Owning the Spectrum: How the Army Is Reinventing Electromagnetic Warfare

Описание: Colonel Leslie Gorman, Army Capability Manager for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), explains how the Army is transforming its approach to EW by adopting an agile, iterative process that delivers capabilities to the field faster than ever before. She says the goal is to equip soldiers with modern tools within months rather than years, while simultaneously updating training, doctrine, and policy to support their use. Gorman highlights that EW can no longer be treated as a standalone capability—its integration with cyber operations and information operations is essential to achieving electromagnetic spectrum superiority. Drawing lessons from Russia’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum in conflicts since 2008, including Ukraine, the Army is focused on rapid innovation and convergence of capabilities to stay ahead of adversaries. Gorman emphasizes that this approach is designed to ensure soldiers can train, fight, and win on an increasingly congested and contested battlefield.