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The Role of Electronic Warfare in Suppression of Enemy Air Defences during Operation Desert Storm

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Introduction

Operation Desert Storm: coalition air campaign against Iraq

Introduction
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The Iraqi Air-Defence Problem

  • Dense mixture of fixed and mobile SAMs, radar-controlled guns, and AAA weapons
  • KARI network: integrated air-defence system
  • Vulnerability in centralised command and dependence on electromagnetic transmission
The Iraqi Air-Defence Problem
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Electronic Support and Situational Awareness

  • RC-135 Rivet Joint collection and tactical radar-warning receivers
  • Electronic support provided foundation for SEAD
  • Information exploited Iraqi system vulnerabilities
Electronic Support and Situational Awareness
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Radar and Communications Jamming

  • EF-111A Raven and EA-6B Prowler: major radar-jamming capabilities
  • Jamming degraded detection, tracking, and fire-control performance
  • Disrupting command and control links
Radar and Communications Jamming
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Conclusion

  • EW: decisive contribution to SEAD in Operation Desert Storm
  • Joint integration and information advantage key to success
  • Lessons for modern joint air operations
Conclusion
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