{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"167157","rtpr_id":"nPnb9r1xza-20261013","ticker":"VIAV","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["VIAV"],"title":"VIAVI T/Rx Selected by U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office for Critical Range Modernization Initiative","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T10:30:00.348Z","article_body":"VIAVI T/Rx Selected by U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office for Critical Range Modernization Initiative\nPR Newswire\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026\n\nThe T/Rx will deliver complex, realistic electromagnetic environments across\nnewly opened Army test ranges to support drones, counter-drones and\ninterceptor development\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:\nVIAV) today announced that the U.S. Army's Threat Systems Management Office\n(TSMO), under Portfolio Acquisition Executive C2/CC2, has selected the VIAVI\nT/Rx software defined transceiver\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=1277192484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ft-rx-software-defined-transceiver-system&a=VIAVI+T%2FRx+software+defined+transceiver)\n system to provide electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) environment at Army test\nranges recently opened to private industry.\n\nThis selection supports the Test Range Private Industry Initiative\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=2848539576&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.mil%2Farticle%2F294470%2Farmy_opens_premier_test_ranges_to_private_industry_for_rapid_innovation&a=Test+Range+Private+Industry+Initiative)\n, a landmark effort to open five premier range facilities to commercial\ndevelopers of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires and low-cost\ninterceptors to support rapid innovation at scale. The Army's initiative\nallows companies, including those without existing government contracts, to\naccess the range infrastructure and accelerate the development of emerging\nwarfighter technologies.\n\nRealistic testing at these ranges depends on the ability to replicate the\ncontested electromagnetic environments encountered on the modern battlefield.\nTSMO will utilize the VIAVI T/Rx system to fulfill a large portion of this\nrequirement, leveraging the system's industry-leading EMS monitoring,\nrecording, analysis and transmission capabilities.\n\n\"The Army's test range expansion initiative is the kind of acquisition reform\nthat accelerates capability delivery to warfighters,\" said Doug Russell,\nSenior Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace & Defense, VIAVI\nSolutions. \"VIAVI is proud to be selected by TSMO to provide the\nelectromagnetic spectrum environment that makes these ranges operationally\nrealistic. The T/Rx was designed to deliver the complexity and programmability\nthat modern test events demand, and we look forward to supporting the\ndevelopment of the next generation of drones, counter-drones and\ninterceptors.\"\n\nCamp Grayling, one of the designated sites under the Test Range Private\nIndustry Initiative, hosted a recurring electromagnetic unreliability test in\nSeptember 2026. The VIAVI T/Rx system delivered on-demand EMS complexity,\nwhich is designed to reproduce contested electronic warfare conditions\nobserved in Ukraine and enable developers to harden drone and counter-drone\nsystems accordingly.\n\nThe T/Rx system is a compact, rugged, commercial software defined transceiver\nthat combines simultaneous signal generation and collection in a single\nfield-deployable unit. Operating across a broad range of instantaneous\nbandwidth, the T/Rx enables test range operators to create complex, diverse\nelectromagnetic environments on demand, generating representative waveforms,\nfrequency-agile emitters and multi-signal scenarios that replicate real-world\ncontested EMS conditions.\n\nAbout VIAVI\nVIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical\ntechnologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and\nTiming (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from\ndata center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace,\nrailway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and\nadvance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across\nanti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and\nautomotive end markets.\n\nLearn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=579307245&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=www.viavisolutions.com)\n. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=4013035424&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Perspectives)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=1488736524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fviavi-solutions%3Ftrk%3Dnav_account_sub_nav_company_admin&a=LinkedIn)\n and YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=160574700&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCCCGcTKD1teKf8VyaEKm-MA&a=YouTube)\n.\n\nMedia Inquiries:\nGrand Bridges\nEmma Jenkins\nemma@grandbridges.com (mailto:emma@grandbridges.com)\n+1 415 800 4529\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-trx-selected-by-us-army-threat-systems-management-office-for-critical-range-modernization-initiative-302906422.