eCrow Newsletter

DON'T MISS OUT! REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare & Warfare Systems Integration Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

August 14, 2019 -- Association News

Registration ends soon, and there will be NO onsite registration!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

1. How our adversaries are challenging our dominance in the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS)
2. Current EMW capabilities being explored to ensure our dominance is maintained
3. Integration of capabilities into a warfare system

Speakers Announced

Dr. Dahlhauser - Assistant Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering), Dir EW & CM Office
Vice Admiral James W. Kilby - Director, Warfare Integration, N9I, OPNAV (invited)
Rear Admiral David J. Hahn - Chief of Naval Research, Director of Innovation, Technology Requirements and Test & Evaluation (OPNAV N94)
Rear Admiral Eric H. Ver Hage - Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center/Commander, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Mr. Bryan Clark - Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Dr. John Burrow - Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (DASN RDTE)

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

REGISTER FOR NEXT WEEK'S WEBINAR: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare Part II, August 22, 1400-1500 EDT

August 14, 2019 -- Association News

Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare Part II

Thursday, August 22, 2019 14:00 -15:00 EDT

With today’s increasingly sophisticated threats in the global defense battlefield and the proliferation of Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD), technology must rise to meet the challenge of complex missions – particularly for those operating across the electromagnetic spectrum.These missions call for ‘smart’ systems that address multiple threats and perform simultaneous functions, meaning that they need to be adaptive, multifunctional and operate on any platform (whether in the air, at sea, on the ground or unmanned) – all under reduced size, weight and power. New systems need to have modern software architectures that can keep pace with commercial software development cycles and loosely coupled to hardware. This will enable future hardware and software systems to run in diverse environments. Dated systems built with one specific purpose and function (e.g., one individual system for electronic attack; a different system for electronic support measures, etc.) require ongoing upgrades and multiple parts, which can limit mission effectiveness and slow down critical mission turnaround time.

REGISTER NOW: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

August 14, 2019 -- Association News

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

REGISTER HERE!

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

General John M. “Mike” Murray - Commanding General, US Army Futures Command (invited)
LTG Scott David Berrier - United States Army - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army G-2 (Intelligence) - (invited)
LTG Stephen Fogarty - USA - Commanding General, Army Cyber Command (invited)
The Honorable Dr. Bruce D. Jette - Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology
MG Neil Hersey - Commanding General, Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon
MG John Morrison - USA - Chief of Staff, US Cyber Command (invited)
MG Laura Potter - Commanding general and commandant, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, Fort Huachuca, Arizona
MG Joel K. Tyler - Commanding General, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command
BG Robert M. Collins - PEO IEWS
Mr. Roy Fox, SES -U.S. Army, Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

August 14, 2019 -- Association News

The AOC International Symposium & Convention, the industry’s leading, three-day event, brings together nearly 2000 professionals from 30+ countries spanning industry, military, and government sectors. Learn from subject matter experts and influencers from military, government, academia and industry who will speak to a multitude of topics around the theme of “Building the EMS Enterprise”. Whether it is from a main stage keynoter, a breakout session panelist, or an Innovation Stage message, plan to walk away equipped with the latest developments in technology and governance in pursuit of EMS capability superiority.

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

- The Honorable David L. Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States of America (invited)
- The Honorable James Langevin, United States House of Representatives, RI-02 (invited)
- The Honorable Don Bacon, United States House of Representatives, NE-02 (invited)
- The Honorable Alan R. Shaffer, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
- Lt Gen Robert Elder, USAF (Ret’d), AOC Senior Advisory Board
- Dr. Tim Grayson, Director, Strategic Technology Office (STO), DARPA
- James A. Faist, SES, Director, Adv Capability, OUSD Research & Engineering
- Rear Admiral Steve Parode, Director, Information Warfare Integration (N2N6F)
- Brigadier General Lance Landrum, Deputy Director for Requirements and Capability Development (J8), Joint Staff
- Brigadier General Robert Collins, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

The AOC is seeking qualified volunteers to assist with the successful execution of the Annual Symposium and Convention. To learn more and sign up, click here.

Register Now for Our Next Professional Development Course!

August 14, 2019 -- Association News

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

INDUSTRY NEWS: Digital Arsenal: Army Inches Forward On Electronic Warfare

August 14, 2019 -- Industry News

The Army wants to jam, spoof and hack enemy electronics with such subtlety the target doesn’t even realize what’s going wrong. That takes both high-tech equipment and highly trained personnel to use it. But the Army largely disbanded its electronic warfare corps after the Cold War, and the rebuilding takes time. (Breaking Defense)

INDUSTRY NEWS: F-35 Stealth Fighter 'Test Fleet' Struggling with Low Readiness Rates

August 14, 2019 -- Industry News

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in the operational test fleet at California’s Edwards Air Force Base are suffering from low readiness rates that may threaten the successful completion of the crucial combat-testing phase of the program, as shown in a chart created by the Joint Program Office’s Integrated Test Force and obtained by the Project On Government Oversight (POGO). (The National Interest)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Saying Goodbye to the Prowler

August 14, 2019 -- Industry News

It was the first aircraft built specifically for electronic warfare, and for 48 years, the Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler quietly went about its business jamming enemy radar and communications and gathering intelligence. The U.S. Navy retired its last Prowler in 2015; the Marine Corps in March of this year. (Air & Space Magazine)

REGISTER NOW for the 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The theme for the UNCLASSIFIED portion of the 2019 Pacific Information Operations Symposium, “Countering Coercion: The Role of Information Operations,” examines the Indo-Pacific Information Environment (IE) to understand how coercion and malign influence diminish the effectiveness of deterrence. Following last year’s symposium focus on how Information Operations could support effective deterrence, this year’s theme will examine how comprehensive coercion undermines effective deterrence of adversaries and assurance of allies and partners. The symposium will examine how to counter the erosive effects of coercion and malign influence from weakening or negating friendly force inform and influence efforts, preserving confidence in the cohesion of our Alliances and national capabilities to defend sovereignty from multiple attack vectors.

Register Now!

AOC UK Chapter to Host Seminar at DSEI 2019: Hybrid Warfare, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities and Electronic Warfare � where we are and where we need to go, September 12, London, UK

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The AOC and Clarion Events are event partners for EW conferences and exhibitions held in Europe and Asia. Clarion also runs the largest Defence & Security event in the world, DSEI, biennially in London, with over 35,000 visitors expected: https://www.dsei.co.uk/

Clarion has again given the AOC a complimentary stand in London this coming September. UK Chapter volunteers will run the stand (N4-180 in the Joint Zone, near the Joint Theatre) on behalf of the AOC.

