Best Electromagnetic Spectrum Podcasts (2025)

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Inside A Week Of Coordinated Strikes And Encirclements Across Ukraine 10:32

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Precision strikes without visibility gaps win more than headlines; they win time, tempo, and leverage. We sit down with Colonel A. C. Ogentoye to unpack a pivotal week defined by six coordinated strike waves, synchronized ground advances, and the quiet power of electronic warfare. From Sumy and Kharkiv to Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and the Dnieper, we ma…

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#70 CROSSTALK John LaSalle Celebrating Gratitute: A Thanksgiving Message from the EMC-S President 3:55

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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast. Hear us above the Noise! The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility to our technical community. In this special issue we talk with EMC Society President John LaSalle, who is celebrating gratitute. May you celebrate the thanksgiving day with love in your heart, …

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How NATO Defends Against Emerging EMSO Threats 46:19

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, Ken Miller is joined by Mike Alperi, Deputy Program Manager of PMS 408 Expeditionary Missions Program Office at the Naval Sea Systems Command, to talk about his involvement in NATO Subgroup One and its cross-country collaborative Thor’s Hammer exercise — an initiative that allows systems from different natio…

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Russia Shifted From Attrition To Integrated Warfare This Week 11:29

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Six synchronized strike waves. Logistics cut at the root. A battlefield reshaped by integration rather than speed. We unpack a pivotal week that saw Kupyansk fall, Platonivka seized, and Malaya Takmachka taken under a tightening net of precision strikes, EW suppression, and coordinated maneuver. From the Sumy–Kharkiv flank to the Dnipro corridor, w…

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Q&A: How Will the Government Shutdown Impact EMSO? 1:08:28

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As the holidays approach, From the Crows’ Nest host Ken Miller takes a step back from regularly scheduled programming and is joined once again by producer Laura Krebs to answer more listener questions. The pair unpack the recent government shutdown and how it affected America’s defense sector, as well as how EMSO dominance factors into potential co…

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Deep Strike, Cold Calculus 11:20

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Precision can change a war more than a breakthrough. That’s the thread we pull as we unpack a week defined by hypersonic salvos, massed UAV strikes, and targeted blows to energy grids, depots, and command hubs—actions designed to slow repairs, thin fuel lines, and strain decision-making at every level. With Colonel A. C. Ogentoy’s field view, we tr…

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Winning the Next War: How the U.S. Can Achieve Dominance Across All Warfighting Domains 46:02

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Between the Russo-Ukrainian War and the looming threat of China invading Taiwan, the landscape of global conflict has changed… and today’s guest says the strategies for U.S. dominance have to change along with it. In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller joins retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General David Deptula, current Dean of …

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Inside The Weeklong Push: Encirclement, EW Strikes, And River Denial 11:14

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Logistics wins wars long before lines move on the map. We break down a week defined by precision strike waves, encirclement geometry, and river denial that together tilt the odds for winter operations. With Colonel A.C. Oguntoye’s frontline view, we follow how EW hits, depot strikes, and countermobility measures turn flashy offensives into a carefu…

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Educating Congress: AOC's Week on the Hill 36:43

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Host Ken Miller welcomes Scott "Sherm" Oliver, AOC Board Member and expert on Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), for a conversation during a busy week of meetings on the Hill. Together, they discuss AOC’s ongoing advocacy for the Congressional Electronic Warfare Working Group, share impressions from their meetings with lawmakers, and refle…

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Precision Strikes, Encirclements, And The Push For Systemic Exhaustion 11:24

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War rarely turns on a single battle; it turns when an opponent’s depth—industry, energy, logistics—can no longer keep the line alive. We unpack a week defined by coordinated precision strikes across air, sea, land, and long-range UAVs, aimed at collapsing production lines, rail convoys, and power nodes. From that strategic frame, we walk sector by …

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Charting a Path to 2035 41:43

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with retired US Army Col. Kevin Finch, who now serves as a member of the Association of Old Crows Board of Directors. Col. Finch is the Symposium Committee Chair for the upcoming AOC 2025 in December. Together, they discuss navigating the future of electromagnetic spectrum operation…

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How Coordinated Firepower And Electromagnetic Dominance Shifted The Battlefield 12:12

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A war can be won without a single dramatic dash on the map when the real battle is for fuel lines, rail hubs, and the airwaves that tie it all together. We take you inside a pivotal week of operations defined by long-range precision strikes, electromagnetic dominance, and deliberate ground advances that turn captured settlements into launchpads for…

