#electronicwarfare

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To watch a concise version of this article, click here For decades, the Global Positioning System (GPS) has functioned as the invisible substrate of modern civilization—a silent, orbital choreography synchronizing everything from global high-frequency trading to the guidance of the Tomahawk cruise missile. The world’s absolute dependence on this Pentagon-controlled constellation was considered a…

Ok before we continue i must say its actually one of my favorite stories to tell even back in the day..

Ahem ahem… year around 2014 -2015 and our story mainly surrounds around LIP-C or laser induced plasma channel might say..  its simply works like this.. imagine like.. You use a laser as cable…

As you can remember the basic rules of electricity. Normally, air is an insulator right. It wants to stop electricity from moving. That’s why you don't get electrocuted every time you stand near a power line. For electricity to travel through the air, it needs a path of least resistance… which is exactly what a lightning bolt is.

So, how do you force a lightning bolt to go exactly where you want it? You build it a wire. Out of thin air.

Here is how the LIPC actually works:

First, the system fires a femtosecond laser. This is a laser pulse that lasts for a fraction of a trillionth of a second. It is so fast, and the light is so intense, that as it travels through the air, it literally rips the electrons right off the air molecules. What’s left behind is a microscopic, glowing filament of ionized gas called plasma. Once its triggered the system dumps a massive, high-voltage electrical charge down the line. The electricity follows the laser's path of least resistance, slamming into the target with the force of a localized lightning strike and once its reached the target receiver.. congratulations, you just delivered an electrical pulse with information in it..

Ok this was an amazing experiment within most of the labs back in the day but.. thing is.. once the government or should I say the army finds out about this experiment they instantly thought to make it a WEAPON out of it...

to be fair this method was proposed somewhere around 1975'ish but.. again...

*Deep Sigh* I know.. i know.. its sounds… UGGGH!!!  GOD PLEASE JUST STOP RUİN EVERY IDEA YOU BERELY UNDESTAND.. THIS HAD A HUGE REVOLUTIONARY POTENTIAL FOR DAILY LIFE.... Anyway…

Idea was just removing the reciever and shoot a high voltage whererever you direct it sounds simple right? Something like this *might’ve* kept as secret right?

Well there was a well known factor about americans which i love so much… you guys obviously dont know how to keep secrets i mean cmoon.. like CMON! 

Really? Only couple days had passed and it was on the news already..

i mean who would’ve thought experiment like this can start a silent decade long battle right?

i actually need to note here during this times focus had to change from generated electric based weapons to laser based weapons which led to requirement of "classification" of these weapons because it was really new during the time.

Which led to small time arms race over between east and west all over again.. First US then Canada.. Brits.. Turks.. Chinese.. Russians.. You name it… Some of the well known laser based weapons such as ZM-87, YAL-1 RAF P-8, LAWS, SOKOL ESHELON, ALKA was invented during this timeframe.. Personally.. DUDE! IT WAS INCREDIBLE TIMES TO LIVE IN TECH…

Even BOTH NATO and UN had to interviene with it to stop it untill this starts another cold war at some point…

After the ban of usecases of laser and plasma based weapons on the battleground we thought its over but.. SIKE… Not even a week passed… NOT EVEN A WEEK PASSED!! There was a video circulating within the darknet a russian man sitting on his couch presenting and also demonstrating his handheld copy of LIP-C and saying he is ready to sell dosens of dosens of this gun already.. Unfortunately i could’nt find the exact video but i remember watching it…

as for closing notes.. please mind we are wayy more advanced as society but we're only using these in name of war..

see you guys when i have write something about :)

Oh! And heres your sources:

