ARM

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An ARM is able to guide itself to destroy a radar using the signal transmitted by the radar. Destruction of the radar or intimidation of the operators is the most positive electronic attack (EA) tactic and is often the tactic that human nature urges us to prefer. Destruction of a radar or intimidation of its operators it is also the most expensive and risky electronic attack (EA) tactic as it involves deployment of weapons against the enemy assets. Destruction of the sensor leaves a hole in the enemy defences until the senor can be repaired or replaced.
     Intimidation works by demonstrating a clear threat of destruction to the operators of the system. Based on this threat, the enemy may hesitate to operate the sensors due to the likely ramifications. An example of intimidation is the presence of weapons such as the AGM-88 high-speed ARM (HARM) that threaten to lock onto and subsequently destroy any source of radiation in the area.

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electronic attack (EA)

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