Source: NATO
From 19 to 21 November 2024, the NATO Electronic Warfare Advisory Committee (NEWAC) held its 116th plenary meeting at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels. Colonel Fatih Akgul, chairperson of the Committee presided over the meeting.
The widespread use of Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) in Ukraine and in the Middle East demonstrates that it has become a crucial domain in modern warfare. EW tactics – consisting of radar systems attacks, jamming of communications and navigation systems, as well as electronic masking, probing, and intelligence gathering – have become pivotal at all levels of multidomain operations. NATO’s ability to counter the use of EW by adversaries is essential for security across the Alliance.
Speakers at the plenary meeting emphasised the importance of achieving electromagnetic superiority in modern warfare, and made proposals on the governing structure and doctrinal development of Electromagnetic Operations (EMO). Committee members shared their national perspectives and agreed to further develop these proposals. Discussions focused on the endorsement of a new mechanism for information exchange and reporting on EW among NATO Allies. Participants also shared lessons learnt from national and multinational exercises.
NEWAC is the principal forum for consultation and coordination of EW, providing critical advice and recommendations to the Military Committee. The bi-annual NEWAC Plenary meeting brings together military representatives from all 32 Allies, experts from Strategic Commands, and other NATO committees and entities. The next meetings are scheduled to be held in the United States and Türkiye.