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Electronic Warfare
Electronic Warfare involves using the electromagnetic spectrum, such as radio waves and radar, to gain a military advantage. It includes attacking enemy electronics, defending friendly systems from attack, and gathering intelligence by listening to enemy signals.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Electronic Warfare (EW) is a military discipline focused on controlling the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) through three divisions: Electronic Attack (EA) like jamming and spoofing, Electronic Protection (EP) to secure friendly communications and radar, and Electronic Support (ES) for signals intelligence (SIGINT) and threat identification.
BACKGROUND
An electronic-warfare aircraft is a military aircraft equipped for electronic warfare (EW), that is, degrading the effectiveness of enemy radar and radio systems by using radar jamming and deception methods.
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIASYNONYMS & ALIASES
- EW
- spectrum warfare
- electronic countermeasures
- ECM
- SIGINT
- jamming
- CEMA
USAGE NOTE
EW is a critical component of modern multi-domain operations, often integrated with cyber warfare to disrupt an adversary's command and control systems.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Electronic Warfare.
A multinational defense, security, and aerospace company that develops a wide range of electronic warfare systems for air, land, and sea platforms, focusing on situational awareness, countermeasures, and signal intelligence.
A global aerospace and defense technology company that produces advanced electronic warfare solutions, including systems for electronic attack, electronic protection, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).
A leading global security company providing innovative systems in aerospace, electronics, and information systems. They are a key developer of airborne electronic warfare suites and advanced jamming technologies.
Formerly Raytheon Technologies, RTX is a major developer of advanced sensors, and command and control systems. Its divisions, like Raytheon, develop sophisticated electronic warfare systems such as the Next Generation Jammer for naval aviation.
A global security and aerospace company that integrates advanced electronic warfare systems into its platforms, such as the F-35 fighter jet, focusing on spectrum dominance, stealth, and integrated countermeasures.
A French multinational company that designs and builds electrical systems and provides services for the aerospace, defense, transportation, and security markets. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of electronic warfare solutions for air, land, and naval forces.
An Israel-based international defense electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs. They are a prominent developer of electronic warfare and signal intelligence systems, including airborne self-protection suites and countermeasures.
A Swedish aerospace and defense company that develops advanced electronic warfare systems, including the highly integrated suite for its Gripen fighter aircraft, as well as standalone jamming pods and naval EW solutions.
A business unit of General Dynamics that specializes in C4ISR solutions. They develop and integrate electronic warfare and signals intelligence (SIGINT) technologies for defense, intelligence, and cybersecurity applications.