Electronic Warfare and Artificial Intelligence

Book excerpt: Electronic warfare is a critical component of modern military operations and has undergone significant advances in recent years. This book provides an overview of electronic warfare, its historical development, key components, and its role in contemporary conflict scenarios. It also discusses emerging trends and challenges in electronic warfare and its contemporary relevance in an era of advanced technology and cyber threats, emphasizing the need for continued research and development in this area. The book explores the burgeoning intersection of artificial intelligence and electronic warfare, highlighting the evolving landscape of modern conflicts and the implications of integrating advanced technologies. The multifaceted roles of artificial intelligence in electronic warfare are highlighted, examining its potential advantages, ethical considerations, and challenges associated with its integration. CONTENTS: Abstract Abbreviations Introduction - Electronic warfare - - Definitions - - Historical development - - The key components - - - Electronic attack (EA) - - - Electronic protection - - - Electronic support - Techniques and tactics - EW systems - - Radar - Relationship of EW to other combat capabilities - - Cyber electronic warfare - The main competitors - - US - - China - - Russia - - NATO - - European Union - Challenges and trends - Asymmetric warfare Artificial intelligence - The historical background of electronic warfare - The role of artificial intelligence in electronic warfare - - Specific applications - AI techniques - - Machine learning - - Fuzzy systems - - Genetic algorithm - Trends - Challenges and risks - - Ethical considerations - Cognitive EW Conclusion Bibliography DOI: 10.58679/MM14430