Air Force exploring technology to detect electronic intelligence signals

The Air Force Research Laboratory is looking for white papers on existing and emerging technologies that can help ground and aerial surveillance platforms detect electronic intelligence signals, according to a broad agency announcement the service released today.

AFRL is specifically interested in automated, real-time signal collection and processing as adversaries develop ELINT capabilities that use "low probability of intercept" signals in anti-access, area-denial environments, the notice states.

After reviewing submissions, AFRL may request formal proposals from vendors that are eligible to receive contracts. The Air Force anticipates spending about $10 million on multiple awards between FY-21 and FY-25. Interested contractors should share their white papers for each funding round before the end of the prior fiscal year.