As 2026 unfolds, defence and security forces across the Middle East face a rapidly evolving threat environment. From the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and maritime attacks to increasing GNSS jamming and border security challenges, the electromagnetic spectrum has become a critical battlespace.
Our new Special Report: “Forewarned is Forearmed – Using Wide Area Networked RF Sensing to Enhance Regional Defence and Security in the Middle East” explores how modern electronic support measures (ESM) and wide-area radio frequency sensing can help address these challenges.
Written by electronic warfare expert Dr. Thomas Withington, the report examines how networked RF sensors can provide early warning, enhance situational awareness, and close surveillance gaps across air, maritime, and land domains.
Key topics covered in the report include:
- Countering the growing UAV threat using RF detection
- Closing radar coverage gaps to improve airspace security
- Strengthening maritime domain awareness in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf
- Detecting GNSS jamming and spoofing activities
- Enhancing border security and counter-smuggling operations
- Technical surveillance countermeasures for sensitive facilities
Wide-area RF sensing provides a powerful way to monitor the spectrum, detect threats earlier, and support faster decision-making for defence and security operators.
Download the full special report here:
Special Report: RF Sensing & Electronic Warfare in the Middle East
