{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Paul Truesdell Podcast","title":"Long Wars, Long Contracts: Why Army Procurement Belongs in Your Portfolio - Part 7","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":588,"description":"7Electronic Warfare and the Invisible BattlefieldUp to this point, we have laid the foundation, envisioned a Pacific confrontation, explored vulnerabilities in medicine and supply chains, and walked through the Army’s most visible new weapons—hypersonics, precision missiles, drones, and layered strike systems like Typhon. Now, we turn to something less visible but just as critical: electronic warfare and directed energy weapons. These are the systems that operate on the invisible battlefield, and they are becoming every bit as decisive as tanks or missiles. Why Electronic Warfare Matters NowWhen Russia invaded Ukraine, one of the early surprises was the effectiveness of their electronic warfare units. By jamming GPS signals, interfering with drones, and disrupting communications, they slowed Ukraine’s ability to coordinate. Over time, Western countermeasures restored balance, but the lesson was clear: the side that controls the spectrum controls the fight.The U.S. Army has taken that lesson to heart. Beyond the missiles and drones making headlines, billions of dollars are being invested into electronic warfare, cyber integration, and directed energy systems. These may not make for flashy news stories, but they determine who sees, who communicates, and who survives on tomorrow’s battlefield. The Terrestrial Layer System (TLS)One of the Army’s flagship programs in this area is the Terrestrial Layer System. Developed as a family of ground vehicles, TLS combines electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber tools into one platform. Mounted on Stryker vehicles and other mobile units, TLS can jam enemy communications, disrupt radars, and intercept signals—all while feeding that data back into the Army’s networked command systems.Think of TLS as both an ear and a voice: it listens to the battlefield, pulling in critical intelligence, and it speaks with force by jamming or deceiving enemy sensors. For investors, this program is significant because it requires not...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/115-XsjkdwCpJ99xv-8oZ76t6jr8ScWEC5MYSKzL0ig/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82MTUx/OWRiNTc0NTk0Y2Nk/M2VjYTliMGVhN2Zm/YTZkZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}