Electronic warfare is a strategic capability designed to disrupt, deceive, or disable an enemy’s electronic systems without direct physical confrontation. Its primary goal is to target radar, communication, and navigation networks, reducing the enemy’s operational effectiveness while ensuring friendly systems continue to function securely.

On a technical level, electronic warfare (EW) encompasses all military operations aimed at controlling the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). EW consists of three core components:

Electronic Support (ES): Detecting, identifying, and analyzing hostile radio, radar, and communication emissions to locate and understand enemy systems.

Electronic Attack (EA): Using electromagnetic energy to jam, deceive, or neutralize enemy sensors, communication links, and radar systems.

Electronic Protection (EP): Safeguarding friendly electronic systems against enemy attacks through shielding, signal encryption, frequency hopping, and deception techniques.

Electronic warfare has become indispensable in modern military strategy. By weakening enemy situational awareness, disrupting communication, and manipulating electronic perceptions, EW provides significant tactical advantage long before a physical engagement takes place.