne radars for fighter aircraft, ISR platforms and tactical and space-based communications. He also has presided over the companys
resurgence as a leader in the EW market, winning contracts for the US Navys Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) and the US Armys EW
Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT).
JED spoke with him about his experience and more specifically, the companys approach to the EW market.
JED:
22
JED: When you took the helm at SAS in 2010, what were
some of the major management and technology development goals that you set out to achieve?
JED: Raytheon has been one of the key players in leveraging Active, Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology for EW applications. What are some of the critical
lessons that SAS learned from AESA radar development,
and how have these lessons helped with development of
AESA jammers?
RY:
JED:
RY:
The biggest trend were seeing at the platform level is convergence. It is no longer efficient
to have a different antenna for every function.
Imagine an AESA aperture that can do EW, comms,
radar, and SIGINT, all at the same time. What that
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 23
le ade r ship
in t e r v iew
Rick Yuse
24
engineering culture. What are some of the ways that Raytheon SAS is trying to shorten the development timelines
and lower development costs of defense electronics systems?
JED: Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Work recently announced the creation of a new high-level council to oversee
all of the Pentagons EW programs. Why the new focus on
electronic warfare in your view?
thalesgroup.com
Defence Aerospace
Everywhere it matters, we deliver
POWER PROJECTION
Enhance command and control
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 25
CLOSE AIR SUPPORT
Direct and co-ordinate targeted fire
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Increase operational tempo
By John Haystead
26
27
28
743422_XCom.indd 1
4/12/15 11:49 AM
Visit us at
Chalet 200
N E X T
I S
N O W
30
www.go2signals.de
29.04.2015
4/30/1509:57:08
1:46 PM
BOEING F-15
Unlike with its F-16 fleet, the USAF
has started to equip its F-15 aircraft
with advanced AESA radars the Raytheon AN/APG-63(V)3 on F-15C/D aircraft and the Raytheon AN/APG-82(V)1
on the F-15E. AESA-equipped F-15s are
also in demand among international
F-15 users.
Saudi Arabias F-15SA aircraft are being upgraded with the Raytheon AN/
APG-63(V)3 AESA radar. These Eagles
are also receiving BAE Systems Digital EW System (DEWS) incorporating
Inaugural Cyber
Electromagnetic
Activity 2015
Synchronizing Cyber Electromagnetic
Activities to Win in a Complex World
OCTOBER 6-8, 2015 / A BE RDEEN, MD
The International AOC and APG Susquehanna Chapter of the AOC, under a cosponsorship agreement with Army Team C4ISR APG, will hold the Inaugural CEMA
2015 Conference at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
The theme for the inaugural CEMA 2015 event is Synchronizing Cyber
Electromagnetic Activities to Win in a Complex World. The newly published Army
Operating Concept (AOC) emphasizes the importance of ready land forces and their
significance to the joint and coalition fight, and recognizes the need for continued
innovation to Win in a Complex World. Cyberspace operations, in conjunction
with electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations are identified in
the AOC as one of the seven core Army competency areas critical to shaping the
operational environment and winning decisively. Equally new is the concept of Cyber
Electromagnetic Activities, or CEMA, which is outlined in the first doctrinal field
manual of its kind that integrates and synchronizes cyberspace operations, electronic
warfare (EW), and spectrum management operations (SMO). The CEMA 2015 event
will allow for an exchange of ideas, concepts and information, and provide a venue to
address these new and emerging concepts and a framework to discuss ongoing and
future research and development to set the conditions for innovation and success.
Attending the CEMA 2015 event will also provide the Army and DoD Electronic
Warfare and Cyber communities of interest an opportunity to meet with and discuss
the current and emerging Electronic and Cyber Warfare requirements with Coalition
partners, industry technicians, engineers, and scientists and other Government
agencies and learn from their successes.
CALL FOR
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations or demonstrations from all
Services, Five Eyes Partners, DoD, Warfighters,
Industry, and Academia are requested that
explore the concept of enabling or integrated
EW-Cyber-EMSO capabilities and the necessary
innovation required to set the conditions for
innovation and success. Submitted abstracts
are specifically requested to address one or
more of the symposium sessions: 1) EWO and
Spectrum Manager Warfighter Perspectives;
2) Trends in Electromagnetic Spectrum
Capabilities; 3) Agile Acquisition; 4) Threats,
Capability Gaps, and Requirements; 5) Cyber/
EW Convergence; 6) Technology Trends,
Testing, Experimentation and Exercises;
7) Joint and Industry Perspectives: 8)
International Efforts and Opportunities; and 9)
Tactical Cyber Operations and Concepts. More
information on these sessions can be found
at crows.org. Abstracts for presentations are
required in unclassified text format. Please
forward abstracts to Ms. Shelley Frost at
[email protected]. Abstracts due June 22,
2015. All Sessions are Open to Five-Eyes.
There are a number of keynote and breakout sessions, along with hands-on product
demonstrations that will offer a combination of current and emerging requirements,
engineering theory and practical operations of the latest electronic warfare and
offensive cyber capabilities.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N V I S I T WWW.CROWS.ORG
33
745571_Berkeley.indd 1
4/24/15 1:56 PM
Hornet does not have a missile warning system, although BAE Systems
Collette notes that the Navy had previously evaluated a two-color IR missile
warner as part of a pod-mounted Tactical Aircraft Directable IR Countermeasures (TADIRCM) system demonstration
funded by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Says Collette, When I look
at the history of the TADIRCM program,
the Navy was on a path to mature and
deploy the system until things heated
up in the Middle East and priorities were
switched to their helicopter/rotorcraft
fleets. Even so, the program proved that
it was viable should the Navy and/or
Marine Corps ever want it. And, should
a Service or country prefer something
a bit more tailored to a specific region
and threat mix, it is certainly very possible to integrate the capability with
other aircraft systems to provide more
comprehensive situational awareness of
all the threats.
