Spectrum Defense Systems
Dynamic Radio Emulator System (DRES)
EW training and deception ops lack low-cost, modular emitters that flexibly emulate diverse RF signals. Current systems are expensive, rigid, and slow to deploy, limiting realistic, adaptive threat replication in dynamic environments.
Why it mattersSpectrum Defense Systems develops expendable, modular, RF emitters for electronic warfare training and deception purposes.
About
Problem
Modern EW training and deception missions lack affordable, modular systems that emit realistic RF signals across wide frequency ranges. Existing solutions are costly, inflexible, and hard to operate.
Solution
The Dynamic Radio Emulator System (DRES) is a low-cost, modular RF emitter covering 20 MHz–1 GHz and 20 MHz–6 GHz. Swappable amplifier modules let users tailor power and frequency output to mission needs. The system is remotely controlled via ATAK. Field Validation & TRL: TRL 7 — Demonstrated in operational environments with 3rd Infantry Division at NTC, JRTC, JMRC, and with the Florida National Guard. Used at VANGUARD 2024 to simulate radar threats.
Strategic Advantage
We are patenting our system architecture, ATAK integration, and custom electronics. Combined with field-proven workflows and strong unit relationships, this creates both technical and relational barriers to entry.
Go-to-Market
Access: Our pricing is below key procurement thresholds, enabling units to buy using discretionary funds. This led to a $150k purchase by 3ID and $55k by FLNG, with multiple additional units preparing to procure. This bottom-up traction supports our path toward PEO EW&C. Dual-Use: Potential: Our long-range transceiver (TXVR) enables disaster response, off-grid comms, and remote industrial ops where infrastructure is limited.
Team
Co-Founders Joseph Petersen (CEO, Purdue ECE) and Alina Miles (CFO, ONU MechE) lead system development.
Primary User
CEMA operators from platoon NCOs to brigade-level leaders.
Problem
EW training and deception ops lack low-cost, modular emitters that flexibly emulate diverse RF signals. Current systems are expensive, rigid, and slow to deploy, limiting realistic, adaptive threat replication in dynamic environments.