MISSION:
To develop and field integrated capabilities for spectrum warfare.
VISION:
An Army equipped for spectrum dominance in competition and conflict, ready for the next fight.
COL SCOTT SHAFFER
As a native Texan, Colonel Scott Shaffer holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University.
COL Schaffer graduated from Senior Service College at the College of Information and Cyberspace (NDU) in June 2025. He previously served as the Executive Officer to the Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (ASA(ALT)). From April 2020 to March 2023, COL Schaffer led Product Manager Mission Command Cyber under the Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications – Tactical (PEO C3T).
Prior to command, he worked for ASA(ALT) as an Executive Officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Strategy and Acquisition Reform) and as the Headquarters, Department of the Army System Coordinator for the Project Manager Tactical Radio, Network Cross Functional Team, and Security Forces Assistance Brigade communications. From August 2016 – May 2018, COL Schaffer served as the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Acquisition & Requirements Officer at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence. From June 2014 – July 2016, he was an Assistant Product Manager (APM) for PEO C3T, under Product Manager Joint Enterprise Network Manager. From 2011 – 2013, he served as an APM for the PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, under Product Manager Information Warfare working highly classified programs. In 2009, he held his first acquisition assignment as a Military Technology Transition Lead at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory.
Prior to acquisition, COL Schaffer was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment where he served as the Squadron S6, Battle Captain, and Electronic Warfare Officer. He deployed with 2nd Squadron during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In 2004, he was assigned to the 51st Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade (Airborne) where he served as the Headquarters Company Executive Officer, Battalion S3 Training Officer, and the acting Headquarters Company Commander. He deployed with 51st Signal Battalion during OIF III. COL Shaffer was commissioned as an Air Defense Artillery (ADA) officer in 2002 and first served as an Avenger Platoon Leader with Delta Battery, 5th Battalion, 5th ADA at Camp Casey, Korea.
COL Shaffer is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College; the Army Acquisition Basic and Intermediate Contracting Courses; the Army Acquisition Intermediate Qualification Course; the Signal Officer/S6 Advance Course; and the Air Defense Officer Basic Course. He is DAWIA Level III certified in both Program Management and Engineering as well as Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt Certified.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal (2 Stars), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2 OLC), Army Staff Identification Badge, and Army Parachutist Badge.
COL Shaffer is married and has two sons.
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MR. MARK SAXON
Mr. Mark Saxon currently serves as the Deputy Project Manager, Electronic Warfare & Cyber (EW&C). Prior to this assignment, he was the Deputy Product Manager (PdM) for Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Modernization. As the Deputy PdM, he provided direction and leadership for the execution of the PNT Modernization strategy: accelerating the transition of incremental & disruptive PNT capabilities from Industry, Academia and Government by leveraging the PNT Reference Architecture and Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA) to provide the Warfighter with overmatch of evolving PNT threats.
From March 2019 – February 2022, Mr. Saxon served as the Director of Test and Evaluation for PM PNT. In this role, he was responsible for the program test strategy, coordination with Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), and coordination with Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E). He successfully supervised testing of the Mounted Assured PNT System (MAPS) and the Dismounted Assured PNT System (DAPS) at multiple Developmental and Operational open air test events. The program received positive Capabilities and Limitations reports to support Quick Reaction Capabilities and a positive Milestone Assessment Report to support MAPS Milestone C.
From 2015 until 2019, he served as a Lead Engineer for the Office of the Chief Systems Engineer (OCSE) and the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO). During that time, Mr. Saxon designed and developed vehicle architectures and interconnectivity diagrams to support Capability Set fieldings. He was also the project lead for the RCCTO Assured PNT program that led to the fielding of MAPS GEN I.
Mr. Saxon previously supported PEO Command, Control, and Communications, Tactical (C3T) as a Senior Systems Engineer for Tactical Mission Command and Common Hardware Systems. Before his Army Civilian career, he spent eleven years with Battelle developing Chemical and Biological protection systems for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
Mr. Saxon holds a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned the Practitioner Certification in Program Management and the Level III certification in System Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE).
He and his wife Victoria have two boys, Luke and John. Mr. Saxon enjoys golfing, scouting, and practicing taekwondo with his family.
