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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 46 MIN

Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare

from From the Crows' Nest · host Association of Old Crows

Winning in the electromagnetic spectrum requires two things: the right strategy and the technology to back it up. This episode tackles both.Ken Miller is joined by Dr. Thomas Withington of Armada International and Alasdair Gilchrist of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to examine what achieving spectrum superiority actually demands today, why European defense strategies are under pressure, and what the concept of “smart kill” reveals about where modern electromagnetic warfare is heading.Then, Ken sits down with Gabby Bailado of Keysight Technologies to explore how scalable testing platforms are reshaping EW development and why the line between commercial and military technology is blurring faster than most people realize.We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes by emailing host Ken Miller at [email protected] or by visiting us on our Instagram @fromthecrowsnestpodcast.To learn more about today’s topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.

Winning in the electromagnetic spectrum requires two things: the right strategy and the technology to back it up. This episode tackles both.Ken Miller is joined by Dr. Thomas Withington of Armada International and Alasdair Gilchrist of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) to examine what achieving spectrum superiority actually demands today, why European defense strategies are under pressure, and what the concept of “smart kill” reveals about where modern electromagnetic warfare is heading.Then, Ken sits down with Gabby Bailado of Keysight Technologies to explore how scalable testing platforms are reshaping EW development and why the line between commercial and military technology is blurring faster than most people realize.We invite you to share your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future episodes by emailing host Ken Miller at [email protected] or by visiting us on our Instagram @fromthecrowsnestpodcast.To learn more about today’s topics or to stay updated on EMSO and EW developments, visit our homepage.

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