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ETHEREAL FORGE: Call for Participation – Test & Evaluation of Advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Capabilities

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The ETHEREAL FORGE initiative, managed by the Department of Defense under solicitation FA221721389XX, seeks to test and evaluate advanced Electromagnetic Warfare capabilities that conform to the Modular Open Systems Approach. The primary goal is to assess modular hardware and software components against realistic threats to accelerate the fielding of next-generation Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations systems. By utilizing open standards such as SOSA, CMOSS, FACE, VITA, and AMS-GRA, the program aims to create a rapid, iterative process for sensing and engaging within the electromagnetic environment. Key outcomes of this effort include conducting Technology Readiness Assessments for candidate software and hardware, generating data to inform future budgeting and acquisition cycles, and developing prototype infrastructure to streamline testing. This special notice was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of October 10, 2026. The project is centered at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska and is designed to bridge the gap between capability development and final integration by program offices.

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DoD Ethereal Forge tests modular electromagnetic warfare capabilities for next-generation spectrum operations.

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Department Of Defense → FA2217 Cocom C2 Aflcmc/hbcView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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0, NE, 68113, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2217 Cocom C2 Aflcmc/hbc
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OfficeOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA
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Overall objective:  Test and evaluate Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-conformant, modular, advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities against realistic threats in a representative environment to assess capability utility, inform the development and acquisitions processes, and gain insight to support rapid, iterative fielding of Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) capabilities.  The objective is to be a forcing function to drive towards the next generation of modular, rapidly upgradeable EMSO systems that will sense the electromagnetic environment, make sense of it, maneuver within it, and engage with precision at the speed of light.


Background:  Many promising EW capabilities are being developed based on modular hardware- and software-centric principles linked to mature open standards, such as SOSA, CMOSS, FACE, VITA, and/or AMS-GRA.  These capabilities require demonstration in a representative environment before being accepted by program offices for final integration.  This event will leverage lessons learned from multiple pathfinding events, experiments, and exercises over the past six years. 


Expected outcomes:


  • Technology Readiness Assessments of the suitability for further integration and fielding of candidate capabilities (specifically software applications and SOSA hardware components)
  • Key data to support future budgeting cycles and acquisition processes
  • Data-centric assessments to inform mission- and campaign-level simulations, directly supporting long-term planning and acquisitions cycles
  • Prototype infrastructure and process to accelerate test and evaluation of modular hardware components and software-defined capabilities

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