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 …

This publication supports warfighters and operational-level planners by providing a common suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) lexicon and tactics, techniques, and procedures …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Feb 1, 2024 · Excelling in the key components of SEAD, U.S. SOF is uniquely positioned to perform SEAD from the ground. To effectively suppress enemy radars, U.S. forces first …

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 …

May 9, 2025 · In summary, SEAD operations are essential for maintaining control of the airspace during conflicts and ensuring the safety of air operations. Without successful SEAD efforts, …

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 …