Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare

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Just another distortion that will have to be adapted to.

  "In the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 there is a Line 106 titled “Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare,” priced at $44,267,000. It is listed under Department of the Air Force RDT&E (Research, Development, Test & Evaluation)."

GPT said:

Yes — the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does include a specific line item titled “Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare” in the Department of the Air Force RDT&E (Research, Development, Test & Evaluation) section with an appropriation of $44,267,000 for that program.

What Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare Likely Refers To

This budget line corresponds with an Air Force RDT&E program sometimes listed under Program Element (PE) 0207039F, which is described as the Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare program. It falls within the Air Force’s research and development budget and is focused on advancing electromagnetic warfare capabilities beyond traditional electronic warfare.

In defense-modernization parlance, “cognitive” generally implies systems with advanced processing, machine learning, and adaptive behavior — potentially meaning:

  • AI-assisted signal detection and response against adversary emissions

  • Adaptive jamming and counter-jamming capabilities

  • Electromagnetic spectrum operations that are more autonomous and resilient than legacy systems

These types of technologies aim to ensure U.S. forces can operate effectively in contested electromagnetic environments where adversaries use sophisticated radar, communications, and sensing systems.

Why It Appears in the RDT&E Budget

The NDAA’s RDT&E section authorizes funding for the research, development, test, and evaluation of new technologies. It has been a major focus in the FY 2026 NDAA as lawmakers and the Department of Defense push for capabilities in next-generation technologies, including AI, autonomy, and advanced warfighting domains.

Context and Broader Trend

Funding items like this reflect an institutional understanding that future conflicts will involve highly contested information and electromagnetic domains — not just traditional air, land, sea, and space. Electronic and electromagnetic warfare programs have been growing in profile within the Air Force and joint DoD budgets, with efforts to modernize aircraft self-protection suites and stand-off jamming platforms as part of that broader ecosystem.

If you want, I can help break down what specific capabilities the Air Force’s Cognitive Electromagnetic Warfare project might be developing (based on budget documents and program descriptions).

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