eCrow Newsletter

REGISTER NOW: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

February 13, 2019 -- Association News

The National AOC and Mugu Crows Chapter of the AOC, under a co-sponsorship agreement with
NAWCWD, will hold the 48th Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium at Naval Base Ventura County Pt. Mugu Station Theater, CA. Day One will be classified US Secret Only. Day Two and Day Three sessions will be classified SECRET releasable to Australia.

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers

Rear Admiral Steve Parode -- Director, Warfare Integration Directorate, N2/N6F, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
Captain Jeff Chism -- Commanding Officer, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC)

REGISTER TODAY: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

February 13, 2019 -- Association News

Over the past few years mature, offensive EW activity in Europe has demonstrated that in the electromagnetic domain, warfare is no longer theoretical. The AOC’s 24th European event will consider the future of EW and EM Operations in the changing light of current and emerging threats, including Hybrid Warfare, Information Operations/Warfare, the multi-domain battle (MDB), Cyber and Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) where some potential opponents are excelling.

The event is free-to-attend for military and government representatives, while industry delegates can secure discounted access until the early bird deadline on Friday 15 March.

In addition to delivering a thought-provoking conference with contributions from world-leading sector experts, the event will feature an extended exhibition of more than 80 organisations. Each will be showcasing their latest technologies and solutions advancing the Electronic Warfare / Electromagnetic Operations sector.

Register for Our Next Webinar: RWR Emitter Identification, March 7, 14:00 -15:00 EST

February 13, 2019 -- Association News

A Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) consists of an RF emitter, RF sensors, Pulse Train Formatter (PTF), Emitter Detector System (EDS), and Alarm System. The PTF transmits discrete data, such as signal polarization, and range data, such as RF frequency, to the EDS. The EDS uses this data to determine the emitter. The real-time bandwidth for detection constrains the total system performance and minimizing this bandwidth can be critical to the detection of threats. Implementations of the EDS have difficulty in treating ranged data and implementation can often degrade into linear searches of the entire emitter database.

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INDUSTRY NEWS: The Air Force’s JSTARS Alternative Has a New Architect. Wait, What’s an Architect?

February 13, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Air Force has found an architect to run its uber-complicated Advanced Battle Management System program, which will replace JSTARS ground surveillance planes with a network of existing and new air- and space-based sensors. Will Roper, the service’s top acquisition official, isn’t willing to reveal who will come onboard in March to oversee the program. But he believes the program will be able to sprint forward after the new official begins work, he told reporters during a Feb. 6 roundtable. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Pocket-Sized Black Hornet Drone Is About To Change Army Operations Forever

February 13, 2019 -- Industry News

After more than four years of experimentation and evaluation, the U.S. Army is beginning to send out FLIR Systems' tiny Black Hornet nano drones to operational units, which will fundamentally change how the service conducts itself on the battlefield. The miniature unmanned helicopter will give the elements as small as infantry squads a significant boost in situational awareness and allow them to scout ahead without having to automatically put soldiers at risk. (The Drive)

Dixe Crow Chapter Courses: Introduction to C2ISR and Introduction to EW Training, Feb. 25th and 26th

February 13, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Dixie Crow chapter of the Association of Old Crows is sponsoring two short courses at the RAFB Base Theatre in February.

Monday, Feb 25th 1230-1630, Introduction to C2ISR (aka ISR101)

Tuesday, Feb 26th 0800-1630, Introduction to EW (aka EW101)

Courses will be taught by personnel from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). These basic level courses are geared to new engineers, logistics management personnel and as a refresher for someone working in ISR and/or EW.

The courses are open to personnel at Robins AFB, Middle Georgia Industry Partners, other government personnel and AOC members AT NO CHARGE.

Government employees, civilian and military, can apply for up to 12 Continuous Learning Points for acquisition coded positions.

IF YOU HAVE A CAC AND ACCESS TO ROBINS, NO RESPONSE IS NECESSARY. JUST SHOW UP THAT DAY. The courses are for US citizens only. You will need to show your CAC at the door to attend.

If you do not have a CAC, you must contact rodney.brooks.4@us.af.mil to make arrangements to verify citizenship via JPAS, birth certificate, passport or other means beforehand. You will need to be on an access list for the class and have a photo ID with you.

Only attendees with CACs or prior verification of citizenship will be admitted to ISR101 and EW101. No verifications can be done on the 25th or 26th.

If you wish to attend but do not have access to Robins, contact rodney.brooks.4@us.af.mil to make arrangements ASAP.

Registration Now Open for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Technical Symposium!

February 13, 2019 -- Chapter News

Register today for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Symposium! Click here for a schedule of events, and visit the Robins AFB page for information about the Electronic Warfare and Avionics (EWA) Conference (formerly the Air Force Technical Program).

24 - 27 March 2019

Century of Flight Hangar Museum of Aviation
Robins AFB, Georgia

Note: Please review registration instructions prior to registering.

Virtual Series Webinar: RWR Emitter Identification

February 13, 2019 -- Calendar
March 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

February 13, 2019 --

The Association of Old Crows Educational Foundation provides two scholarship annually, each in the amount of $12,500, to students studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Submissions must be made by March 31, 2019, and all students are encouraged to apply!

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Board of Directors!

February 13, 2019 --

Each year, the membership of the AOC determines the future of this organization by electing representatives to the Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted from January 2 to March 15, and elections will be held June 1 - 30. Current AOC members can be nominated for the following positions:

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

February 13, 2019 --

As the premier organization for individuals and groups in the Electromagnetic Warfare community, the AOC has the pleasure of recognizing members of our community for their achievements. In 2019, there are over 20 awards available to honor members and non-members alike for their contributions. Nominations for 2019 AOC awards are due by May 1, 2019.

