Electronic Warfare research covers evaluation and simulation, optronic systems and radio and micro­wave systems. In the field of electronic warfare FOI is engaged in method and techno­logy development, studies, education and training as well as theoretical and experimental research relating to electro­magnetic inter­ference and methods of protection.

These activities support our two main clients, the Swedish Armed Forces and the Defence Materiel Administration, in their efforts to develop an electronic warfare capability to meet the requirements of our military response units. Much of the value of electronic warfare systems lies in understanding how they are used operationally.

Electronic warfare systems

These systems can be used to gain an advantage by detecting, locating, analysing, blocking or deceiving an adversary’s radio or radar systems.

FOI's work in this area includes researching and developing systems for traditional electronic warfare (reconnaissance and disruption) against radio and radar systems, as well as electronic warfare systems designed to protect against improvised explosive device (IED) attacks.

Research activities cover the following areas:

• Electronic warfare technology, methods and functions
• Radio and radar technology
• Signal processing
• Software development
• Hardware design and construction.