1、1 Joint Publication 1-02. DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, Apr. 12, 2001.2 For discussion of stand-off jamming and electronic warfare, see CRS Report RL30639.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS21141Upd
2、ated June 5, 2006Military Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses(SEAD): Assessing Future Needsname redactedSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummarySuppressing enemy air defenses (SEAD) has been a central element of projectingmilitary air power for over 50 years. H
3、owever, several developments suggest that thismission is of growing importance to the Department of Defense (DOD). Some say thatthe emergence of new technologies and air defenses will increasingly challenge U.S.SEAD efforts. Making budgetary judgments on SEAD programs and processes requiresthe asses
4、sment of complex factors. This report will be updated.IntroductionSuppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) is defined by the Department of Defense(DOD) as “That activity that neutralizes, destroys, or temporarily degrades surface-basedenemy air defenses by destructive and/or disruptive means.”1 By t
