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Ulrich Scholten, PhD

Ulrich is cofounder of SkyRadar, taking care of the procedural and software parts. He has been working for the aviation control market since the early 2000s, trying to blend qualification requirements in ATC with modern and scalable technical solutions. Ulrich holds a PhD in information technology and in several patents on modern radars. His research is regularly published in A-rated journals. Ulrich has spoken in 100+ Universities, Academies and Research Centers around the world and is co-editor of several security related blogs with more than 100.000 monthly readers.

Anti-UAV Systems at a Turning Point: From Sensor Fusion to Adaptive Defence Ecosystems

The rapid growth of small, low-cost drones has placed new demands on Electronic Warfare, requiring defensive systems capable of detecting and responding to agile, low-signature threats. A recent comprehensive survey of anti-UAV research offers an in-depth view of how multi-modal sensing, machine learning and adaptive algorithms are reshaping this domain. As a continuation of our series on innovation in EW, this article examines these developments and their implications for future training and defense architectures.

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Innovation at the Front: What the Drone War Reveals About the Future of Electronic Warfare

The rapid evolution of drones in the Russia–Ukraine war has turned the battlefield into a continuous arena of experimentation, where new designs, tactics and countermeasures emerge within weeks. Recent insights from the Center for Strategic and International Studies highlight how this acceleration is reshaping Electronic Warfare and forcing militaries to rethink procurement, doctrine and training. As a continuation of our series on innovation in EW, this article explores how the frontlines have become a testing ground for adaptive systems and what this means for future defense ecosystems.

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Drones, Electronic Warfare, and the New Logic of Innovation

The expanding role of drones in the Russia–Ukraine war has transformed the dynamics of Electronic Warfare and accelerated the pace at which military organisations must innovate. This article examines recent political-science research on drone employment, places it in the broader context of global defense adaptation, and connects these developments to SkyRadar’s work on platform-based innovation and training ecosystems.

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From Battalion Columns to Drone-Centred Decision Loops

This article examines Ukraine’s shift to drone-centred warfare, lessons from Pokrowsk, and the resulting demands on surveillance and EW.

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Using a Household Fan for Experiments with Doppler Frequency and the I and the Q Part (Video)

A household fan provides a nice low costs target to generate Doppler frequencies.

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The Intertwining of Drones and Ground Forces: Lessons from Pokrowsk and the Evolving Landscape of Defence Technology

Urban combat at Pokrowsk shows how drones and ground forces converge. The following article provides a technical look at their interaction, resilience, and EW implications.

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Platform-Based Innovation: Scaling Adaptation Through Open Ecosystems

Modern warfare demands speed and adaptability. Platform-based innovation enables rapid, secure defense evolution across C4ISR and EW systems.

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Self-Organizing Drone Swarms and Their Emerging Strategies


Self-organizing drone swarms use local AI rules to form global strategies. SkyRadar explores how emergence shapes detection and defense.

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Self-organizing Drone Swarms and the Changing Face of Electronic Warfare

Self-organizing drone swarms redefine electronic warfare. This article discusses how decentralized algorithms transform resilience, deception, and EW strategy.

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