Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare
From From the Crows' Nest by Association of Old Crows
May 28, 2026 · 46 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the strategies and technologies required for success in electromagnetic warfare, featuring insights from experts in the field.
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 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
Guests: Dr. Thomas Withington, Alasdair Gilchrist, Gabby Bailado
Topics covered
- electromagnetic warfare
- spectrum superiority
- European defense strategies
- smart kill concept
- EW development
- commercial and military technology
Keywords
- electromagnetic spectrum
- defense technology
- spectrum superiority
- military strategy
- EW development
- commercial technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Armada International, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Keysight Technologies
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