During the Cold War the American military developed a joint definition of SEAD responsibilities, with the Army responsible for all SEAD missions within the range of observable fire and the Air Force for all …

To achieve air dominance, brave US airmen conduct what are known as Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD/DEAD) missions, putting their lives on the line to disrupt and destroy …

SEAD is not just shooting an ARM, it is a core capability of Alliance joint power (not solely air), in which air and surface, and even space or cyber operations, should be executed jointly for effective …

Jul 25, 2023 · NATO’s SEAD doctrine is enshrined in its Allied Joint Doctrine for Air and Space Operations. Future editions will not only fold in lessons learned for the alliance from Ukraine, but also …

This monograph explores the question of how the Joint Force should approach the SEAD mission and whether or not forces from the land domain should take a more significant role in penetrating ground …

Before the Vietnam War, SEAD was an undefined mission: although attempts to destroy enemy air defense sites were undertaken, they were done so by individual aircraft against specific targets or …

This is known as suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD). SEAD increases the effectiveness and flexibility of MAGTF operations.

Dedicated SEAD aircraft are purpose-built for SEAD missions, featuring advanced radar jamming and suppression systems. Notable examples include the EA-18G Growler and the Italian Tornado ECR, …

Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD), also known as "Wild Weasel" and "Iron Hand" operations in the United States, are military actions to suppress enemy surface-based air defenses (Surface-to …

Apr 28, 2025 · SEAD missions aim to temporarily neutralize enemy air defenses. The objective is to disrupt or degrade the enemy’s detection and engagement capabilities without requiring the …