The UK Chapter has also arranged a 90-minute EW Seminar in the Joint Theatre at 15:30 on Thursday 12 September. If you are coming to London for DSEI, please be sure to come to the stand and say hello. You might want to think about attending the seminar, too. UK AOC member Air Marshal Philip Sturley will chair the seminar, and four world class speakers have agreed to speak. The title of the Seminar is: "Hybrid Warfare, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities and Electronic Warfare – where we are and where we need to go."

UK Chapter Seminar Speakers

Major General Borys Kremenetskyi, UKR-Air Force, Defence and AirAttaché, Embassy of Ukraine to the UK, Ukraine
Colonel Alan Blackman (British Army Retd), Director, ABAL Insight Ltd, UK
Commander von Spreckelsen, Chief Policy Section NATO Joint EW Core Staff, Germany
Professor David Stupples, Professor of Electronic and Radio Systems, Director EW Research, City, University of London, AOC At-Large Director, and UK Chapter Director, UK

Palmetto Roost Establishes Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The AOC Palmetto Roost chapter has established the Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship at Charleston Southern University in honor of Rosemary Wenchel, who served the defense community in various capacities throughout her life.

The scholarship will support a female student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at Charleston Southern University. Mrs. Wenchel was a leader, mentor, and friend to so many, and the Palmetto Roost endeavors to honor her legacy through this scholarship program.

Full scholarship details can be found here.

Would you like to make a contribution to this scholarship?

Contribute online: www.charlestonsouthern.edu/giving
Checks can be mailed to: Charleston Southern University
Development Office | PO Box 118087 | Charleston, SC 29423

Contact Cady Nell Keener, Assistant Vice President for Development & Special Gifts, for additional questions at ckeener@csuniv.edu or 843-685-2725.

Read more about Rosemary Wenchel's impactful career in defense here, and visit her obiturary.

AOC Pikes Peak Roost Sees Surge in Member Participation!

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

I'm not the best at everything, but I care. Being a Chapter President has been a challenging role. This past year has been difficult to manage work and life, and my efforts with the AOC have dropped considerably. I don't think I did enough to even get a chapter of the year award again. I can't find a volunteer to take over, either, so I guess you get what you get and you don't throw a fit.

But, today was my birthday. It started with getting coffee and my barista guessing my age at 41. I turned 36 today. I am no longer an AOC Young Crow, as defined as 35 and under. I've been one for almost a decade, so it's strange. The fact that ladies regularly think I'm in my forties (the highest I've gotten is 55!) is an indicator that I'm not aging well.

AOC Japan Chapter Hosts 8th EW Research Group Conference

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The AOC Japan Chapter hosted the 8th EW Research Group Conference on April 16 in National Defense Academy, Yokosuka. The event was co-sponsored by the IEICE (The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers) Japan, Technical Committee on Space, Aeronautical and Navigational Electronics (SANE).

Greater Los Angeles AOC Chapter Meeting

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The July 2019 Greater Los Angeles AOC Chapter meeting hosted two of the local area’s most prominent industry and government leaders, Mr. Cordell DeLaPena, director of program management and integration of the Air Force Space Command at the LA Air Force Base, Space and Missile Systems Center, and Mr. Chris Hernandez, vice president of engineering at Northrop Grumman.

The meeting was well attended and included a number of the local company summer interns as well as various local subject matter experts interested in learning more about the AOC. The topics presented provided insight into the streamlined USAF Space Command organizational and program management process, termed SMC 2.0, being used by the Command to successfully field a growing number of defense space projects. In addition, Baker Street Scientific presented an overview of their efforts to develop processing algorithms to analyze complex SAR data.

Sixth Electronic Warfare International Conference India (EWCI), February 17-20, Bangalore, India

August 14, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Sixth International Conference on Electronic Warfare (EWCI 2020) is being organised by the much Awarded India Chapter of Association of Old Crows (AOC), Bangalore, and has the active support of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Government of India, Ministry of Defence and the Defence Public Sector Unit (DPSU), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore. The Conference is envisaged to be of great use for modern armed forces, military planners, developers, procurers, testers, trainers, and vendors of the latest EW technologies and systems. Past conferences in the series attracted large delegations from Indian Armed Services, DRDO, Defence PSUs, and national and international EW professionals. A large scale indoor exhibition will accompany the conference, displaying the latest EW products from international EW organisations.

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 8-17 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference, Dahlgren, VA

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, Aberdeen, MD

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 8-10

Virtual Series Webinar: RAF 100 Group and its EW Legacy

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 3, 14:00-15:00 EDT (18:00 - 19:00 UTC)

Professional Development Course: Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Machine Learning for EW, Washington, D.C.

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Electronic Countermeasures�Theory and Design, Washington, D.C.

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

Professional Development Course: Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

August 14, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

AOC EW Asia: Call for Papers Now Open!

August 14, 2019 --

Are you interested in participating as a conference speaker at AOC EW Asia 2020?

The event, part of the Asia Defence Expo & Conference Series (ADECS), focuses specifically on trends, technologies and opportunities within the Asia Pacific region. The region poses both unique difficulties and opportunities in advancing EM Operations. AOC EW Asia 2020 will address evolving EW and EM technologies and operational concepts for current and emerging threats in maritime, air and land operations, including hybrid warfare, cyber warfare, information warfare and signals intelligence.

The theme for the conference, taking place on 4-5 February 2020 in Singapore, is “Advancing Electromagnetic Operations in the Asia Pacific Region.” The AOC is soliciting original unclassified, English language papers from subject-matter experts and international thought-leaders from the government, military, academia and industry.

Submissions are due no later than October 18.

For more information on how you can take part, visit the event website.

Congratulations to the 2019 AOC Award Recipients!

August 14, 2019 --

The AOC will recognize the premier leaders in EW, IO and EMS Operations fields throughout our 56th Annual Symposium and Convention. Please join us in celebrating these award winners for their exemplary service to our community. The Gold Medal Award is the highest award given by the AOC for outstanding advances and contributions in all fields of EW and IO. The Gold Medal Award as well as the Technology Hall of Fame Awards will be presented during the Opening Session on Monday, October 28th. The Hal Gershanoff Silver Medal Award is presented to an AOC member to recognize outstanding service in furthering the goals of the Association or its Chapter Organization(s). It is the highest award given to a member for service to the AOC. The Hal Gershanoff Silver Medal, the Colonel Anton D. Brees Lifetime Service Awards, and the Joseph W. Kearney Award will be presented at the Annual Banquet on Tuesday, October 29th. All other Individual awards will be presented at separate venues.

