Paper Title
Microwave Antennas In Defence For Electronic Warfare Application

Abstract
Abstract- Antenna is one of the most vital organ-like ear and eye to any electronic system. It acts as a link for electromagnetic energy between guided medium and free space around. It was at the height of World War II that many antenna foundations were laid, upon which later, engineers were to build a wide variety of antennas. Historically, antenna design and metrology have not achieved the level of recognition they deserve, especially when compared with the glamour of microprocessors, laser technology, computers, VLSI etc. but antenna engineering is dynamic and a high level of technology field. Since World War II, both radar and electronic warfare technologies have attained an extremely high state of performance. Modern military forces are depending heavily on the antenna design for surveillance, electronic counter measures, navigation, weapon control, communication etc. Basically, antennas can be broadly divided into three categories:- 1. Radar antennas 2. Electronic warfare antennas 3. Communication antennas In this paper, discussion will cover the EW antennas and their development status in this country.