Month: February 2021

A digital footprint can easily be mapped in the modern connected world. As such, 1st Special Forces Command is looking for tools that can provide protection at the tactical edge. An Information Warfare Center to be based at Fort Bragg will wrap around information-related capabilities such as cyber and space, sense or detect adversary activity around the globe in physical and virtual spaces and within minutes, push that information to those that need it. An information revolution is on the rise with technology moving faster than ever before and along with it, the speed of information. Armed with “influence artillery rounds”, cyber warriors will soon integrate systems and processes with tailored munitions specific to each target.

Source: https://www.c4isrnet.com/information-warfare/2021/02/18/special-forces-to-build-influence-artillery-for-online-campaigns/

After months of hard work on their new electronic warfare units, the U.S. Army has announced that they have already developed two prototypes, the Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS) and the Flyer72 mounted Tactical Electronic Warfare Light (TEWL). TEWL is an electronic support-only platform, while TEWS is electronic support and electronic attack platform. Specialized units, including the 3rd Brigade Combat Team/1st Armored Division, has been created to use these prototype systems. 

Source: https://www.c4isrnet.com/electronic-warfare/2021/01/01/army-shares-details-on-new-electronic-warfare-units/