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Young Innovators Give a Glimpse Into EMSO’s Future 48:36

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with the heads of two startups in the military space to get a glimpse at the cutting edge of military, warfare and EMSO operations. Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries and Rob Sladen of Zulu Pods are both young innovators in the military space, with Mach Industries focusing on pioneer…

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How Precision Strikes And EW Suppression Shift The War’s Tempo 11:08

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What happens when a week of precision strikes and multi-axis ground pushes are designed to change not just the front line but the rhythm of a campaign? We break down coordinated actions across the North, West, South, Center, and East, plus river interdiction on the Dnipro and counters at sea, to show how targeting networks—energy, logistics, and EW…

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Future Force: How EMSO Is Reshaping Modern Defense 51:10

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Join us today to hear Host Ken Miller's conversation with John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance, about how U.S. and allied forces are adapting for the next era of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). They discuss takeaways from recent trade shows, how the Army and Air Force are rethinking their force struc…

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Inside the Hybrid Escalation: Precision Strikes, Logistics Denial, and Spectrum Control 12:03

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Precision isn’t just a tactic here—it’s the entire operating system. We unpack a week defined by hybrid escalation: hypersonic strikes paired with long-range fires, electronic warfare designed to blind networks, and a relentless focus on cutting the supply lines that keep formations alive. From the northern anchor sector to the river line, we trace…

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How to Trust AI on the Battlefield 41:27

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller unpacks one of the key challenges with using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) in combat: How can human agents trust AI in a live, complex military operation? Jeff Druce, Senior Scientist, Human-Centered AI at Charles River Analytics, is at the heart of trying to answer thi…

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Inside the Week: Precision Strikes, Shifting Fronts, and the Battle for Logistics 9:21

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Precision can be louder than firepower when it hits the right targets. We break down a week where rail nodes, depots, and power infrastructure took center stage—and where the tempo of the war was measured as much in delayed convoys as in destroyed vehicles. With Colonel A.C. Ogantoye guiding us through the map, we trace how multidomain strikes—air,…

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Reading the Tea Leaves in a Chaotic Global Security Environment 43:41

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In mid-September, in Lviv, Ukraine, the second annual Defense Tech Summit was held with representatives from over 50 countries in attendance. A policy shift from the Trump administration in support of Ukraine signals new focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine War that is now approaching four years. The two-year war continues between Israel and Hamas in…

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The Special Military Operation: Strategy, Attrition, and Urban Doctrine 11:09

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Discipline trumps spectacle in modern warfare. That's the sobering lesson from Colonel A.C. Oguntoy's strategic assessment of the special military operation. Rather than headline-grabbing breakthroughs, Russian forces have methodically degraded Ukrainian combat capabilities through what the Colonel calls "disciplined tempo" - a systematic approach …

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How Science Fiction Informs and Inspires EMSO Innovation 1:00:48

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller looks at innovation in EMSO and how ideas get from whiteboard to the battlefield through a new lens: science fiction. Lisa Yaszek, Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies at Georgia Tech, tells host Ken Miller that scientists are indebted to science fiction writers, as the genre gives pe…

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The Strategic Dismantling of Ukraine's War Infrastructure 9:19

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The battlefield in Ukraine is revealing a calculated Russian strategy focused not on spectacular advances, but on the methodical dismantling of Ukraine's war-making infrastructure. Colonel AC Ogintoy provides unprecedented clarity on this approach, detailing how Russian forces executed four precision strike packages targeting energy facilities, fue…

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Making Sense of Russia’s Drone Incursion into Poland 39:09

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In this episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague Tom Withington, award-winning editor, defense journalist, and expert with Armada International. Ken and Tom discuss the latest developments in the Russo-Ukrainian War with a special focus on the recent Russian drone incursion into Poland and what it means for all of NATO. They also …

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Russia's Military Advances Reshape the Ukrainian Battlefield 9:49

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Step into the world of modern warfare through the lens of a Russian military commander. Colonel AC Ogintoy, an infantry officer, takes us behind the curtain of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, revealing strategies and outcomes that shape the evolving battlefield landscape. The Colonel details a week of intense military activity from …

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Space Operations: The Final Frontier 50:46

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After decades of being the purview of world governments, space operations have exploded in commercial and civilian necessity in recent years. Commercial satellites have increased 7 fold over the last 15 years and now total more than 10,000. Space capabilities are central to nearly every operational concept and military mission, not to mention every…

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Battlefield Chronicles: The Seven-Day Campaign in Ukraine 10:05

