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 YOUR VOTE COUNTS! AOC Online Elections Open Through July 31
Your vote counts! The AOC Elections are open through July 31 so take this opportunity to cast your vote and decide the future of the AOC.
Visit the Election Guide in the June JED.
Vote NOW using your member ID and password.
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AOC EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Trends in Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA)
The AOC recently briefed the congressional EW Working Group, (EWWG), led by Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Todd Young (IN-09). More than 20 offices were represented from congressional districts home to many EW centers of gravity. AOC was invited to share trends in airborne electronic attack (AEA) and issues that Congress should take the lead in addressing in the coming months.
Read the Full Summary
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CALL FOR PAPERS: EW Saudi Arabia 2013
With constantly evolving and increasingly rapid advances in Electronic Warfare (EW), a concerted long-term effort is required to keep up to date with opportunities, threats and countermeasures. This new EW conference series for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will cover the latest topics in EW and its critical role in defense. Developed and tailored specifically for the Kingdom, AOC EW Saudi Arabia 2013 is set to build on the strong foundations laid at the highly successful Nov 2012 AOC EW Malaysia conference and exhibition, which was fully supported by the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces and attended by 200 leading military, government, academic and industrial leaders and thinkers from 20 countries.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Each day will begin with a Keynote Speaker to set the stage for the day’s presentations and discussions. Each session will include presentations from a variety of invited military, government, academic and industry speakers supporting the session theme of The Critical Role of Electronic Warfare in Defence. There are a limited number of opportunities for military, government and academic speakers to make a 25-minute unclassified presentation in English at EW 2013 Saudi Arabia coherent with the theme and suitable for one of the sessions outlined above. Topics most sought include EW and associated capability briefs especially those dealing with integration; operational experiences; EW in the Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Information/Cyber domains; threat briefs; force, platform and area protection including C-IED; briefs on Cyber, networked enabled capability, information operations and ISR, technology advances and new concepts. Help will be available to potential speakers throughout the planning, preparation and presentation if required.
Abstracts are due Wednesday, August 14 in order to enable timely visa applications. Submissions should be made to AOC Director Global Operations, John Clifford, clifford@crows.org, who can also be contacted with any inquiries about the conference program.
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SHOWCASE YOUR CHAPTER'S History in the 50th Anniversary History Hall at the Symposium This October!
Chapters have the opportunity to participate in the creation of a Chapter panel. These Chapter panels will tell about the Chapter through text and photos and will be displayed in the History Hall at the 2013 Symposium.
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REGISTER NOW for the Year's Must-Attend EW Event – the 50th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention
For 49 consecutive years, the AOC International Symposium and Convention has been the leading annual event for Electronic Warfare (EW), Information Operations (IO) and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) professionals from around the world. This legacy is self-evident as we approach the 50th anniversary of the AOC Symposium and the AOC as a whole. The theme for this year's event is "Proud Legacy, Strong Future." The strength, passion and vision of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Warfare community is strong today, and swiftly propelling the AOC into its next 50 years.
In today’s fiscal environment, it is imperative to consider all avenues for professional development, and this Symposium promotes the Spectrum Warfare community in a dynamic environment available nowhere else. This year features more than 27 hours of focused discussions and passionate practitioner perspectives from the leading military and industry experts. It's the best financial investment you can make in yourself this year.
Register by August 29 to take advantage of early bird discounts!
Register Today
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 DSEI SEPTEMBER 10-13 in LONDON! Access the Global Market With the AOC EW Pavilion
DSEI is the world’s largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition that brings together the entire industry to source the latest equipment and systems, develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities. Based in ExCeL, London every two years, the event provides unrivalled access to key markets across the globe.
Combining a high quality of exhibitors across the supply chain, networking opportunities and the ability to see new technologies first hand on the show floor, DSEI provides an inspirational experience to nearly 30,000 visitors. AOC Members can register by July 31 to take advantage of delegate discounts.
Register Today!
EW Pavilion
AOC has partnered with DSEI to offer an exclusive Electronic Warfare Pavilion, offering exclusive discounts for AOC members. Take advantage of these key benefits:
• Promote your electronic warfare capabilities and technologies in a dedicated area to a qualified and targeted audience
• Access more than 3,400 visitors expressing an interest in Electronic Warfare
• Exclusive member rates
• A variety of stand options
• Use of the EW meeting rooms and lounge
• Ability to request a visit from Official Delegations
• Access to seminars, briefings and demonstrations
For more information or to secure your space contact:
John Clifford
AOC Director Global Operations
clifford@crows.org
Doug Schlam
DSEi Sales Manager
(203) 275-8014
Learn more at www.dsei.co.uk.
