From the Crows' Nest
From the Crows' Nest
Association of Old Crows
Is NATO Falling Behind in the Spectrum Fight?
44 minutes Posted May 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Introduction to AOC Europe 2026 and Key Themes
European EMSO Landscape and Recent Developments
Driving Forces Behind EMSO Investment in Europe
Lessons from Red Sea and Persian Gulf Operations
Ukraine War's Impact on Spectrum and EW Strategies
Early Integration of Spectrum Capabilities in Development
Ukraine's War as a Catalyst for Spectrum Innovation
Russia's Spectrum Tactics and NATO Challenges
Europe's Self-Sufficiency in EW and Defense Industry
US Policy and Europe's Defense Industrial Strategy
AOC Europe 2026: Key Topics and Focus Areas
European Vulnerabilities and Spectrum Defense Strategies
Upcoming Topics in Electromagnetic Dominance Journal
Virtual and Constructive Training Opportunities in Europe
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Electromagnetic spectrum dominance used to be a tactical edge; now it’s a strategic requirement, especially in Europe. But is NATO keeping up?


In this episode, Ken Miller is joined by John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), to break down the state of EMSO across Europe and the alliance. Drawing on lessons from Ukraine, Canada, and the UK, they explain why speed, integration, and early development are no longer optional, they’re essential.


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.


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