MIAMI BEACH, Fla., — May 21, 2026 : SRC, Inc. has been selected as one of six winners in the U.S. Army’s xTech|Live competition during the eMerge Americas 2026 conference for its “Silent Impact” electronic warfare system, a modular high-altitude payload architecture designed to deliver scalable non-kinetic effects in contested environments.
The xTech|Live competition is part of the Army FUZE xTech Program, which aims to identify and accelerate dual-use technologies capable of improving soldier readiness, operational effectiveness, and multi-domain mission support. The initiative also provides companies with a direct pathway to engage Army stakeholders and transition emerging technologies into operational testing and future deployment programs.
SRC’s Silent Impact capability was selected under the competition’s “Stratospheric Effects” category, which focuses on technologies designed to extend sensing, cyber, and electronic warfare capabilities deep into contested battlespaces, including Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) environments.
The Silent Impact system is designed as a small form-factor, platform-agnostic payload that can be deployed from high-altitude stratospheric platforms or integrated into kinetic delivery systems such as 155 mm artillery shells. Once released, the payload can operate as a temporary or persistent electronic warfare node behind enemy lines. Depending on mission requirements, the system can remain airborne using parachute-assisted deployment or continue operations after ground landing.
According to SRC, the payload combines software-defined radios, onboard high-performance computing, and modular mission systems to conduct a range of cyber electromagnetic operations. These include electronic attack missions, radar jamming, communications disruption, cyber payload deployment, surveillance operations, deception activities, and anti-access/area denial effects.
The system also supports Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) operations, including Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) attacks such as GNSS and GPS spoofing or signal denial. These capabilities are intended to disrupt adversary coordination, navigation, and precision-strike operations during combat engagements.
Silent Impact has been developed using a Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA), allowing operators to rapidly configure the payload with mission-specific electronic warfare, radar, cyber, or signals intelligence modules. The architecture is intended to support distributed operations while reducing reliance on large crewed aircraft operating near contested airspace.
SRC stated that the system was engineered with low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) characteristics while extending sensing and non-kinetic effects into heavily defended operational areas. The technology builds upon the company’s broader experience in electronic warfare systems, tactical jammers, counter-unmanned aerial systems, and compact payload technologies.
“Our Silent Impact family of systems are rooted in decades of experience in electronic warfare and small form factor systems, and we are excited about its potential to provide scalable, non-kinetic effects in support of distributed operations,” said Kevin Hair.
As one of six winners selected from up to 36 live-pitch participants, SRC will receive a $100,000 cash prize to continue development of the technology. The award also provides the company with opportunities for additional Army engagement and operational evaluation.
Later this month, SRC is scheduled to demonstrate the Silent Impact system to Department of Defense stakeholders and the 101st Airborne Division during the “Week of the Eagles” event at Fort Campbell. The demonstration will support future Army experimentation activities and potential operational integration efforts.
The xTech|Live competition at eMerge Americas 2026 focused on four operational categories: Counter-sUAS for Dismounted Forces, Stratospheric Effects, Reconnaissance and Security for Reduced Formations, and Rear Area Security. Winners were selected following live presentations and evaluations conducted by Army and Department of Defense subject matter experts.
SRC’s selection highlights growing Army interest in rapidly deployable electronic warfare and cyber electromagnetic capabilities designed to support future multi-domain operations in highly contested operational environments.
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