SAAB GRIPEN E
34
741971_ETI.indd 1
DASSAULT RAFALE
With a continuous upgrade program
planned, the Dassault Aviation Rafale
3/31/15 11:55 PM
Real-Time
Without the Cost.
Specs
Value
$2,879
1.800.260.TEST
+1.360.263.5006 (International)
www.SignalHound.com
EUROFIGHTER TYPHOON
36
A GROWING NEED
Its becoming increasingly clear that
advanced missile warning capabilities
for fast jets is not just a nice adjunct,
but a very real question of survivability.
As observed by Elbits Menscher, Even
though the specific requirement for
missile warning and how it will evolve
for fast jets is not yet completely mature
in the eyes of the customer, were definitely seeing more and more customers
asking for these capabilities. BAEs
Collette echoes the observation. Were
certainly seeing a pull internationally
for more passive, electro-optic, missile
warning for fast jets, whether IR or UV,
or a different band, and in an integrated
fashion with traditional RF missile (radar) warning.
Meanwhile, the Russian Air Force is
expected to receive the first of its Sukhoi T-50 5th Gen stealth fighter aircraft
by the end of this year at the same time
that air-to-air missiles are also rapidly
improving in capability. It will be interesting to see if this also impacts the
missile-warning-requirement equation.
Finally, as Menscher points out, The
new generation of anti-aircraft missile
technology, both western and eastern,
is spreading all over and is available to
anyone in the market. Its only a matter
of decision-making and money. a
Put image below that, and then list bullets from attached UFS
I/Q Modulation
Banner mock up. IGNORE background- from
Powerpoint - just
pull bullets from it, and be sure they bullet
each
line item.
- Full
Band,
1Hz, Phase Coherency
732385_FEI.indd 1
4/1/15 10:42 PM
Narda and MITEQ. Two Established Pioneers. One New Industry Leader.
Introducing L-3 Narda-MITEQ, your single source for the most robust, highest-quality RF and microwave products on
the market. Backed by 60 years of experience in pioneering the industry, were committed to continuing our record of
innovation and delivering the solutions our customers need. Narda and MITEQ a powerful combination.
Learn more about all we have to offer by visiting our website at nardamiteq.com, or call us at (631) 231-1700.
Narda-MITEQ
L-3com.com
XXX
Xxx
fp
SSPA, LNB and Switchable BUC
for Airborne & ManPack Terminals CMYK
New COTS Trio of ITAR-free products are
the
premium
position
smallest in the industry, switchable between
military & commercial bands and configurable p. 38
to a wide variety of functions with any modem.
email: [email protected]
T: 800.832.6869
www.TeledyneMicrowave.com
TECHNOLOGY SURVEY
A SAMPLING OF RWRs AND ESM SYSTEMS
By Ollie Holt
39
REC TYPE
OP FREQ
PWR (W)
Hybrid
2-18 GHz
2-18 GHz
>100 dB
Yes
<400 W
FinderLite
2-18 GHz
Yes
120 VAC,
450 W
-80 dBm
+10 dBm
Yes
<700 W
Digital
6 GHz
IFM
2-18 GHz
16 GHz
-65 dBm
60 dB
Yes
<350 W
2-18 GHz
16 GHz
-65 dBm
60 dB
Yes
<500 W
Superhet, channelizer
and digital
C-J
~4 kW
ARES-2LC/T
Yes
ARES-2N
2-18 GHz
Yes
ARES-2SC/NS
2-18 GHz
Yes
RWR
BAE Systems Australia; Edinburgh Parks, SA, Australia; +61 3 9918 4000; www.baesystems.com
40
Lightweight ESM
Payload
2-18 GHz
-60 dBm
Yes
PRISM III
2-18 GHz
-60 dBm
Yes
BAE Systems Electronic Solutions; Nashua, NH, USA; +1 (603) 885-6065; www.baesystems.com
AN/ALR-56M
Superhet
C-J bands
Elbit Systems - Elisra EW and SIGINT; Bene Beraq, Israel; +972-3-6175111; www.elisra.com
Aqua Marine - ESM
0.5-40 GHz
0.5-40 GHz
-65 dBm
>60 dB
Yes
1,500 W
Spectrolite SPS-65
V5
Digital
0.5-18 GHz
Yes
CV-RWR
CVR
8-18 GHz
Yes
ALL in SMALL
Digital
0.5-18 GHz
Yes
IFM
C-J + K
Wide open
High
Yes
SEAL
C-J + K
(option)
Wide open
High
Yes
ELT/160 Family
IFM
E-J + K
Wide open
Medium
Yes
ELT/800 Family
C-J + K
(option)
Wide open
High
Yes
VIRGILIUS Family
(in RX only
configurations)
Wband superhet
C-J + K
Wide open
Very high
Yes
SIZE (in.)
