The Royal Navy has officially endorsed its advanced electronic warfare system, the Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), following positive feedback from its first round of testing, UK Defence Journal reports.
Scheduled to be integrated into the Navy’s two Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers, six Type 45 destroyers, and the next-generation frigate force, including eight Type 26 City-class sub-hunters and five Type 31 Inspiration-class general-purpose warships, MEWSIC promises to enhance the Fleet’s electronic warfare (EW) operations.
Electronic Warfare, a pivotal but often under-publicised aspect of operations, involves the use of electromagnetic energy to detect, intercept, and exploit enemy forces and communications. MEWSIC will upgrade the Royal Navy’s radar electronic support and electronic warfare command and control capabilities, essential for planning and executing complex operations.
A standout feature of MEWSIC is the Electromagnetic Warfare Command and Control (EWC2). This new functionality integrates electromagnetic emissions with the operational tactical picture, enhancing situational awareness in the ops room.
It assists operators in delivering timely and accurate countermeasures by improving their understanding of the operational environment.
The system also supports advanced planning tools that enable operators to configure and update the system with the latest intelligence, rehearsing scenarios en route to operational areas.