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

February 13, 2019 --

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:

- Radar Software Engineers, Scientific Research Corporation – Huntsville, AL, United States
- Radar Hardware Design Engineers, Scientific Research Corporation – Huntsville, AL, United States
- Test Engineers – Scientific Research Corporation – Huntsville, AL, United States

Manage Your Career:
- Search and apply to the best Electromagnetic Warfare jobs at organizations that value your credentials
- Upload your anonymous resume so employers can contact you, but you maintain control of your information and choose to whom you release your information
- Receive an alert every time a job becomes available that matches your personal profile, skills, interests, and preferred location(s)
- Access career resources and job searching tips and tools
- Browse 100+ jobs already posted at https://careers.crows.org

Recruit for Open Positions:
- Post your jobs, or your organization’s jobs, where the most qualified industry professionals will find and apply to them
- Promote your jobs directly to AOC job seekers via our exclusive Job Flash email - sent on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
- Search the resume database and contact qualified candidates proactively

We hope this new career center will make a significant difference for our members as they navigate their career paths. Thank you for your ongoing support!

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop with Amazon!

February 13, 2019 --

Support the Association of Old Crows' Scholarship Program while you complete your shopping! Go to www.smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1337848, and with every purchase, Amazon donates to the AOC Educational Foundation!

INDUSTRY NEWS: German F-35 Decision Sacrifices NATO Capability for Franco-German Industrial Cooperation

February 13, 2019 --

While the German decision last week to remove the Lockheed Martin F-35 from consideration as a replacement for 90 aging Tornado fighters solidifies Franco-German industrial cooperation, it could come at the expense of making Germany’s Luftwaffe a less capable air force until at least 2040, when a new advanced Franco-German fighter becomes available. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Navy To Field Cruise Missile Variant Of Its Smart JSOW Glide Bomb That Will Fit Inside F-35C

February 13, 2019 --

he U.S. Navy says it will begin deploying a cruise missile derivative of the stealthy AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapon glide bomb, or JSOW, no later than the end of 2023, as an option for its F/A-18E/F Super Hornets and F-35C Joint Strike Fighters. The weapons will give these jets a significant additional extended-range strike capability, which is important given the increasingly advanced nature of integrated air defenses among potential opponents, especially Russia and China. (The Drive)

DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations, February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

February 6, 2019 -- Association News

During this 1-hour webinar, we will begin with an overview of the DRFM (Digital RF Memory) architecture and functionality performed and work through several examples of practical DRFM technology concepts including photonics and superconductivity. We will explore design constructs that allow the mathematical models to be realized that enable managing the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) from several band-vantage points.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Phillip Pace is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Ohio University in 1983 and 1986 respectively, and the Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 1990, all in electrical and computer engineering.

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REGISTER TODAY: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

February 6, 2019 -- Association News

REGISTER NOW: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

February 6, 2019 -- Association News

INDUSTRY NEWS: Signal Corps Shoulders More Than the Network

February 6, 2019 -- Industry News

A broad misconception is that the U.S. Army Signal Corps is a single-function organization, but its responsibilities have grown over time, and it is now a vital element of communications support that applies technology to ensure mission success. As much as the Army performs maneuver operations on land, it also performs signal offensive, defensive and stability operations in the cyber domain. (Signal Magazine)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Glitchy Gun, Low Availability Rates Plague F-35, DoD Weapons Tester Finds

February 6, 2019 -- Industry News

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleet still does not have an adequate aircraft availability rate, according to the Defense Department's testing office. The fifth-generation fighter has had a "flat" trend in capacity rates over the past three years, according to a recent Director of Operational, Test and Evaluation report. (Militay.com)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Lockheed: F-35A Cost To Drop Below $80 Million Per Fighter In 2023

February 6, 2019 -- Industry News

Lockheed Martin is committed to producing the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter for $80 million each by next year and further reducing the overall program costs as part of the next production contract negotiations with the Department of Defense, the company said on Tuesday. (USNI News)

Registration Now Open for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Technical Symposium!

February 6, 2019 -- Chapter News

24 - 27 March 2019

Century of Flight Hangar Museum of Aviation
Robins AFB, Georgia

Note: Please review registration instructions prior to registering.

Virtual Series Webinar: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations

February 6, 2019 -- Calendar
February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Board of Directors!

February 6, 2019 --

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

February 6, 2019 --

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

February 6, 2019 --

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

February 6, 2019 --

Featured Jobs:

- Business Development Manager, Motorola Solutions – Washington, D.C., United States
- Electronic Warfare I&T - Sr. Systems Engineer II, Raytheon – El Segundo, CA, United States
- Engineering Program Manager, Alaire Technologies, Inc. – Washington, D.C., United States

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop with Amazon!

February 6, 2019 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Navy Turns a Sharper Eye Toward Information Warfare

February 6, 2019 --

The U.S. Navy is consolidating its information warfare efforts to ensure effective operations across the breadth of the fleet and its ashore assets. This endeavor ties together training, doctrine and equipping as new threats and technologies rapidly change the nature of the information operations realm.(Signal Magazine)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Germany Officially Knocks F-35 Out of Competition to Replace Tornado

February 6, 2019 --

Germany’s Ministry of Defence has officially ruled out the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter as a choice to replace its aging Tornado fleet, Defense News has learned. An official from the ministry confirmed that the F-35 is not a finalist in the competition, which seeks a replacement for the 90-jet fleet. The news was first reported by German site AugenGeradeaus. (Defense News)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE! Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

January 30, 2019 -- Association News

The goal of this conference is to provide an overview on the latest trends regarding adversary threat system electronic protection features as well as a forum for discussing electronic attack test, evaluation, and analysis activities. Attendance at this conference is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques and tactics for protection of U.S. and allied aircraft.

This conference is sold out, but there are still sponsorship opportunities available! Click here for information about becoming a sponsor!

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr. William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US
Mr. Jay Kistler, SES, Director, EW and Countermeasures, OUSD for A,T&L

Check out the draft agenda for this event.

REGISTER TODAY: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

January 30, 2019 -- Association News

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDS FEBRUARY 1: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

January 30, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

This call for presentations or demonstrations challenges presenters to explore collaborative EW through innovation and invention. Presentations or demonstrations from all United States and Australian Services, DoD, Industry, and Academ ia are requested to identify technical paths, options, and potential opportunities for EW collaboration with an Electronic Attack focus. Submitted abstracts are specifically requested to address one or more of the symposium sessions: Threat trends, Coherent, Cooperative, and Collaborative Electronic Attack, Collaborative EW enablers to improve EA, and warfighter perspectives.

Abstracts for presentations are required in unclassified textual format. Please forward abstracts to speaker coordinators, Mr. Brian Hill and Mr. Brian Ziegler, at PT_MUGU_EW_SYMPO.FCT@navy.mil, and to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org. The submittal deadline is 01 Feb, 2019.

You must complete an Abstract Template Form (click here to access form) and submit with abstract in order to be considered.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Hack, Jam, Sense & Shoot: Army Creates 1st Multi-Domain Unit

January 30, 2019 -- Industry News

The Army has created its first unit to combine long-range targeting, hacking, jamming, and space under one command, a vital component of Multi Domain Operations. The battalion-strength Intelligence, Information, Cyber, Electronic Warfare, & Space (I2CEWS) detachment was created at Fort Lewis, Washington to counter China, while a second will follow in Europe for Russia. (Breaking Defense)

INDUSTRY NEWS: If the Money is There, New and Improved F-15s Could Be Coming Soon to the Air Force

January 30, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Air Force could buy a new version of the F-15, known as the F-15X, as long as there is enough money in future defense budgets, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein told Defense News Saturday. And regardless of whether the service does buy the new jets this year, Goldfein said the new aircraft won’t be taking money from the Lockheed Martin F-35. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Marines' Classic Hornet Jets to Get Upgraded Radar

January 30, 2019 -- Industry News

The U.S. Marine Corps' F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter fleet is getting a radar upgrade. The service selected Raytheon Co. to upgrade the aircraft to the APG-79(v)4 active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, according to a company announcement. The radar is a scaled version of the APG-79 AESA, which has been integrated into Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers. (Military.com)

Registration Now Open for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Technical Symposium!

January 30, 2019 -- Chapter News

24 - 27 March 2019

Century of Flight Hangar Museum of Aviation
Robins AFB, Georgia

Note: Please review registration instructions prior to registering.

Virtual Series Webinar: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations

January 30, 2019 -- Calendar
February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations, February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

January 30, 2019 --

About the Presenter:

Click here to register!

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

January 30, 2019 --

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 Board of Directors!

January 30, 2019 --

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

January 30, 2019 --

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

January 30, 2019 --

Featured Jobs:

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop with Amazon!

January 30, 2019 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: Detailed New Photos Of Russia's 'Hunter' Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Emerge: Our Analysis

January 30, 2019 --

Yesterday, we reported on what appeared to be the first image of Russia's much-touted, but never yet to be seen Okhotnik, or Hunter, unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) that had been in development for years and was supposed to start flight testing soon. Now, just a day later, new images have surfaced that offer up a much better look at the aircraft, as well as new insights into the drone's potential capabilities and design limitations. (The Drive)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The U.S. Navy Is Building a Swarm "Ghost Fleet"

January 30, 2019 --

The US Navy will launch a swarm of interconnected small attack drone boats on mock-combat missions to refine command and control technology and prepare its “Ghost Fleet” of autonomous, yet networked surface craft for war. (The National Interest)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES STILL AVAILABLE! Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

January 23, 2019 -- Association News

This conference is sold out, but there are still sponsorship opportunities available! Click here for information about becoming a sponsor!

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr. William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US
Mr. Jay Kistler, SES, Director, EW and Countermeasures, OUSD for A,T&L

Check out the draft agenda for this event.

All registered attendees must have clearances in by January 25

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

January 23, 2019 -- Association News

The 3rd edition of AOC EW Asia will examine technological and conceptual means of ensuring success for regional nations and allies across the spectrum of operational activity. The future of EW and EM Operations in the changing light of current and emerging threats will be explored, including Hybrid Warfare, Information Operations, Cyber and Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD), where some potential opponents are excelling. The conference will bring together the EW, Cyber EM Activities (CEMA), SIGINT, C4ISR communities and more to consider the possible responses, how thinking and attitudes must change, and examine the new capabilities that will be required across all lines of development, by all services, across the Asia-Pacific region.

Confirmed Participants:

Air Marshal Philip Sturley CB MBE BSc FRAeS CCMI, Conference Chairman, RAF (Retd) UK
Air Marshal Daljit Singh (Retd), Former Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) and Director General (Air Operations), Indian Air Force, India
Professor David Stupples, Professor of Electronic and Radio Systems, Director EW Research, City, University of London, AOC At-Large Director, UK
Colonel John Edwards, Commander 28th Bomber Wing, USAF

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDING 25 January: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

January 23, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

The electromagnetic environment is changing at an increasing pace and the scope and depth of electromagnetic manoeuvre warfare is consequently changing in parallel. The importance of electronic warfare (EW) system adaptability, flexibility, and innovation has also increased.

To address this, the call for papers is now open for AOC Electronic Warfare Europe 2019. We are looking to hear from international leaders and military personnel, as well as subject matter experts from academia and industry to share their views on new technological and conceptual means of ensuring success for free-world nations across the spectrum of operational activity. For more information or to submit your paper, please click here. Submissions are due by January 25, 2019.

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact connor.lane@clarionevents.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDS FEBRUARY 1: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

January 23, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

You must complete an Abstract Template Form (click here to access form) and submit with abstract in order to be considered.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Pentagon Considers an ICBM-Killing Weapon for the F-35, But Is It Affordable?

January 23, 2019 -- Industry News

Over the next six months, the Defense Department will weigh whether to develop a new weapon for the F-35 fighter jet that will enable it to strike down an intercontinental ballistic missile in the early stages of flight. And it’s the Pentagon’s lead official for developmental technologies who is bullish on the prospect, telling reporters Jan. 17 that a new weapon could be both operationally effective and low cost. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: These Upgrades Will Help Marines Destroy More Tanks and Better Protect Their Own

January 23, 2019 -- Industry News

The Marines are making strides in both their ability to destroy tanks with non-tank vehicles and ways to protect their own tanks from incoming threats. An upgraded anti-tank weapon system, mounted on light armored vehicles, is an automated turret system that fires a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided, or TOW, missile. (Marine Corps Times)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Metallic 3D Printing May Revolutionize Maintenance for F-22 Raptor

January 23, 2019 -- Industry News

The world's most expensive fighter jet soon may be flying with parts made from a 3D printer. Maintainers at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, last month installed for the first time a metallic 3D-printed bracket on an operational F-22 Raptor, according to the Air Force and Lockheed Martin, the company that produces the $150 million aircraft. (Military.com)

Registration Now Open for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Technical Symposium!

January 23, 2019 -- Chapter News

24 - 27 March 2019

Century of Flight Hangar Museum of Aviation
Robins AFB, Georgia

Note: Please review registration instructions prior to registering.

Virtual Series Webinar: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations

January 23, 2019 -- Calendar
February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT WEBINAR: Practical DRFM Technology and EMS Design Considerations, February 7, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

January 23, 2019 --

About the Presenter:

Click here to register!

Submit Your 2019 AOC Board of Directors Nominations

January 23, 2019 --

2019 Board of Directors

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

CEMA 2018 Hosts the Inaugural Electronic Warfare Cyber Convergence (EWC2) Workshop

January 23, 2019 --

The Army Cyber Institute (ACI) at West Point collaborated with the Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S); Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC); Association of Old Crows (AOC); Electronic Warfare Associates (EWA), and Soar Technology, Inc. to host its inaugural Electronic Warfare Cyber Convergence (EWC2) workshop in conjunction with the 2018 Cyberspace Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Conference, October 23-25, 2018. The workshop bookended the CEMA conference with the goal of identifying friction points, gaps, and research opportunities surrounding the Army’s merger of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cyber.

This article, written by Dr. Jacob Cox and Colonel Dan Bennett, PhD, provides a brief overview of outcomes obtained from the EWC2 Workshop held in October 2018. The Army Cyber Institute plans to publish a full technical report addressing the results of the EWC2 workshop in its journal, “The Cyber Defense Review (CDR),” in early 2019.

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

January 23, 2019 --

Featured Jobs:

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop with Amazon!

January 23, 2019 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Future of the US Surface Fleet: One Combat System to Rule Them All

January 23, 2019 --

As the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet moves into 2019, a radical shift is coalescing among its leaders: a move away from a model that has driven the way the service has built its ships for decades.
When the Navy built its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, installing the Aegis combat system into the hull meant a large suite of hardware — computers, servers, consoles and displays — designed and set up specifically to run Aegis software. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Navy Reservists Power a New Cyber Development Unit

January 23, 2019 --

Britain has declared initial operating capability on its F-35B Lightning fighter fleet in an announcement made by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson during a Jan. 10 visit to the aircraft’s new base.
A new reserve cyber unit focuses on supporting the Navy cyberwarrior enterprise. The Navy Cyber Warfare Development Group (NCWDG) Reserve unit was activated Jan. 4 at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Fifth Domain)

INDUSTRY NEWS: White House Missile Defense Review: Space Lasers, Weapons On Table

January 23, 2019 --

The Pentagon is studying options for putting lasers, directed energy weapons, and missile defense systems into space to protect against an array of increasingly advanced ballistic and cruise missiles being developed by China, Russia, and North Korea, a senior Trump administration official said Wednesday. (Breaking Defense)

SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER NOW! Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

January 16, 2019 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr. William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US
Mr. Jay Kistler, SES (invited), Director, EW and Countermeasures, OUSD for A,T&L

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here for information about becoming a sponsor!

Check out the draft agenda for this event, and click here to register.

REGISTER NOW for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

January 16, 2019 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDING 25 January: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

January 16, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact connor.lane@clarionevents.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

January 16, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

You must complete an Abstract Template Form (click here to access form) and submit with abstract in order to be considered.

INDUSTRY NEWS: The US and China are in a Quantum Arms Race That Will Transform Warfare

January 16, 2019 -- Industry News

In the 1970s, at the height of the Cold War, American military planners began to worry about the threat to US warplanes posed by new, radar-guided missile defenses in the USSR and other nations. In response, engineers at places like US defense giant Lockheed Martin’s famous “Skunk Works” stepped up work on stealth technology that could shield aircraft from the prying eyes of enemy radar. (MIT Technology Review)

INDUSTRY NEWS: New U.S. GPS IIIA Confer Better Accuracy -- and are Almost Jam-Proof

January 16, 2019 -- Industry News

After a more than four-year-long delay, the first GPS Block IIIA satellite (identified as GPS III SV01) of the U.S. Air Force finally made it into geosynchronous orbit two weeks ago and should become fully operational by early 2020. Costing some $577 million, each of the 10 new Block IIIA satellites will have up to eight times better anti-jamming capabilities compared to newest GPS satellites, the Block IIF, making it more resistant to electronic warfare (EW) attacks by either the Russians or Chinese. (Business Times)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Services Wargaming Multi-Domain Consensus: Army 3-Star Futurist

January 16, 2019 -- Industry News

The four armed services have kicked off a series of ambitious wargames to thrash out what promises to become a common concept for future conflict, the Army’s three-star senior futurist says. They’ve reached what amounts to a baseline consensus on their approach: a relentless, seamless, coordinated campaign to hammer the enemy from every angle – land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. (Breaking Defense)

Registration Now Open for the 44th Annual Dixie Crow Technical Symposium!

January 16, 2019 -- Chapter News

24 - 27 March 2019

Century of Flight Hangar Museum of Aviation
Robins AFB, Georgia

Note: Please review registration instructions prior to registering.

Now Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications!

January 16, 2019 --

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

2019 Board of Directors

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

CEMA 2018 Hosts the Inaugural Electronic Warfare Cyber Convergence (EWC2) Workshop

January 16, 2019 --

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

January 16, 2019 --

Featured Jobs:

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop this Holiday Season!

January 16, 2019 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: UK Defense Chief: F-35 Jets are ‘Ready for Operations’

January 16, 2019 --

Britain has declared initial operating capability on its F-35B Lightning fighter fleet in an announcement made by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson during a Jan. 10 visit to the aircraft’s new base.
Williamson also took the opportunity to confirm the successful culmination of a $540 million program to upgrade the Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fleet with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, the Meteor air-to-air missile and the Brimstone ground-attack weapon. (Defense News)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Navy Seeking Potential Contractors to Produce SEWIP Block III

January 16, 2019 --

The Navy is seeking information from contractors interested in producing the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program Block III, according to a Jan. 7 notice posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. The service is considering two different procurement strategies, according to the notice. One option is a "winner-take-all, single-award contract." The other option is a leader-challenger approach. (Inside Defense)

REGISTER NOW for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

January 9, 2019 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Air Marshal Philip Sturley CB MBE BSc FRAeS CCMI, Conference Chairman, RAF (Retd) UK
Air Marshal Daljit Singh (Retd), Former Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) and Director General (Air Operations), Indian Air Force, India
Dr. William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US
Professor David Stupples, Professor of Electronic and Radio Systems, Director EW Research, City, University of London, AOC At-Large Director, UK
Colonel John Edwards, Commander 28th Bomber Wing, USAF

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

REGISTER TODAY: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

January 9, 2019 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here for information about becoming a sponsor!

