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A new electronic warfare (EW) system capable of disrupting enemy communications and sensors was recently demonstrated in the United States, highlighting advances in small, high-performance platforms. The Tactical Edge Electromagnetic Solutions (TEEMS) integrates EW capabilities into compact systems, ranging from unmanned ground units to drones and surface vessels.
At the Silent Swarm 2025 exercise, TEEMS was mounted on a variety of small platforms, showing that even lightweight systems can generate significant operational effects. Measuring smaller than a business card, the modular 1U payload packs advanced EW capabilities into an unusually compact form factor, providing both mobility and resilience in complex environments.
Designed for efficiency in size, weight, and power (SWaP), TEEMS aims to deliver high-performance effects without compromising deployment flexibility. During the demonstration, the system successfully geolocated a frequency-agile emitter—a type of target that adapts its signal to avoid jamming—and executed stand-in jamming operations across multiple platforms. In one coordinated action, TEEMS disabled three different radios operating across a wide frequency range, showcasing its precision and adaptability.
According to Interesting Engineering, the demonstration also highlighted the system’s integration with Tactical Assault Kit software, which enabled remote control of multiple unmanned units over a 50-square-mile operational area. This capability illustrates how TEEMS can function as part of an intelligent, networked mission solution, coordinating effects across diverse assets in real time.
The TEEMS package incorporates Northrop Grumman’s “Rock Ridge” electronic warfare transceiver within the compact modular payload, further emphasizing the potential of scalable EW systems at the tactical edge. The combination of size, mobility, and operational power suggests that such systems could enhance mission readiness and tactical advantage in contested environments.
Overall, the Silent Swarm 2025 exercise demonstrated that advanced EW capabilities no longer require large, dedicated platforms. Compact solutions like TEEMS can deliver precise, coordinated effects while remaining agile and deployable, representing a step forward in the integration of electronic warfare into modern, distributed operations.
