Is NATO Falling Behind in the Spectrum Fight?
From From the Crows' Nest by Association of Old Crows
May 13, 2026 · 45 min
About this episode
The episode discusses NATO's challenges in maintaining electromagnetic spectrum dominance in light of recent global events.
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 host@fromthecrowsnest.org 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 .
People in this episode
Host: Ken Miller
Guest: John Knowles
Topics covered
- electromagnetic spectrum
- NATO
- EMSO
- military strategy
- integration
- defense technology
Keywords
- NATO
- electromagnetic spectrum
- EMSO
- military strategy
- Ukraine
- Canada
- UK
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance, NATO
Places: Europe, Ukraine, Canada, UK
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