Eletronic Warfare

 Electronic Warfare is defined as the set of actions that:

a) Use electromagnetic energy to destroy, neutralize or reduce enemy combat capability;

b) Seek to take advantage of the use of the electromagnetic spectrum by the opponent; and

(c) aim to ensure the efficient use of own electromagnetic emissions.

Electronic Warfare can be divided, according to its objectives, into three broad groups: Electronic Warfare Support Measures, Electronic Attack Measures and Electronic Protection Measures.

 Electronic Warfare Support Measures aims to obtain data and information from the electromagnetic emissions of interest used by the opponent.

Electronic Warfare Support Measures are characterized by the intentional irradiation, re-radiation, reflection, alteration or absorption of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of destroying, neutralizing or degrading enemy combat capability.

Electronic Warfare Support Measures seek to ensure the effective (active and passive) use of the electromagnetic spectrum, despite Electronic Warfare actions taken by the opponent, friendly forces or other unintentional interference.