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ELECTRONIC ATTACK (EA)
ELECTRONIC WARFARE INTEGRATION (EWI)
Strategic Spectrum Warfare (SSW)
Tactical Spectrum Warfare (TSW)
Programs
Electronic Attack (EA)
Modi Dismounted EW System
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
Modi is a dismounted manpack programmable Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) system that provides full spectrum coverage allowing the Warfighter the ability to maneuver with increased protection against Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (R-CIEDs). It is designed to counter an array of diverse threats through state-of-the-art capabilities.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- N/A
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Operations and Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Modi Dismounted EW System
Modular Electromagnetic Suite of Systems (MEMSS)
MISSION:
MEMSS satisfies critical requirement gaps for Command Post Survivability, Radio Frequency (RF) Signature Management, and Large-Scale Combat Operations through degradation of adversary decision making and their targeting cycle of our Soldiers, platforms, and mission command nodes.
DESCRIPTION:
MEMSS is an electromagnetic warfare (EW), capability providing force protection and freedom of maneuver through RF technical effects.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)
- Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS)
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY23: Designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
- FY23: Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25: AROC Approval of Requirements
- FY26: MTA Rapid Prototype Initiation
- FY27: Demonstrations and Soldier Touch Points
Modular Electromagnetic Suite of Systems (MEMSS)
Multi-Mission Defensive Electronic Attack Capabilities (MMDC)
MISSION:
MMDC provides the Soldier a force protection system for current and future combat vehicles as well as fixed site systems by establishing spectrum dominance for defeating RF-initiated ground IEDs and UAS attacks. It will enable Commanders to rapidly configure defensive posture against evolving threats and leverage best of breed technologies.
DESCRIPTION:
The MMDC family of systems is an extension of the CREW Duke program designed to protect fixed site, mounted and dismounted forces by defeating threats that operate in the EMS including fuzed munitions, Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The MMDC includes the CREW Duke and Modi systems, currently protecting Soldiers around the world, as well as emerging technologies for enhanced protection against current and future threats.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Tactical vehicles
- Non-tactical vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY24: Advance Close-In Defensive Electronic Attack Capability (ACDC)/ CMOSS Form Factor (CMFF) system demonstration
- FY25: CREW Duke V3 system test with updated C-UAS loadset
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25: CMFF developments will include enhanced power amplifier; reduced size weight and power; updated RF distribution, SDR and next-generation antenna
- FY25: Demonstration on Ground-Platform Advanced Survivability System (G-PASS) and testing
- FY26-27: Prototyping and integrated field testing of CMFF EW capability
Multi-Mission Defensive Electronic Attack Capabilities (MMDC)
NAVWAR EW Systems Overhead (NESO)
MISSION:
Communications are key enablers of adversary anti-access/area denial (A2AD) systems and long-range precision fires. NESO provides operational commanders the ability to deliver effects against these high value targets in the operational and strategic deep fires areas of MDO.
DESCRIPTION:
NESO is a lightweight and modular Navigation Warfare/EW system comprised of a multi-channel transmitter/receiver, power amplifiers, and antennas designed for carriage on a High-Altitude Platform. This low-cost system will penetrate into A2AD bubbles to sense, deny and manipulate adversary communications. NESO supports persistent time sensitive targeting thru the detection, identification, direction finding, and tracking of threat systems.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- High Altitude Payload
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Network
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY23: Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research
- FY23: Designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for Program
- FY24: Demonstration of NESO prototype at PNTAX
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25: Approval of Operational Requirements
- FY25: NESO Annex B to HAP A-CDD
- FY27: Anticipated Acquisition New Start Program
NAVWAR EW Systems Overhead (NESO)
Electronic Warfare Integration (EWI)
Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)-X
MISSION:
EWPMT-X is the Commander’s tool to visualize, control, manage, and dominate the EMS. It provides the ability to plan, model, and manage EW assets to execute EA and ES, enhance targeting, and enable maneuver by synchronizing EW and Spectrum Management Operations across intelligence, operations, and cyberspace in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). It provides the ability to plan, model, and simulate EW effects and the means to receive geographical lines of bearing and other sensor data to produce visualizations of the EMOE. This capability also enables CEMA and provides data for the Common Operational Picture.
DESCRIPTION:
EWPMT-X is a software modernization effort to iteratively realize the current capabilities of EWPMT Version 1 into a joint capability with future architecture that provides enhanced capability and features on a framework to prepare for subsequent EW requirements. EWPMT-X will enable spectrum dominance across the MDO. It will provide spectrum visualization and modeling, as well as EW planning and analysis, in alignment with next generation command and control (NG C2) and joint all-domain (JAD) C2, to support kinetic and non-kinetic targeting for warfighting system synchronization.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- High Altitude Payload
- Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Network
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY21: Successfully completed IOT&E
- FY23: EWPMT V1 Full Deployment Decision (FDD)
- FY24: Began EWPMT-X pilot for architecture modernization
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25: Delivery of initial minimum viable product (MVP) for EWPMT-X
- FY26: EWPMT-X Initial Capability Release
- FY27: Transition from MCA Pathway to SWP
- FY27: Transition to EWPMT-X full fielding
- Y27: Initiate EWPMT-X fielding
- FY27+: Continuous SW releases
Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)-X
Strategic Spectrum Warfare (SSW)
Terrestrial Layer System – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS EAB)
MISSION:
TLS EAB is an extended-range, terrestrial sensing, collection, and EA system-of-systems providing integrated SIGINT and EW capabilities to the Division, Corps, and Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF).
