U.S. Army Selects VIAVI T/Rx for Advanced Electromagnetic Range Testing

This equipment selection bolsters the Test Range Private Industry Initiative, a program designed to grant commercial firms—including those without prior government contracts—access to military infrastructure. Developers working on drones, long-range fires, and low-cost interceptors will use the system to replicate the complex electronic warfare conditions currently observed on modern battlefields.

During a September 2026 test at Camp Grayling, the T/Rx demonstrated its ability to generate on-demand electromagnetic complexity. The unit functions as a rugged, compact transceiver capable of simultaneous signal generation and collection. By producing frequency-agile emitters and diverse multi-signal scenarios, the system allows range operators to simulate the high-intensity electronic interference necessary to harden new defense technologies against real-world threats.