# Electronic Warfare
Latest news and articles about Electronic Warfare
Total: 22 articles found
Guardians of the Gobi: The Human Backbone of China’s Aerial Shield
This report profiles three senior NCOs in China's Western Theater Command Air Force, highlighting their roles as technical experts and ideological anchors in the Gobi Desert. Their stories illustrate the PLA's push for a professionalized NCO corps and the critical importance of human resilience in electronic warfare environments.
China’s All-in-One Answer to the Drone Menace: The Rise of Integrated Counter-UAS Platforms
China has unveiled a new mobile counter-drone vehicle that integrates electronic warfare and kinetic weapons to neutralize unmanned aerial threats. This unified platform is designed to counter drone swarms and reflects a strategic pivot toward protecting mobile military units from asymmetric, low-cost aerial attacks.
Fortress on Wheels: China’s Integrated Response to the Drone Swarm Threat
China has debuted a new integrated anti-drone vehicle that combines electronic warfare and kinetic destruction on a single mobile platform. The system is designed to counter the rising threat of autonomous drone swarms while improving the cost-efficiency of modern air defense.
Sky-High Costs: The Strategic Implications of the US Navy's Growler Mid-Air Collision
Two US Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft collided during an Idaho airshow, resulting in over $200 million in losses. While all four crew members survived, the incident highlights the risks of using specialized combat aircraft for aerobatic displays and the strategic vulnerability caused by the loss of limited-production airframes.
Double Growler Down: US Navy Mid-Air Collision Highlights Risks in Aerial Demonstrations
Two U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growler electronic warfare jets collided mid-air during a flight demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All four crew members successfully ejected without reported fatalities, though the loss of two high-value airframes marks a significant incident for Naval aviation.
The PLA’s Low-Tech Hedge: Why China Preserves Its Last Military Pigeon Unit
While modernizing its high-tech capabilities, the PLA maintains a single specialized unit for training military pigeons as a low-tech backup for communication. This strategy provides a resilient, un-jammable alternative to digital systems during high-intensity electronic warfare.
Electronic Warfare Risks: Navy 'Growler' Collision at Idaho Airshow Raises Readiness Concerns
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft collided and crashed during an airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. All crew members successfully ejected and are being evaluated, while the military begins an investigation into the cause of the high-value equipment loss.
Silicon Sentinels: Inside China’s Push for Algorithmic Dominance at the Beijing Military Expo
The 11th Beijing Military Expo highlights China's aggressive integration of AI across all combat domains, moving beyond simple automation to sophisticated 'intelligentized' systems. Key advancements include military-specific large language models for target recognition, manned-unmanned teaming for aerial combat, and low-cost, high-speed anti-drone interceptors.
Ghosts in the Haze: F-35 Emergency Signals and the Shifting Electronic Front in the Gulf of Oman
Recent emergency signals from U.S. F-35 fighters over the Gulf of Oman highlight the growing vulnerability of high-tech assets to harsh environments and potential electronic warfare. These incidents suggest a shift in the regional power balance as Iran focuses on asymmetric, digital tactics to counter American air superiority.
Beyond the Mosaic: What China’s New Naval Shields Reveal About Future Maritime Warfare
The Chinese Navy's rollout of a new terminal defense system highlights a strategic shift toward high-speed, software-driven naval protection. The deliberate secrecy surrounding the command interfaces suggests significant advancements in AI and sensor fusion designed to counter modern hypersonic and drone threats.
Beijing’s Digital Shield: What the Censored Reveal of China’s New Naval Defense System Signals
The Chinese Navy has unveiled a new terminal air defense system featuring advanced command interfaces that were intentionally blurred in public footage. This reveal highlights China's focus on countering saturation attacks and enhancing the survivability of its fleet through high-tech fire-control integration.
Tehran’s Trophies: What Iran’s Drone Display Signals to the West
Iran has publicly released footage showing the wreckage of a downed foreign drone, utilizing the event as a strategic signal of military readiness. The display highlights the ongoing 'gray zone' conflict in the Middle East where drone technology and electronic warfare define the new front lines.