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TWO WEEKS AWAY: 12th Space Protection Conference, August 24-26

The 12th Annual Space Protection Conference at Kirtland AFB is just two weeks away, so register now. The first two days (24-25 August) will be held at the Secret, US Only level. A third day session will be held on 26 August for those with appropriate clearances. Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest on existing and future technologies for space protection.
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The AOC 47th Annual Symposium and Convention is Less than Two Months Away!
Time is running out, so register now for the AOC 47th Annual International Symposium & Convention, October 3-7, in Atlanta, GA. Visit www.crows.org to register and for detailed information on travel discounts to help you on your trip to the Convention. The AOC has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Atlanta and the deadline to secure the AOC rate (based on availability) is September 13. The AOC has also secured discounts through Delta Airlines and Avis car rentals, so secure your travel today.
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AOC 47th Annual Symposium & Convention: NEW Exhibit Space Available
Looking for increased visibility at the AOC 47th Annual International Symposium & Convention, October 3-7, in Atlanta, GA? There's still time to participate in the NEW Exhibit Wing, which offers additional on-site exhibit space options, and to take advantage of the Virtual Trade Show, the AOC's online companion to the convention, allowing companies to share their products and services with the AOC community before, during and after the Convention. Contact Stew Taylor, taylor@crows.org, to customize your plan and take advantage of these unique offerings.

October 13-14: Conference on Influence and Fighting Propaganda

The Information Operations Institute of the AOC, in partnership with the MountainRunner Institute, invites you to attend a conference focusing on influence and propaganda October 13-14 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY. The two-day conference will cover different influence factors, along with issues surrounding propaganda, how it's used and how to fight it.
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November 2-4: Spectrum Modeling and Simulation Conference

The Spectrum Modeling and Simulation Conference, November 2-4, in Las Vegas, NV, is titled "Modeling the Contested Battlespace: Coalition Training for the 21st Century." The November 2 unclassified day focuses on challenges of interoperability with coalition partners in a spectrum contested environment and how to integrate Modeling and Simulation training solutions to these challenges. The November 3 Classified day at Nellis AFB focuses on interoperability challenges from the COCOM perspective. Both the November 2-3 sessions are open to international attendees with proper clearances. The November 4 Classified/US only day focuses on training challenges across all five domains in a contested environment with emphasis on Space and Cyber.
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Post Employment Opportunities in the AOC Career Center at a Special Rate
For a limited time only, "The AOC Career Center," the Association of Old Crow's exclusive on-line employment network for the industry, is pleased to offer a special rate for Job Posting. For unlimited job postings from now until December 31st, the rate for AOC Industry Members is $500 and the rate for Non-Industry Members is $750. Don't miss a unique opportunity to save money AND find more qualified candidates! Visit the AOC Career Center at http://jobs.crows.org and register to post jobs today.

Industry News

Chemring buys Roke Manor Research from Siemens

German electronics and engineering powerhouse Siemens is to sell its electronic warfare firm, Roke Manor Research, to decoy countermeasures specialist Chemring. (ShareCast)
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RAF to Shrink to World War I Levels

The RAF will shrink to its smallest size since the First World War, under unprecedented cuts being proposed at the Ministry of Defence. (Daily Telegraph)
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US to Sell F-15s to Saudis

The Obama administration plans to sell advanced F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia but won't equip them with long-range weapons systems and other arms whose inclusion was strongly opposed by Israel, diplomats and officials said. (Wall Street Journal)
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USAF debates major upgrade for F-22 Raptors

The US Air Force has confirmed to Flight International that a decision is pending on whether to launch a major upgrade for 63 of its Lockheed Martin F-22s. Flightglobal)
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UK Eyes Improved Counter-IED Capabilities

The UK’s effort to upgrade the Astor ground-surveillance aircraft to enhance detection of improvised explosive devices (IED) is one in a series of equipment upgrades European militaries plan to bolster their military presence in Afghanistan.
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Forget the Drones: Executive Plane Now an Afghanistan Flying Spy

With its rail-thin interior and the twin propellers flanking its nose cone like Salvador Dali's mustache, the tiny MC-12 looks like it should be leisurely ferrying well-heeled passengers to the Vineyard. In the United States, this plane's corporate cousins handle cushy jobs like that every day. But here in Afghanistan, this executive carrier has been turned into an unlikely spy — one of the US forces' most valuable intelligence assets, airmen say. (Wired)
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