PLATFORM
FEATURES
15.75 x 17.25 x 22
<115 lb
air/grd
110 lb
air/grd
< 100 lb
< 200 lb
air
grd-mob
35 x 18 x 16 cm
4 kg
air
sea, grd-mob,
grd-fix
air
1,200 lb
shp
<8 kg
air
Including EW Suite Controller. Offered with embedded laser warning and CMDS.
4 kg
grd-mob
<8 kg
air
1 ATR
50-70 kg
air, shp
shp
1 ATR
15-20 kg
air
air
1 ATR
40 kg
41
REC TYPE
OP FREQ
PWR (W)
0.5-18 GHz
Yes
EL/L-8385 ESM/
ELINT UAV Payload
Digital
2-18 GHz
Yes
EL/L-8382N 3D
NavalESM/ELINT
0.5-18 GHz
Yes
Digital
2-18 GHz
Yes
EL/L-8382 MPA
ESM/ELINT for
Maritime Patrol
Aircraft
Channelizer, superhet
and digital
0.5-18 GHz
Yes
42
Digital
C-J
Yes
ALQ-211 (V) 4
AIDEWS RWR
Digital
C-J
Yes
ES-3701 Electronic
Support Measures
System
2-18 GHz
16 GH
-65 dBm
>60 dB
Yes
<1 kW
ES-3601 Electronic
Support Measures
System
Amplitude Comparison
DF
2-18 GHz
16 GHz
-65 dBm
>60 dB
Yes
<1 kW
ALR-95/97/98 family
of Maritime Patrol
ESM/RWR Systems
0.5-18 GHz
16 GHz
Yes
<500 W
Digital
0.5-42 GHz
4 GHz
-65 dBm
60 dB
Yes
200 W
AMES-C
ESM/ELINT
0.5-18 GHz
16 GHz
-90 dBm
60 dB
Yes
1,000 W
AMES-800 ESM/
ELINT
Digital
0.5-42 GHz
16 GHz
-90 dBm
Yes
200-800 W
MRSR-800/MRGR800 ESM
Digital
0.5-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-85 dBm
60 dB
Yes
<3,500 W
MRGR-ELINT-FD
0.5-18 GHz
>500 MHz
-90 dBm
55 dB
Yes
2,000 W
ESM/RWR superhet
Yes
400 W
AN/ALQ-217
ESM Superhet
Yes
537 W
AN/ALQ-507
ESM Superhet
AN/APR-48B
Digital RWR
Yes
431W
0.5-20 GHz
Yes
198W
AN/ALQ-218
Digital
LR-100
Superhet
2-18 GHz
219
Digital
0.5-40 GHz
32 GHz
-65 dBm
90 dB
Yes
850 W
C-Pearl
Digital
0.5-40 GHz
Wide open
-65 dBm
90 dB
Yes
1,100 W
SIZE (in.)
PLATFORM
FEATURES
grd
air
ISTAR
shp
3D
air
air
130 lb
air
90 lb
air
grd-fix, grd-mob,
shp, sub
grd-fix, grd-mob,
shp, sub
200 lb
air
43
*
10.2 kg
air
15 x 10 x 25
90 kg
air
15 x 10 x 25
25 kg
air
70-195 kg
shp/grd
178 kg
shp/grd
18-40 GHz option. Flat-DF ant. with high rotation speed (maximizing POI).
57 lb
air
28 x 8.8 x 14.2
86 lb
air
air
air
Installed on AH-64D/E.
39 lb
air
60 lb
air
air
73 lb
11 x 10.6 x 16.5 in
30 kg
air, grd
shp, sub
REC TYPE
OP FREQ
PWR (W)
Superhet, channelizer
and digital
0.65-18 GHz,
28-40 GHz
Yes
600 W
ALR-69A Radar
Warning Receiver
Digital channelizer
C-J
Yes
500 W
2-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-65 dBm
>75 dB
Yes
1,200 W
CS-3045 Airborne
ESM System
0.5-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-95 dBm
>80 dB
Yes
1,900 W
2-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-95 dBm
>80 dB
Yes
2,900 W
2-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-65 dBm
>80 dB
Yes
1,000 W
CS-3030 Ground
ESM System
0.5-18 GHz
17.5 GHz
-95 dBm
>80 dB
Yes
1,000 W
Saab, Business Area Electronic Defence Systems; Sweden and South Africa; +46-8-463-0000; www.saabgroup.com
44
ESP
Superhet:
0.5-18 GHz.
Wide open
-70 dBm
>60 dB
Yes
140 W
Integrated Defensive
Aids Suite Family
(IDAS)
0.7-40 GHz
Wide open
-55 dBm
55 dB
Yes
43 W per
channel
U-SME-200
-80 dBm
75 dB
Yes
350 W
HES
0.7-40 GHz
Wide open
-75 dBmi
>85 dB
Yes
150 W
BOW
0.7-40 GHz
Wide open
-70 dBmi
>70 dB
Yes
C-K band
Wide open
High
High
Yes
<600 W
SEER Compact
Wband DIFM
E-J band
Wide open
-55 dBmi
High
Yes
350 W
SEER Distributed
Wband DIFM
E-J band
Wide open
-55 dBmi
High
Yes
350 W
SAGE Compact
E-J band
Wide open
Very high
High
Yes
350 W
SAGE Distributed
E-J band
Wide open
Very high
High
Yes
350 W
Yes
Sierra Nevada Corporation; Los Gatos, CA, USA; +1 (408) 395-2004; www.sncorp.com
Merlin SS-2005 ESM
System
CV IFM reciever
2-18 GHz
Wide open
-60dBm
63dB
Yes - MAC
24 W
QR020 PHOBOS-R
CV IFM reciever
2-18 GHz
Wide open
-60dBm
63dB
Yes - MAC
24 W
Wide open
-80 dBmi
80 dB
Yes
150 W
MEERKAT Family
Varies
-85 dBmi
Yes
E-J
-75 dBmi
Yes
VIGILE LW
IFM
16 GHz
-50 dBmi
Yes
Wide open
-75 dBmi
Yes
E-J band
SIZE (in.)