DESCRIPTION:
TLS EAB modernizes the terrestrial layer and provides a capability to digitally interface with Brigade, Division, Corps, MDTF, unified action partners and mission command systems to sense, attack, deceive and protect. TLS EAB will align with the Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion force structure and missions to support information superiority, targeting, and Long-Range Precision Fires in Joint All-Domain Operations.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
- SATCOM
- Medium Tactical Vehicles
- Tactical Electric Power
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY22: Initiation of MTA Rapid Prototyping
- FY22: Competitive Prototype Design with OTA Awards
- FY23: Prototype Design Reviews & Soldier Touch Points (STPs)
- FY24: System Design Review (SDR)
- FY25: Prototype build and demonstrations
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY26: Prototype HW/SW Integration
- FY26: Operation Assessment
- FY26: First Unit Issue
- FY27: Operational Demonstration (OD)
- FY27: MTA Rapid Fielding
Terrestrial Layer System – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS EAB)
Theater SIGINT System (TSIGS)
MISSION:
TSIGS provides tactical commanders at echelons above corps with a forward deployable, remotely, or locally controlled, SIGINT system for maintaining operational readiness and support for contingency operations.
DESCRIPTION:
TSIGS is a family of systems comprised of persistent, non-persistent and survey signals SIGINT systems supported by a novel network transport layer. TSIGS is a passive, collection system. When deployed, it can provide tactical survey capabilities and collection intended for persistent and non-persistent radio spectrum coverage, organic direction finding, and access to multiple communication links.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY23: Designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for Program
- FY24: Acquisition Shaping Panel
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25: AROC Approval of the CDD
- FY25: Initiation of enduring program for modernization and sustainment
Theater SIGINT System (TSIGS)
Tactical Spectrum Warfare (TSW)
Prophet Enhanced (PE)
MISSION:
The PE system detects, identifies, and targets enemy emitters through multiple configurations supporting manpack, vehicle-mounted, and dismounted / fixed-site operations.
DESCRIPTION:
Prophet Enhanced (PE) is a dedicated, all-weather, 24/7 ground-based tactical SIGINT and ES sensor system, providing force protection, situational awareness, and target development to the U.S. Army. PE is organic to the Military Intelligence (MI) Company (MICO) in the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and to the Expeditionary – MI Brigade (E-MIB) at Corps.
Enhanced Signals Processing (ESP) upgrades provide:
- Near-peer threat processing
- GPU-based digital signal processing for future SOI upgradability
- Multi-enclave network access
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Armored Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY17-21: Modify and Field AN/MLQ-44A to AN/MLQ-44B (POR-A to POR-B) Systems
- FY20-26: Modify and Field AN/MLQ-44B (POR-B) to ESP variant, AN/MLQ-44E (V) 1
- FY22: Sustainment Services Contract with CECOM
- FY23-25: Services and Technology Insertion
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25-26: ESP Fielding
- FY25-35: Hardware Upgrades
- FY25-35: SOI Software Upgrades
- FY26: Services & Technology Insertion
Prophet Enhanced (PE)
Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS)
MISSION:
Senses, detects, and reports in near real time (1) a Command Post’s EMS signature, (2) sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from coalition, partner, and enemy spectrum use, and (3) ISR threats utilizing active emissions, and (4) enables Blue Force awareness inside the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS).
DESCRIPTION:
S2AS is a dedicated EMS situational awareness system that integrates with EWPMT-X to provide the Commander with real time EMS Situational Awareness to support Emissions Control (EMCON) decisions, EMI resolution, and warn operations centers of unauthorized or intentional sources of interference to enable MDO.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY23: Designated Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)
- FY23: AROC Approved A-CDD
- FY24-25: Technical and field evaluation
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY26: Operational Demonstration (OD)
- FY26: First Unit Issue
- FY26-29: MTA Rapid Fielding
Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS)
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TEWS is a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) that provides an EA and ES capability to Brigade Combat Teams (BCT). Each TEWS consists of an integrated suite of RF antennas and receivers, processors, and EA hardware. TEWS processing includes machine learning signal recognition software as well as integration of Intelligence Community (IC) signal detectors and EA techniques.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Armored Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS)
Tactical Electronic Warfare System-Infantry (TEWS-I)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TEWS-I is the corresponding TEWS capability for Infantry BCT formations. Each TEWS-I system consists of an integrated suite of RF antennas and receivers, and processors. TEWS-I conducts EA and ES using the same or similar hardware and software, to include the machine learning signal recognition software as well as integration of signal detectors in the
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS).
