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Targets of Electronic Warfare Operations

1.1 A General Description of Targets of Electronic Warfare Operations

In the dynamics of electronic warfare (EW), objects and methods of operation are by and large determined by the specific conditions of the electronic environment and the nature of the problems being solved.

EW represents a set of measures and actions for the detection and jamming of electronic systems for the control of forces and weapons, including high‑precision weapons, as well as for the electronic protection of one's own electronic systems against ELINT, jamming and interference.

EW methods of operation can be offensive or defensive in nature.

Offensive operations include:
- Jamming operations
- Anti‑radiation weapons
- Destruction of electronic systems
- Electronic attack against radar and communications

Defensive operations include:
- Frequency modification
- Electronic masking
- Deception techniques
- Increasing energy potential
- Anti‑jamming methods

Jamming and ELINT together form the basis of EW.

Radar systems are the most important and vulnerable EW targets because:
- Radar emits strong detectable signals
- Radar signals can be intercepted from long distances
- Jamming can overpower radar receivers
- False targets and passive decoys can confuse radar systems

Radio communications, command radio lines, navigation systems and ELINT systems are also major EW targets.

Mathematical Models of Electronic Systems as Targets of EW

Electronic attack systems mainly affect radio receivers.

Radar receivers operate using signal detection theory under noisy conditions.

The receiver must determine whether:
- Signal + noise exists
- Only noise exists

False alarms and missed detections are the two major detection errors.

Signal detection depends on:
- Signal energy
- Noise power
- Threshold values
- Probability of detection
- Probability of false alarm

Modern radar systems use optimum and quasi‑optimum signal processing methods.

The Neyman‑Pearson criterion minimizes missed detections while controlling false alarm probability.

EM Wave Visualization

Radar Tracking Laboratory

ELINT Signal Scanner

Jamming Operations

Signal Detection Theory

Spectrum Analyzer

EW Tactical Notes

  • Jamming is a direct combat weapon.
  • ELINT and jamming form the foundation of EW.
  • Radar systems are highly vulnerable to electronic attack.
  • Electronic protection increases survivability.
  • False alarms and missed detections affect radar performance.
  • Information damage can prevent physical destruction.