PLATFORM
FEATURES
79 lb
air
46 lb
air
NTISP, separately loadable MDFs; light weight, fully digital channelized receiver.
325 lb
air
300 lb
air
650 lb
air
325 lb
shp
350 lb
grd, shp
13.5 x 5 x 7.6
16 kg
air
air
83 kg
shp, sub
100 kg
air
60 kg
air
Half ATR
23 kg
air
Detects all pulsed, CW, ICW and Pulse Doppler radars at long range in complex
RF environments.
Half ATR
10 kg
air
C/D- and K-band extensions. High POI receiver with optional C/D and K band
extensions.
<20kg
air
12 kg
23 kg
C/D- and K-band extensions. Single- and multi-platform geolocation. For larger
platforms.
Geolocation.
14.1 D x 6 H
<19 lbs
0.5-2 GHz and 18-40 GHz options. Built in GPS and compass. Optional AIS Rx.
6Wx6Dx2H
< 2.5lbs
UAV
air
grd
270 kg
15 kg
air, shp
45
MODEL
Product name or model number
REC TYPE
Receiver type
superhet = superheterodyne
IFM = instantaneous frequency measurement
CVR = crystal video receiver
DF = direction finding
DIFM = digital instantaneous frequency measurement
SAW = surface acoustic wave
LPI = low probability of intercept
FFT = Fast Fourier Transform
OP FREQ
Operating frequency
VHF = very high frequency
INST BWIDTH
46
WEIGHT
Weight in lb/kg
FEATURES
Additional features
AIS = automatic identification system
CW = continuous wave
ECM = electronic countermeasure
GPS = global positioning system
HOS = Head of State
LBI = long baseline interferometer
LWS = laser warning system
MDF = monopulse direction finder
NTISP = National Transportation Communications for ITS
Protocol
POI = probability of intercept
SBI = short baseline interferometer
UAV = unmanned aerial vehicle
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS USED
< = greater than
> = less than
config = configuration
deg = degree
dep = dependent
freq = frequency
max = maximum
min = minimum
nband = narrowband
opt = option/optional
wband = wideband
* Indicates answer is classified, not releasable or no answer was
given.
ponents!
com
nd
ven Xinger-br
pro
a
e,
1 billion
components
sold!
Insist on genuin
XXX
Xxx
fp
Space-qualied couplers & power
solutions for next-gen AESAs
CMYKRF
dividers high-rel, lightweight &
including manifolds, T/R modules & beamlow-power for todays satellite applications
formers for air, sea, and land platforms
premium position
p. Anaren
47
Isnt it time to put
innovations
like these to work for you ?
Fast
Fa
ast
s -aapp
ppro
rrooac
achi
hing
hi
n our 50t
ng
0 h an
anni
n veerssar
ni
aryy an
andd th
this
is yea
earr ce
cele
lebr
le
brat
br
atin
at
ingg ouur 1 bi
bill
llio
ll
iont
io
n h Xi
nt
Xing
nger
e -b
er
-bra
rand
nd
coup
co
uple
up
lleer so
sold
ld!! tooda
ld
day
y s An
y
Anar
aren
ar
en con
o ti
tinu
nues
es to dr
driv
ivee in
iv
inno
nova
vati
tive
vee, be
best
st-i
st
-inn cl
nclas
asss RF tec
echn
hnol
olog
ogyy fo
forr
the wo
the
th
orl
rld
dss mo
d
m st
s dem
eman
andi
an
ding
di
ng spa
p ce
ce, de
d fe
fens
nse,
ns
e wir
e,
irel
eles
el
esss, and con
nsu
sume
merr el
elec
ectr
ec
tron
tr
o ic
on
icss cu
cust
s om
st
omer
ers.
er
s
s.
> Ou
Ourr Sp
Spac
a e&D
ac
Deefe
f nsse Gr
G ou
up offfer
e s a fa
fast
st-g
st
-gro
-g
rowi
ro
wiing ran
ange
ge of pa
p ss
ssiv
ivee an
andd ac
acti
tive
ti
v sol
ve
olut
utio
i ns
io
ns,,
in
incl
ncl
clud
udin
ud
in
ng mult
mult
mu
ltic
ichi
ic
hipp mo
hi
modu
dule
du
les,
le
s IMA
s,
As,
s, and
n cus
u toom so
solu
l tiion
lu
o s fo
forr to
toda
day
da
yss di
digi
giita
tall ra
rada
dars
da
r . Ex
rs
Exci
citi
t ngg,
ti
neew PCB
PCCB an
nd ce
c raami
micc suubs
bsttr
trattes andd mul
ulti
t laaye
ti
y r pa
pack
c agging
ck
ing teech
in
chni
niqu
ni
ques
qu
es.. An
es
A d a gr
grow
owin
ow
ingg li
in
line
n -u
ne
-upp
off spa
p cee-ggrraadee com
ompo
p neentts an
po
andd hi
high
g -t
gh
-tem
em
mpe
p ra
ratu
tuure modul
odul
od
ules
es..
es
> Ou
Ourr Wi
W re
r leesss Gro
oup
p con
onti
tiinu
tinu
nues
e to rreein
es
inve
vent
ve
n the
nt
h passsi
sive
vee com
o po
pone
nent
ne
ntts caateego
nts
gory
ry. Fr
ry
From
om new
e ,
MTs.
