Army Announces Selection of 3dB Labs, Inc. to Develop the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS) Prototype
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD – The U.S. Army entered an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement through the Consortium for Command, Control, and Communications in Cyberspace (C5) with 3dB Labs, Inc. to develop and demonstrate the Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). The agreement totals $6,114,381.17 for a 14-month period of performance.
S2AS is intended to modernize the U.S. Army’s understanding and utilization of the electromagnetic spectrum. By detecting and identifying signals of interest, S2AS provides crucial situational awareness of the Electromagnetic Operational Environment (EMOE).
“S2AS directly enhances the survivability and effectiveness of our soldiers on the battlefield,” said Ken Strayer, Project Manager Electronic Warfare and Cyber (PM EW&C). “By integrating feedback from Transformation in Contact (TiC) units, including Electronic Warfare Soldiers and Spectrum Managers, we’re ensuring the system is specifically tailored to meet their operational needs.”
Designed for both local and self-protection applications, S2AS features a flexible, modular architecture. The system will be deployed in both handheld and vehicle adaptable configurations to meet diverse mission requirements. Phased prototyping and risk reduction efforts aim to deliver a solution capable of keeping pace with the evolving electromagnetic battlespace.
“Modernizing spectrum awareness capabilities will enhance commanders’ ability to visualize and control the electromagnetic environment, enabling more effective decision making and improving protection to win the fight for spectrum dominance,” said Maj. Cedric Harris, Assistant Product Manager for Product Manager Electronic Warfare Integration (PdM EWI).