Autonomous Electronic Warfare Integration Demonstrated in Simulation

L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI have successfully demonstrated the integration of an electromagnetic battle management ecosystem with mission-autonomy software, marking a significant step forward in autonomous electronic warfare capabilities.

The demonstration combined the L3Harris Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO™) system with Shield AI’s Hivemind software. This demonstration showed the ability of unmanned systems to detect, analyze, and respond to electromagnetic threats in real time. The process relies on autonomous decision-making to manage electronic warfare tasks that traditionally rely on significant human input.

During a hardware-in-the-loop simulation, the DiSCO system gathered and analyzed threat intelligence from multiple Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) to create a fused common operating picture. This data allowed the Hivemind-powered platforms to identify safe operating zones and execute tactical maneuvers autonomously. The test environment replicated real-world conditions to demonstrate how these systems can support coordinated command and control across the electromagnetic spectrum.

Lauren Barnes, President, Spectrum Superiority, Communications and Spectrum Dominance, L3Harris, commented, “This demonstration validates our ability to rapidly deliver the AI-driven, multi-domain solutions our warfighters need now. By integrating autonomous decision-making with advanced battle management technology, we’re answering the Pentagon’s urgent call for coordinated command and control of multiple unmanned systems.”

The demonstration also featured “Green Wolf,” an L3Harris electronic warfare vehicle equipped with detection and electronic attack capabilities. A software-defined radio payload provided electronic support, working alongside the Hivemind software and a UAS communications relay platform.

Christian Gutierrez, Vice President, Hivemind Solutions, Shield AI, added, “Electronic warfare moves at machine speed, and operational advantage depends on autonomy. Our integration with DiSCO shows that unmanned systems can sense and act across the electromagnetic spectrum in real time and we’re excited to build on this momentum with L3Harris and expand across the electronic warfare mission set.”

Following the demonstration, both companies plan to conduct live flight testing later this year. These upcoming tests will utilize actual radio frequency emitters, diverse platforms, and specialized payloads to further refine coordinated electronic warfare operations in the field.