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EDUCATION IN YOUR BACKYARD: Take Advantage of Great Courses Coming to You in the D.C. Area!
Essentials of 21st Century Electronic Warfare
Instructor: Lynn Berg
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
Course Details
October 22-25
Electronic Warfare Update
Instructor: Dave Adamy
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Course Details
October 26
PRI Analysis and Deinterleaving Course
Instructor: Richard G. Wiley, Ph.D.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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October 26-27
Survey of Electronic Warfare Battle Management (EWBM) Concepts
Instructor: Lynn Berg
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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October 27
Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) Radar and What to do About it
Instructor: Richard G. Wiley, Ph.D.
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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October 31-November 1
Survey of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) EW Applications and Payloads
Instructor: Lynn Berg
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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October 31-November 1
Using Technical CONOPS to Save (Even GROW) Your Project/Program During Declining Budgets
Instructor: Mack McKinney
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, Washington, D.C.
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November 12-15
ELINT and Modern Signals Course
Instructor: Richard G. Wiley, Ph.D.
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
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December 3-6
Essentials of 21st Century Electronic Warfare
Instructor: Lynn Berg
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
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THE TIME IS NOW: Support the AOC at the 50th Annual International Symposium and Convention
Due to sequestration and curtailed government and military travel, the
50th Annual AOC International Symposium & Convention, October 27-30,
is one of the few chances your
company will have in 2013 for vital face-to-face interaction with your
Spectrum Warfare suppliers and customers. It is the most cost-effective
vehicle for en-masse discussions between you and the military.
To adapt to this new fiscal reality, the AOC recently announced complimentary Symposium registration to both military personnel AND government civilians.
Because of the large concentration of military and government personnel
around the Washington, D.C. Beltway, this local Symposium will prove to
be a widely attended mission-critical meeting of industry, academia,
military and government. To accomplish this momentous event, the AOC community needs your support now more than ever.
Sponsorship makes an important statement about your company’s role in supporting our industry. It marks who the leaders are without regard to size and it offers benefits that are difficult to obtain elsewhere.
We welcome your ideas for tailoring any sponsorships or developing something new to fit your needs. Plan early for the best availability and exposure. Visit the Additional Branding Opportunities page to learn how your company can get involved for as little as $500!
Sponsorship Information
Show Daily Sponsorship
Exhibit Information
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REGISTRATION OPEN NOW: AOC 2013 Land EW Conference: Innovation and Demonstration, December 10-11
Due to protracted acquisitions and traditional doctrinal warfare solutions there is a lack of exposure or appreciation for the cutting-edge innovation and technological development resulting in missed opportunities to provide warfighters the most up-to-date spectrum and information-related capabilities.
The 2013 Land EW Conference: Innovation and Demonstration will be held December 10-11 in Quantico, VA, to provide a forum for government and commercial attendees to both appreciate the latest innovations and/or witness how these tactics may be implemented.
Registration Form
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 43rd Collaborative EW Conference, January 2014 in Pt. Mugu
The 43rd Annual Pt. Mugu Electronic Warfare Symposium will facilitate the exchange of enabling concepts and provide a venue to disseminate current research in the fields of Collaborative Electronic Warfare (EW). Prominent leaders, contributors and representatives from the military, government, academia and industry will come together to address current electronic warfare gaps and emerging technologies in collaborative electronic warfare required to address these gaps. The symposium will be a three-day Classified SECRET event held at Naval Base Ventura County Pt. Mugu Station Theater, January 38-30, 2014.
PLEASE NOTE: This conference is tentatively planned and subject to approval. Confirmation will be announced by the AOC sometime in the future.
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REVERSING SEQUESTRATION REMAINS CRITICAL: Urge Your Representatives to Take Action Today!
Because of the White House and Congress’s inability to reach a deal to reverse mandatory across-the-board sequestration budget cuts, the initial round of multibillion-dollar cuts to defense and non-defense federal agencies has begun. Unless reversed, sequestration will cut defense and non-defense programs by $1 trillion over nine years. Sequestration will put at risk more than a million American jobs, including hundreds of thousands of small business jobs, and threatens to stall the economic recovery.
The public is now waking up to the consequences of sequestration. You can make a difference. Write your elected officials and urge them to reverse this bad policy.
The AOC remains committed to stopping sequestration!
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On July 9, the AOC Windy City Chapter hosted Dave Adamy for a technical presentation that addressed Antenna and Electromagnetic Propagation theory. The presentation took place in the Rohde & Schwarz Traveling Conference Room. A modern spacious air conditioned facility that comfortably seated 30 AOC member attendees along with a wide assortment of Rohde and Schwarz test equipment that the attendees were able to get acquainted with following the briefing.
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The September 9 summit will address increasing the synergy across local, state and federal government agencies, industry and academia, focusing on the cyber and net-centric challenges facing the U.S. Technology applications, system options and best practices from various organizations will be examined. Speakers and panels will identify both critical problems and innovative approaches, and the venue will include individual presentations, simulations and technology demonstrations. The goal of the summit is to explore techniques for "whole of government" and complementary relationships that optimize a cross-flow of technologies and systems to enhance operational capabilities.
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The AOC India Chapter has announced EWCI 2014, the Third Annual International EW Conference in Bangalore, India. This conference follows the other two successful events and is supported by the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDO), Government of India and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore. The conference will address the technical and commercial needs of operational users, planners, developers, procurers, testers and trainers of the latest EW technologies and systems. The theme for this year is "EW: Share to Succeed."
CALL FOR PAPERS
Technical papers are being solicited and are due August 31.
Full Details
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I can't remember another time when electronic warfare (EW) technology was as prominent in the headlines as it has been for the last month or so. In fact, the entire notion of EW seems to be evolving to include not only traditional forms of EW such as RF communications and radar jamming, but also the relatively new discipline of cyber warfare to protect U.S. and allied computers and attack and disable enemy computers and data networks. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)
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Raytheon Co.'s win this week of a $279 million contract to continue developing the U.S. Navy’s new radar-jamming system holds promise for more: It clears the way for as much as $7.4 billion in future work, according to Navy officials. Raytheon beat a bid from Northrop Grumman Corp. in tandem with Exelis Inc. and another led by BAE Systems Plc to advance into a "technology demonstration" phase for the Next Generation Jammer. (Bloomberg)
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U.S. Air Force researchers are ready to launch a new program next month to develop adaptive spectrum warfare technologies to enable warfighting in contested and denied areas. Officials of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Sensor's Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, last week issued a presolicitation (BAA-RQKS-2013-0003) for the Advanced Novel Spectrum Warfare Environment Research (ANSWER) program. The ANSWER program previously was known as the Net-Enabled Electronic Warfare Technologies (NEWT) program.
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A robotic plane landed, took off and landed again on an aircraft carrier off the Virginia coast Wednesday, catapulting the Navy into the next generation of aviation. It's an historical moment, on par with the first flight Eugene Ely made off a ship in 1910. The Navy Secretary who watched it all go down couldn't help but be ebullient about presiding over the sea service on a day that made history. (Foreign Policy)
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The Army’s Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT), which will have 22 separate and distinct functions and is a piece of the Army’s long-term plans for the Integrated Electronic Warfare System (IEWS), has entered the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase in the Life Cycle Management System. (DVIDs)
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The Department of Defense produces reams of procurement documents, and the vast majority of them are mind-numbingly dull. And then there is Justification and Approval document No. 1312, which the Navy quietly issued in January. This request, the kind of document the Pentagon generates to seek permission to award a contract without competition, seeks an electronic warfare system that can protect ships from "a newly discovered threat." (Popular Mechanics)
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June is the start of the rainy season in the South Pacific, six months of storms that come in fast and unpredictable. And when the wind starts blowing, that takes its toll on U.S. intelligence-gathering far off in North Korea. A substantial amount of the intel on the Hermit Kingdom comes from the three massive Global Hawk unmanned surveillance planes based at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (AirForceTimes)
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The Operationally Responsive Space-1 satellite launched June 29, 2011 and has been a star Air Force performer since its first day on orbit. As members of the 1st and 7th Space Operations Squadrons celebrated the spacecraft's second birthday this week, they couldn't help but imagine years three and four. (Schriever AFB)
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The US Navy owns the only operational tactical jamming fighters in the world, but the AN/ALQ-99 pods they depend on use analog technologies, are hard to maintain, and have reliability issues. All-digital technologies and modern transmit/receive electronics offer huge leaps ahead in capability and availability, which is why the US military is working on a Next-Generation Jammer (NGJ) replacement for the pods on its tactical strike aircraft. The EA-18G Growler will be the NGJ’s first platform, but the flexibility of modern technologies mean that it may not be the last. (Defense Industry Daily)
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Karen D. Beattie and her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Clifford Beattie, deployed together to Iraq with the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. She learned the devastating news almost immediately after a roadside bomb ripped through her husband’s truck: He and another soldier were dead. (ArmyTimes)
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