Check out the draft agenda for this event, and click here to register.

CALL FOR PAPERS ENDING SOON: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

January 9, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact connor.lane@clarionevents.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

January 9, 2019 -- Association News

Call for Presentations

You must complete an Abstract Template Form (click here to access form) and submit with abstract in order to be considered.

INDUSTRY NEWS: AI Systems Collaborate to Master Shrinking Spectrum Availability

January 9, 2019 -- Industry News

The Pentagon’s plan to use machine intelligence to better manage the finite and increasingly crowded electromagnetic spectrum took a small leap forward last month, as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) hosted Phase 2 of its Spectrum Collaboration Challenge (SC2). As 15 teams demonstrated at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., artificial intelligence can manage a shifting menu of radio frequencies. (MeriTalk)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here’s the Army’s Latest Electronic Warfare Project

January 9, 2019 -- Industry News

Europe’s increasingly contested environments have required increasingly complex electronic warfare planning tools. Vehicles, however, can’t house the power of command posts, so the Army is adapting an existing system for the tactical edge. The Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool, or EWPMT, is a command-and-control planning capability that allows commanders and soldiers to visualize on a screen the effects of electronic warfare in the field. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Army's M1 Abrams Tank is About to Get Even Deadlier

January 9, 2019 -- Industry News

The Army is engineering new AI-enabled Hostile Fire Detection sensors for its fleet of armored combat vehicles to identify, track and target incoming enemy small arms fire. Even if the enemy rounds being fired are from small arms fire and not necessarily an urgent or immediate threat to heavily armored combat vehicles such as an Abrams, Stryker or Bradley, there is naturally great value in quickly finding the location of incoming enemy small arms attacks, Army weapons developers explain. (National Interest)

DIXIE CROW AF TECHNICAL PROGRAM CALL FOR PAPERS: 2019 Electronic Warfare and Avionics (EWA) Conference, Robins AFB, GA, March 26-28

January 9, 2019 -- Chapter News

The Electronic Warfare and Avionics System Program Office (EWA SPO), AFLCMC/WNY, will sponsor the 2019 Electronic Warfare and Avionics (EWA) Conference (formerly the AF Technical Program at the annual Dixie Crow Symposium) on March 26-28. The program will be held at the Scott Theater (Building 1500), Museum of Aviation, Robins AFB, GA.

This year’s theme focuses on topics related to new technologies, standard architectures or novel approaches to using or integrating existing technologies that will allow quick acquisition and fielding to counter existing and emerging threats. Threats continue to evolve, and the Air Force must become more agile and adapt to changing threats and technology. The Air Force is interested in strategies that could be used as an enabler for the Air Force to become more effective and allow continued protection of US forces and our homeland.

Call for Papers

Papers should be written in support of this year’s theme, “Dominate the EMS in Contested Environments through the use of Agile, Resilient Systems and Architectures.” Papers to support this theme should relate to Electronic Warfare (EW), Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) or Avionics, and may include (but not limited to) technical solutions, initiatives, enablers, techniques, methods, policy/doctrine updates, interoperability, open systems, modeling, architectures and best practices.

Abstracts should be unclassified and must be submitted by February 4. Please email abstracts to AFLCMC.WNY.AFTechProg@us.af.mil.

Submit Your 2019 AOC Board of Directors Nominations

January 9, 2019 --

2019 Board of Directors

- President-Elect
- At Large Director (2)
- Regional Director (International Region 1 & Pacific Region)

Learn more about 2019 Board nominations and elections here.

Accepting 2019 AOC Scholarship Applications

Learn more about eligibility, selection criteria, and apply here.

Submit Nominations for 2019 AOC Awards

Learn more about 2019 awards here.

CEMA 2018 Hosts the Inaugural Electronic Warfare Cyber Convergence (EWC2) Workshop

January 9, 2019 --

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

January 9, 2019 --

Featured Jobs:

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop this Holiday Season!

January 9, 2019 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: Army Considers German-Built Future Infantry Fighting Vehicle - The New "Lynx"

January 9, 2019 --

The Army is vigorously pursuing a new combat vehicle able to launch attack drones, carry longer-range TOW missiles, fire a 50mm cannon and operate “optionally-manned” technology, according to initial requirements outlined by service weapons developers. The Optionally Manned Vehicle, an infantry fighting vehicle, is intended as a high-tech, more mobile and more lethal Bradley. (Warrior Maven)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Looking beyond the F-35: Penetrating Counter Air

January 9, 2019 --

With the growing success of Russian and Chinese fifth-generation fighter aircraft like the Su-57, J-20 and JF-31, the US has kicked off a suite of development programs to replace the ageing F-15 Eagle and fifth-generation F-22 Raptor air frames. (Defense Connect)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Merger of Modernization and Innovation

January 9, 2019 --

The Army wants a better network. Specifically, Army leaders want a more resilient network to provide communications on the battlefield while enemies are trying to jam or disrupt the signal. In an October 2017 memo, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said the network must be “sufficiently mobile and expeditionary” and “can be used to fight cohesively in any environment where the electromagnetic spectrum is denied or degraded.” (C4ISRNET)

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

December 19, 2018 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Air Marshal Philip Sturley CB MBE BSc FRAeS CCMI, Conference Chairman, RAF (Retd) UK
Air Marshal Daljit Singh (Retd), Former Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Defence) and Director General (Air Operations), Indian Air Force, India
Dr. William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US
Professor David Stupples, Professor of Electronic and Radio Systems, Director EW Research, City, University of London, AOC At-Large Director, UK
Colonel John Edwards, Commander 28th Bomber Wing, USAF

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

Registration is open! Click here to register!