Ts To su
subm
bmin
min
inia
iatu
ia
t re bal
tu
alun
un
uns
ns aan
nd co
oup
uple
lers
le
rs for
FemttoFe
o ssiizeed an
and
nd mi
mill-gr
lgraad
de Xi
Xing
in
ngger
geerr --bbraand SMT
c ns
co
n um
umer
er pro
rodu
d ctts.
du
s To ou
our
ur grow
grow
gr
owin
i g fa
in
fami
miilyy of An
m
Anar
aren
ar
ren
e Integ
nteg
nt
e raate
t d Raadi
d o (A
AIR
R) mo
moduule
less an
andd
otthe
othe
herr ssoolu
luti
tioon
ns foor th
t e wi
w re
rele
leessss IooTT.
To lea
To
earn
arn
n mor
ore ab
a ou
outt ho
how to
how
toda
day
y s An
y
A aarren
n
can
ca
n maakee you
ou mor
ore co
ore
omp
mpet
etit
itivve to
it
t mo
morr
rrow
rr
ow
ow
viisi
sit ww
www.
ww.an
w..an
w
anar
aren
en.c
.com
com
om or em
emai
maaiil uuss at
sale
sa
l s@
le
@an
anarren
en.c
.com
.c
.com
m todday
ay!
800-411-6596 > www.anaren.com
EW 101
Radio Propagation
Diffraction by a Rounded Obstacle
contd.
By Dave Adamy
Cross Section of
Cylinder Representing
The Ridge Line
48
LCYL = 11.7 a
rf
96
d'&^&>sZ
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 49
1RZ7(1$&DSDEOH
,QWHJUDWLRQZ/LYH$LUFUDIW
^/
D
9LUWXDO6$
-7$&7UDLQLQJ
^/
^DD
^/
E W101
a
r
Transmitter
Location
Receiver
Location
d1
d2
Figure 2: A rounded obstacle can be modeled with a cylindrical section tangent to the signal paths from the transmitter and to the receiver.
50
We need the angle in radians for this calculation. One radian is 57.3 degrees, so if you calculate the arc tangents in
degrees, you will need to divide the result by 57.3.
Figure
2: A rounded obstacle can be modeled
The radius can be estimated from the formula:
r=
2 D d1 d2
a [d1 2 + d2 2]
LCYL = 11.7 a
rf
96
2 D d1 d2
a [d1 2 + d2 2]
TOTAL LOSS =
LLOS + LKED + LCYL
TOTAL LOSS =
LLOS + LKED + LCYL 1.9 dB
Figure 3: If a ridge line is wooded, the cylindrical attenuation is reduced by 65 percent (1.9 dB).
When performance
counts...
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 51
e2v has been developing and manufacturing Exploding
Foil Initiators (EFIs) and Electronic Safety and Arming Units
(ESAU) since the mid-1980s.
To meet market demands e2v introduces our new low
energy exploding foil initiator, LEEFI product line,
offering a miniature fireset capable of addressing
smaller scale applications with an electronic,
in line, insensitive munition (IM) compliant solution.
e2v ESAU technology employs solid-state
sensing and switching components, bringing
enhanced capability and safety to a wide
range of platforms.
Contact us at:
e2v-us.com
408 737 0992
a
in radians
r is the radius of the cylinder in meters
F is the signal transmission frequency in MHz
E W101
a = atan[ H/d1] + atan [H/d2]
Now the extra attenuation in addition to the KED and LOS attenuation can be calculated from the formula:
LCYL = 11.7 a
rf
96
2 D d1 d2
Where: LCYL is the additional attenuation above KED and LOS in
dB,
a is the angle between the ray from the
2 + d 2] and
a [dtransmitter
1
2
the ray to the receiver in radians,
r is the radius of the cylinder in meters, and
f is the signal transmission frequency in MHz.
FOR EXAMPLE
Building on the knife-edge diffraction example from last month:
d1 is 20,000 meters,
d2 is 28,300 meters,
H is 62 meters,
F is 150 MHz, and
t he knife edge extends above the line-of-sight.
We calculated the KED loss to be 10 dB and the LOS loss to be
109.6 dB.
Now, we add the value of 10 meters for D.
Using the above formulas,
a = atan(62/20,000) + atan (62/28,300) = .003 + .0022 = .0052 radians
For Example
Building on the knife edge diffraction example from last month:
d1 is 20,000 meters
d2 is 28,300 meters
H is 62 meters
F is 150 MHz
The knife edge extends above the line-of-sight
We calculated the KED loss to be 10 dB and the LOS loss to be 109.6 dB.
10
Last month, we calculated the line of sight loss (ignoring the ridge line) as 109.6 dB and the knife edge
diffraction loss as 10 dB Thus, the total link loss is:
WHATS NEXT
Next month, we will discuss another interesting propagation model. For your comments and suggestions, Dave Adamy can be reached at [email protected]. a
52
AOC Professional
s
e
s
r
u
o
C
t
n
e
m
p
o
l
e
v
e
D
Plan now to attend upcoming AOC courses conveniently
located in the Washington, DC area.
