This course provides the practical foundation in Radar Systems and Electronic Warfare (EW) operations. Participants will first establish a deep understanding of radar physics, electromagnetic propagation, and core radar architectures (including AESA/PESA). Building upon this foundation, the course meticulously explores the three pillars of EW: Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Support (ES), and Electronic Protection (EP).
The curriculum covers critical topics such as jamming and deception techniques (e.g., DRFM, RGPO), ES/ELINT workflows for emitter identification, and vital Electronic Protection/ECCM measures (e.g., CFAR, frequency agility). The training progresses to advanced concepts, including the exploitation of Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS), emerging technologies like Cognitive EW and GaN AESA, and the integration of EW with cyber operations (CEMA). The course culminates in scenario-based mission planning and assessment to ensure practical application of the learned material.
This course is designed for defence, military, intelligence, and aerospace professionals whose work involves the design, operation, analysis, or strategic employment of radar and electronic warfare systems.
Specific roles that will benefit include:
- EW Operators and Analysts
- Radar Engineers and Technicians
- Intelligence Analysts (ELINT/COMINT)
- Mission Planners and Strategists
- System Integrators and Program Managers
- Air Defence and Naval Warfare Specialists
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze Radar Performance: Apply the Radar Equation and relevant to interpret the performance and detection characteristics of modern radar systems.
- Execute ES/ELINT Workflows: Perform the necessary steps (e.g., PRI/RF analysis, DF methods) to detect, classify, and geographically locate radar emitters and exploit signals in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Design and Evaluate Electronic Attack (EA) Plans: Formulate effective jamming and deception strategies, including DRFM false target generation and noise jamming, tailored for specific mission objectives like SEAD.
- Apply Electronic Protection (EP) and ECCM: Identify and implement appropriate Electronic Protection (EP) and Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) (e.g., adaptive nulling, frequency agility) to ensure system survivability against jamming and deception.
- Exploit IADS Architecture: Dissect the structure, communication nodes, and kill-chains of an Integrated Air Defence System (IADS) to identify critical vulnerabilities for penetration.
- Integrate Advanced Technologies: Discuss and assess the operational impact of emerging EW and radar technologies, including AI-enabled Cognitive EW, GaN AESA, and the principles of Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA).
- Develop Capstone Solutions: Synthesize knowledge across all three EW disciplines to develop comprehensive mission plans and countermeasure recommendations in complex, scenario-based EW engagements.
Day 01: Radar Foundations & Electromagnetic Theory
Learning Objectives
- Understand radar physics and EM propagation.
- Interpret radar system performance and detection characteristics.
- Establish foundational radar knowledge for EW operations.
Module 01: Electromagnetic Spectrum & Radiation Principles
- EM spectrum segmentation (HF–EHF).
- Atmospheric attenuation, clutter & ducting effects.
- Radar horizon, propagation modelling.
Module 02: Radar Fundamentals & Operating Principles
- Radar equation, PRF, pulse width.
- Range resolution, Doppler shift, SNR.
- Probability of detection & false alarm.
Module 03: Radar Architectures & Subsystems
- Transmitters, receivers, signal processors.
- AESA, PESA, phased array systems.
- Waveforms: chirp, FMCW, coded pulses.
Module 04: Radar Types & Mission Applications
- Early warning & fire-control radars.
- SAR, ISAR, multistatic & passive radar.
Day 02: Electronic Warfare Core Disciplines
Learning Objectives
- Understand EA, EP, ES roles.
- Analyze jamming & deception techniques.
- Execute ES/ELINT analytic workflows.
Module 5: EW Overview
- EA, EP, ES operational structure.
- EW in land/air/sea theatre operations.
Module 6: Electronic Attack (EA)
- Noise jamming (spot, sweep, barrage).
- Deception (RGPO, VGPO, DRFM false targets).
- SEAD missions & anti-radiation weapons.
Module 7: Electronic Support (ES)
- PRI, RF, scan patterns & emitter ID.
- DF methods: AOA, TDOA, interferometry.
Module 8: COMINT
- Traffic analysis, metadata exploitation.
- Tactical vs strategic COMINT.
Day 03: Electronic Protection, ECCM & Countermeasures
Learning Objectives
- Apply EP/ECCM measures.
- Understand IADS structure & weak points.
- Integrate EW responses into combined operations.
Module 9: Electronic Protection (EP)
- Frequency agility, pulse diversity.
- Adaptive nulling, CFAR, AGC.
- LPI radar principles & counter-LPI.
Module 10: Countermeasures
- IRCM & DIRCM.
- Naval soft-kill/hard-kill layering.
- Counter-UAS EW operations.
Module 11: Integrated Air Defence Systems (IADS)
- Acquisition, tracking, C2 nodes.
- Kill-chain analysis & exploitation.
Module 12: Combined EW Scenarios
- ES/ELINT detection & classification.
- Jammer–radar operational exercises.
Day 04: Advanced EW, Future Technology & Capstone
Learning Objectives
- Integrate EW into mission planning.
- Assess modern & emerging EW technologies.
- Execute scenario-based mission evaluation.
Module 13: Advanced Radar & EW Tech
- AI-enabled cognitive EW.
- Digital beamforming, GaN AESA.
- Quantum radar limitations.
Module 14: Cyber-Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA)
- EW–cyber operational integration.
- GPS spoofing vs jamming.
- Satellite-based EW operations.
Module 15: Platform-Level EW Systems
- Fighter EW: SPECTRA, Growler systems.
- Naval EW: SEWIP, MASS decoys.
- UAV EW payloads.
Module 16: Capstone Assessment
- Emitter identification task.
- Jamming plan development.
- ECCM application & IADS penetration simulation.
