Leveraging High-Power Electromagnetic Systems: An EW/EA Specialist's Guide to the NRL's Latest Initiative

Published on August 22, 2023

The US Navy's Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has initiated a strategic effort in electromagnetic warfare to enhance high-power RF, microwave weapons, and high-power lasers with the goal of defending surface warships from diverse threats like missiles, unmanned aircraft, and adversarial boat swarms. The NRL is seeking industrial partners to assist in designing, prototyping, and evaluating these advanced electromagnetic warfare technologies, including ultra-short-pulse and high-energy lasers. The focus includes countermeasure advancements, high-power microwave technologies, and system analysis to counter electronic sensors and vulnerabilities in current systems. This initiative highlights the evolving dynamics of modern naval warfare and underscores the importance of industry collaboration to enhance defensive capabilities.

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