JUNE 23-26
SEPTEMBER 15-18
OCTOBER 20-23
Advanced
Electronic
Warfare
Fundamental
Principles of
Electronic Warfare
Essentials of 21st
Century Electronic
Warfare
Location: Alexandria, VA
Instructor: Mr. Dave Adamy
Location: Alexandria, VA
Instructor: Mr. Dave Adamy
Location: Alexandria, VA
Instructor: Mr. Robert Samuel
2015-05-08 3:13 PM
Hybrid
Components
Assemblies
MMICs
Diodes
Power
Transistors
Hermetic
Surface Mount
Die
XXX
Xxx
Broad Product Portfolio
fp Powers
Aerospace & CMYK
Defense Innovation
premium position
53 components deliver high
MACOMs integrated RF modules andp.
discrete
performance and unrivaled reliability for air and ground dominance
For over 60 years, MACOM engineers have
met aerospace and defense needs for superior
RF performance, power and ruggedness.
This expanding broad product portfolio is
now helping drive innovation in the air and
on the battlefield.
From integrated modules and components to
custom solutions, we support a broad range of
system architectures and field performance
requirements. MACOMs comprehensive RF
portfolio features amplifiers, attenuators,
phase shifters, switches and passive functions
for operations from DC to more than 100GHz.
Exhibit floor is more than 75% sold! Secure your space today.
Contact Stew Taylor, [email protected].
For more information visit www.crows.org/conventions/2015.html
CONVENTION HOST:
Tony Lisuzzo
As a member since 1984 nearly
31 years now the AOC has always
been an integral part of Tonys career, and he has served the AOC
well as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice
President and President in the
Garden State Chapter, in addition
to running numerous conferences
and participating in several technology panels during AOC symposiums over the years. Today, Tony continues to serve the AOC
as a leading member of the International Board of Directors.
In 2009, he was honored and humbled to be the AOCs 2009 International Gold Medal recipient. In addition, he has received
numerous commendations and awards throughout his career,
including the Presidential Award and Meritorious Civilian Service Award for being one of the first organizations to institute
a QRC development program and rapidly deliver EW Counter
IED systems to protect our warfighters. These QRC efforts resulted in becoming Program of Record systems and provide
enduring capabilities.
Tonys clearly demonstrated leadership abilities and his
traits of dedication and devotion to duty, with the utmost of
integrity, will prove invaluable in leading the future AOC. Tony
always advocates its capabilities and technical competencies
to all EW/Cyber and EMSO communities of interest. He continuously interfaces and educates these communities on the
increased importance of ISR, Cyber and EW capabilities that
represent a significant change in the way our coalition forces
must address their operational environment. Next generation
systems are emerging to form a global network that seamlessly
converges commercial/military wired, wireless, optical, satellite communications, ISR and other systems into one network
that supports the Internet of Things (IoT). The Department
of Defense and Worldwide Ministries of Defences collective
abilities to leverage this convergence, to ensure and address
55
2015
Election Guide
Muddy Watters
56
misconceptions about where EW plays. As a result, historically funding has been pushed towards Cyber. So how do we
as an organization address these challenges and remain a
vibrant, professional organization?
I view the AOC as an organization that is here to serve its
members via education, representation and inclusion. The Board
of Directors serves and represents the membership, and the
Presidents role is to: provide strong leadership to, and for, the
organization; provide a vision for the organization; provide support to the members and chapters; challenge and inspire the
Board to architect and implement the changes and actions required to make the AOC a respected partner and leader in the
EW, Cyber, EMSO and IO communities. We need to engage young
Crows involved in STEM education. We need to provide members
and chapters better service and products that include education,
communication and awareness of what is occurring in our stated
mission areas in the Services, OSD, OGAs, COCOMs, on Capitol
Hill and in Industry. We need to do a better job of providing
sponsors a venue for their products and a conduit to address
their issues on the Hill. We need to recruit the best and brightest to serve on the BOD and represent our community, and we
need to develop and implement an education and engagement
strategy that includes policymakers and Congress. We are an
international organization that maintains a US focus, and this
needs to change. We have opportunities for success, EW is starting to get recognized, $2 billion of investment has been identified as a requirement to fix EW, and we as an organization can
use our expertise to help develop investment strategies, change
acquisition processes, improve policy decisions and support the
Services and OSD. I feel I can provide the leadership, representation and vision to your AOC to make this happen.
AT LARGE
Vote for three
2015
sory and consultation services to key DOD stakeholders across
the Spectrum Operations community. He directly supports
USD Policy, OSD CIO, USSTRATCOM and the Joint Electronic
Warfare Center in pursuit of operationally relevant, enduring
DoD level Governance for EMS Operations.
Todd Caruso
Gene McFalls
Lt Col Gene McFalls, USAF
(Ret.), served multiple operational
tours as a B-52 Electronic Warfare
Officer. He is the former F-35 Reprogramming Enterprise Lead, 53d
Electronic Warfare Group, Eglin
AFB, FL. From 2008-2013, he served
as the EW Technology Insertion
Deputy, Chief, Common Avionics
Branch, and Deputy Director, EW &
Avionics Division, at Robins AFB, GA.
