"Electromagnetic warfare or electronic warfare (EW) is warfare involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy operations."
It involves disrupting enemy communication systems, destroying their radar systems, and jamming their communication channels.
Radar (Radio Detection and Ranging): A technique used for detecting and locating objects by emitting high-frequency radio waves that bounce off the object and return to the radar system.
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): The use of electronic devices and techniques to disrupt or deceive enemy electronic systems, like radar or communication networks.
Electronic Support Measures (ESM): The use of electronic devices to detect and analyze the electromagnetic emissions of an opponent to gain information about their equipment and capabilities.
Electronic Attack (EA): The use of electronic warfare techniques to disrupt, deny or deceive enemy electronic systems, like radar or communication networks.
Electronic Protection (EP): The use of electronic techniques to protect friendly electronic systems from hostile action.
Frequency Modulation (FM): A method of encoding information on radio waves by varying the frequency.
Pulse Modulation (PM): A method of encoding information on radio waves by varying the shape of the pulse.
Spread Spectrum: A technique for transmitting information over a wide range of frequencies, making it more resistant to jamming and interception.
Directed Energy Weapons (DEW): Weapons that use focused electromagnetic energy to disable or destroy enemy electronic systems, like radar or communication networks.
Infrared (IR) Countermeasures: The use of flares or other devices to confuse heat-seeking missiles or tracking systems.
Sensor Fusion: The integration of data from multiple sensors, like radar and infrared, to provide a more complete picture of the battlefield.
Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD): The use of electronic warfare techniques to disable or destroy enemy air defense systems, like radar or surface-to-air missile launchers.
Decoy Systems: Electronic systems designed to mimic the emissions of friendly or enemy equipment, confusing the opponent and allowing friendly forces to move more freely.
GPS Jamming and Spoofing: The use of electronic warfare techniques to disrupt or deceive Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation and timing signals.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): A class of aircraft that are operated remotely or autonomously and can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance or attack.
Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): This is a form of electronic warfare which involves the use of electronic signals or radio frequencies to disrupt or jam the communications and radar systems of an enemy.
Electronic Attack (EA): This is another form of electronic warfare which involves the use of electronic signals or radio frequencies to disrupt, damage, or destroy the electronics systems of an enemy.
Electronic Protection (EP): This is a type of electronic warfare in which an electronic system is designed to be resistant or protected against electronic attack, countermeasure, or electromagnetic interference.
Electronic Support (ES): This type of electronic warfare is focused on identifying, locating, and tracking the radio frequency emissions of an enemy, including communications, radar, and other electronic systems.
Directed Energy Weapons: These are types of electronic warfare that use directed energy, such as lasers or high-powered microwaves, to disrupt, damage, or destroy the electronics systems of an enemy.
Cyber Warfare: This is a form of electronic warfare that involves the use of computer-based attacks to disrupt, damage, or disable an enemy's electronic systems and networks.
Anti-Satellite Weapons: These are types of electronic warfare that involve the use of ground-based or space-based weapons to disable or destroy enemy satellites.
Electronic Decoys: This is a type of electronic warfare in which an electronic signal is broadcasted to attract an enemy's fire or attention away from the actual target.
Communications Jamming: This is a type of electronic warfare in which an electronic signal is broadcasted to jam or disrupt the communications systems of an enemy.
Acoustic Weapons: These are types of electronic warfare that use sound waves to disrupt or disable the electronics systems of an enemy.
"The purpose of electromagnetic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of—and ensure friendly unimpeded access to—the EM spectrum."
"Electromagnetic warfare can be applied from air, sea, land, or space by crewed and uncrewed systems."
"Electromagnetic warfare can target communication, radar, or other military and civilian assets."
"Electromagnetic warfare is used to attack an enemy or impede their operations."
"Electromagnetic warfare involves the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy."
"Electromagnetic warfare can be applied from air, sea, land, or space."
"The purpose of electromagnetic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of—and ensure friendly unimpeded access to—the EM spectrum."
"The purpose of electromagnetic warfare is to ensure friendly unimpeded access to the EM spectrum."
"The purpose of electromagnetic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of the EM spectrum."
"Electromagnetic warfare involves the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control the spectrum."
"Electromagnetic warfare can target communication, radar, or other military and civilian assets."
"Electromagnetic warfare can be applied from air, sea, land, or space by crewed and uncrewed systems."
"Electromagnetic warfare involves the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy."
"Electromagnetic warfare or electronic warfare (EW) is warfare involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum (EM spectrum) or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy operations."
"Electromagnetic warfare can target communication, radar, or other military and civilian assets."
"Electromagnetic warfare is used to attack communication systems."
"Electromagnetic warfare can be applied from air, sea, land, or space."
"The purpose of electromagnetic warfare is to deny the opponent the advantage of the EM spectrum."
"Electromagnetic warfare can target radar systems."