Joint Electromagnetic Board charts path for enhanced spectrum warfare capabilities
India TodayThe Joint Electromagnetic Board, a key subcommittee of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, held its annual meeting on November 13, 2024, under the chairmanship of Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. Senior officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with representatives from the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Department of Defence Production, and industry, convened to discuss advancements and integration in critical areas such as Electronic Warfare, Signature Management, Emerging Technologies, EMI/EMC, Spectrum Management, and Human Resource Development. With a primary objective of fostering synergy in joint EW operations among the Services, the annual meeting established a roadmap for enhanced capabilities in Spectrum Warfare. In a special address, Air Marshal Mishra emphasised the critical role of integrating EW assets across the Services for effective joint operations.