Navy recognizes electromagnetic battlespace, and its convergence with cyber and electronic warfare (EW)
WASHINGTON – A new U.S. Navy policy recognizes the electromagnetic spectrum as a warfighting domain on par with sea, land, air, space and cyber. FCW reports. Continue reading original article
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15 Nov. 2018 -- The policy pushes an enterprise approach to all activities necessary for Navy electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) operations, including the department's roles and responsibilities for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating electromagnetic battlespace programs, policies, procedures, and controls, according to the policy, which took effect on 5 Oct.
The EMS enterprise includes all electronic systems, subsystems, devices, and equipment that depend on using the electromagnetic spectrum.
The role of spectrum warfare and its potential convergence with cyber and electronic warfare (EW) has been a big topic in military circles over past several years, with strategists divided on how to manage the two battle domains. U.S. Army Cyber Command leadership anticipates the domain to possibly replace, cyber in warfare planning.
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