From the Crows' Nest
From the Crows' Nest
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Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare
46 minutes Posted May 28, 2026 at 5:30 pm.
Introduction to AOC Europe 2026 and Guest Overview
Gilly's Background and the Concept of Smart Kill
The Economics of War and Spectrum Measures
Effects-Based Operations and EMSO Evolution
Cost-Effective Strategies Against Drone Swarms
Ukraine's Electromagnetic Spectrum Strategy
Mastery of Spectrum as a Warfighting Priority
European Defense Market and Industrial Collaboration
Interoperability and Organizational Challenges in EMSO
Next Steps for NATO and European EMSO Efforts
Language, Doctrine, and Policy in EMSO
Post-Event Actions and Industry Perspectives
Industry Innovations and Keysight Technologies
Testing and Measurement in EMSO with Keysight
Closing Remarks and Future Outlook
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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.


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