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EW

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What is EW?

EW stands for Electronic Warfare. It involves the use of electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, etc.) to attack, defend, and disrupt enemy operations. EW can include jamming enemy communications, radar systems, or other electronic devices; using decoys to mislead the enemy; and intercepting and analyzing enemy signals. It is commonly used in military operations to gain a tactical advantage by impairing the enemy's ability to communicate, navigate, and coordinate their forces.

What other technologies are related to EW?

EW Competitor Technologies

Communications Intelligence focuses specifically on intercepted communications, which can be a competing method of gathering intelligence compared to broader EW techniques.
mentioned alongside EW in 30% (102) of relevant job posts
Signals intelligence encompasses all electronic emissions, where EW often focuses on more active measures. However, SIGINT can be viewed as a competitor, because EW systems may try to disrupt systems performing SIGINT.
mentioned alongside EW in 14% (178) of relevant job posts

EW Complementary Technologies

Geolocation technologies are complementary, as they can be used within EW systems to locate targets for jamming or other electronic attacks.
mentioned alongside EW in 22% (92) of relevant job posts
Electro-Optical/Infrared sensors can be used as complementary sensors within a broader EW system for target identification and tracking.
mentioned alongside EW in 8% (53) of relevant job posts
Radar is a key technology related to EW. EW systems often target radar systems to disrupt or deceive them.
mentioned alongside EW in 2% (221) of relevant job posts

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