The US spent $5 billion on electronic warfare development in 2024

This year, the United States has already spent approximately $5 billion on the development of its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.

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According to a recent report by Army Technology, this spending totals around $5 billion. The data suggests that America is gaining momentum in EW spending, especially after accounting for 45 per cent of global spending between 2021 and 2023.

In contrast, its adversaries Russia and China had only 14 per cent and 13 per cent shares of EW spending, respectively, during this period.

According to market data, Washington has invested more in airborne than land, sea, and space-based missile defence systems. The US is expected to spend US$7.5 billion on EW assets in 2033, accounting for 47 per cent of the estimated total EW spending of the world's nine largest countries.

The United States has made several attempts to strengthen the country's electronic warfare capabilities, including in December 2023, when Lockheed Martin tested a US Navy electronic warfare system that can be mounted on a helicopter. The US Army has also deployed a new AI-enabled electronic warfare system known as Advanced Dynamic Spectrum Reconnaissance.

Despite its dominance, it could be undermined by Russia and China. In 2024, their combined spending on electronic warfare is $2.5 billion, but it will rise to $5 billion in 2033.

Source: The Defence Post