Kosovo Signals EW Weaknesses

摘要

Air operations in Kosovo continue today's emphasis on regional conflicts and peacekeeping. New military avionics programs focus on precision weapons delivery and protecting aircraft against dispersed defenses dominated by SAMs (surface-to-air missiles). However, weaknesses in NATO's Electronic Warfare (EW) defenses are becoming more apparent and are beginning to affect operational readiness. The U.S. Navy's EA-6B Prowler was in great demand in Kosovo as the only dedicated tactical jamming aircraft available.