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electronische oorlogvoering |
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elektronische oorlogsvoering |
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mil., logist. |
Military action to exploit the electromagnetic spectrum encompassing the search for, interception and identification of electromagnetic emissions, the employment of electromagnetic energy, including directed energy, to reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and actions to ensure its effective use by friendly forces. 2. A combination of procedures and operations coordinated in terms of objective, task, time and place for detecting enemy electronic systems, destroying them using weapons of all types, capturing them or rendering them inoperable, jamming and using countermeasures to protect friendly electronic systems and equipment. Electronic warfare is a type of operational or tactical support aimed at disorganizing enemy command and control systems, reducing the effectiveness of enemy reconnaissance and intelligence-collection and diminishing the effectiveness of his weapons and equipment, while maintaining the reliability of the command and control systems of friendly forces and weapons. (UKR/NATO) |
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Military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy (JP 3-13.1) see also directed energy, electromagnetic spectrum, electronic attack, electronic protection, electronic warfare support |