Dr. Thomas Withington
Editor, Defence commentator, journalist, military historian.
Taking the Next Step
The Estonian government maybe close to selecting a preferred candidate for the next stage of its land forces tactical communications modernisation.
The Estonian Defence...
Conference Outcomes
The World Radiocommunications Conference concluded on 15th December 2023. What decisions did the meeting take which may impact military users of the radio spectrum?...
February Spectrum SitRep
Armada’s monthly round-up of all the latest electronic warfare news in the product, programme and operational domains.
Calling all speakers!
The Royal Air Force Museum has...
Radioflash! Episode-9: In the City
Israel’s ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip have once again highlighted the perils and pitfalls of urban electronic warfare, much as US-led operations...
Strife on the Ocean Waves
A new report highlights shortcomings in global maritime surveillance capabilities provided via the Automatic Identification System.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) mandates Automatic Identification...
Following the Rule Book
Details are emerging of the Ukrainian Air Force’s air defence suppression doctrine as the country seeks to win and sustain air superiority and supremacy...
January Radio Roundup
Armada’s monthly roundup of all the latest news in the military communications product, programme and operational domains.
Band aid
Thales expects to have prototypes of a...
SATCOM Up North
Canada has become the first allied nation to access the United States’ MUOS SATCOM system representing an important enhancement for Canadian armed forces communications....
Gaining Momentum
The modernisation of Heer (German Army) communications is gathering pace following the recent confirmation of an order for tactical radios by the German government.
Rohde...
Competition Time!
Exercise Noble Skywave works to push the boundaries of high frequency communications through a series of competitions testing the mettle of its participants.
It may...
