Call for Papers: AOC 2023

Don't miss the opportunity to take center stage at the highly anticipated AOC 2023 International Symposium & Convention, Dec. 11-13. There are just five days left to submit your original, unclassified abstract for consideration!

This year's symposium explores Advancing EMS Superiority Through Strategic Alliances and Partnerships. Submitting your paper to speak at the industry's leading event is an opportunity to share your knowledge, findings and experiences with an engaged audience of professionals, researchers and enthusiasts. Whether you are an industry expert, academic or government professional, your contribution can help shape the future of EMSO.

Don't miss the deadline! Submit your abstract by July 31.

Submit Your Abstract Now!

Surface-to-Air Missile Systems 2023 Conference - China Threats
Sept. 19-21 | Huntsville, AL

Join us at the SAMs 2023 Conference - China Threats, Sept. 19-21, and gain a comprehensive understanding of Chinese SAMs capabilities and developments.
 
Why should you attend the SAMs 2023 Conference?

In-depth analysis: Gain valuable insights from expert speakers into the capabilities of Chinese SAMs and their potential impact on national security as well as the latest developments in SAM technology and near-term projections to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Networking opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, fellow professionals and government officials dedicated to fortifying our defense against air threats. Indulge in thought-provoking conversations, share insights and establish valuable connections.

Limited seats are available and this conference sells out fast! Whether you're involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation or employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques and tactics, this event is tailored to meet your needs. Register now to secure your spot before it's too late!

Act Fast, Register Now!

Expand your reach and forge valuable connections when you partner with AOC. Showcase your brand and engage with a highly targeted audience actively involved in the field. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your presence in the industry. Explore our sponsorship opportunities now.

Introduction to Cognitive Radar and EW
Aug. 3 | 2 p.m. ET

This presentation will discuss the history and development of Cognitive radar (CR) and electronic warfare (EW). These systems did not happen overnight but were the result of a technological tipping point that has been years in the making. Until the early 2000s, advanced radar/EW were incremental advancements in adaptive signal processing such as adaptive beamforming and space-time adaptive processing, more powerful digital embedded real-time computing and enabling RF electronics (digital front ends). However, these systems were based on sample statistic-based methods that have their roots in the 1950s. Beginning with the DARPA/AFRL KASSPER project and related classified projects, a new knowledge-aided (KA) architecture was developed that could arguably be said to be the first integration of the modern “information age” into advanced adaptive radar/EW. The first book on cognitive radar was published in 2010, which incorporated the last piece of the cognitive system: its ability to proactively “probe” and learn on the fly to update and augment its radar channel knowledge base. In addition to providing an overview of CR’s historical development, this webinar will provide details of the current state-of-the-art and its relationship to other CR methods such as those that discuss mimicking certain biological systems such as the sonar bat described by S. Haykin in 2006.

Save Your Seat

Present a Webinar

Educating and informing the Electromagnetic Warfare community is at the heart of AOC’s mission. As the leader in training EMSO and EW professionals worldwide, AOC offers a wide selection of professional development courses and webinars on various topics led by experts in the field.

Be at the forefront of educating the men and women in the EW/EMSO industry and submit a proposal to instruct our next live webinar.

Learn More

[Course] Principles of ESM Analysis
Nov. 6-9 | Instructor: Dr. Sue Robertson

This course equips ESM analysts with the information and techniques to determine and optimise the performance of ESM systems. It begins with a description of the electromagnetic environment, specifically what radars “look like” to an ESM system.

Equipment considerations include types of ESM receivers and antenna configurations, sensitivity requirements and parameter measurements. A session on ESM processing includes techniques for Direction of Arrival Measurement, Radar Pulse Deinterleaving and Radar Location Calculations. Methods for determining and visualising ESM Performance analysis are described and ESM testing in the real world is considered in detail with examples from specific geographic areas.

ESM Radar Library construction and Radar identification optimisation are important functions of the ESM system and novel methods for accomplishing these tasks are considered. Some common issues with ESM systems including multi-tracking, over-merging of track, Direction of Arrival errors and Multipath are described and solutions for these common problems are offered.

Register Now

If you're looking for talented candidates for internships, post your open positions today! As part of our commitment to the growth of the EW talent pool, we're offering free internship postings for AOC Industry Members. 

Just log into your account, hit "post a job" and select the internship posting product.

Search Current Intern Openings

The Association of Old Crows is pleased to provide its online Career Center – the premier resource to connect career opportunities with highly qualified EW, EMSO, CEMA, SIGINT, ELINT & IO talent. You can access the AOC Career Center at https://careers.crows.org.

Featured Jobs

• Cyber Director –  Leidos – Columbia, Maryland, United States 

•  Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Cleared – Hybrid – ICF – Pensacola, Florida, United States
 
 

CONVENTION 23 - Australian Information Warfare: Beyond the Defence Strategic Review
Sept. 26-28 | Adelaide, South Australia

The Information Warfare discipline is emerging at the forefront of Australian Defence priorities as a key enabler of critical operational capabilities. Convention 23 will see electronic warfare, cyber and information operations professionals from domestic and international government, Defence, industry and academic partners convene to engage on topical areas of interest in the IW domain. The convention will feature two days of open conference followed by a classified day for eligible attendees.

Visit aocaustralia.com/convention23 to secure your place!

Join the Spectrum Working Group

AOC Australia and the SWG are run by volunteers committed to promoting the interests of Australia's IW community. If you're interested in helping out and getting some personal and professional development along the way, please get in touch!

Learn More

On July 18, the Hudson Institute and AOC hosted three co-chairs from the Congressional Electromagnetic Warfare Working Group for a panel discussion about some of the leading Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations issues facing the DOD. (JED)

A proposed law could add millions of trained soldiers to the recruitment pool for Russia’s war in Ukraine, sparing the Kremlin a general mobilization that could sap support for the conflict. (NYT)

The deputy commander of the UN Command said Monday it has started conversations with North Korea over an American soldier who ran into the North last week across the Koreas' heavily armed border. (NPR)