What does a specialist EW do in AFU?
The task of electronic warfare. Updated: October 2026.
The EW (electronic warfare) specialist detects, jams, and jams enemy radio communications and drone controls while protecting the unit's own electronic assets. Details below.
Everyday work EW
Work EW is work with equipment: deployment of stations, adjustments, monitoring of the air, analysis of communication sources. A related field is SIGINT (radioelectronic reconnaissance): detection and direction finding of sources.
Vacancy: operator EW.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EW a combat role?
This is a special technical role in a combat unit: work is carried out alongside combat tasks.
How is SIGINT different from EW?
EW — suppression of enemy communications and control of drones; SIGINT - electronic reconnaissance: detection and direction finding of sources.
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