MBDi Mastering Stakeholder Engagement 1-Day Workshop - August 2 & September 13, Washington DC, $999

August 14, 2019 --

This Workshop Is Designed To Help Program/Project Managers Address Their Daily Challenges

INDUSTRY NEWS: Lawmakers Urge DoD to Expand F-35 Foreign Military Sales

August 14, 2019 --

Several Republican senators are making the case that the U.S.-led F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program should be expanded with additional foreign sales to create a stronger coalition of allies. In a letter sent to Defense Secretary Mark Esper this week, Republican Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania said the U.S. would benefit by having more F-35s on flight lines around the world. (Military.com)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Royal Air Force Typhoon Jets to Receive Key Sensor Upgrade

August 14, 2019 --

With a complex weapons integration program squared away, giving Royal Air Force Typhoon jets more punch, key sensors on the jet could see an upgrade. The RAF’s test and evaluation squadron is already test flying the Litening 5 targeting pod in order to optimize its operation by Typhoon pilots. Work is also underway to update and improve the reliability of the jets Pirate passive infrared airborne track equipment, said Andy Flynn, BAE System’s Typhoon capability director. (C4ISRNET)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

August 14, 2019 -- 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.

Featured Jobs:

- Advanced Electronics Chief Scientist – BAE Systems – Merrimack, MA, United States
- Networked Signal Processing Chief Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Northrop Grumman is Hiring for Multiple Engineering Positions – Northrop Grumman – Linthicum, MD | Cincinnati & Beavercreek, OH | Rolling Meadows, IL | Camarillo, Pt Mugu and China Lake, CA, United States

DON'T MISS OUT! REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare & Warfare Systems Integration Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

August 7, 2019 -- Association News

REGISTER HERE!

Registration ends soon, and there will be NO onsite registration!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

Speakers Announced

Mr. James Geurts - Assistant Secretary of the Navy (invited)
Vice Admiral James W. Kilby - Director, Warfare Integration, N9I, OPNAV (invited)
Rear Admiral David J. Hahn - Chief of Naval Research, Director of Innovation, Technology Requirements and Test & Evaluation (OPNAV N94) (invited)
Rear Admiral Eric H. Ver Hage - Commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center/Commander, Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Mr. Bryan Clark - Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Dr. John Burrow - Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (DASN RDTE)

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

REGISTER NOW for Tomorrow's Webinar! An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies, August 8, 14:00 -15:00 EDT

August 7, 2019 -- Association News

Thursday, August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Radio direction finding, also called radiolocation, is the process by which a source of radio frequency energy is localized. Direction finding plays an increasingly important role in many civilian, government, and military applications, including areas such as interference hunting, search and rescue, (counter)intelligence, and localization of uncooperative sources.

This presentation begins with a general overview of radio direction finding and radio direction finding principles, and then moves on to a discussion of the different methodologies which can be used to determine the physical location of an RF energy source. The radio direction finding methodologies covered in this presentation include (1) manual direction finding and homing, (2) Doppler, (3) power / angle of arrival, (4) Watson-Watt, (5) correlative interferometry, and (6) time difference of arrival. For each of these methodologies, a brief technical introduction is followed by a discussion of that methodology’s relative strengths and weaknesses, appropriate applications, and the areas in which a given methodology is most commonly employed.

AOC EW Asia: Call for Papers Now Open!

August 7, 2019 -- Association News

Are you interested in participating as a conference speaker at AOC EW Asia 2020?

Submissions are due no later than October 18.

For more information on how you can take part, visit the event website.

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

August 7, 2019 -- Association News

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

- The Honorable James Langevin, United States House of Representatives, RI-02 (invited)
- The Honorable Don Bacon, United States House of Representatives, NE-02 (invited)
- The Honorable Alan R. Shaffer, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
- Lt Gen Robert Elder, USAF (Ret’d), AOC Senior Advisory Board
- Dr. Tim Grayson, Office Director, Strategic Technology Office (STO)
- James A. Faist, SES, Director, Adv Capability, OUSD Research & Engineering
- Rear Admiral Steve Parode, Director, Information Warfare Integration (N2N6F)
- Brigadier General Lance Landrum, Deputy Director for Requirements and Capability Development (J8), Joint Staff
- Brigadier General Robert Collins, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

The AOC is seeking qualified volunteers to assist with the successful execution of the Annual Symposium and Convention. To learn more and sign up, click here.

Register Now for Our Next Professional Development Course!

August 7, 2019 -- Association News

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

INDUSTRY NEWS: Army Black Hawks Are Finally Getting Laser Countermeasures To Throw Off Infrared Missiles

August 7, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Army is working toward fielding a new directional infrared countermeasures system on its UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters that will help protect them from shoulder-fired, heat-seeking, short-range surface-to-air missiles, also known as man-portable air defense systems or MANPADS. Variants of this defensive suite may become standard equipment on AH-64 Apache gunships and CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters flying in combat zones in the future, replacing a number of other kits the service has already adopted on a more limited scale. (The Drive)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force to Deploy Ground-Based Lasers in First Field Test of 'Directed Energy' Weapon

August 7, 2019 -- Industry News

The Air Force announced Friday it will soon deploy two ground-based laser weapons to an undisclosed location to test how they can be used against small drones, the service’s first “operational field test” of an experimental “directed energy” weapon. On Friday afternoon, the Air Force announced a $23 million sole-source contract for two of Raytheon’s High Energy Laser Weapons Systems, through which the systems are to be tested for 12 months in an undisclosed “contested environment” outside the continental United States. (The Washington Post)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Marines Eye Unmanned Systems To Keep F-35s Flying From Remote Bases

August 7, 2019 -- Industry News

The Marines are testing unmanned platforms to quickly refuel and rearm F-35Bs it plans to operate out of remote, austere bases in the Pacific — part of an effort to be more nimble, and unpredictable, as the traditional American dominance at sea and in the air erodes. For years, the Corps has talked about flying its F-35Bs from hastily assembled bases on small islands and remote locations to avoid sophisticated surface-to-air missiles being developed by China and Russia. (Breaking Defense)

REGISTER NOW for the 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

Register Now!

Sixth Electronic Warfare International Conference India (EWCI), February 17-20, Bangalore, India

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

Greater Los Angeles AOC Chapter Meeting

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

AOC Japan Chapter Hosts 8th EW Research Group Conference

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

AOC Pikes Peak Roost Sees Surge in Member Participation!

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

AOC UK Chapter to Host Seminar at DSEI 2019: Hybrid Warfare, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities and Electronic Warfare - where we are and where we need to go, September 12, London, UK

August 7, 2019 -- Chapter News

UK Chapter Seminar Speakers

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 8-17 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference, Dahlgren, VA

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, Aberdeen, MD

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 8-10

Virtual Series Webinar: RAF 100 Group and its EW Legacy

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 3, 14:00-15:00 EDT (18:00 - 19:00 UTC)

Professional Development Course: Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Machine Learning for EW, Washington, D.C.

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Electronic Countermeasures - Theory and Design, Washington, D.C.

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

Professional Development Course: Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

August 7, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

REGISTER NOW: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

August 7, 2019 --

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

REGISTER HERE!

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

General John M. “Mike” Murray - Commanding General, US Army Futures Command (invited)
LTG Scott David Berrier, United States Army - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army G-2 (Intelligence) - (invited)
Lt. General Stephen Fogarty, USA - Commanding General, Army Cyber Command (invited)
The Honorable Dr. Bruce D. Jette - Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (invited)
MG Neil Hersey, Commanding General, Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon
MG John Morrison, USA - Chief of Staff, US Cyber Command (invited)
MG Laura Potter, Commanding general and commandant, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, Fort Huachuca, Arizona (invited)
Brigadier General Robert M. Collins - PEO IEWS
Mr. Roy Fox, SES, U.S. Army, Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

Congratulations to the 2019 AOC Award Recipients!

August 7, 2019 --

MBDi Mastering Stakeholder Engagement 1-Day Workshop - August 2 & September 13, Washington DC, $999

August 7, 2019 --

This Workshop Is Designed To Help Program/Project Managers Address Their Daily Challenges

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here’s When the Army Wants 50kW Lasers On Strykers

August 7, 2019 --

The Army has put money down on a prototype system that aims to put 50kW lasers on a platoon of four Stryker vehicles in the next three years. Those Strykers are geared to support the Army’s Maneuver Short Range Air Defense mission, which is tasked with protecting brigade combat teams from drones, rockets, artillery, mortar and helicopter attacks. (Army Times)

UK Begins Search for Future EW Countermeasures

August 7, 2019 --

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is canvassing industry for electronic warfare countermeasures (EWCM) systems and technologies that could address the Royal Navy’s (RN’s) needs for future soft-kill anti-ship missile defence. (Jane's 360)

Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band Pod Developed for U.S. Navy

August 7, 2019 --

NGJ-MB is a high-capacity and power airborne electronic attack weapon system for the EA-18G GROWLER. Its purpose is to deny, degrade, and disrupt threat radars and communication devices. According to the company, in the third quarter of 2019, Raytheon will utilize a Prime Power Generation Capability pod installed on a commercial Gulfstream aircraft in order to conduct power generation flight testing and risk reduction efforts in support of the initial flight clearance process. (Military Embedded Systems)

North Korea’s New Weapons Take Aim at the South’s F-35 Stealth Fighters

August 7, 2019 --

North Korea’s latest test-firing of new short-range ballistic missiles and guided rockets are capable of inflicting damage to key South Korean and U.S. military installations, including an air base that will house stealth fighter jets in the South, military sources and analysts said. (Defense News)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

August 7, 2019 -- Careers

Featured Jobs:

- Assured Communications Research Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Networked Signal Processing Chief Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Northrop Grumman is Hiring for Multiple Engineering Positions – Northrop Grumman – Linthicum, MD | Cincinnati & Beavercreek, OH | Rolling Meadows, IL | Camarillo, Pt Mugu and China Lake, CA, United States

DON'T MISS OUT! REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare & Warfare Systems Integration Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

July 31, 2019 -- Association News

REGISTER HERE!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

Speakers Announced

Mr. Bryan Clark - Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA)
Dr. John Burrow - Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (DASN RDTE)

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

AOC EW Asia: Call for Papers Opens Tomorrow, August 1!

July 31, 2019 -- Association News

Are you interested in participating as a conference speaker at AOC EW Asia 2020?

For more information on how you can take part, visit the event website.

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

July 31, 2019 -- Association News

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

- The Honorable Don Bacon, United States House of Representatives, NE-02 (invited)
- The Honorable Alan R. Shaffer, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
- Lt Gen Robert Elder, USAF (Ret’d), AOC Senior Advisory Board
- Dr. Tim Grayson, Office Director, Strategic Technology Office (STO)
- James A. Faist, SES, Director, Adv Capability, OUSD Research & Engineering
- Major General David Krumm, Director of Strategic Plans, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans and Requirements
- Rear Admiral Steve Parode, Director, Information Warfare Integration (N2N6F)
- Brigadier General Giuseppe Sgamba, Assistant Director, Joint Air Power Competence Centre
- Brigadier General Lance Landrum, Deputy Director for Requirements and Capability Development (J8), Joint Staff

Advance Your Career with these Professional Development Courses!

July 31, 2019 -- Association News

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

Congratulations to the 2019 AOC Award Recipients!

July 31, 2019 -- Association News

INDUSTRY NEWS: How a New Missile Warning System Benefits Industry

July 31, 2019 -- Industry News

Sales for an early missile warning satellite system are driving profits at both Lockheed Martin and Raytheon, according to second quarter earnings calls. The Air Force’s Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared system will consist of five satellites providing advanced warnings of missile attacks on the United States, its deployed forces and its allies. OPIR will replace the Space Based Infrared System to provide better missile warning capabilities and increased survivability. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Wants More Money for Light Attack Aircraft Effort

July 31, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Air Force is seeking to give an extra boost to its light attack aircraft effort by shifting unspent money to the program. As part of the Pentagon's annual request to Congress to reallocate money between budget accounts, officials this year are asking to move $2.8 billion across the services. (Military.com)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The F-35 Stealth Fighter is Getting a Very Long-Range Missile That Can Blind an Enemy's Air Defenses

July 31, 2019 -- Industry News

As rival powers develop increasingly capable air-defense networks, the US military is working with defense firms to arm the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter with a missile able to destroy these systems at long range. Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $34.7 million contract to modify the stealth jet's internal weapons bay to carry "aft heavy weaponry," the Department of Defense announced last week. (Business Insiders)

CALL FOR PAPERS DUE TODAY! 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

July 31, 2019 -- Chapter News

CALL FOR PAPERS

USINDOPACOM J39 and the Association of Old Crows (AOC) are soliciting original unclassified English language presentations and/or papers for the 8th Pacific IO Symposium / USINDOPACOM IO Symposium from subject matter experts in the United States, and Allied and partner militaries (or ministries of defense/security), as well as from academia and industry on the symposium theme.

Presentations must be UNCLASSIFIED, or FOUO releasable for the unclassified sessions. Presentations for classified sessions at Camp Smith (October 11th) should be at the SECRET REL/FVEY level.

Please contact the Symposium Chair, Arthur Tulak, COL USA, Ret., via e-mail at Arthur.N.Tulak.ctr@pacom.mil if you are interested in speaking or want more information. Submissions are due Wednesday, July 31.

AOC Taipei Chapter Holds 2019 Annual Conference

July 31, 2019 -- Chapter News

The AOC Taipei Chapter has been established for more than 40 years. This year, in line with the "Defense Industry Regulations" policy, the Taipei Chapter will be expanded to provide a platform for tactical exchange and technical discussion between the military, R&D units and manufacturers to enhance Taiwan's defense industrial development in the fields of electronic warfare and cyber warfare. Recently, the 2019 Annual Conference was held at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan, R.O.C. to showcase the state-of-the-art electronic warfare and cyber warfare equipment and invite experts to give special lectures and seminars.

AOC CAPCLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP AT VIRGINIA TECH HUME CENTER 28 JUNE 2019

July 31, 2019 -- Chapter News

On June 28, 2019, the AOC Capital Club Scholarship Chair, Donald (Don) Revell (Colonel, U.S. Marine (Ret.)) enjoyed the privilege of meeting and presenting the Capitol Club’s most recent scholarship award to Virginia Tech student Bryce Flowers in Blacksburg, Virginia. Bryce is currently working on an emerging technology research project that involves the fusion of RF Engineering and Adversarial Machine Learning.

Sixth Electronic Warfare International Conference India (EWCI), February 17-20, Bangalore, India

July 31, 2019 -- Chapter News

Greater Los Angeles AOC Chapter Meeting

July 31, 2019 -- Chapter News

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
August 19-28 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference, Dahlgren, VA

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, Aberdeen, MD

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 8-10

Virtual Series Webinar: RAF 100 Group and its EW Legacy

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 3, 14:00-15:00 EDT (18:00 - 19:00 UTC)

Professional Development Course: Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Machine Learning for EW, Washington, D.C.

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 26-27, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Professional Development Course: Electronic Countermeasures - Theory and Design, Washington, D.C.

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 09:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

Professional Development Course: Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare, Washington, D.C.

July 31, 2019 -- Calendar
October 31 - November 1, 08:00-17:00 EDT The Renaissance Hotel

Register for Our Next Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies, August 8, 14:00 -15:00 EDT

July 31, 2019 --

Thursday, August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

REGISTER NOW: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

July 31, 2019 --

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

REGISTER HERE!

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

General John M. “Mike” Murray - Commanding General, US Army Futures Command (Invited)
LTG Scott David Berrier, United States Army - Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army G-2 (Intelligence) - (Invited)
Lt. General Stephen Fogarty, USA - Commanding General, Army Cyber Command (invited)
The Honorable Dr. Bruce D. Jette - Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (invited)
MG John Morrison, USA - Chief of Staff, US Cyber Command (invited)
Brigadier General Robert M. Collins - PEO IEWS

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

MBDi Mastering Stakeholder Engagement 1-Day Workshop - August 2 & September 13, Washington DC, $999

July 31, 2019 --

This Workshop Is Designed To Help Program/Project Managers Address Their Daily Challenges

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Wants Simulated Wargames to Plan For Lasers, Electro-Magnetic Weapons

July 31, 2019 --

Directed energy weapons—i.e., lasers and high-powered electro-magnetic weapons—are fast becoming a reality for troops and the Air Force wants its airmen to be prepared. The Air Force Research Lab issued a request for information Friday seeking a vendor that can provide wargame modeling and simulations that include how energy weapons are being used today and how they will be used in the near future. (Nextgov)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force F-35s Are Getting Ground Collision Avoidance Tech 7 Years Early

July 31, 2019 --

F-35 Lightning IIs belonging to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have begun using a technology that can help prevent aircraft from flying into the ground, marking a new milestone for the stealth fighter, officials announced Wednesday. (Military.com)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

July 31, 2019 -- Careers

Featured Jobs:

- Assured Communications Research Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Networked Signal Processing Chief Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Signal Processing – Leidos – Arlington, VA | Beavercreek, OH | San Diego, CA, United States

DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR: Sunset of the EA-6B Prowler, July 25, 14:00-15:00 EDT

July 24, 2019 -- Association News

Sunset of the EA-6B Prowler

The EA-6B Prowler was the Navy and Marine Corps dedicated Electronic Attack platform for almost 50 years, performing in practically all of America’s military actions from Vietnam in 1972 through Syria in 2019. Through a process of upgrades and modifications, the Prowler kept up with a vast spectrum of threats, from individual radars to integrated air defenses to communication/network attacks until superseded in 2015 by the Navy’s EA-18G Growler. The 170 Prowlers built represent the largest production run of dedicated EW aircraft in history and the design’s remarkable flexibility allowed it to stay abreast the threat throughout its life.

This presentation begins with an introduction to the airplane and follows the developments and capability improvements through the years. This presentation will also discuss the EA-6B community, from Navy Airwings to Marine Corps utilization to shore-based expeditionary operations. Finally, the Prowler’s use in combat operations is discussed, including operations in Vietnam, Libya, Iraq, Bosnia and Afghanistan.

The Next AOC Professional Development course starts 7/29!

July 24, 2019 -- Association News

Introduction to Radar Systems
Kyle Davidson
7/29/2019 - 8/9/2019

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

JOIN US THIS OCTOBER for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

July 24, 2019 -- Association News

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

AOC Board of Directors Election Results Are In!

July 24, 2019 -- Association News

We are excited to announce the results of this year's AOC Board of Directors elections! As an AOC member, you decide the future of this organization every time you participate in elections.

Thank you to everyone who voted! Below are this year’s election results.

Total number of eligible voters – 12,323
Total members voted – 1,357
Percentage of Voters – 11.01%

President Elect – 3 Candidates

Glenn “Powder” Carlson – 36.48 %

2nd Place - 30.14 %
3rd Place – 26.46 %

At-Large Director – 8 Candidates – Only two could be selected

Brian Hinkley – 28.81 %
Haruko Kawahigashi – 28.51 %

3rd Place – 27.70%
4th Place – 27.45%
5th Place – 21.59%

Pacific Region – 2 candidates

Rick Lu – 51.49 %

International Region I – 1 candidate

Sue Robertson

INDUSTRY NEWS: US Navy Releases Request for Proposals for Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle MUSV

July 24, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Navy released a request for proposals (RFP) to industry for the development of the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MUSV), July 16. The U.S. Navy wants to develop and procure three new types of unmanned vehicles (UVs) in FY2020 and beyond—Large Unmanned Surface Vehicles (LUSVs), Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MUSVs), and Extra-Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (XLUUVs). (Navy Recognition)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Army Eyeing Navy's High-Powered Laser to Fight Enemy Drone Swarms

July 24, 2019 -- Industry News

Army modernization officials are getting help from the Navy to make the service's High Energy Laser program more than twice as powerful for fending off aerial attacks from swarms of enemy drones. Currently, the Army's High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) features a 100-kilowatt laser designed to fit on Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) trucks. (Military.com)

CALL FOR PAPERS DUE JULY 31! 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

July 24, 2019 -- Chapter News

CALL FOR PAPERS

Presentations must be UNCLASSIFIED, or FOUO releasable for the unclassified sessions. Presentations for classified sessions at Camp Smith (October 11th) should be at the SECRET REL/FVEY level.

