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REGISTER NOW – NEXT WEEK: 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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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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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Register for Great AOC Courses This Spring!
June 17-20
Advanced EW
Instructor: Dave Adamy
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
Details
July 15-16
Survey of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Design, Operations, Capabilities, and EW Potential
Instructor: Dr. Pat Ford
AOC Headquarters, Alexandria, VA
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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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CALL FOR PAPERS: Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and
Acquisition Conference | July 15-17, 2014 | Dahlgren,
VA
Call for Papers: We encourage you to participate in this conference and receive several perspectives on EMW, it’s convergence with cyber warfare, as well as obtain insight into defense acquisition and DoD systems engineering. We need these perspectives to not only survive in a challenging fiscal environment, but also to help EW missions contribute more to our critical overall national defense mission. Papers are due by May 30.
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Conference Objectives: 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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NEW DATES ANNOUNCED: 6th Annual EW Capability Gaps & Enabling Technologies Operational & Technical Information Exchange
November 18-21, 2014 | Crane, IN
The overall goal of the event is to provide a forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss issues related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations. This capstone event will focus on the identified gaps and technologies the services require to ensure EW maintains freedom of maneuver through the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) in support of achieving commanders' objectives. Speakers and presenters will look back at the previous few years and identify progress made to ensure the success of the warfighter in tomorrow's battlespace.
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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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ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? Get Rewarded for Recruiting Friends and Colleagues Into the AOC!
For each new member you recruit, not only are you expanding the size of your local Chapter and furthering the mission of the AOC, but you are introducing someone to a subscription to JED, giving them a professional organization to advocate and defend their career path, as well as opportunities to increase their professional network, learn more about EW, IO and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, and to experience many of the other benefits of being a Crow.
By obtaining a special $25 Membership Application (with your Chapter Name already on it!), you're ready for the competition!
The Chapter Membership Recruitment contest ends June 30.
The top two recruiting Chapters have the opportunity to win:
1st Place wins a tablet
2nd Place wins a camera
Top individual recruiters have the opportunity to win:
AOC LEGACY 50th Anniversary Book
AOC Men's Dress Shirt from JoS A. Banks
AOC Women's Cardigan from Lands' End (your choice of color)
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CALL FOR PAPERS: AOC Australasia 2014, Convergence and Synergies
August 18-19, 2014 | Adelaide, South Australia
The Australian Chapter of the Association of Old Crows will hold its biennial Electronic Warfare, Information Operations and Cyber Convention on August 18-19, 2014. As Allied Forces shift focus from a decade-long counter-insurgency operation to emerging complex conflicts in the midst of resource constraints, please join us as we examine Electronic Warfare’s ever-increasing significance in the 21st century battlefield.
Conference Themes
The Evolving EM Threat Environment and Corresponding EW Technology Advances
Increased Coalition Operations and Dependence Upon Third-Country Partnerships
The Move from Federated EW Systems to Integrated, Network-Centric Solutions
Strategies for Increased Efficiencies and Effectiveness in EW Solutions
Changing Relationships and New Players (Cyber/IO/Comms/ISR/EA)
Emerging Cyber NCW and Software-Defined Radio Security and Protection Issues
Procurement Strategies to Meet Technology Refresh Rates
New Manned and Unmanned Maritime Patrol Capability
Call For Papers
Each convention includes a significant technical program looking at new and innovative solutions and research and development. Of particular interest, this convention we will look at the convergence of EW, IO and Cyber especially as it applies to the concept of the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) as a war fighting domain. Technical papers are now invited for the convention. Potential speakers are requested to submit a short abstract of no more than one page as soon as possible, but no later than June 2. Please send abstracts to techpapers@oldcrows.org.au. Papers must be UNCLASSIFIED for the main convention technical program.
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II Brazilian Navy EW Conference
August 19-21 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Brazilian Navy will organize the II CGEM (II Braz Navy EW Conference) from August 19-21, 2014, at their premises in Mocangue Island, in the middle of Guanabara Bay, just beside the bridge and half way from Rio and the neighbor city of Niteroi.
The conference theme this year will be COMINT in ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Tactical Acquisition and Reconnaissance) activities. The event is free of charge. Last year’s conference was supported by some of the world’s top-level companies. There is still possibility to book your participation and make contacts with the Brazilian Navy that is implementing several important programs concerning EW such as the SisGAAz (Sea Surveillance Systems for the Brazilian EEZ) and the new Corvettes and with local enterprises that can be used in joint ventures that are required by Brazilian MoD determination.
Moreover, the election of the new President of the Wild Parrots Chapter may be held during that Conference.
Any further information can be obtained with Commander Mario Roberto de Souza Lima or with Lieutenant Eclenice at these emails:
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The X-47B unmanned combat air system is gearing up for shore-based flight test activities in preparation for the next round of sea trials this summer. The program's test team will conduct various test events with the X-47B over the next few months in an effort to mature air traffic control and ground support standard operating procedures for co-use of airspace between unmanned and manned aircraft during day and nighttime operations. (NAVAIR News)
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Exelis has received a contract valued at more than $91 million from the U.S. Navy to begin full-rate production on Lot 11 of the ALQ-214 electronic self-protection system for F/A-18C/D Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter aircraft. The Exelis ALQ-214(V)4/5 is a cutting-edge jamming subsystem at the heart of the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) suite. IDECM is used by the U.S. Navy to protect carrier-based F/A-18s and their aircrews from sophisticated radio frequency threats, such as hostile radar and air defense systems. The jamming technology enables operations in contested environments to address anti-access/area denial challenges. (The Wall Street Journal)
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The U.S. Army has awarded Dynamic Aviation Group Inc. a US$22.4 million contract in support of the Communications Electronic Attack with Surveillance and Reconnaissance (CEASAR) programme, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced in late April. The contract covers the continued operations, sustainment, and integration of three Beechcraft King Air A200CT communications electronic attack (EA), and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, currently deployed in support of Operation 'Enduring Freedom' in Afghanistan. (Avionics Intelligence)
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The U.S. Navy (USN) plans to equip the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout rotary-winged unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with an Electronic Warfare (EW) capability through the development of a new external pod, the Department of Defense (DOD) disclosed on May 1. Under a contract listing, Northrop Grumman is being given US$10.8 million to develop and integrate the new Multi Capability Pod (MCAP) onto the MQ-8C. The MCAP will provide the UAV with "multiple electronic warfare sensors for employment in the littorals," the DOD listing said. (Military and Aerospace Electronics)
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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has awarded Raytheon Co. an $8.5 million base contract to design the Flexible Distributed Array Radar (FlexDar), enabling dynamic multimission radars capable of executing a variety of functions including surveillance, communications and electronic warfare, the company announced in an April 29 release. "Raytheon is a pioneer in radar development, pushing the limits of technology to achieve the best possible solutions for our customers" said Paul Ferraro, vice president of Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Advanced Technology Programs. "Migrating digital technologies closer to the front end of radars will allow for more re-configurability and ultimately more flexible radars resulting in game-changing improvements." (Seapower Magazine)
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