From the Crows' Nest

AOC Asia 2026: Closing the Gaps in Indo-Pacific EW Readiness

Without 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 s

AOC Asia 2026: The Fight for Spectrum Control in the Indo-Pacific

Spectrum 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. 

Thor's Hammer 2026: What Allies Learn From Each Other

Four 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 Th

Thor's Hammer 2026: How NATO Tests for the Next Drone War

Electromagnetic 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, Ke

The Congressional Path to EMSO Capability

The defense budget process plays a critical role in shaping military priorities, technology investments, and the future of electromagnetic warfare. For today’s conversat

Collaboration as a Competitive Edge

Joint 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 dif

Smart Kill: Rewriting the Rules of Electromagnetic Warfare

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.

Is NATO Falling Behind in the Spectrum Fight?

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 Mille

What Does it Mean to be a Crow? (Part 2)

In 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 electromagn

Adaptation as Advantage in Modern Warfare

What 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 Mille

What Happens When GPS Goes Dark?

GPS 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 wh

Unlocking Spectrum Dominance With AI and Cognitive EW

This 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 o

Global Tensions from Tehran to Beijing

Host 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 o

Why EMSO Needs a Seat at the Table

Host 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 t

Is It Time for an EMSO Force?

In 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 Strat

The Success of EMSO in Venezuela

In 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 w

What Does it Mean to be a Crow? (Part 1)

In the first of a two-part series, host Ken Miller brings the podcast back to basics and answers key questions newer listeners may not have thought about: Why are members

Disruptive EMSO: A Key to Mission Success

In discussions of electromagnetic warfare, experts and enthusiasts often discuss the lethal and destructive capabilities of the technology. But effective disruption is a

AOC 2025 Daily Podcast, Day 3

In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Kevin Finch, AOC Board of Director and chair of this year’s symposium. Ken and Kevin tie together th

AOC 2025 Continues on Day 2

In this episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Day 2 Keynote Speaker Congressman Don Bacon. Congressman Bacon is Chair of the House Armed Services