AOC Taipei Chapter Holds 2019 Annual Conference

July 24, 2019 -- Chapter News

Recently, the 2019 Annual Conference was held at the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan, R.O.C. to showcase the state-of-the-art electronic warfare and cyber warfare equipment and invite experts to give special lectures and seminars. The conference was chaired by Dr. Ko, Ping-Ya, president of Taipei Chapter and vice president of the NCSIST. Invited were the Vice Minister of the Ministry of National Defense Lee, Ting-Sheng, the Director of the Department of Regulations Xie, Jun-Shan, the Commander of the Army Training Center Ye, Rui-Jia, and the Ministry of National Defense, the relevant units of the three armed forces, the National Defense University and individual members. More than 200 people attended the 2019 Annual Conference.

AOC CAPCLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP AT VIRGINIA TECH HUME CENTER 28 JUNE 2019

July 24, 2019 -- Chapter News

After presenting Bryce with a $2,500 scholarship award, Colonel Revell was given a tour and briefing of Virginia Tech's Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology by Dr. Chris Headley, assistant director of the Hume Center's Electronic Systems Laboratory and research assistant professor, by courtesy, with the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department. The Hume Center leads Virginia Tech's research and experimental learning programs in national security with a focus on aerospace and oceans engineering, electronics systems and information systems. The Hume Center holds Center of Academic Excellence designations from the National Security Agency, the Department of Homeland Security and the Intelligence community.

Live Professional Development Web Course: Introduction to Radar Systems

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
July 29 - August 9 (6 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
August 19-28 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

July 24, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

AOC EW Asia: Call for Papers Opens Soon

July 24, 2019 --

Are you interested in participating as a conference speaker at AOC EW Asia 2020?

For more information on how you can take part, visit the event website.

REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare & Warfare Systems Integration Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

July 24, 2019 --

REGISTER HERE!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

Speakers Announced

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

REGISTER NOW: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

July 24, 2019 --

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

REGISTER HERE!

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Marines Took Out Iranian Drone for the Cost of a Tank of Gas

July 24, 2019 --

Instead of a using an almost-million-dollar Navy missile, Marines splashed a hostile Iranian drone on Thursday for about the cost of a couple of gallons of gas. During a transit through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf on Thursday, Marines – operating a new electronic warfare system on the deck of USS Boxer (LHD-4) – downed a hostile unmanned aerial vehicle 1,000 yards from the amphibious warship. (USNI News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Turkey Officially Kicked Out of F-35 Program, Costing US Half a Billion Dollars

July 24, 2019 --

The U.S. has removed Turkey from the F-35 joint strike fighter program, and Turkey will lose its production work on the jet by March 2020, following its acceptance of the S-400 Russian-made air defense system last Friday. However, a top Pentagon official would not close the door on Turkey rejoining the program in some form, should it reverse the decision to buy the S-400. (Defense News)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

July 24, 2019 -- Careers

Featured Jobs:

- Assured Communications Research Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Networked Signal Processing Chief Scientist – BAE Systems – Arlington, VA, United States
- Signal Processing – Leidos – Arlington, VA | Beavercreek, OH | San Diego, CA, United States

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDS TOMORROW: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

July 17, 2019 -- Association News

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE EXTENDED:

The deadline for papers has been extended to Thursday, July 18!

Original papers are being solicited from the United States and Five Eyes Nations, Government, Academia, Industry, Operational Units, and Subject Matter Experts on how to fight and win decisively against any adversary in a joint, multi-domain, high-intensity conflict through employment of Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) capabilities. We will continue to expand the CEMA discussion from a doctrine, operational, technology, and threat perspective and how to integrate electronic warfare, cyber, signals intelligence, information operations, and other forms of non-kinetic fires into operational formations. Conference presentations may be classified TS/SCI US Only or REL FVEY, or Secret Releasable FVEY.

Paper submissions should unclassified and indicate the level of classification for presentation, and focus on the following topic areas:

Threats
S&T
Exercises & Experimentation
DOTMLPF-P
From the Field

Please forward abstracts to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org by July 18, 2019.

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Register here!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

AOC Board of Directors Election Results Are In!

July 17, 2019 -- Association News

We are excited to announce the results of this year's AOC Board of Directors elections! As an AOC member, you decide the future of this organization every time you participate in elections.

Thank you to everyone who voted! Below are this year’s election results.

Total number of eligible voters – 12,323
Total members voted – 1,357
Percentage of Voters – 11.01%

President Elect – 3 Candidates

Glenn “Powder” Carlson – 36.48 %

2nd Place - 30.14 %
3rd Place – 26.46 %

At-Large Director – 8 Candidates – Only two could be selected

Brian Hinkley – 28.81 %
Haruko Kawahigashi – 28.51 %

3rd Place – 27.70%
4th Place – 27.45%
5th Place – 21.59%

Pacific Region – 2 candidates

Rick Lu – 51.49 %

International Region I – 1 candidate

Sue Robertson

REGISTER NOW for Next Week's Webinar: Sunset of the EA-6B Prowler, July 25, 14:00-15:00 EDT

July 17, 2019 -- Association News

Sunset of the EA-6B Prowler

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

July 17, 2019 -- Association News

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

INDUSTRY NEWS: Joint Chiefs Nominee Wants to Boost Information Warfare

July 17, 2019 -- Industry News

The White House nominee to be the Pentagon’s top uniformed official said the Department of Defense needs to improve its non-kinetic capabilities. As the department shifts to prioritizing competition against China and Russia, which feature cyber, electronic warfare and information warfare tools that can create confusion and loss of confidence in systems, the United States will have to invest in these systems in kind, said Army Gen. Mark Milley, the nominee to become the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: New F-15EX vs. Stealth F-35s: What Will Israel Choose?

July 17, 2019 -- Industry News

Senior U.S. military leaders remain sharply divided over whether to order an updated F-15X model of the venerable F-15 Eagle fighter, or to remain strictly focused on ramping up procurement of Lockheed’s F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter. (The National Interest)

CALL FOR PAPERS DUE JULY 31! 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

July 17, 2019 -- Chapter News

CALL FOR PAPERS

Presentations must be UNCLASSIFIED, or FOUO releasable for the unclassified sessions. Presentations for classified sessions at Camp Smith (October 11th) should be at the SECRET REL/FVEY level.

