Online Panel Series

Title: Online Panel: New Technologies Driving Military Radar

Date: October 8, 2025

Time: 8am PT / 11am ET

Sponsored by: Smiths Interconnect, Qorvo and Rohde & Schwarz

Abstract:
This panel of device, module and test/measurement experts will discuss and debate future trends in military radar technology such as high voltage GaN, AI/ML in radar, cognitive radar, DRFM developments, new phased array architectures, increased processing power, new thermal management techniques and materials, open architectures, multi-purpose radar/comms/EW systems, etc.

Moderator: Del Pierson, Technical Editor, Microwave Journal^®
Panelist: Dave Raymond, Product Line Manager, Board Level Devices, Smiths Interconnect
Panelist: Greg Clark, Director, Defense and Aerospace Marketing, Qorvo
Panelist: Tim Fountain, Head of Aerospace & Defense Test Market Segment, Rohde & Schwarz

Panel Participant Bios:

Moderator – Microwave Journal^®
Del Pierson, Technical Editor

Del Pierson is the Technical Editor for Microwave Journal and brings a background in physics and RF component design and manufacturing to the journal. She is keen to educate the RF community on new innovations and has experience in quantum computing, nanomaterials, space applications and other harsh environment electronics. Del has a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Colby College and has combined her technical, business and communications skills to move from sales engineering and product management to editing the journal. In her current role, Del aims to bring fresh energy to the RF and microwave industry through enthusiastically co-hosting Frequency Matters, writing original content for the journal, working with authors to bring their ideas to life and participating in industry events.

Smiths Interconnect
Dave Raymond, Product Line Manager, Board Level Devices

Dave Raymond is based in Stuart, Florida. He has 36 years with Smiths supporting passive RF components including Thermopad®, Diamond RF Resistives™, Attenuators, Resistors, Terminations and Signal Processing Components and has spent the last 17 years supporting customers working in the space, defense, medical, commercial communications, and industrial segments.

Qorvo
Greg Clark, Director, Defense and Aerospace Marketing

Gregory Clark is the Director of Defense and Aerospace Marketing at Qorvo, where he leads strategic initiatives to support mission-critical RF solutions. With more than 30 years of industry experience in RF and microwave design, project management, and marketing, Greg brings deep technical insight and customer-driven focus to Qorvo’s defense and aerospace innovations.

Rohde & Schwarz
Tim Fountain, Head of Aerospace & Defense Test Market Segment

Tim is the Head of Aerospace & Defense Test Market Segment at Rohde & Schwarz. He has over 30 years of experience with market leaders in the Test & Measurement industry, focusing on RF and microwave applications in Aerospace & Defense. He started his professional life as an applications engineer and has also had roles in R&D, product planning, product marketing and business development. Tim holds a Masters Degree in Electrical and Electronic engineering from University of Hertfordshire in the UK. He is also certified as a chartered professional engineer in Europe. In his spare time Tim likes to fly, and is an instrument rated private pilot.

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