The US Army is reviewing industry white papers outlining High Energy Laser weapon system solutions capable of meeting the service’s fast-track counter-unmanned aerial system Battalion force protection requirement.
In this exclusive episode of “From the Crows’ Nest,” available only to AOC members and subscribers, host Ken Miller welcomes back John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the JED. They discuss what they are hearing from the exhibit floor at this year’s Air, Space, Cyber Conference. They discuss some of the cutting-edge technologies leading US Air Force that companies are showcasing throughout the week, including advance Radar performance, aircraft self-protection, signals intelligence and more!
In a recent episode of From the Crows’ Nest Podcast, hosted by Ken Miller, Director of Advocacy and Outreach for the AOC, the discussion delved into the intricacies of NATO’s operations in the electromagnetic spectrum. The featured guest was Erik Bamford, Branch Chief of EW for the Norwegian Armed Forces and an AOC Board Member. Together, they explored NATO’s approach to EW, the complexities of interoperability and the future of MDO.
The US Navy has confirmed plans to configure its Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft with a SIGINT suite using equipment essentially common to that already equipping the Navy’s Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton UAS in its Multi-INT configuration. The new SIGINT payload has been given the designation AN/ALQ-263.
In a recent podcast discussion, Ken Miller and Dr. Tom Withington delved into the critical role of the EMS in modern conflicts, highlighting the ongoing war in Ukraine and its implications for global military operations. With conflicts raging in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific, the control of the electromagnetic spectrum has become a decisive factor in achieving battlefield superiority.
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During a recent conversation on the “From the Crows’ Nest” podcast, host Ken Miller and Dustin Hellwig, founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Chesapeake Technology Institute, delved deep into the complex issue of decoding EMSO and aligning our terminology. Hellwig’s extensive experience in spectrum and EW and environments provided critical insights into the challenges and potential solutions for unifying the EW community.
In this episode of our podcast, I had the privilege of welcoming back Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director for the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. Bryan, who has recently been featured in the media discussing a range of defense topics from drone technology to acquisition reform, joined us to explore the current state of defense innovation and the barriers that prevent faster advancements within the DOD.
As the House and Senate return to Capitol Hill this month, they will continue working on the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several provisions focused on counter-unmanned aerial systems technology, procurement and strategy.
In a recent episode of the “From the Crows’ Nest” podcast, Ken Miller welcomed back a distinguished guest, Jeff Fischer – a retired US Air Force colonel, author, journalist and subject matter expert. Their discussion ranged from the latest developments in Ukraine’s air capabilities to the broader implications of global military strategies.