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Germany races to master electronic warfare

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November 8, 2026

Near NATO's eastern frontier, German troops are deploying cutting-edge electronic surveillance systems designed to locate, track and disrupt adversaries long before combat begins. DW reports from Lithuania.

Germany's military is strengthening its electronic warfare capabilities as NATO adapts to lessons from Russia's war in Ukraine.

In Lithuania, German troops are testing mobile surveillance systems that detect radar and radio signals, helping commanders identify threats before attacks occur.

Military officials say technological advantages can be copied or countered within weeks, making rapid innovation crucial.

Germany's Cyber and Information Domain Service is working with defense-tech firms to turn new technologies into battlefield-ready tools as the alliance reinforces its eastern flank against growing security threats.

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