US Navy secretary notes use of EW in current conflicts

USN Secretary Carlos Del Toro touted the EW capabilities of the EA-18G Growlers. (US Navy)

Recent global conflicts highlight the increasing use of electronic warfare (EW) in military operations, US Navy (USN) Secretary Carlos Del Toro said on 12 December during a keynote speech at the Association of Old Crows' (AOC's) 60th Annual International Symposium & Convention at National Harbor, Maryland.

“For the US and our NATO allies, the conflict in Ukraine reinforces the emphasis we place on developing and maintaining a ready, interoperable combat power that is capable of fighting in contested environments, including the electromagnetic spectrum,” Del Toro said.

“In Europe, we continue to bear witness to Russia's unprovoked invasion in Ukraine, violating their territorial and national sovereignty,” he added. “This conflict has pushed us into a new era of war, utilising large quantities of unmanned aerial systems that are capable of delivering kinetic effects against an opposing force.”

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