TLS-EAB Archives

Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to prototype the Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team system on Strykers. (Lockheed Martin photo)

Army pursuing new electronic warfare architecture

The service is looking to devise an EW architecture separate from the highly classified processes associated with signals intelligence.

Aug 21, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

The TLS Manpack solution consists of Kraken (left) and Beast+ (right) as shown at the CACI booth at AUSA. (Photo by Mark Pomerleau/Staff).

Army alters funding again for integrated cyber, EW, SIGINT system to speed up delivery of ‘critical’ manpack version

The service is pursuing a Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT) capability.

Mar 21, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to “Wild Bill” Platoon, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment conduct electronic warfare training during Combined Resolve XV, Feb. 23, 2021 at the Hohenfels Training Area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Julian Padua)

Commonality, adaptability will be key for Army to stay ahead of electronic warfare threats

Open systems architectures will help the Army stay ahead of threats and concepts as they rapidly evolve within the electromagnetic spectrum.

Dec 18, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army taking operational and technical lessons from demonstrations of EW capabilities

Despite years without a program-of-record jammer, the Army has been testing a family of systems and is nearing fielding.

Oct 12, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Staff Sgt. Kristoffer Perez, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities section, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, points toward a nearby objective during the final day of training with his section’s new equipment at Fort Riley, Kansas. (Photo by Sgt. Michael C. Roach, 19th Public Affairs Detachment)

As Army rebuilds electronic warfare arsenal, it looks to tailor for regions and echelons

The Army is developing electronic warfare capabilities in three specific tiers: high altitude, aerial and terrestrial.

Aug 16, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Rendering of the Terrestrial Layer System, the Army’s next-generation tactical vehicle based system that delivers an integrated suite of signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyberspace operations capabilities. (Photo by John Higgins)

Lockheed Martin wins contract for Army’s long-range electronic warfare program

Lockheed has won the Army's Phase 2 competition for the Terrestrial Layer System-Echelons Above Brigade, designed to collect and detect signals at extended ranges.

Jun 27, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army tweaking its approach for a long-range electronic warfare system

The Army believes it will need tailored solutions for each theater for its Terrestrial Layer System-Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB) capability.

Apr 26, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

The Army has big plans for electronic warfare procurement in fiscal 2024

The Army is adding much more procurement money for electronic warfare systems in its fiscal 2024 budget request.

Apr 4, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Army shifts procurement funding for integrated cyber, EW and signals intelligence platform

Budget documents released last year projected the Army requesting $201.1 million in fiscal 2024 for procurement of the Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team. However, the recently released…

Mar 21, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

2023 to be pivotal year for new Army electronic warfare systems

Lockheed Martin is working with the Army to field two critical EW systems.

Oct 24, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau