

Episode 237 — Want Next Gen Electronic Attack? Better Invest in Operational Analysis
May 24, 2025
Lt Gen David “Kooler” Krumm, a retired USAF officer and current VP at BAE Systems, shares expert insights on the future of electronic warfare. He discusses the critical need for advanced operational analysis to develop next-gen electronic attack capabilities. The conversation highlights the importance of collaboration between military strategists and technology experts to enhance battlefield effectiveness. They explore how the electromagnetic spectrum is transforming warfare and the necessity for innovative training approaches to prepare for evolving threats.
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Is Crucial
- Winning in future warfare requires dominating the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS).
- EMS is complex, nuanced, and critical for both survivability and lethality, beyond just kinetic firepower.
Shift to Software-Defined EMS
- U.S. military historically dominated EMS but adversaries have evolved with new anti-stealth technologies.
- Future EMS use will continually adapt, driven by software-defined radios and multifunction apertures, creating greater agility.
Global Tech Advances Spread EMS Power
- Technology advances and global connectivity have proliferated EMS capabilities worldwide.
- Adversaries benefit from leveraging modern tech and can build forces optimized for networked warfare from the start.