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Electronic Attack

Electronic Attack (EA) is a type of electronic warfare that involves using electromagnetic energy to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems, such as radars, communications, or navigation devices. Its goal is to prevent the enemy from effectively using their equipment.

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TECHNICAL DEFINITION

Electronic Attack (EA) is a critical component of Electronic Warfare (EW), leveraging electromagnetic energy, directed energy, or anti-radiation weapons to degrade, neutralize, or destroy adversary combat capability by disrupting enemy personnel, facilities, or equipment, specifically targeting sensors, command and control (C2) systems, and communications via techniques like jamming, deception, and high-power microwaves.

BACKGROUND

Electromagnetic warfare or electronic warfare (EW) is warfare involving the use of the electromagnetic spectrum or directed energy to control the spectrum, attack an enemy, or impede enemy operations. 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 and can target communication, radar, or other military and civilian assets.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • Jamming
  • EA
  • Electronic Warfare Attack
  • Electromagnetic Attack
  • Signal Disruption
  • Radio Frequency Attack

USAGE NOTE

EA is frequently employed to create operational advantage by blinding or confusing enemy sensors and communications during military operations.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Electronic Attack.

  • BAE Systems

    Develops and integrates advanced electronic warfare systems, including jamming, deception, and self-protection technologies for airborne, naval, and ground platforms to counter enemy threats.

  • RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies)

    A leading provider of electronic warfare systems, including advanced jamming pods, anti-radiation missiles, and integrated suites designed to disrupt, degrade, or destroy enemy electronic capabilities.

  • Northrop Grumman

    Designs, develops, and manufactures advanced electronic warfare systems for airborne, naval, and ground platforms, focusing on electronic attack capabilities such as jamming, deception, and offensive counter-electronic operations.

  • L3Harris Technologies

    Provides comprehensive electronic warfare solutions, including electronic attack systems that leverage advanced signals intelligence, jamming, and deception technologies to achieve spectrum dominance and protect assets.

  • Saab

    Develops advanced electronic warfare self-protection systems, including radar warning receivers, missile approach warners, and active electronic countermeasures designed to provide airborne and naval platforms with robust electronic attack capabilities against hostile threats.

  • Leonardo

    Specializes in electronic warfare systems, including integrated suites for electronic attack and self-protection across air, land, and naval domains, offering advanced jamming and deception technologies.

  • Elbit Systems

    Provides a broad range of electronic warfare solutions, including advanced electronic attack systems for air, naval, and ground platforms, focusing on intelligence, self-protection, and offensive jamming capabilities.

  • Thales

    Delivers advanced electronic warfare systems, integrating signals intelligence, electronic support measures, and powerful electronic attack capabilities to detect, analyze, and counter adversarial electronic threats across various domains.

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