In 2011, he served as Chief, Electronic Warfare Coordination Cell, US Forces-Iraq. Under his leadership, the unit received the 2011 AOC Outstanding Army Unit Award. He has
been an Electronic Warfare Instructor at the USAF EW School,
B-52 Formal Training Unit, NATO School SHAPE, and the UK
Air Warfare Center. He served as the USAF Electronic Warfare
Advisory Group Secretariat Lead, EW advisor to the USAF Scientific Advisory Board and was a principal author of the USAF
EV 2030 EW Roadmap.
He has been an active AOC Symposium presenter and panel
member and received the 2012 AOC NATO Service Award.
Clay Ogden
Clay will apply his EW experiences and knowledge to help the
AOC accomplish its organizational
goals of raising awareness of existing and potential EW solutions
to the nations military problems
as appropriate. EW is little understood as a force multiplier as
he has witnessed since the mid1990s. Clays experience on the
Army Staff and his previous experiences in the Marines con-
Election Guide
57
2015
Election Guide
58
Joe Koesters
Joe Koesters has been an engineer and manager for the Air
Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate for more than 28
years (24 in EW). Throughout his
government career, he has served
various assignments as engineer,
program manager, technical advisor and branch chief. A Crow since
1986, he is currently the technical
advisor for the RF Spectrum Warfare branch. In previous assignments, Joe has also led infrared expendable and countermeasure programs.
Joe has been the Central Region Director for the past three
years and Treasurer for the past two years. Previously, he has
served 13 years on the Kittyhawk AOC Board, including three
years as Vice President and four year as President. Joe has also
chaired sessions for the AOC International Symposium and Kittyhawk Week technical symposium.
In addition to his AOC work, Joe has extensive experience
working with and leading various Tri-Service and international teams. He participates in the advocacy of EW programs to
ASDR&E, working with government and industry to clarify EW
plans/goals to leadership. In one of his past jobs, he has also
led a 15-person international team spanning five nations in
the development of EO/IR EW solutions.
Joe has enjoyed serving the AOC for the past three years
and would like the opportunity to continue serving another
term. In the past three years, he has helped ensure the AOC is
in a strong financial position moving into the future, and he
has worked with the Membership Committee to ensure Central
Region chapters are represented in discussions. His goals for
a second term are to look for ways to assist chapters in new
member recruitment, and to look for more ways to offer affordable, detailed educational materials to AOC members.
2015
Election Guide
MID-ATLANTIC REGION
Vote for one
Jim Pryor
Tim Freeman
Jim Hook Pryor is the Director of Advanced Systems Development for L-3 Unmanned
Systems, a division of L-3 Communications. Jim retired from
the US Air Force in July 2014 as
the Director of the Electronic &
Cyber Warfare Requirements Division, Headquarters, USAF, Pentagon. Jim graduated from Texas
Tech University and received his commission in 1987. He is
an aviator with extensive experience as a B-1B WSO and was
the first EW from Undergraduate Navigator training to go
direct to the B-1. Additionally, he is a graduate of the USAF
Weapons School and was an AFCENT planner and B-1 squadron commander. Jim retired as a Master Navigator with over
3,000 hours and more than 400 combat hours.
Candidate statement: Hack the clockduring my
initial flight training, many years ago, this was the first
step in an emergency procedure. The point made to the
young aviators was that you should understand the problem before you acted; gain an awareness of the environment around you, then act to correct the system. The clock
is running, the time to think is over and now is the time
to act. We understand the relationship EW has in todays
world and where the entire EW enterprise must go to reassert dominance in the Spectrum. Now, the AOC needs to
drive the non-partisan agenda to ensure that EW doctrine,
acquisition, manning, training, execution and assessment
are at the forefront of the discussion. It is a momentous
task; the AOC has the people to solve the problems.
PACIFIC REGION
Vote for one
Darin Nielsen
Darin Nielsen received his commission through NROTC in June
1989 at the University of Utah. He
received his Naval Flight Officer
wings in July 1992. He completed
Replacement Bombardier/Navigator training at VA-128, upon which
he received his orders to the Green
Lizards of VA-95. He completed
two cruises with CVW-11 aboard
59
2015
Election Guide
From 2005-2013, he worked as part of the Jammer Technique Optimization (JATO) Fleet Liaison Team, supporting
EA technique testing and development, and technical TTP
documentation. Darin is currently Engilitys Business Director for NAWCWD Programs.
Campaign Rules
Campaigning or electioneering on behalf of any candidate for AOC International office, with or without their knowledge or
consent, is prohibited.
60
PAPER BALLOTS
For those AOC members who do not want to vote on-line,
the AOC has provided a paper ballot below. Members may cut
out the paper ballot, mark it including your member number
(available on the front label of your JED and your name and
contact information) and mail it back to the AOC. Paper
ballots must be postmarked no later than July 31, 2015.
