airborne early warning

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airborne early warning

The detection of enemy air or surface units by radar or other equipment carried in an airborne vehicle, and the transmitting of a warning to friendly units. Also called AEW.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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