Disruption outside the bubble
We research and design new inhibition techniques using software defined radio (SDR) and OpenCPI for next-generation electronic countermeasures (ECM).
The standard approach to deny opposing forces access to the electromagnetic spectrum is through jamming. However, jamming is not always appropriate for many reasons, such as enemy forces using direction finding technology to detect, locate and identify the ECM (putting the operator at risk). New inhibition techniques are essential for ensuring safety and equipping operators with the capability to achieve a variety of desired effects; beyond the bubble of protection provided by jamming.
CEMA is essential.
CEMA exploits both Electronic Warfare and Cyber Warfare to provide a significant tactical advantage.
As modern radio communications systems become more sophisticated, there is more potential for cyber vulnerabilities to be exploited. Through target analysis, open research monitoring, signal processing and software engineering we develop CEMA techniques that are non-power based. Instead we exploit features of communication protocols, software bugs or timing features to achieve denial.
Open CPI software.
OpenCPI is a software framework mandated for next-generation ECM programmes, as part of the Land CEMA Architecture (LCA).
At MD1, we are one of the few teams with real-world experience of using the OpenCPI framework to implement new CEMA techniques. We have in-depth knowledge of developing OpenCPI applications for GPPs and SDRs, and understand the advantages and drawbacks of the framework in great detail.