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-trx-selected-by-us-army-threat-systems-management-office-for-critical-range-modernization-initiative-302906422.html)\n\nSOURCE VIAVI Solutions\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2011486/VIAVI-SOLUTIONS-TRx-Units-on-FlatBed.jpg?id=OA3013665\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1132469/VIAVI-Solutions-Logo.jpg?id=OA3013663\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPnb9r1xza-20261013","title":"VIAVI T/Rx Selected by U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office for Critical Range Modernization Initiative","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"VIAV","created":"2026-10-13T10:30:00.348Z","tickers":["VIAV"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"VIAVI T/Rx Selected by U.S. Army Threat Systems Management Office for Critical Range Modernization Initiative\nPR Newswire\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026\n\nThe T/Rx will deliver complex, realistic electromagnetic environments across\nnewly opened Army test ranges to support drones, counter-drones and\ninterceptor development\n\nCHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:\nVIAV) today announced that the U.S. Army's Threat Systems Management Office\n(TSMO), under Portfolio Acquisition Executive C2/CC2, has selected the VIAVI\nT/Rx software defined transceiver\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=1277192484&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2Fen-us%2Fproducts%2Ft-rx-software-defined-transceiver-system&a=VIAVI+T%2FRx+software+defined+transceiver)\n system to provide electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) environment at Army test\nranges recently opened to private industry.\n\nThis selection supports the Test Range Private Industry Initiative\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=2848539576&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.army.mil%2Farticle%2F294470%2Farmy_opens_premier_test_ranges_to_private_industry_for_rapid_innovation&a=Test+Range+Private+Industry+Initiative)\n, a landmark effort to open five premier range facilities to commercial\ndevelopers of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires and low-cost\ninterceptors to support rapid innovation at scale. The Army's initiative\nallows companies, including those without existing government contracts, to\naccess the range infrastructure and accelerate the development of emerging\nwarfighter technologies.\n\nRealistic testing at these ranges depends on the ability to replicate the\ncontested electromagnetic environments encountered on the modern battlefield.\nTSMO will utilize the VIAVI T/Rx system to fulfill a large portion of this\nrequirement, leveraging the system's industry-leading EMS monitoring,\nrecording, analysis and transmission capabilities.\n\n\"The Army's test range expansion initiative is the kind of acquisition reform\nthat accelerates capability delivery to warfighters,\" said Doug Russell,\nSenior Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace & Defense, VIAVI\nSolutions. \"VIAVI is proud to be selected by TSMO to provide the\nelectromagnetic spectrum environment that makes these ranges operationally\nrealistic. The T/Rx was designed to deliver the complexity and programmability\nthat modern test events demand, and we look forward to supporting the\ndevelopment of the next generation of drones, counter-drones and\ninterceptors.\"\n\nCamp Grayling, one of the designated sites under the Test Range Private\nIndustry Initiative, hosted a recurring electromagnetic unreliability test in\nSeptember 2026. The VIAVI T/Rx system delivered on-demand EMS complexity,\nwhich is designed to reproduce contested electronic warfare conditions\nobserved in Ukraine and enable developers to harden drone and counter-drone\nsystems accordingly.\n\nThe T/Rx system is a compact, rugged, commercial software defined transceiver\nthat combines simultaneous signal generation and collection in a single\nfield-deployable unit. Operating across a broad range of instantaneous\nbandwidth, the T/Rx enables test range operators to create complex, diverse\nelectromagnetic environments on demand, generating representative waveforms,\nfrequency-agile emitters and multi-signal scenarios that replicate real-world\ncontested EMS conditions.\n\nAbout VIAVI\nVIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in test and measurement and optical\ntechnologies. Our test and measurement, and resilient Position, Navigation and\nTiming (PNT) solutions enable and secure critical infrastructure ranging from\ndata center ecosystems and communication networks to military, aerospace,\nrailway and first responder communications. In addition, we develop and\nadvance technologies used in high-volume optical applications across\nanti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, aerospace, industrial and\nautomotive end markets.\n\nLearn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=579307245&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=www.viavisolutions.com)\n. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=4013035424&u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.viavisolutions.com%2F&a=VIAVI+Perspectives)\n, LinkedIn\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=1488736524&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fviavi-solutions%3Ftrk%3Dnav_account_sub_nav_company_admin&a=LinkedIn)\n and YouTube\n(https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4795806-1&h=160574700&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCCCGcTKD1teKf8VyaEKm-MA&a=YouTube)\n.\n\nMedia Inquiries:\nGrand Bridges\nEmma Jenkins\nemma@grandbridges.com (mailto:emma@grandbridges.com)\n+1 415 800 4529\n\n \n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-trx-selected-by-us-army-threat-systems-management-office-for-critical-range-modernization-initiative-302906422.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viavi-trx-selected-by-us-army-threat-systems-management-office-for-critical-range-modernization-initiative-302906422.html)\n\nSOURCE VIAVI Solutions\n\n\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2011486/VIAVI-SOLUTIONS-TRx-Units-on-FlatBed.jpg?id=OA3013665\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1132469/VIAVI-Solutions-Logo.jpg?id=OA3013663\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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