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electronic warfare

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noun

  1. the military use of electronics to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use and to protect friendly use of electromagnetic radiation equipment

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The failure of Chinese and Russian air defences has also led to speculation of what kind of jamming or electronic warfare technology was deployed by the US in the air to aid the operation.

From BBC

The Boeing EA-18G Growler is a specialist in electronic warfare, a once neglected part of combat that has enjoyed a renaissance following its mass use in the Ukraine war.

From The Wall Street Journal

The budget also includes funding for drones and electronic warfare, missiles and new communications satellites.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts say it would make sense to station electronic warfare systems as close to the battlefield as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal

That is why electronic warfare, although not new, has become more important than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal