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AOC VIRTUAL SERIES: Barrage vs. False Target vs. Precision Jamming Techniques
Thursday, May 1, 2014 | 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. EDT (1800-1845 GMT)
This webinar covers the evolution of jamming techniques from brute force barrage jamming, to more sophisticated False Target techniques, to the Digital RF Memory (DRFM)-based precision jamming techniques used in today’s modern EW jamming systems. The evolution of these classes of EW techniques is typically in direct response to advancements and improvements in threat radar technologies. This presentation will not only describe the characteristics and capabilities of these technique classes but will describe the radar capabilities and features that drove this evolution. The webinar will be presented at a tutorial level covering basic concepts and general characteristics of the subject jamming techniques through the use of simplified diagrams and illustrations.
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NOMINATE YOUR COLLEAGUES: 2014 AOC Annual Awards
Don't miss this chance to recognize individuals and units for their achievements. Nominations for the 2014 AOC awards, including the AOC Gold Medal, the Stanley Hall Business Development Award, Communications Award, Outstanding Unit Awards and more than 20 others are being accepted now through May 1.
Visit Awards Central
Please submit forms to oneilin@crows.org. Contact Glorianne O'Neilin at (703) 549-1600 with any questions.
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REGISTER TODAY, THREE WEEKS AWAY: Electronic Warfare Europe 2014 – Evolution of EW and Electromagnetic Operations, May 13-15 in Edinburgh
For 14 years, AOC Electronic Warfare Europe has been the largest and most renowned European EW conference and exhibition discussing the latest in EW and related capabilities across land, maritime and aerospace. Held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), this venue offers more space available in response to increased demand following the hugely successful 2013 event in Cologne where 45 nations were represented.
The EW
program is full! Confirmed speakers include:
- Chairman, Air Marshal Philip Sturley, CB, MBE, RAF
(Ret.)
- Lt. Col. Wayne Shaw III, USAF (Ret.), AOC President
- Lt. Gen. Bob Elder, Eng.D., USAF (Ret.), AOC Past
President
- Brig. Gen. M.I. Zaidi, Ph.D., Research Fellow, University of Durham, Pakistan
- Professor Steve Roberts, Visiting Professor, Cranfield
University, UK
- Capt. Timothy M. Hill, USN, OUSD (AT&L), JSF, U.S.
- Cdr. Andy Rolph, RN, SO1, Joint Forces Command, C4ISR, SIGINT RN, UK
- Lt. Col. Chris Middleton, Commanding Officer, 30 CDO IX GP RM, UK
- Lt. Col. Mark Purves,Commanding Officer, 14 Signals
Regiment (EW), UK
- Wing Cdr. Garry Crosby, RAF (Ret.), Former CO 51 Sqn, UK
- Michael E. Ryan, Deputy PM, EW, SFAE-OEW-EW, U.S.
- Kent Namikas, Joint EW Center, U.S.
- Many others – NOW AVAILABLE: Main Conference Programme
Plath Intelligence Workshop
Full EW Conference Details
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Register for Great AOC Courses This Spring!
May 6-7
Survey of Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) Concepts
Instructor: Robert Samuel
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
Details
June 17-20
Advanced EW
Instructor: Dave Adamy
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
Details
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REGISTER NOW: 5th Annual Electronic Warfare/Cyber Convergence Conference, June 3-5 in Charleston, SC
As wired and wireless digital communications continue to converge, EW and cyber technical capabilities are becoming more technically similar. However, the communities that practice these disciplines remain largely separated by their operating authorities (Title 10 v. Title 50) and vary widely across the military services in terms of their organization and operating methodologies. This initiative seeks to combine EW capabilities with cyber warfare tactics and enable more rapid deployment of new and improved capabilities. Technologies that utilize the EMS are traditionally categorized as EW, are increasingly overlapping with technologies, such as exploiting vulnerabilities, which have previously been classified as cyber. We aim to identify ways to develop advanced technologies and systems to address the changing battlefield dynamics of the digital age.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Robert Giesler
Special Advisor, Irregular Warfare at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Rosemary Wenchel
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Strategy & Policy/Cybersecurity Coordination at U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Col. Robert A. Morris, USAF (Ret.)
Former Chief of Staff, AFCYBER
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AOC VIRTUAL SERIES: AOC Advocacy Training
May 14, 2014 | 2 p.m - 2:45 p.m. EDT (1800- 1845 GMT)
What is advocacy? Why is advocacy necessary to advance the EW discipline? How can you become an effective advocate to government from where you live and work? The Advocacy Training Webinar will provide participants with a better understanding about advocacy and its role in policy development and the cultivation of leadership. You'll learn best practices and tips for applying advocacy principles for both individual and organizational advocacy.
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MARK
YOUR CALENDAR: Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and
Acquisition Conference | July 15-17, 2014 | Dahlgren,
VA
Our adversaries are using ubiquitous and cheap technology to further develop cyber warfare, as well as advance and proliferate electromagnetic spectrum capabilities. EMW is an operational approach to seizing the initiative across the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). The goal is to combine EMW capabilities in the sea, air and land domains to generate enhanced combat effects. EMW, in essence, means leveraging the cyberspace domain and the full electromagnetic spectrum for both offensive and defensive effects. EMW is not a program, system or even a refined concept of operations. It is an emerging operational art, one we must master to fully understand the battlespace. We must then use that awareness to better employ our own forces while altering the enemy’s perception of the battlespace and minimizing his freedom to maneuver within it.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference
September 3-5, 2014 | MSIC Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Provide the latest findings from ongoing, all-source analysis of high interest threat air defense systems to include:
- Threat System Capabilities and Vulnerabilities
- Status of New Development Programs
- Current and Projected Proliferation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Attendance at this conference is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques and tactics for protection of U.S. and allied aircraft.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 3rd Annual Information Operations in the Pacific Conference
October 21-23, 2014 | Honolulu, HI
The purpose of this symposium is to examine Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief Operations in the Pacific Region and the role of multinational Information Operations. The symposium will provide a venue for increased awareness of Asia-Pacific issues and an opportunity for networking, a multinational exchange of ideas and partnership building within the region. Learn More
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RESERVE YOUR EXHIBITION BOOTH AND SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIPS: Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention
October 6-9, 2014 | Washington, D.C.
 The Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention is the leading trade event of the global Electronic Warfare and Signals Intelligence market. Across the globe, governments spend more than $7 billion per year on EW and SIGINT equipment and services. How do companies (from systems manufacturers to subsystem and component suppliers) reach their customers in this unique market? They exhibit at the AOC Convention.
Booth space is filling quickly. Don't miss out!
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Whether trying to coordinate multiple aircraft in a three-dimensional battlespace, calling in precise close air support or evacuating personnel caught behind enemy lines – effective multitasking is at the heart of the mission for Air Force special operators. Researchers with the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are now working to make missions lighter and faster for Airmen by testing Google Glass and its head-mounted optical see-through display technology, for potential battlefield use. (U.S. Air Force)
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Defense Department officials today released a report that documents the cuts to military forces, modernization and readiness that will be required if defense budgets are held at sequester-levels in the years beyond fiscal year 2015. The report fulfills a commitment made by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel "to provide details on the effects of these undesirable budget cuts," officials said in a news release announcing the report. (Department of Defense)
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Marine officials are investigating a mishap involving an electronic warfare aircraft stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., that has resulted in at least $1 million in damage according to a report from the Naval Safety Center. The damage to the EA-6B Prowler occurred when a night landing went awry earlier this month but details are still unclear about whether the plane overshot, skidded or veered off the runway. (Marine Corps Times)
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SAIC is to provide a range of training support services for the program offices of the U.S. Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific. The multiple award, an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle, has a three-year period of performance. Its cost-plus-fixed-fee total value is $35 million. Under the award, shared with three others, SAIC will compete for task orders to support SSC Pacific’s Training Development and Support Center offices. (UPI)
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U.S. military researchers plan to spend more than $100 million, involve at least seven defense companies, and award at least nine separate contracts in a landmark project to speed development of electronic RF transmit and receive arrays for communications, signals intelligence (SIGINT), radar and electronic warfare (EW). The program, sponsored by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Va., is called Arrays at Commercial Timescales (ACT) program, which seeks to move beyond the traditional specialized and time-consuming array design process and focus on new ways of developing RF phased array antennas. (Avionics Intelligence)
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A missile warning system used to protect helicopters and tactical aircraft from infrared-guided weapons has passed a design review aimed at upgrading software used in the integrated warning system. BAE Systems Electronic Systems unit said April 16 the review focused on integrating its Common Missile Warning System with other electronic defenses. The review examined the system's ability to accept data from both radars and laser warning receivers. The latter alerts pilots when they are being targeted by laser-guided missiles. (Defense Systems)
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Engility Holdings, Inc., today announced that it has won a $40 million single award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to support modifications of electronic warfare (EW) weapons systems for several of U.S. Navy and Australian aircraft. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), in China Lake, Calif. "We are honored to continue our work supporting the U.S. Navy and the electronics warfare weapons system contract," said Engility President and CEO Tony Smeraglinolo. "The highly-skilled Engility team working on this program has done an outstanding job and I know they are very proud to support our Navy customer." (Wall Street Journal)
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South Africa and Malaysia have joined forces to combat modern warfare with a new research and development center scheduled to open in 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, DefenceWeb reports. Electronic and network-centric warfare; radar and sensor technology will be top priorities at the new Centre of Excellence for Advanced Defence Technologies, according to the report. This is just the latest in a series of cooperative agreements between South Africa and Malaysia that include working together on integrated weapon systems, drones and human capital development. The South Africa-Malaysia agreement was announced this week to coincide with 14th Defence Services Asia show being hosted in Malaysia. South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Defence University of Malaysia signed a memo of agreement for 10 years with the two institutions collaborating on crucial aspects of modern warfare. (AFK Insider)
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New decoy technology for fast-moving military aircraft has successfully passed testing, paving the way for its production by Selex ES. The system is named BriteCloud Expendable Active Decoy, a self-contained digital RF memory jammer for fast jet aircraft, providing an off-board capability to decoy RF-guided missiles and fire control radars. (UPI)
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