REGISTER TODAY: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

December 19, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

Check out the draft agenda for this event, and click here to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here’s What the Army is Saying About its New Electronic Warfare Solution

December 19, 2018 -- Industry News

A U.S. Army official is describing results from the recent deployment of an urgent electronic warfare capability to Europe as mixed. In light of advanced Russian capabilities in theater, the U.S. Army decided it couldn’t wait for the current trajectory of the service’s official program schedule for the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool, or EWPMT, a command-and-control planning capability that allows commanders and soldiers to visualize on a screen the effects of electronic warfare in the field (C4ISRNET).

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force to Debut Electronic Warfare Findings

December 19, 2018 -- Industry News

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to brief the most recent findings of a year-long concept of operations study on electronics warfare that examines how the Pentagon can protect its equipment and deny data access to emerging global threats (Military.com).

INDUSTRY NEWS: Marines Looking to Integrate New Information Capabilities

December 19, 2018 -- Industry News

The Marine Corps has famously claimed that every Marine is a rifleman, but the Corps has moved 1,000 personnel in the last two years to focus on cyber, electronic warfare, signals intelligence and information operations (C4ISRNET).

The Passing of a Crow - Colonel Joram Sender, May 24,1952 - November 13, 2018

December 19, 2018 -- Chapter News

In Memory of Colonel Joram Sender

A truly exceptional man, individual, Israeli patriot and an important individual in free-world EW

May 24, 1952 – November 13, 2018

I first met Joram Sender around 10 years ago at an AOC Symposium in Atlanta and immediately recognised his intellect, military knowledge and fierce, but understated, loyalty to his family, company and country. We met frequently at subsequent AOC Symposia and AOC Global Events in Europe and always found time to catch up on unfolding events and touch on family life. Occasionally we would exchange emails, usually about support he was providing for a forthcoming AOC conference. Recently, I knew that he was unwell, but he never reflected on it and never let it get in his way.

John Clifford OBE MBCS CEng CITP
Wg Cdr RAF (Retd)
President, AOC UK Chapter

Billy Mitchell Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration

December 19, 2018 -- Chapter News

On November 11, Veteran’s Day, almost 70 Old Crows from the Billy Mitchell Chapter gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chapter. The BMC was founded on 14 Nov 1968. We met at Casa Rio on the San Antonio River Walk to enjoy good food and drinks as well as fantastic friendships. Displayed around the room were pictures and mementos gathered over the years from various BMC activities, to include the long running Fiesta Crow symposiums.

CALL FOR PAPERS IS OPEN: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

December 19, 2018 --

Call for Presentations

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact connor.lane@clarionevents.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

December 19, 2018 --

Call for Presentations

Registration opens January 2019!

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

December 19, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

- Engineering Program Manager, Alaire Technologies, Inc. – Washington, D.C., United States
- Air Force Test Evaluation/EW Analyst, Scientific Research Corporation – Alexandria, VA, United States

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop this Holiday Season!

December 19, 2018 --

Support the Association of Old Crows' Scholarship Program while you complete your Christmas shopping! Go to www.smile.amazon.com/ch/54-1337848, and with every purchase, Amazon donates to the AOC Educational Foundation!

INDUSTRY NEWS: Army Bradley Brigade Will Get Israeli Anti-Missile System: Iron Fist

December 19, 2018 --

Seeking to stop Russian-made anti-tank missiles, the US Army will buy Israel’s Iron Fist Active Protection System for a brigade of its M2 Bradley armored vehicles, Breaking Defense has learned. The decision comes after weeks of confusing statements by Army officials and months of delays fitting the high-tech active protection on a Cold War-vintage vehicle — one already upgraded to the limits of available space, weight, and electrical power (Breaking Defense).

INDUSTRY NEWS: Budget Watchdog Warns This Fighter Could Cost Three Times That of the F-35

December 19, 2018 --

A next-generation air superiority jet for the U.S. Air Force, known by the service as Penetrating Counter Air, could cost about $300 million in 2018 dollars per plane, the Congressional Budget Office states in a new study. At that price, PCA would be more than three times that of the average F-35A jet... (Defense News)

DON'T MISS TOMORROW'S WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

December 12, 2018 -- Association News

In a break with tradition, the previous webinar on this topic dealt with the mathematical origins of the range equations. But rest assured, normal service will now be resumed with this webinar focusing on the real-world implications of these results.

The range equations are at the heart of a wide range of important EW topics such as the need for coherent jammers (e.g. DRFMs), why RWRs can be effective with surprisingly poor sensitivity, the meaning of burn-through range, some of the reasons stealth is so expensive, how LPI/LPD operation is achieved, and why radars tend to have more powerful transmitters than jammers. Each of these topics will be explored to demonstrate the significance and practical value of the range equations.
It will be assumed that attendees are familiar with the range equations and their origin, so attendees are advised to watch the first webinar in this series before this webinar.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

December 12, 2018 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

Registration is open! Click here to register!

REGISTER TODAY: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

December 12, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

Registration is open! Click here to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Why the Air Force is investing $100M in AI

December 12, 2018 -- Industry News

The Air Force plans to invest $100 million over three years to research automated cyber and signals intelligence processing, according to the service. Automatically sorting through emails, phone conversations and other types of collected signals will help the Air Force because “time is critical” and the intelligence “analysts’ workload is high,” said the Dec. 4 initial announcement. (Fifth Domain)

INDUSTRY NEWS: 16 Months Late, F-35 Starts Key Tests: IOT&E

December 12, 2018 -- Industry News

The F-35 program office announced today the aircraft had finally reached its initial operational test & evaluation phase, which is expected to wrap up next September. That’s three months behind previous projections for mid-summer — the result of the program’s first crash (fortunately non-fatal) and a subsequent grounding — and 16 months behind the original testing plan from 2012. (Breaking Defense)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Army Updates Future Operating Concept

December 12, 2018 -- Industry News

Army leaders have released the latest version of the service's future fighting concept, which focuses on, among other things, possible solutions to counter and defeat layers of stand-off created by adversaries. "The U.S. Army in Multi-Domain Operations 2028," also referred to as MDO Concept 1.5, further refines the Multi-Domain Battle concept published last year. (US Army)

The Passing of a Crow - Colonel Joram Sender, May 24,1952 - November 13, 2018

December 12, 2018 -- Chapter News

In Memory of Colonel Joram Sender

A truly exceptional man, individual, Israeli patriot and an important individual in free-world EW

May 24, 1952 – November 13, 2018

John Clifford OBE MBCS CEng CITP
Wg Cdr RAF (Retd)
President, AOC UK Chapter

Billy Mitchell Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration

December 12, 2018 -- Chapter News

Live Webinar: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2

December 12, 2018 -- Calendar
December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

CALL FOR PAPERS IS OPEN: Electronic Warfare Europe 2019, May 13-15, Stockholmsmässan, Sweden

December 12, 2018 --

Call for Presentations

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact connor.lane@clarionevents.com.

