What pod-based solutions are available for electronics support or signals intelligence systems on a fixed wing aircraft?

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Posted: March 19, 2025

Deadline: March 27, 2025

The Defense Systems Information Analysis Center (DSIAC) is seeking information on pod -based solutions for electronics support or signals intelligence systems capable of operations on a fixed wing aircraft.  Capabilities in frequencies spanning anywhere from high-frequency to Ka-bands are of interest for areas like direction-finding, geo-location, survey, and active effects.  The system should adhere to the following limitations:

  • Technical readiness level 6 or higher
  • Total weight not to exceed 1,000 lb. (for large- and small-scale systems)
  • Total system power draw not to exceed 3 kW
  • Systems should be capable of operations in the following environmental conditions:
    • Ambient temperature ratings should be between -20 °C and 45 °C
    • Flight altitudes up to 20,000-ft above ground level

Responses should include the following:

1) system overview,

2) size, weight, and power,

3) capabilities details (active/passive functions, frequency range, transmit/receive channels, instantaneous bandwidth, signals/waveforms supported, antenna schema/beamwidths/orientations/polarization, etc.), and

4) development/operational history (certifications/testing/G loading and examples of approved flight on manned aircraft).

If you have any information to support this request, please contact Alfred Yee (Alfred.Yee.ctr@us.af.mil) the lead DSIAC analyst for this effort, or engage on the DoDTechipedia forum by clicking the “Join the Discussion” button below.

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