China Is Pursuing Electronic Warfare that Can Kill Enemy Weapons Instantly. The U.S. Needs to Keep Up.

Modern warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. While traditional combat still relies on missiles, tanks, and drones, a quieter, more insidious battlefield is emerging, one that can disable enemy forces without a single explosion. Among the main weapons of this stealthy form of battle are electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) and high-powered microwaves (HPM), both of which can disrupt or even permanently damage electronic equipment. But combination cognitive electronic warfare (CEW) systems are at the forefront of this shift. They use artificial intelligence to jam signals, disrupt radar, and even knock drones out of the sky. Military planners around the world recognize the defensive potential of CEW and are gearing up to use it.

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