Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISaC): Sensing the Future Battlefield

ISaC leverages the pervasiveness of radio frequency (RF) signals, transforming how the Department of Defense (DoD) senses and interacts with the battlespace and provides for the protection of domestic critical infrastructure. By harnessing signals of opportunity and existing infrastructure, ISaC unlocks groundbreaking capabilities for enhanced situational awareness, threat detection, and operational advantage.

We Aim To:

Revolutionize battlefield perception: Develop and deploy ISaC systems that provide continuous, wide-area sensing capabilities, detecting and tracking targets previously difficult to detect by invisible to traditional sensors.

Enhance decision-making: Provide warfighters with real-time, actionable intelligence derived from ISaC data, enabling faster and more informed decisions in complex environments.

Establish deterrence capabilities: Work with commercial industry to build systems that protect critical infrastructure from emerging threats, such as weaponized drones.

Exploit the RF environment: Utilize existing and emerging communication networks, including 5G/6G and tactical radios, as dynamic sensing platforms, reducing reliance on dedicated sensors and expanding coverage.

Foster innovation and collaboration: Lead the development of ISaC technologies through partnerships with industry, academia, and government agencies, ensuring U.S. dominance in this critical field.

Shape the future of warfare: Integrate ISaC into the DoD's multi-domain operations concept, creating a more connected, resilient, and informed force.

Dear Colleagues

Letter from: Martin B Weiss, PhD Director, Applied Research FutureG Office

Dear Colleague,

This letter seeks input from industry to inform the FutureG Office within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) as it formulates objectives for a new Line of Effort (LOE) in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISaC). Your thoughts and perspectives as leaders in commercial 6G development are critical to informing this effort.