NATO Commander Highlights Resurgence of Electronic Warfare Skills Neglected Post-Cold War
Training Ukrainian soldiers has revealed to Western military forces the critical importance of electronic warfare (EW) skills, which had been largely neglected since the end of the Cold War. Norway is leading a multinational effort to train Ukrainian troops at Camp Jomsborg in Poland. This training is a two-way street, with Western forces sharing practices while also learning from the battle-hardened experience of Ukrainian soldiers, particularly in areas like electronic and drone warfare. Brigadier General Atle Molde, commander overseeing Task Force Legio, stated that Camp Jomsborg serves as a crucial sensor for information, helping Western militaries understand modern combat demands. The war in Ukraine features intense electronic warfare, with both sides constantly developing tactics to disrupt enemy communications, drones, navigation, and sensors while protecting their own. This has underscored the necessity for Western forces to rebuild their EW capabilities, which had atrophied during decades focused ...