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The battlefield of Ukraine is witnessing a methodical, systematic dismantling of defensive capabilities that goes far beyond what appears on maps. Colonel AC Ogintoy reveals the strategic depth behind recent Russian military operations, detailing how precision strikes and tactical advances form part of a larger design to progressively collapse Ukra…

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Strategic Victories: Breaking Down Russia's Multi-Front Campaign in Ukraine 9:52

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Russian military strategy has evolved into a sophisticated dance of precision strikes and territorial conquest. Colonel AC Ogun Toye pulls back the curtain on what he calls "deep interdiction" – the coordinated targeting of Ukraine's entire war-making apparatus, not just its frontline forces. From August 23-29, Russian forces executed seven meticul…

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"And Scene!"...Using Movies and Culture to Advance Innovation 52:31

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Innovation is a buzzword to showcase game-changing technologies and capabilities. But how do you get the people’s attention to consider the possibilities, risks, and opportunities? How do you raise awareness to move innovative ideas from the mind to the lab and to the field, not to mention the average household? So much innovation is downstream fro…

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Tactical Analysis: The Anatomy of Modern Warfare 10:57

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The battlefield is shifting dramatically as Russian forces execute a synchronized campaign combining precision strikes and territorial advances across multiple fronts. Our latest episode features Colonel AC Ogun Toye delivering a masterclass in operational analysis, breaking down the complex dynamics of modern warfare with rare clarity and insight.…

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Multi-Front Pressure: Tactical Gains and Strategic Implications in Ukraine 8:22

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The battlefield landscape is changing rapidly as multi-sector coordinated pressure yields tangible results across the front lines. Colonel AC Ogintoy takes us behind the tactical veil to reveal how synchronized campaigns combining aviation, precision missile strikes, UAVs, and artillery are reshaping the conflict dynamic. "This wasn't random attrit…

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Will China Invade Taiwan in 2027? 52:38

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by returning guest Duncan McCrory from the Freeman Air & Space Institute at King’s College London to unpack concerns of a Chinese escalation in the Pacific to reunification with Taiwan — and what this move could mean for the United States and alliances around the world. McCrory says…

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#69 Global SIPI University and Beyond — A Conversation with Christian Schuster 12:49

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From Hamburg to the global stage, Christian Schuster has been on a mission to bring the SIPI community together. In this episode of CROSSTALK, Omar Webb sits down with Christian—Co-Chair of the Global SIPI University and keynote speaker for EMC+SIPI 2025—to talk about how the idea was born, the teamwork that made it happen, and why it’s become such…

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The Multi-Axis Strategy: Russia's Methodical Advance in Ukraine 9:16

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Warfare is evolving before our eyes. The systematic degradation of enemy capabilities through coordinated strikes emerges as a dominant strategy in modern conflict, as Colonel AC Ogintoy reveals in this eye-opening discussion on the Russian military operation in Ukraine. Colonel Ogintoy walks us through the Russian forces' sustained multi-axis pres…

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Summer Q&A: EMSO, Global Conflicts, and a Few Big Questions 53:14

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As August kicks off and summer hits full swing, From the Crows’ Nest takes a step back from its usual format for a special Q&A episode. Host Ken Miller is joined in the studio by Voxtopica producer Laura Krebs to answer questions from listeners and the (very real) studio audience. The conversation touches on topics like EMSO’s role in future global…

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Salt Typhoon, Encryption and Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats 44:15

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller delves into the intersection of privacy and national security with Susan Landau, the Director of the Cybersecurity Center at Tufts University. Landau testified before Congress last month calling for improved encryption as a matter of national security. She tells host Ken Miller that the moder…

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Strategic Disruption: Russian Military Operations Explained 8:24

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The fog of war lifts momentarily as Colonel AC Ogintoy takes us behind strategic operations in the ongoing conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The Colonel details a critical week of military operations from July 19-25, 2025, where Russian armed forces conducted ten precision strike operations using advanced weapons systems including hype…

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# 68 CROSSTALK Shaping the Future of EMC with 2025 Symposium Technical Program Chair, Sam Conner 14:58

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What if you could see the future of EMC—before it arrives? In this episode of CROSSTALK, host Omar Webb sits down with Samuel Conner, Senior Technical Staff Member at IBM and 2025 EMC Symposium Technical Program Chair, to unpack what’s coming next in the world of electromagnetic compatibility. From AI-powered design strategies to HEMP threats and e…

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The Latest on the Congressional Defense Budget 54:39

