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AOC 2024, AOC's International Symposium & Convention is taking place this week in National Harbor, MD

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AOC Podcasts Live From AOC 2024 

From the Crows' Nest podcast episodes with interviews and recaps will be released throughout AOC 2024. Stay tuned to hear the latest!

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AOC Europe 2025 Symposium & Convention
May 6-8 | Rome, Italy

Theme: EMO in Transition – Learning from the Ukrainian/Russian War

Technical and operational papers from industry, academia, the military and government departments are requested addressing one of the following subject matter topics. The content of submissions must address the overall conference theme EMO in Transition - Learning from the Ukrainian/Russian War.

  • Conference Emphasis Topics:
    • Dependence on Space for EW operations: Satellite usage, vulnerabilities, GNSS/PNT, intelligence and more
    • Training in the Changing Battlefield: Evolving operational training, skill level requirements for complex systems, the impact of AI/ML
    • Disruptive Technologies: High-power microwaves, lasers and AI as disruptive technologies
    • Drone Applications in EW: Strategic and tactical shifts
    • Modeling, Test, and Evaluation: From system design to operational capabilities
    • Regional EW Perspectives: NATO, Italy and Mediterranean focus on EMO
    • AI/ML Applications: The effects of AI/ML in EW systems and operations
  • Science & Technology: Current, emerging and future trends in EW/Cyber/SIGINT/IO technologies, architectures and techniques, including machine learning and AI applications
  • CEMA: Joint cyber and EW operations in the EMS, with feedback from current deployments and multi-national operations
  • Ukraine/Russia War: EW lessons learned from the ongoing conflict

Submission Deadline: Dec. 31

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Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference
April 29 - May 1 | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Theme: All Domain Operations in Support of the Deep Fight

Original papers are being solicited from the United States Government, Academia, Industry, Operational Units and Subject Matter Experts. Final Conference presentations may be US Secret or TS/SCI US Only. Paper submissions should be unclassified and indicate the level of classification for presentation.

Topic Areas include:

  • Science & Technology: Current, emerging and future trends in EW/Cyber/SIGINT/IO technologies, architecture, techniques, use of machine learning/artificial intelligence and other novel technologies
  • Acquisition Programs: updates from key leadership, program and capability managers, and policymakers on current and emerging programs of record, quick reaction capabilities and rapid prototyping efforts
  • Exercises & Experimentation: Lessons learned from CEMA exercises and experimentation
  • DOTMLPF-P: integrating holistic CEMA solutions into Army and Joint formations in support of multi-domain operations
  • From the Field: feedback on current employment of CEMA capabilities from operational units, emerging CONOPS, TTPs, signature management and force structure implications
  • Special Emphasis Topics:
    • Multi-Domain Effects for Lethal and Non-lethal Targeting
    • EW and Cyber Solutions for the Air/Ground Littoral
    • Deploying AI and Machine Learning on the Battlefield
    • Technology in Support of Human-Machine Integrated Formations
    • EMBM in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control
    • Contested Logistics in Contest Environments
    • Speed to Decision with C2 Next
    • Assured PNT and Navigation Warfare

Submission Deadline: Jan. 17

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Collaborative EW Symposium 2025
March 11-13 | Point Mugu, CA

Theme: Coalition EW in near-peer conflict

Any future near-peer conflict will almost certainly involve coalition warfighting. For such, many standards in kinetic weapons, communications, and operations have been instantiated, as in NATO. EW has arguably been less standardized with regard to desired synergies and required interoperability in coalition spectrum warfare. Therefore, EW synergies and interoperability across coalition forces are worth exploring. We seek to cover any and all aspects of current and future EW and intend to address how these might work in the most difficult and challenging warfighting context for which we can prepare in coalition near-peer conflict. Prominent leaders, contributors and representatives from the AUKUS Partners: Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States will gather from government, academia, and industry to address EW challenges and opportunities in the coalition warfighting.

