From the Crows' Nest
by Association of Old Crows
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Who Owns the Spectrum? Dr. Thomas Withington on the EMSO Mission Gap
Who Owns the Spectrum? Dr. Thomas Withington on the EMSO Mission Gap
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Featuring interviews, analysis, and discussions covering leading issues of the day related to electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). Topics include current events and news worldwide, US Congress and the annual defense budget, and military news from the US and allied countries. We also bring you closer to Association of Old Crow events and provide a forum to dive deeper into policy issues impacting our community.
Episodes
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- Who Owns the Spectrum? Dr. Thomas Withington on the EMSO Mission Gap · 39 minElectromagnetic spectrum operations touch nearly every part of modern warfare, yet the mission still has no clear owner. For today’s conversation, Ken Miller sits down with…
- Quiet Teams, Loud Signals, and the Special Ops Spectrum Problem · 29 minSpecial operations teams rely on the spectrum to communicate and see the battlefield, but every signal they send also tells an opponent where to look. For today’s conversation…
- EMSO Lessons from Iran: What Comes Next · 33 minRecent operations involving Iran have handed the US direct lessons in electromagnetic warfare, and the open question is whether the Pentagon will act on them. For today's…
- Why EMSO and IO Can’t Stay in Separate Lanes · 43 minAn operation planned around the electromagnetic spectrum as an afterthought works right up until the enemy adapts to it. For today's conversation, Ken Miller sits down with…
- AOC Asia 2026: Closing the Gaps in Indo-Pacific EW Readiness · 45 minWithout a NATO-style alliance to lean on, electromagnetic warfare readiness in the Indo-Pacific depends on regional cooperation that the industry is still building from scratch…
- AOC Asia 2026: The Fight for Spectrum Control in the Indo-Pacific · 35 minSpectrum control now sits at the center of Indo-Pacific defense planning, and AI is changing both how allies coordinate and how China pursues electromagnetic advantage. For…
- Thor's Hammer 2026: What Allies Learn From Each Other · 46 minFour countries, one test range, and a shared problem: How do you stop a drone or a remote-detonated bomb before it does damage? Ken Miller is back with more on NATO's Thor's…
- Thor's Hammer 2026: How NATO Tests for the Next Drone War · 43 minElectromagnetic warfare exercises give NATO a way to test new technology against real threats before those threats show up on a battlefield. For today's conversation, Ken Miller…
- The Congressional Path to EMSO Capability · 35 minThe defense budget process plays a critical role in shaping military priorities, technology investments, and the future of electromagnetic warfare. For today’s conversation, Ken…
- Collaboration as a Competitive Edge · 34 minJoint ventures and teaming arrangements can be your fastest path to a defense contract win – or your most expensive lesson. Knowing which to use and how makes all the difference…
- Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare · 46 minWinning 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…
- Is NATO Falling Behind in the Spectrum Fight? · 45 minElectromagnetic 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…
- What Does it Mean to be a Crow? (Part 2) · 30 minIn the second installment of our series, host Ken Miller builds on our previous episode’s exploration of the “crow” identity and what it represents within the electromagnetic…
- Adaptation as Advantage in Modern Warfare · 43 minWhat really separates winning militaries from losing ones? It may come down to something far less tangible than weapons or technology. In today’s episode, host Ken Miller sits…
- What Happens When GPS Goes Dark? · 43 minGPS and GNSS systems quietly power nearly every aspect of modern life, from financial transactions and power grids to aviation and emergency response. But what happens when…
- Unlocking Spectrum Dominance With AI and Cognitive EW · 35 minThis week, host Ken Miller sits down with Dr. Karen Haigh to explore the rapidly evolving world of cognitive electromagnetic warfare and its implications for the future of modern…
- Global Tensions from Tehran to Beijing · 60 minHost Ken Miller is first joined by USAF Col. (Ret.) Jeffrey Fischer, author and now CEO of Fischer Aerospace, to discuss the breaking news of the US and Israel's attack on Iran…
- Why EMSO Needs a Seat at the Table · 44 minHost Ken Miller sits down with Katy Nazaretova of Forza DC to talk about the growing push for a Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Combat Support Agency, and why the…
- Is It Time for an EMSO Force? · 50 minIn this episode of From the Crows' Nest, we go back to AOC 2025, where Ken Miller hosted a live panel with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Kevin Kennedy, Vice President for Defense Strategy &…
- The Success of EMSO in Venezuela · 42 minIn this episode, host Ken Miller takes a closer look at a recent US military operation targeting Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as a case study in how electromagnetic warfare…
