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NEXT WEEK: 12th Space Protection Conference, August 24-26

It's your last chance to attend the 12th Annual Space Protection Conference next week at Kirtland AFB. 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

Israel Approves Purchase of F-35s

Defense Minister Ehud Barak gave the go-ahead yesterday for the purchase of 20 F-35 fighter jets in a deal valued at around $2.75 billion. The first planes are expected to arrive in 2015. (Haaretz)
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VMAQ-3 Finishes Predeployment Exercise

Marines from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to Cherry Point August 2, after completing Red Flag 10-4, a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. (Military.com)
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Saudis Want Raytheon AESA Radar on F-15s

A major sticking point on the sale by the US of 84 new F-15S strike-fighters to Saudi Arabia is the degree of sophistication of the long-range aircraft's radars. (Aviation Week)
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Whidbey Welcomes New Leader

Capt. G. Jay Johnston became Whidbey Island Naval Air Station's new commanding officer in a formal ceremony at Haviland Hangar Friday, August 13. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
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US Worried by China's Cyber War Capabilitiy

China's cyber warfare capability is an increasing threat to local and global adversaries, according to a nervous-sounding report by the US Department of Defense. (PC Pro)
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Boom Time Expected For Israeli Military UAVs

Israel's military has always generated unique and very specialized needs, from tanks to electronic warfare to combat aircraft. Now that effort will be focused on its unmanned aircraft fleet.(Aviation Week)
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