2024-09-09 - Smith - The U.S. Needs to Pay More Attention to Electronic Warfare

The U.S. Needs to Pay More Attention to Electronic Warfare

Metadata

• Author: Noah Smith
• Full Title: The U.S. Needs to Pay More Attention to Electronic Warfare
• Category:articles
• Summary: The U.S. needs to prioritize electronic warfare, especially in light of its significance in modern conflicts like the Ukraine war. With China developing advanced electronic warfare strategies to disrupt U.S. military operations, it’s crucial for the U.S. to enhance its electronic defense capabilities. A focus on agile technology and collaboration with the tech sector can help the U.S. maintain an edge in this critical area.
• URL: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/the-us-needs-to-pay-more-attention

Highlights

• The US spends about as much on it as its much cooler and flashier younger sibling, cyberwarfare (around $5b) and spending is due to increase. (View Highlight)
• Electronic warfare is distinct from cyberwarfare. (View Highlight)
• EW is usually more tactical and physical, deployed on actual weapons systems, operating in close range. (View Highlight)
• Nimbleness in industrial policy means having a robust domestic chip production ecosystem and a strong relationship between those companies and the military. (View Highlight)