AOC Taipei Chapter Holds 2019 Annual Conference

July 17, 2019 -- Chapter News

AOC CAPCLUB PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP AT VIRGINIA TECH HUME CENTER 28 JUNE 2019

July 17, 2019 -- Chapter News

Palmetto Roost Establishes Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship

July 17, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Palmetto Roost has announced the establishment of the Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship at Charleston Southern University.

In memory of friend and mentor, Rosemary Wenchel, the scholarship will support a female student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program at Charleston Southern University. Mrs. Wenchel was a leader, mentor, and friend to so many, and the Palmetto Roost endeavors to honor her legacy through this scholarship program.

Want to make a contribution to this scholarship?

Contribute online: www.charlestonsouthern.edu/giving
Checks can be mailed to: Charleston Southern University
Development Office | PO Box 118087 | Charleston, SC 29423

Contact Cady Nell Keener, Assistant Vice President for Development & Special Gifts, for additional questions at ckeener@csuniv.edu or 843-685-2725.

Live Professional Development Web Course: Introduction to Radar Systems

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
July 29 - August 9 (6 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
August 19-28 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

July 17, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

The Next AOC Professional Development course starts 7/29!

July 17, 2019 --

Introduction to Radar Systems
Kyle Davidson
7/29/2019 - 8/9/2019

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

July 17, 2019 --

REGISTER HERE!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

Speakers Announced

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Anti-Jamming Efforts Get a Boost

July 17, 2019 --

The Air Force will see two major satellites launched from Florida in late July following the delay of an advanced anti-jamming communications satellite launch in June. The first launch will be the fifth Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite. The AEHF satellite system provides highly secure, anti-jamming communications for the military. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: UK Shoots for New Laser Weapons Against Drones, Missiles

July 17, 2019 --

Britain is planning to invest up to $162 million developing three directed-energy weapon demonstrators, including one aimed at killing drones, the Ministry of Defence has announced. The MoD said it had notified industry this week, in what is called a Prior Information Notice, of its intention to procure two laser-based demonstrators and a radio-frequency weapon to “explore the potential of the technology and accelerate its introduction onto the battlefield.” (Defense News)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

July 17, 2019 -- Careers

Featured Jobs:

- Multiple Engineering Positions – Northrop Grumman – Linthicum, MD | Cincinnati & Beavercreek, OH | Rolling Meadows, IL | Camarillo, Pt Mugu & China Lake, CA, United States
- Staff Systems Engineer- Infra-Red Missile Warning Systems – Elbit Systems – Ft. Worth, TX, United States | Merrimack, NH, United States
- Electrical Antenna Engineer – Meggitt Baltimore – Baltimore, MD, United State

AOC Board of Directors Election Results Are In!

July 10, 2019 -- Association News

We are excited to announce the results of this year's AOC Board of Directors elections! As an AOC member, you decide the future of this organization every time you participate in elections.

Thank you to everyone who voted! Below are this year’s election results.

Total number of eligible voters – 12,323
Total members voted – 1,357
Percentage of Voters – 11.01%

President Elect – 3 Candidates

Glenn “Powder” Carlson – 36.48 %

2nd Place - 30.14 %
3rd Place – 26.46 %

At-Large Director – 8 Candidates – Only two could be selected

Brian Hinkley – 28.81 %
Haruko Kawahigashi – 28.51 %

3rd Place – 27.70%
4th Place – 27.45%
5th Place – 21.59%

Pacific Region – 2 candidates

Rick Lu – 51.49 %

International Region I – 1 candidate

Sue Robertson

DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR: Understanding Tracking Radars, July 11, 14:00 -15:00 EDT

July 10, 2019 -- Association News

In order to design effective countermeasures – ones that produce significant miss distance – an understanding of the target of those countermeasures is required. In most cases that target is a tracking radar, which this webinar will seek to explain in order to promote an understanding of the interaction between the signal a radar receives and the track it creates.

The presentation will start with a discussion of the radar as sensor and how it measures the range, Doppler, azimuth and elevation to a target. The values quantified by the radar will then be explored in the context of tracking systems, from simple α-β trackers to Kalman filters and more.

Finally, these tracking systems will be brought together in the context of modern Single-Target Tracking (STT) radars and Track-While-Scan (TWS) systems. Examples of STT and TWS systems will be discussed, along with how they could effectively be deceived.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

July 10, 2019 -- Association News

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

INDUSTRY NEWS: US Marines in Norway Pair Electronic Warfare Team with Snipers to Test New Concept

July 10, 2019 -- Industry News

The Marine Corps recently found that pairing scout snipers, well-known for their stealth and deadly aim, with electronics wizards from a little-known and secretive discipline doesn’t mean sacrificing the ability to sneak around the battlefield. It may even enhance it. (Stars and Stripes)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Navy Prepares EW Competition to Develop New Low-Band Component of Aircraft Jammer Pod

July 10, 2019 -- Industry News

U.S. Navy aerial electronic warfare (EW) experts are taking the next step in developing a complete pod solution for low-band tactical RF jammers intended to enable Navy EA-18G Growler carrier-based aircraft to foil enemy counter-stealth radar systems. (Military & Aerospace Electronics)

INDUSTRY NEWS: United Technologies’ F-35 Engines Chronically Late, Pentagon Says

July 10, 2019 -- Industry News

United Technologies Corp.’s Pratt & Whitney unit is chronically late delivering engines for the Pentagon’s costliest program, the F-35, raising questions about whether the company is ready for a surge to full-rate production scheduled for next year. (Bloomberg)

CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN! 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

July 10, 2019 -- Chapter News

CALL FOR PAPERS

Presentations must be UNCLASSIFIED, or FOUO releasable for the unclassified sessions. Presentations for classified sessions at Camp Smith (October 11th) should be at the SECRET REL/FVEY level.

Palmetto Roost Establishes Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship

July 10, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Palmetto Roost has announced the establishment of the Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship at Charleston Southern University.

Want to make a contribution to this scholarship?

Contribute online: www.charlestonsouthern.edu/giving
Checks can be mailed to: Charleston Southern University
Development Office | PO Box 118087 | Charleston, SC 29423

Contact Cady Nell Keener, Assistant Vice President for Development & Special Gifts, for additional questions at ckeener@csuniv.edu or 843-685-2725.

Granite State Roost Holds Annual Baseball Game Social

July 10, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Granite State Roost held their annual Fisher Cats baseball game event on Friday evening, 21 June, as the NH Fisher Cats took on the Trenton Thunder. Many attendees arrived early to participate in the opening ceremony by presenting the American flag during the National Anthem. With the help of the American Legion Post 7, they folded the flag after the game. The evening’s weather was perfect, with a breeze, beautiful sunset and cool temperatures. The event, held on the first base party deck, included an all you can eat buffet of traditional baseball fare; attendees were treated to a fireworks display after the game. (Photos courtesy of Christine Patton)

The Granite State Roost continues to provide opportunities for interaction among its membership by holding social events throughout the year. For additional information about the Granite State Roost, contact the chapter president, Mr. Duane Beaulieu at duane.a.beaulieu@baesystems.com.

