4 ms·

This article uses incorrect terminology. What the Russians did was electronic warfare, not electromagnetic warfare. Electronic warfare jams, blocks, or otherwis

This article uses incorrect terminology. What the Russians did was electronic warfare, not electromagnetic warfare. Electronic warfare jams, blocks, or otherwise disrupts electronic communication. Electromagnetic warfare damages or destroys communication equipment.

peteradio 5y ago
Any source for this, common search shows them as synonyms? Jamming would indicate intentional electromagnetic interference no?
- deleted 5y ago
  [deleted]
dahfizz 5y ago
> Electromagnetic Warfare, more commonly known as Electronic Warfare (EW), is defined by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as, “any military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy.” Doesn't seem like your distinction is commonly used. https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/definition/what-is-electromagnetic-warfare https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/definition/what-is-electrom...
- deleted 5y ago
  [deleted]
deleted 5y ago
[deleted]