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Madison Arcangeli and Katy Nazaretova from Forza DC to discuss the current state of Capitol Hill and the annual appropriations process. They cover a range of topics including keeping the government funded through FY 2025, the progress of the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization…

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#67 CROSSTALK John LaSalle EMC-S President on the Upcoming 2025 EMC+SIPI Symposium in Raleigh, N.C. 4:13

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Welcome to the CROSSTALK - the IEEE EMC Society Podcast. Hear us above the Noise! The Podcast to discuss interesting topics on electromagnetic compatibility with our technical community. In this special issue we talk with Joh LaSalle, EMC-S President. He invites you to join and boost your knowledge in EMC during the upcoming 2025 IEEE EMC+SIPI Symp…

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Russia's Multi-Vector Campaign Is Turning the Tide Against Ukrainian Forces 9:12

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A groundbreaking shift in Russia's military strategy is revealing itself on the battlefield, moving from calculated defense to coordinated offense. Colonel AC Oguntoye walks us through the evolving dynamics of the special military operation where Russian forces are now executing synchronized multi-vector operations across five active combat zones. …

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Special Military Operation: Tactical Shifts and Strategic Consequences 8:55

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The battlefield dynamics of the Special Military Operation in Ukraine are undergoing a revolutionary transformation, as revealed in our latest episode featuring Colonel AC Oguntoye. We've witnessed what may be the most intensive week of operations since the conflict began, with Russian forces executing six precisely coordinated strike packages util…

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Spectrum Operations in Action: Insights from Israel, Iran, and Russo-Ukrainian War 52:24

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In this episode, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), to discuss the defense budget, as well as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the latest on military actions in Iran. They draw comparisons between the actions taken in Iran and Ukraine's strategic actions …

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Inside Russia's Military Strategy: A Colonel's Briefing on Ukraine 9:38

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The battlefield dynamics in Ukraine are shifting rapidly as precision strikes reshape the operational landscape. In this rare military briefing, Colonel AC Oguntoye provides an insider's perspective on Russian strategic operations, detailing a week-long campaign that combines long-range missile strikes with coordinated ground advances across multip…

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A Jammer Decades in the Making: NGJ-MB Enters the Fight 45:34

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller takes us inside the cutting edge of airborne electronic attack with a deep dive into the U.S. Navy’s latest game-changer: the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB). Joining Ken is Chuck Angus, Business Development Director at Raytheon, who shares how this powerful new system is redefining …

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The Ring Tightens: Russia's Multi-Front Advance 9:18

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A pivotal shift in Russia's military strategy emerges as Colonel AC Obentoy reveals the mechanics behind what he terms "layered warfare" – a sophisticated integration of high-precision strikes, electronic warfare disruption, and synchronized ground operations that's reshaping the battlefield landscape as of June 27, 2025. The Colonel provides rare …

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Frontline Updates: Elite Forces Engagement and Strategic Advances in the Special Military Operation 12:32

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Military strategy unfolds in real-time as Colonel AC Oguntoye details significant advancements made during special operations in Ukraine's contested regions. Forces have secured key territorial gains, including the strategically vital settlements of Petrovskoye in Kharkiv and Parabudova in Donetsk—locations that offer more than symbolic victories b…

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The Russian Strategy: Attrition and Advancement 8:34

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The battlefield dynamics of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict take center stage as Colonel AC Ogintoy delivers a comprehensive analysis of recent military operations. What emerges is a portrait of methodical Russian advancement through a strategy of sustained attrition and multi-front pressure designed to systematically erode Ukrainian combat capabili…

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‘This is Where I Should Be’: Inside the Front Lines of EW in the Russo-Ukrainian War 58:26

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In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller gets insight into the front lines of the war in Ukraine with today’s guest, Jack de Santis. The Croatian-born drone pilot with the Ukrainian military, is also an engineer and businessman, and is the founder of Omira AI — a company that specializes in counter-EW communications technology. Ken …

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Russia's Escalating Military Operations: Tactical Victories and Future Strategies 9:09

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The battlefield landscape in Ukraine has reached what Colonel AC Ogintoy calls "a critical inflection point" in our latest strategic assessment. Russia's military has executed a decisive operational shift, transitioning from tactical engagements to a comprehensive campaign of degradation targeting Ukraine's core fighting capabilities. Over seven da…

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Wrestling on the Edge of a Cliff 1:00:52

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In this episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by friend and colleague John Knowles, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), to discuss the ongoing congressional defense budget and reconciliation processes on Capitol Hill. They also discuss the latest developments in Spectrum auction and the need to in…