Heaviside Industries has announced a five-year US Army contract worth up to $99 million for its MOTH radio frequency spectrum analyzers, handheld devices that detect nearby radio signals.
The contract covers procurement, fielding, upgrades, and sustainment.
Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, awarded the agreement.
Funding and work locations will be set for each order. Initial deliveries are expected in fiscal year 2027, with contract completion estimated for August 27, 2031.
Detecting Nearby Radio Signals
MOTH passively monitors radio frequency emissions across a broad range of tactical frequencies and alerts soldiers to signals from drones, communications equipment, and other transmitting devices.
Weighing less than one pound (0.45 kilograms), the analyzer is designed for individual soldiers.
It can operate independently or feed real-time signal information to existing electronic warfare systems.
Its intended uses include detecting potential threats, monitoring spectrum activity, and helping units avoid interference between their own radio frequencies.
The device scans frequencies from 5 megahertz to 6 gigahertz five times per second, with adjustable scan ranges.
It has a 12-hour battery life and can operate in temperatures ranging from 14 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit (−10 to 55 degrees Celsius).
A USB-C connection supports integration with an Android Tactical Assault Kit and other command-and-control systems.
A separately available direction-finding antenna helps users determine the direction of a detected signal.