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Armored Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Electronic Warfare System-Infantry (TEWS-I)
Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) Manpack
MISSION:
The TLS Manpack system is a tailorable, modular, terrestrial capability that allows the integration of SIGINT and EW collection, processing, exploitation, reporting, and effects capabilities within the SIGINT Collection Team (SCT) and Electromagnetic Warfare Team (EWT) elements. It provides the BCT Commander a tactical advantage with a robust state-of-the-art mobile EW capability for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
DESCRIPTION:
TLS Manpack is a fully configurable system capable of conducting radio frequency (RF) surveying, signals collection and direction-finding operations, EA and force protection operations, and EMS visualization and scanning/surveying operations.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
- SATCOM
- Armored Tactical Vehicles
- Tactical Electric Power
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY23: Request for White Paper (RWP) and technical evaluation
- FY23: Phase 1 OTA Contract Award for prototype build and demo
- FY24: Prototype build and demonstration
- FY24: Transition to Middle Tier Acquisition Rapid Fielding
- FY24: Production, Training & Fielding Contract Award
- FY24: First Unit Issued
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY25-27: MTA Rapid Fielding
Terrestrial Layer System Manpack (TLS)
PM EW&C ADDITIONAL MISSIONS
DoD CREW Single Manager / PM EW&C Foreign Military Sales (FMS)
DOD CREW SINGLE MANAGER:
This office fulfills a role appointed to PEO IEW&S to assist the Secretary of the Army in overseeing Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare (CREW) capabilities across all branches of the DoD.
PM EW&C FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS):
PM EW&C utilizes FMS to support the U.S. Army, allies, and friendly nations by fulfilling their needs for self-defense EW technology.
BENEFITS:
- Increases production, lowers cost and manages obsolescence
- Promotes interoperability and standardization
- Builds partner capacity
- Presents new technology
For information about PM EW&C FMS opportunities, please contact us at:
usarmy.apg.peo-iews.mbx.pm-ewc-fms@army.mil
C5 Consortium for Other Transaction Authority (C5 OTA)
WHAT IS C5 OTA?
- Consortium for Command, Control and Communications in Cyberspace (C5)
- C5 is a consortium composed of leading companies and institutions in the C5 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and cyber technology domains
- C5 accelerates the development and deployment of new capabilities to the Warfighter using the Other Transaction Authority
- C5 is the largest managed consortium consisting of over 1,300 leading technology companies, non-profits and academic institutions
- Typical Period of Performance (POP) is 1 to 3 years
HOW DOES THE C5 OTA BENEFIT YOU?
- Increases participation of non-traditional defense contractors
- Allows industry early visibility to shape requirements
- Maintains open dialogue with Government
- Reduces acquisition lead time
- Lowers bid and proposal cost
For more details, visit: https://cmgcorp.org/c5/
Needs for Industry Focus
- CEMA Techniques (Detect, ID, Exploit, Attack)
- Miniaturized High Gain Broadband Directional & Steerable Antennas
- Miniaturized Broadband Power Amplifiers
- Low SWAP DF Antenna Arrays
- Fast Tuning Sensing, Detection, DF Algorithms
- Low SWAP Miniaturized Tuners, Radios, Processors
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Algorithms for SIGINT/EW/Cyber
- C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS)
- Ruggedized Low Power GPU HW
- Algorithms for Micro Service Architectures
- SIGINT/EW Modeling Simulation and Visualization
- Deep Sensing and Affecting in Contested and Denied Environments
- Transmitter Protection
- Distributed, Cooperative, Operation & Management for Sensing and
- Effecting
- Automated System/RF Component Resource Management
- Efficient Data Compression and Management in Support of PACE
- Advances in User Interfaces/Experience
- NAVWAR Data from Traditional and Non-Traditional Sources
- Weapon-Target Pairing Tools/Models/Simulations
- Software and Hardware Networking Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Tethered System Payloads
- Blue Force Emissions Awareness
Emerging Concepts:
- Attritable EW Payloads
- Disaggregated EW Payloads
- Remote unattended Sense & Effect Payloads
- High Altitude Platform Payloads
- Frequency Extensions
To request the FY2026 Project Manager Electronic Warfare & Cyber Strategic Planning Guidance, please complete the request form below.