Thomas Withington

Thomas Withington

Electronic Warfare, Radar and Military Communications Specialist Consultant

Military Radar Focus Day | 26 June 2025

9:10 HOW ARE ADVERSARIES USING RADAR TECHNOLOGIES, AND HOW CAN ALLIES PREPARE FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

·       Updates on existing systems operated by Russia’s Aerospace Forces for ground-based air surveillance and ground-control interception radars

·       Russian initiatives for radar optimisation and modernisation

·       Radar development to respond to the proliferation of drones in Russian and Ukrainian airspace

15:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: FUTURE DIRECTION OF RADAR TECHNOLOGY

·       How do experts envision the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into radar technologies to enhance operational effectiveness, and improve performance? How can AI be leveraged for processing detection data?

·       What are the primary challenges in adapting radar systems to counter emerging threats such as hypersonic missiles and stealth aircraft?

·       With the increasing reliance on digital systems, how is industry addressing cybersecurity concerns related to radar technology to protect against potential cyber threats?

How can the military prepare personnel to operate and maintain advanced radar systems, and what training programs are being implemented?

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