Army to Launch New Airborne Jammer and Ground EW Programs in 2026

The U.S. Army is charting a new course for electronic warfare capabilities after abandoning its long-running MFEW-Air program. In 2026, Army leadership will pursue a flexible, modular approach to both airborne and ground-based EW systems, moving away from monolithic designs toward rapidly deployable, commercially-sourced solutions. The shift prioritizes survivability through physical separation of components and leverages emerging technologies including tethered drones and Launched Effects minidrones.