Abstract: Electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum warfare play a deterrent role in modern warfare, which is the primary factor determining the victory or failure of a war. It has been fully confirmed in the recent series of local wars and conflicts. Since the end of the cold war, the United States and Russia have launched fierce competition and confrontation in this field, and new types of electronic warfare weapons emerge in endlessly. It is summarized that current situation and trend of the development of electronic warfare weapons in the two countries in recent years, which can be used as a reference for the development of electronic warfare weapons in China.

Key words: electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum management, electronic attack, electronic protect, electronic support, electronic warfare