What Happened
US Army Awards Five-Year Deal for Handheld Radio Frequency Devices
Heaviside Industries has been awarded a five-year US Army contract worth up to $99 million for its MOTH radio frequency spectrum analyzers. The handheld devices are designed to detect nearby radio signals from drones, communications equipment, and other transmitting devices. The contract covers procurement, fielding, upgrades, and sustainment, with initial deliveries expected in fiscal year 2027. The MOTH device is intended for individual soldiers and can operate independently or feed real-time signal information to existing electronic warfare systems. This development was first reported by an unknown source.