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/ADA029359.pdf

Market Overview According to Metastat Insight-style structured analysis, the Global Electronic Warfare market is valued at USD 21,961.40 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 30,459.60 million by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. The Airborne segment—valued at USD 9,106.52 million—dominates the market, driven by the critical role of aircraft in reconnaissance, signal jamming, and electronic attacks in modern warfare.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report: • BAE Systems plc • Elbit Systems Ltd. • General Dynamics Corporation • Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) • Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. • L3Harris Technologies, Inc. • Leonardo S.p.A. • Lockheed Martin Corporation • Northrop Grumman Corporation • QinetiQ Group plc • Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. • Raytheon Technologies Corporation • Saab AB • Terma A/S • Thales Group

Segments

Airborne Systems Leading Strategic Dominance By Platform, the market is divided into Airborne, Ground, Naval, and Space. Airborne platforms lead due to their versatility in intelligence gathering and jamming enemy communications. Ground systems remain vital for tactical operations and secure communications, while Naval and Space segments are gaining traction for protecting warships and satellite assets from advanced electronic threats.

Equipment and Operational Support Driving Capabilities By Product, the market is segmented into Equipment and Operational Support. Equipment, including radar jammers and countermeasures, forms the backbone of EW systems. Operational support is equally critical, focusing on training, mission planning, and system integration to ensure effective coordination in high-risk scenarios.

Technological Advancements in Protection and Attack By Technology, the market is categorized into Antennas, Anti-Jam Electronic Protection System, Directed Energy Weapon, IR Missile Warning System, and Protection System. Directed energy weapons and IR missile warning systems are at the forefront of innovation, offering precise targeting and improved situational awareness. Anti-jamming systems are essential for maintaining communication integrity in contested environments.

Electronic Support Measures (ESM) enhancing Situational Awareness By System Type, the market includes Electronic Support Measures (ESM), Electronic Attack (EA), and Electronic Protection (EP). ESM systems provide real-time threat data by analyzing enemy signals, crucial for strategic decision-making. Electronic Attack systems disrupt adversary communications, while Electronic Protection ensures friendly systems remain immune to hostile interference.

Source: https://www.metastatinsight.com/report/global-electronic-warfare-market

Report Coverage The report offers: • Major growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges • Comprehensive regional insights and geopolitical influences • List of key industry players • Key strategies such as AI integration, cyber-electronic convergence, and autonomous system deployment • Analysis of trends across all submarkets and technology types

Drivers & Restraints

Drivers Geopolitical Tensions & Defense Modernization Rising global conflicts and security threats are compelling nations to invest heavily in modernizing their defense capabilities. This surge in defense budgets directly fuels the demand for advanced electronic warfare systems.

Integration of AI & Cyber Warfare Technologies The adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning enhances threat detection and decision-making speeds. The convergence of cyber and electronic warfare expands operational capabilities, driving market innovation.

Restraints High Development & Deployment Costs The significant investment required for R&D and procurement of advanced EW systems poses a barrier, particularly for emerging economies with limited financial resources.

Complex Integration with Legacy Systems Integrating modern EW solutions with existing, often outdated, military infrastructure creates compatibility issues, leading to delays and increased costs for modifications and upgrades.

Opportunities

Expansion into Space & Unmanned Systems The growing need to secure satellite communications and the rise of autonomous defense platforms present massive growth avenues. Space-based EW capabilities are becoming critical for protecting intelligence assets.

Cognitive Electronic Warfare The development of software-defined radios and cognitive EW systems allows for real-time reconfiguration of defense mechanisms, offering operational flexibility against evolving threats.

Regional Insights

North America Leads the market due to substantial defense investments and technological superiority in the U.S. and Canada.

Europe Key players like the UK, Germany, and France focus on advanced EW technologies for national security, supported by strong defense collaborations.

Asia-Pacific The fastest-growing region, driven by rising defense budgets in China, India, and Japan amidst escalating geopolitical tensions.

South America Shows gradual growth with modernization efforts in Brazil and Argentina, though investment levels trail behind major global powers.

Middle East & Africa Security concerns in GCC nations and South Africa are boosting demand for advanced defense solutions, ensuring continuous market expansion.