Pacific Defense has launched SABER, a new multi-function electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) product line aimed at addressing the growing complexity of modern electromagnetic battlefields. The first product in the family, the EWS1090VP, is a 9-slot 3U OpenVPX system that integrates capabilities including counter-drone, counter-communications, counter-IED, and counter-radar support.
The SABER product line is built around a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and is fully aligned with the U.S. Army’s C5ISR Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) as well as the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA). These open standards enable the use of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) components, allowing for reduced delivery timelines, cost savings, and improved interoperability with third-party technologies.
SABER is designed to provide full-spectrum electromagnetic awareness. Its wideband processing capabilities allow operators to conduct real-time signal identification, direction finding, and geolocation of threat emitters. The system also supports active and reactive electronic attack modes, delivering electronic countermeasures that are intended to enhance both situational awareness and force protection.
“The modular design behind SABER’s multifunctionality allows us to continuously innovate and stay ahead of rapidly evolving EW threats,” said Frank Pietryka, Vice President of EW, SIGINT, and Autonomy at Pacific Defense. “Warfighters gain theater-level EMS superiority today, with the flexibility to upgrade emergent capabilities tomorrow.”
Incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, SABER can detect and analyze radio frequency (RF) patterns of life and identify anomalous behaviors, which helps reduce operator workload and improve detection accuracy. The platform can be operated manually or remotely through a unified software interface that also supports third-party application integration and battle management functions.
Through its adherence to the Modular Open Radio Frequency Architecture (MORA), SABER enables rapid capability upgrades using any compliant software-defined radio (SDR) or application. This allows military operators to adapt to new threats in congested and frequency-agile environments without requiring full system overhauls.
