Russian Jamming Poses a Growing Threat to U.S. Troops in Syria
"Trump Opens His Arms to Russia. His Administration Closes Its Fist."
But this type of warfare also gives the United States a chance to learn about the latest Russian technology.
By Lara Seligman | July 30, 2018, 10:30 AM
A group of U.S. soldiers keeps an eye on the demarcation line during a security patrol outside Manbij, Syria, on June 24. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Koster)
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Analysts say Russia is increasingly using Syria as a testing ground for new electronic weapons, which Moscow developed over the past 10 to 15 years in response to NATO’s dominance in conventional weaponry. Operations in Ukraine offered Moscow a similar opportunity to use these new systems in combat.