AOC President
At Large Directors
Lisa Frug-Cirilli
Tony Lisuzzo
Muddy Watters
Central Region
Joe Koesters
Mid-Atlantic Region
Tim Freeman
Jim Pryor
Pacific Region
Darin Nielsen
news
EW WORKING GROUP AND THE AOC BRING DOD CIO TEAM TO CAPITOL
HILL TO BRIEF CONGRESS ON ASSURED DYNAMIC SPECTRUM
ACCESS: A FRAMEWORK FOR REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE
61
AO C
as sociation
news
62
KITTYHAWK
CHAPTER: US AIR
FORCE INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY (AFIT)
PROGRAM AWARDS
CRANE, IN
XXX
The overall goal of the event is to provide a forum for EW professionals from the
military, government, industry and academic fields, to discuss issues related
Xxx
to ensure EW maintains
fp freedom of maneuver through the Electromagnetic
Spectrum (EMS) in support of achieving commanders objectives. Speakers and
CMYK
presenters will look back at the previous few years and identify progress made to
ensure
the success of
the warfighter in tomorrows battlespace.
premium
position
p. 63
AGENDA
to the requirements of EW programs, platforms, and operations. This capstone
event will focus on the identified gaps and technologies the services require
DAY 2: Review of the services gaps with respect to the many disciplines of
EW and Non-Kinetic Warfare including but not limited to RF, EO, and IR. This
informative session of presentation and open discussion will provide senior leaders
and attendees insight to Spectrum programs and operations that are key areas to
the entire battlespace operations. SECRET US ONLY
F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N V I S I T WWW.CROWS.ORG
Allen-Vanguard
Electro-Metrics
Micro Systems
SRC, Inc.
Elektrobit Wireless
Communications Ltd.
Microsemi Corporation
SRCTec, Inc.
SRI International
EM Research Inc.
Stay On-Line
Empower RF Systems
Milso AB
Annapolis Micro
Systems, Inc.
MITEQ, Inc.
ESROE Limited
Anritsu
ApisSys SAS
Modern Technology
Solutions, Inc.
ARINC, Inc.
Aselsan A.S.
EW Simulation
Technology Ltd
Multiconsult Srl
ATGI
My-konsult
EWTW LLC
SystemWare Inc.
Nova Defence
Gigatronics Inc.
GMRE Inc.
Tadiran Electronic
Systems Ltd.
Hittite Microwave
Auriga Microwave
Honeywell International
Peralex
Phoenix International
Systems, Inc.
Plath, GmbH
Information Warfare
Technologies
Q-Microwave
Q-Par Angus
Tektronix, Inc.
Innovationszentrum Fur
Telekommunikation
-stechnik GmbH (IZT)
Teledyne Technologies
Radio Frequency
Simulation Systems
Teleplan AS
Radixon
Integrated Microwave
Technologies, LLC
Ten-Tec Inc.
COMINT Consulting
Intelligent RF Solutions
Research Associates
of Syracuse, Inc.
Comtech PST
ISPAS as
Textron Systems
CPI
JP Morgan Chase
JT3, LLC
CRFS Limited
Keragis Corporation
Rotating Precision
Mechanisms Inc.
Mercer Engineering
Research Center
CSIR
KRYTAR, Inc.
RUAG Holding
CSP Associates
Kudelski Security
SAT Corporation
CyberVillage
Networkers Inc.
L-3 Communications
SAZE Technologies
L-3 Communications-Applied
Signal & Image Technology
Science Applications
International Corporation
L-3 Communications
Cincinnati Electronics
TriQuint Inc.
L-3 Communications/
Randtron Antenna Systems
Sematron
TRU Corporation
LS telcom AG
Ultra Electronics
Avalon Systems
BAE Systems
Ball Aerospace Technologies
The Boeing Company
Chemring Group Plc
DRS Defense Solutions
Electronic Warfare Associates
Exelis
General Atomics
General Dynamics
Keysight Technologies
Lockheed Martin
Mercury Computer Systems
Northrop Grumman
Raytheon Company
Rockwell Collins
TASC
Thales Communications
Azure Summit
Technologies, Inc.
MILITARY UNITS
64
JEWOSU
VMAQ-1
VMAQ-2
VMAQ-3
VMAQ-4
INSTITUTE/
UNIVERSITY
GOVERNMENT GROUP
Defence Science & Technology
Agency (DSTA)
Naval Research Center,
Dahlgren Division
BJG
Blue Ridge Envisioneering, Inc.
Booz & Allen Hamilton
Cobham DES M/A-Com
Cobham Sensor Systems
Dayton-Granger, Inc.
dB Control
Defence R&D Canada
Defense Engineering
Corporation
Defense Research
Associates Inc.
Systematic Software
Engineering
TECOM Industries
Teligy
TERMA A/S
Thales Components Corp.
Thales Homeland Security
Times Microwave Systems
TINEX AS
TMD Technologies
TRAK Microwave
Transformational Security, LLC
Tri Star Engineering
MacAulay-Brown
GROUP
Mass Consultants
Sivers IMA AB
Delta Microwave
MBDA France
Soneticom, Inc.
ACI Technologies
MC Countermeasures, Inc.
SOS International
W5 Technologies, Inc.
Aeronix
MDA Systems
SOURIAU PA&E
Aethercomm, Inc.
MEDAV GmbH
SpecPro-Inc.
Werlatone Inc.
Dynetics, Inc.
MegaPhase
Spectranetix, Inc.
X-Com Systems
Micro-Coax, Inc.
SR Technologies
Index
of ad ve r tise r s
POSTMASTER:
Send address changes to
JED, The Journal of Electronic Defense,
c/o Association of Old Crows,
1000 N. Payne St., Ste. 200,
Alexandria, VA 22314-1652.
Subscription Information:
Glorianne ONeilin
(703) 549-1600
[email protected]
JED Sales
Offices
65
JED
quick look
Details
Page #
Page #
66
Details
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 3
XXX
Xxx
fp
CMYK
premium position
p. 4
www.baesystems.com/EW