Classification of Sessions: US Secret, Releasable Australia, Releasable United Kingdom (US Secret REL AUKUS)

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Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium
Feb. 4-5 | Augusta, GA

Theme: EW Reenergized – The Army Phoenix Taking its Place in the Joint/Coalition Fight

Discover the dynamic integration of Signal, Cyber and Electronic Warfare in multidomain operations at the inaugural Warfighter Information Advantage Symposium. This event is dedicated to combat development, emerging requirements and force modernization, featuring a rich agenda with strategic updates from senior officials, deep dives into cutting-edge technologies and panel discussions on the latest advancements in information advantage.

Information underpins intelligence, command and control and combat power. Gain insights on how to leverage, protect and exploit information to outmaneuver adversaries. Join leaders from government, military, industry and academia in this unique forum to share knowledge and contribute to critical discussions.

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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.

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2025 AOC Sponsorship Catalog

AOC connects electromagnetic warfare practitioners, industry partners, policymakers, and procurement decision-makers.

For over 60 years, electronic warfare (EW), electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), cyber-electromagnetic activities (CEMA), and information operations (IO) professionals from military, government, industry, and academia have looked to the Association of Old Crows (AOC) to provide access to emerging technologies and the latest developments to protect the warfighter.

Plan to partner with AOC in 2025! AOC sponsorships are a great way to increase your reach and be part of what's happening now in the EMSO industry. 

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Jamming and Spoofing GPS - An Important EW Element of Great Power Competition
Jan. 9 | 2 PM ET

Positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) is an essential utility to military forces and civil systems and applications. It underlies the operation of IT and communications, systems, populated data fields making modern life possible.

America’s primary source of PNT is the Global Positioning System (GPS). Its fragile, easily denied and imitated signals are being disrupted around the world every day. Disruption is a major feature of conflicts in Ukraine and the middle east and is regularly observed in the Baltic and southeast Asia.

What began as America’s gift to the world has become a military and civil vulnerability, and in some regions a liability. The webinar will discuss the mechanics of jamming (denial) and spoofing (imitation and manipulation) of GPS signals. And how GPS PNT evolved from a weapons system, to an essential utility that enabled untold trillions in economic benefit, to a point of internation contention and conflict.

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Looking for high-quality gear and resources tailored to EW professionals? The AOC Store has you covered! Discover a variety of exclusive apparel, challenge coins and essential books that celebrate your commitment to the field. Whether you’re gearing up for the next event or expanding your library, the AOC Store is your one-stop shop. Explore now and equip yourself with the latest AOC-branded items!

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Podcast

The FTCN CTO Series is your exclusive six-episode deep dive into key technology areas, designed to complement regular From the Crows’ Nest episodes while highlighting influential military and industry leaders. These special episodes, powered by L3Harris, will be released alongside the regular FTCN lineup.

Season 1: The Emergence of Next-Generation EW Systems

  • Episode 1: The Innovation Landscape
  • Episode 2: The Threat – Past, Present and Future (From a Warfighter’s Perspective)
  • Episode 3: The Technology to Combat the Threat

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Careers

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.

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Chapter News

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Dixie Crow Symposium 49
March 23-26, 2025

Our Symposium Committee, Dixie Crow Chapter President Ronald Brooks, and the Chapter Directors cordially invite you to join us for all the exciting events we have planned for this year's symposium. Below you will find symposium details including our complete schedule of events and contact information.

Download a complete schedule of events here. To register for the symposium click here. We highly recommend that you first read our brief list of Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about the registration process.

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Industry News

Leonardo has revealed details of a new, platform-agnostic stand-in jammer payload designed for integration into attritable uncrewed air vehicles and other launched effects. (JED)

A US intelligence assessment has concluded that Russia may use its lethal new intermediate-range ballistic missile against Ukraine again soon, two US officials said Wednesday. The Oreshnik missile, which was used for the first time last month, is seen more as an attempt at intimidation than as a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to one of the officials. (AP)

As soon as it became clear on Sunday that there would be regime change in neighboring Syria, Israel began a sweeping aerial campaign. By Tuesday, at least 350 airstrikes had leveled military assets across Syria, taking out the Navy, fighter jets, drones, tanks, air-defense systems, weapons plants and a wide array of missiles and rockets, according to the Israeli military. (NYT)