Virtual Series Webinar: Understanding Tracking Radars

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
July 11, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Introduction to Radar Systems

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
July 29 - August 9 (6 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
August 19-28 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT

8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference

July 10, 2019 -- Calendar
September 9-12, Honolulu, HI

The Next AOC Professional Development course starts 7/29!

July 10, 2019 --

Introduction to Radar Systems
Kyle Davidson
7/29/2019 - 8/9/2019

Airborne Expendables/sUAS Capabilities and Potential
Dr. Pat Ford
8/19/2019 - 8/28/2019

Space EW
Dave Adamy
9/4/2019 - 9/20/2019

Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Machine Learning for EW
Kyle Davidson
10/26/2019 - 10/27/2019

Advanced Principles of Electronic Warfare
Dave Adamy
10/31/2019 - 11/1/2019

21st Century Electronic Warfare, Systems, Technology, and Techniques
Dr. Clayton Stewart
2/3/2020 - 2/21/2020

REGISTER NOW: 3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference, September 10 - 11, Dahlgren, VA

July 10, 2019 --

REGISTER HERE!

Two-day classified event to provide a forum for EMW professionals from the military, government, industry, and academic fields to discuss:

Speakers Announced

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

CALL FOR PAPERS EXTENDED: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

July 10, 2019 --

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED!

Online registration begins July 15!

Sponsorship opportunities available! Find out more here.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Strategic Air Bases Receive First Counter-UAS Systems

July 10, 2019 --

Several Air Force installations with strategic assets are now armed with systems to protect against small unmanned aircraft that might loiter nearby. Steve Wert, the Air Force’s digital program executive officer helping to roll out counter-UAS systems, said the service had fielded initial capabilities to an undisclosed number of US Strategic Command and Air Force Global Strike Command sites. (Air Force Magazine)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Three Nations Stage F-35 Drills Over Southern Italy

July 10, 2019 --

Italian F-35s flew training flights with American and British F-35s over southern Italy on Tuesday, ending a busy few days for joint training by nations flying the stealth fighter. The day kicked off with two Italian aircraft taking off from Amendola Air Base in the heel of Italy alongside two RAF F-35Bs, marking the first joint exercise between the nations. (Defense News)

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

July 10, 2019 -- Careers

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CALL FOR PAPERS ENDS NEXT WEEK: 5th Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference, October 8 - 10, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

July 3, 2019 -- Association News

On the Road to Army of 2028 - Delivering Integrated EW, SIGINT and Cyber at the Tactical Echelon.

CALL FOR PAPERS

Paper submissions should unclassified and indicate the level of classification for presentation, and focus on the following topic areas:

Threats
S&T
Exercises & Experimentation
DOTMLPF-P
From the Field

Please forward abstracts to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org by July 8, 2019.

REGISTER FOR NEXT WEEK'S WEBINAR: Understanding Tracking Radars, July 11, 14:00 -15:00 EDT

July 3, 2019 -- Association News

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 56th Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention, October 28-30, Washington, DC

July 3, 2019 -- Association News

Building the EMS Enterprise

Click here to register!

Whether you're interested in attending our symposium sessions or just the exhibit hall - we have the right pass for you.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Admits F-22 Raptors Won't Hit 80 Percent Mission Capable Target On Time

July 3, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Air Force has now publicly acknowledged that the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter fleet will not hit an 80 percent mission capable rate target by the end of this current fiscal year. There are also questions about whether the readiness gains that the service has made with respect to the F-22 will be sustainable in the future. (The Drive)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The United Kingdom Becomes The Third Country To Send F-35s Into Combat

July 3, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.K. Ministry of Defense says that Royal Air Force F-35B Joint Strike Fighters have been flying combat patrols over Iraq and Syria for more than a week. This is a major milestone for Britain's stealthy fighter jets, which only reached initial operational capability in January 2019. (The Drive)

INDUSTRY NEWS: As Key Part Producers Disappear, Future Advanced Aircraft in Peril, Pentagon Warns

July 3, 2019 -- Industry News

Suppliers of parts critical to the design and manufacture of next-generation combat aircraft are withering away because there’s not enough work to keep them in business, a new Pentagon study on the industrial base has found. The report echoes warnings from a major study last fall that sounded the alarm that domestic producers of some defense-critical products are down to one or none, compelling the US to rely on foreign suppliers. (Air Force Magazine)

CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN! 8th Annual AOC Pacific Conference, September 10-12, Honolulu, HI

July 3, 2019 -- Chapter News

CALL FOR PAPERS

Presentations must be UNCLASSIFIED, or FOUO releasable for the unclassified sessions. Presentations for classified sessions at Camp Smith (October 11th) should be at the SECRET REL/FVEY level.

Palmetto Roost Establishes Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship

July 3, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Palmetto Roost has announced the establishment of the Rosemary Wenchel Memorial Scholarship at Charleston Southern University.

Want to make a contribution to this scholarship?

Contribute online: www.charlestonsouthern.edu/giving
Checks can be mailed to: Charleston Southern University
Development Office | PO Box 118087 | Charleston, SC 29423

Contact Cady Nell Keener, Assistant Vice President for Development & Special Gifts, for additional questions at ckeener@csuniv.edu or 843-685-2725.

Granite State Roost Holds Annual Baseball Game Social

July 3, 2019 -- Chapter News

Virtual Series Webinar: Understanding Tracking Radars

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
July 11, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Introduction to Radar Systems

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
July 29 - August 9 (6 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: An Introduction to Radio Direction Finding Methodologies

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
August 8, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Evolving to the Next Generation of Multifunctional Electronic Warfare - Part II

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
August 22, 14:00-15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: The World of Airborne Expendables & small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
August 19-28 (4 sessions), 13:00-16:00 EDT

3rd Electromagnetic Maneuver Warfare Systems Engineering and Acquisition Conference

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
September 10-11

Virtual Series Webinar: Introduction to Machine Learning for EW

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
September 5,14:00 - 15:00 EDT

Live Professional Development Web Course: Space EW

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
September 4-20 (8 sessions), 13:00 - 16:00 EDT

Virtual Series Webinar: Achieving SWAP-C Benefits in EW Systems using Positive Gain Slope MMIC Amplifiers

July 3, 2019 -- Calendar
September 19, 14:00 - 15:00 EDT