# U.S. Defense Acquisition Emphasizes Spectrum Resilience

A RealClearDefense article argues that U.S. defense acquisition should treat the electromagnetic spectrum as a contested warfighting environment and evaluate radio-frequency-dependent systems for adaptive operation under realistic jamming and interference. The article does not announce an agency requirement, solicitation, award, budget, or contract; it signals a possible future shift in how systems are tested and evaluated.

- For procurement teams, the proposal points to potential future evaluation criteria for RF-dependent systems, including performance in contested spectrum conditions.
- Contractors supporting the Department of War and Army can highlight software-defined radios, adaptable waveforms and networks, and evidence from contested-environment testing as relevant capabilities.
- Businesses developing these systems should account for commercial development timelines when presenting capability maturity and delivery plans; the article identifies no specific procurement or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of War (DoW)
- U.S. Army (USA)

### Sources
- [An Acquisitions Process Built for Today's Contested Spectrum Battlefield - RealClearDefense](https://www.realcleardefense.com/cyber-warfare/articles/an-acquisitions-process-built-for-todays-contested-spectrum-battlefield-2026-10-15) - RealClearDefense