Field Manual / Acronyms / EW
EW
ACRONYMElectronic Warfare
Using radio signals to attack, protect against or listen to the enemy's electronic systems.
Said letter by letter: E-W.
On air
“Kestrel Three, heavy enemy EW in this area, drone unstable. Over.”
In conversation
Enemy EW is the main reason we lose drones.
Our EW team protects the position from FPV attacks.
Electronic warfare affects radios, drones and GPS at the same time.
Tell the EW operator before you launch so he does not jam our drone.