electronic warfare

British  

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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Example Sentences

Kvertus, a Ukrainian company that makes anti-drone electronic warfare systems, said it had been approached by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

They have been evaluating defenses, training U.S. and allied forces, and helping with electronic warfare, sonic sensors and software.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Defending against them now requires sophisticated electronic warfare equipment.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Communications with remotely operated drones can fail or be cut off through electronic warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

In a way this was electronic warfare, in the true sense of the word.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Schwartau, Winn