Russia may employ electronic warfare in Syria to protect its military flights

A Russian general said ground-based and airborne electronic warfare systems might be employed in Syria to protect aircrews.

Будни авиагруппы ВКС РФ на аэродроме Хмеймим в Сирии (13)
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“Russia will have to resort to electronic jamming and other warfare equipment, including special aircraft with special equipment on board, in order to protect our pilots from being stricken with missiles,” Lt. Gen. Evgeny Buzhinsky said.

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