CALL FOR PAPERS: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

December 12, 2018 --

Call for Presentations

Registration opens January 2019!

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

December 12, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

- Engineering Program Manager, Alaire Technologies, Inc. – Washington, D.C., United States
- Air Force Test Evaluation/EW Analyst, Scientific Research Corporation – Alexandria, VA, United States

SUPPORT AOC SCHOLARSHIPS when you shop this Holiday Season!

December 12, 2018 --

INDUSTRY NEWS: 3 Priorities for the Marines' Information Directorate

December 12, 2018 --

The new head of the Marine Corps’ nascent information directorate is focusing on three priorities: network modernization, putting new information-related units to work and gaining asymmetric advantage. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Electronic Warfare Funding Up, But Short of DSB Marker

December 12, 2018 --

Electronic warfare has come a long way since Pentagon legend Paul Kaminski warned that “years of neglect” had left the US dangerously behind Russia and China. But has the Defense Department made the $2.3 billion a year increases in EW spending that Kaminski and the respected Defense Science Board said was necessary back at the 2014 Association of Old Crows conference, months after Russian jammers fried the Ukrainian army’s communications? No — not yet. (Breaking Defense)

AOC Cosponsors 3rd Annual Robins Air Force Base Congressional Breakfast

December 5, 2018 -- Association News

The AOC, in collaboration with Robins, GA - based 21st Century Partnership and the Aerospace Industry Committee (Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce), convened its 3rd Annual Robins AFB Congressional Breakfast on December 4 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The event was co-hosted by GA Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue and Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford Bishop (GA-02). Special guest speakers included the Honorable Bob McMahon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment; Brigadier General John Kubinec, Commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center; and the Honorable Sonny Perdue, a Middle Georgia native and former Governor, and current US Secretary of Agriculture. There were also several state and local elected officials from Middle Georgia who made the trip up to the nation’s capital to attend the event and show their support for Robins AFB.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

December 5, 2018 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

Registration is open! Click here to register!

REGISTER TODAY: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

December 5, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

Registration is open! Click here to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS: What Will Forces Need in Complex EW Environment?

December 5, 2018 -- Industry News

Sophisticated adversaries have been leveraging the electromagnetic spectrum to create significant dilemmas for U.S. and allied forces, say officials, and transformative efforts are needed to deal with an increasing complicated threat. (C4ISRNET)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Pentagon Builds Mega-Database For Spectrum & Electronic Warfare

December 5, 2018 -- Industry News

With so many troops, tanks, ships, and planes transmitting on so many different frequencies that they accidentally jam each other hundreds of times a year, the US military lives and dies by the radio frequency spectrum. That’s why the Defense Information Services Agency (DISA) is pulling together data from all four armed services to create a single massive database of signals, the Joint Spectrum Data Repository. (Breaking Defense)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Can Army Afford The Electronic Warfare Force It Wants?

December 5, 2018 -- Industry News

Army planners are thrashing out how many electronic warfare specialists the service needs, not just to rebuild radio-jamming and spoofing capability in combat units, but to create a training cadre that can sustain the EW corps for the long-term. Whether this plan for robust growth — certainly hundreds of soldiers, possibly over a thousand — will survive the coming budget crunch is another question, but there are positive signals from Pentagon leaders. (Breaking Defense)

Billy Mitchell Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration

December 5, 2018 -- Chapter News

Live Webinar: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2

December 5, 2018 -- Calendar
December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

DON'T MISS NEXT WEEK'S WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

December 5, 2018 --

CALL FOR PAPERS: 48th Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium, April 2-4, Pt. Mugu, CA

December 5, 2018 --

Call for Presentations

Abstracts for presentations are required in unclassified textual format. Please forward abstracts to speaker coordinators, Mr. Brian Hill, Brian.L.Hill@navy.mil and Mr. Brian Ziegler, brian.ziegler@navy.mil, and to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org. Submissions are due by February 1, 2019.

Registration opens January 2019!

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

December 5, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

- Air Force Test Evaluation/EW Analyst, Scientific Research Corporation – Alexandria, VA, United States
- Suppression of Enemy Defense Liaison, BAE Systems – Bossier City, LA, United States
- Systems Engineer, SR, Lockheed Martin Co., Owego, NY, United States

INDUSTRY NEWS: The US Military’s Drone Swarm Strategy Just Passed a Key Test

December 5, 2018 --

The U.S. military’s strategy for winning the next major war is to throw a bunch of highly autonomous, deeply interconnected drones, jets, ships, and other things at the enemy. But this massive, coordinated strike across air, land, sea and cyberspace is sure to run headfirst into electronic warfare defenses designed to disrupt the networks that make it possible.. (Defense One)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Moves to Boost Cyber and Electronic Warfare Efforts

December 5, 2018 --

The Air Force plans to award a sole-source contract with a New Mexico university to boost the service’s hybrid warfare training. The announcement comes as the service is embracing the integration of electronic and physical fighting tactics. (Fifth Domain)

INDUSTRY NEWS: US government, Boeing to help Japan upgrade missile, electronic warfare capabilities for F-15 jets

December 5, 2018 --

Japan’s planned upgrade of its Boeing F-15 Eagle fighter jets will involve support from the United States and Boeing, the Japanese Defense Ministry has confirmed. Shigeyuki Uno, the principal deputy director of the defense planning and programming division of Japan’s Ministry of Defense, told Defense News during an interview at the ministry’s headquarters that the U.S. government and Boeing will provide support for the upgrade through the Foreign Military Sales process... (Defense News)

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Robins AFB Congressional Breakfast on Capitol Hill, December 4

November 21, 2018 -- Association News

Please join us for the 3rd Annual Robins AFB Congressional Breakfast on Tuesday morning, December 4, at 8:30 am, on Capitol Hill in SR-325, the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Senate Russell Office Building. The event is sponsored by the 21st Century Partnership, the Association of Old Crows (AOC), and the Robins Regional Aerospace Industry Committee (AIC). Our Honorary Co-Hosts are Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue, and Georgia Representatives Austin Scott (GA-08) and Sanford Bishop (GA-02). We welcome the Honorable Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the Air Force, as our Special Guest Speaker.

