Electronic Warfare
Electronic Warfare (EW) refers to the use of technology to disrupt or manipulate an enemy's electronic systems during military operations. In the context of Industrial Age Warfare, it involves techniques such as jamming communications, hacking radar systems, or misleading enemy sensors. This warfare aims to gain superiority by impairing the opponent’s ability to use electronics for coordination, targeting, and information. As warfare technology evolved, incorporating electronics became essential, making EW a critical component in ensuring operational success while protecting one’s own systems from similar attacks.
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Electronic warfare refers to the use of technology to disrupt or manipulate enemy electronic systems, particularly communications and radar. It involves three main activities: jamming, which blocks signals; electronic surveillance, which gathers information on enemy systems; and electronic attack, which targets those systems to degrade their effectiveness. By interfering with an opponent's use of technology, electronic warfare enhances a military's operational advantage, allowing better control of the battlefield and protecting its own assets. This form of warfare has become increasingly important as modern conflicts heavily rely on electronic communications and systems.