From the Crows' Nest Understanding Europe’s new EW Coalition
Apr 16, 2025
Europe is uniting to tackle electronic warfare challenges sparked by the Russo-Ukrainian War. Journalist Dr. Thomas Withington reveals critical lessons learned and the necessity for collaboration among nations, particularly Germany's new initiative. There's a blend of optimism about the forming coalition and caution against repeating past mistakes in tactics. The conversation also teases upcoming events in Rome, emphasizing the importance of strategy in this fast-evolving landscape. Don't miss insights into the future of European defense collaboration!
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Europe's Rapid EW Evolution
- The EW fight in Ukraine evolves rapidly, requiring faster research, development, production, and deployment cycles in Europe.
- European nations are converging to share capabilities and adapt coalition doctrines for better spectrum warfare cooperation.
European EW Capability Refresh
- Multiple European countries are refreshing their land EW capabilities simultaneously.
- Coordinating these efforts can reduce costs and improve interoperability in joint operations.
Coalition EW Understanding Benefits
- Coalition EW efforts promote understanding how allies operate in the spectrum.
- This insight helps adjust doctrines and procedures to improve coalition effectiveness.