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Raytheon has unveiled a new advanced military vehicle to support electromagnetic spectrum operations.
The Electronic Warfare Tactical Engagement (EWTE) vehicle is set to become a primary asset for the Australian Defence Force through the utilisation of electromagnetic warfare technology.
Raytheon said that as the ADF turns away from the existing traditional use of electronic warfare, developments such as the EWTE will enable a more integrated and specific use of emerging electronic tech, paving the way for new operational capabilities.
“The ADF is transitioning away from the traditional EW lexicon toward a broader, more integrated concept, known as electromagnetic spectrum operations, or EMSO,” said Raytheon Australia’s customer account manager, Dr Thomas Millhouse.
“EMSO integrates traditional EW with intelligence and spectrum management.
“It allows forces to manoeuvre through and control the electromagnetic spectrum. Denying, degrading and disrupting the use of the spectrum to our adversaries, whilst protecting our own use of the spectrum.”
Raytheon said it is positioning itself as one of the primary providers for the ADF and Australian Army as it continues to integrate the use of new technologies.
The company said the EWTE is a clear example of their growing EMSO capabilities, enabling and providing sovereign growth in testing electronic warfare solutions, assessing command-and-control systems and evaluating the future integration of this tech into operational procedures.
“We are ensuring Raytheon Australia is positioned to be the Australian Defence Force’s trusted EMSO partner and the EWTE reflects the beginning of a new era for Australia’s spectrum operations,” said multi-domain effects manager Amanda Selway.
Raytheon has had a long history working with electronic warfare methods, beginning in 1999 with training systems delivered to the ADF and most recently in 2025 delivering the Army with networked electronic attack capabilities.
