Electronic Warfare: Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

The article discusses the evolving landscape of electronic warfare (EW) and the increasing importance of controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. Major military forces are facing new threats and challenges due to the proliferation of advanced electronics and technology. Near-peer adversaries are developing impressive EW capabilities, leading to the need for flexible and scalable approaches to threat detection and response. The article highlights the complexity of modern battlefields with technologies like software-defined radios and rapidly changing radar waveforms, making it difficult to locate and counter hostile emitters.