DiSCO is a robust and adaptable EMSO architecture designed to connect multiple electronic warfare (EW) systems over a distributed network. It enables real-time threat detection and response by seamlessly integrating with both existing and future systems, minimising the need for extensive retrofitting. This capability is vital in addressing the growing sophistication of adversary EMSO strategies.
During the symposium, L3Harris showcased the practical application of DiSCO through a Seasats Lightfish autonomous vessel equipped with a compact EW payload. The vessel collected radio frequency data, which was then streamed to the cloud for real-time processing and analysis. The demonstrations underscored how this technology enhances operational efficiency in the field.
The system’s graphical user interface (GUI), displayed on military hardware, highlighted its ability to reprogram EW systems rapidly. This capability extends from continental United States locations to forward operating positions and cockpits, enabled by L3Harris’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools. These technologies aid in both analysis and decision-making processes.
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“DiSCO turns months of data analysis into minutes, enabling unprecedented speed and accuracy in detecting and acting on unknown signals,” said Jennifer Lewis, President of Airborne Combat Systems at L3Harris. “It’s the first step in laying the foundation for distributed electronic attack capabilities and enhanced sensor-to-shooter integration.”
This demonstration at AOC builds on previous successful showcases of DiSCO. Earlier in the year, during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Valiant Shield 2024 exercise, DiSCO successfully shared real-time radio frequency data between Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii and EW payloads in Hawaii and San Diego, California. Other notable demonstrations include Silent Swarm and tests conducted with the B-52 platform during customer engagements.