GET READY for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

November 21, 2018 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

REGISTRATION OPEN: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

November 21, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

Registration is open! Click here to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Cyber Force Looks to Grow With Boost to Electronic Warfare

November 21, 2018 -- Industry News

With the cyber domain expected to see constant battles in future warfare, Army leaders say new efforts are underway to strengthen the Army's cyber force so it can defend forward against adversaries. One aspect being bolstered is electronic warfare. The Army has now placed 29-series EW Soldiers into cyber's 17-series career field as the service zeroes in on it. (US Army)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard F-16s to Install Upgraded Anti-Jam, Anti-Spoof GPS

November 21, 2018 -- Industry News

The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard are planning to upgrade their F-16 fighter jets with anti-jamming Global Positioning System receivers. The new system will reportedly provide greater protection levels for reliable GPS navigation in contested environments, while minimizing costs during implementation thanks to quick integration with existing systems. (Air Force Times)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Air Force to Wrap Up Electronic Warfare Study by January

November 21, 2018 -- Industry News

Big changes to the Air Force’s electronic warfare capabilities may be coming in 2019. The service’s yearlong EW study is drawing to a close, with a final report expected in mid-January, Gen. Stephen Wilson, the Air Force’s vice chief of staff, told reporters Wednesday. “We’re about two months away from having the results of that,” he said. (C4ISR Net)

Second Set of Students Complete Singapore Chapter STEM Program

November 21, 2018 -- Chapter News

AOC’s Singapore Chapter conducted its Inspire Me, Start Early STEM Program for the second time with Henry Park Primary School in October. Twenty-five students participated in the second iteration of the program, which first launched in May with a class of 30 students. The program was supported by the Association of Old Crows and endorsed by IEEE.

Live Webinar: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2

November 21, 2018 -- Calendar
December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

DON'T MISS PART 2 OF THIS WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

November 21, 2018 --

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

November 21, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

INDUSTRY NEWS: This Army Fires Experiment Covers Detection, Jamming, Drone Kill Chains and New Ways to Shoot Artillery

November 21, 2018 --

At the Army’s most recent fires experimentation, many systems that industry showcased focused on ways for soldiers to detect incoming threats and neutralize them. One such system is on its third tour of the Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and has added new capabilities at each turn. (Army Times)

INDUSTRY NEWS: With Reapers in the Sky, Helmand Becomes a Testing Ground for the Corps' Future Fight

November 21, 2018 --

The Corps already controls an array of small tactical drones like the RQ-21 Blackjack, but it lacks the institutional knowledge to operate larger drones, such as the MQ-9 Reaper. But a small group of Marines with Task Force Southwest, operating out of Helmand Province, Afghanistan, now have MQ-9 Reaper support organic to the unit, according to Capt. John Roberts, a spokesman for Task Force Southwest. (Marine Corps Times)

INDUSTRY NEWS: DARPA Pushes ‘Mosaic Warfare’ Concept

November 21, 2018 --

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is known for developing cutting edge weapon systems and technology, but when it came time to celebrate its 60th anniversary at a big conference held at National Harbor, Maryland, in September, it was a concept its leaders wanted to talk about. (National Defense Magazine)

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Robins AFB Congressional Breakfast on Capitol Hill

November 14, 2018 -- Association News

GET READY for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

November 14, 2018 -- Association News

Confirmed Participants:

Many more world-class speakers from around the Globe will be present at this year's conference! Find more details on the conference agenda here!

REGISTRATION OPEN: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

November 14, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

Registration is open! Click here to register.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Cutting Through the Noise: Army, Industry Work Together to Speed Up Signal Detection

November 14, 2018 -- Industry News

The Army Rapid Capabilities Office, or RCO, does things differently. It has to. It's mandated in its charter and embedded in its culture. So when it came time for the small acquisition shop to find a way to speed up signal detection, it knew it wouldn't seek answers using traditional methods. (US Army)

INDUSTRY NEWS: China’s Beating the US to Market on Combat Drones, By Copying US Technology

November 14, 2018 -- Industry News

The mockup of China’s CH-7 combat drone unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow this week looks a lot like one the U.S. Navy was developing — until it dropped the project, allowing China to position itself to beat the U.S. and other allies in fielding a long-range, high-altitude combat drone. That’s despite the fact that—in the words of one expert—the United States had a “ten-year head start.” (Defense One)

Second Set of Students Complete Singapore Chapter STEM Program

November 14, 2018 -- Chapter News

Live Webinar: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2

November 14, 2018 -- Calendar
December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

DON'T MISS PART 2 OF THIS WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

November 14, 2018 --

The 2018 AOC Election Results Are In!

November 14, 2018 --

Thank you to everyone who voted!!

Total number of eligible voters - 11,484
Total members voted – 1,201
Percentage of Voters – 10.46%

At-Large Director – 10 Candidates – Only two could be selected (Percentage is based on 200%)
Dr. Richard Wittstruck – 24.90%
Dr. Robert Andrews – 23.81 %
3rd Place – 23.48%
4th Place – 22.56%
5th Place – 20.40%

Central Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Keith Everly – 49.42 %

Northwestern Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Mark Schallheim – 48.08%

Mid-Atlantic Region (1 candidate)
Jim Pryor

Amendments

1. Shall the amendment to the AOC Articles of Incorporation proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 81%

2. Shall the amendment rescinding the AOC Constitution proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 77%

3. Shall the revision of the AOC Bylaws proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 79%

4. Shall the amendment to the AOC Foundation Articles of Incorporation proposed by its Board of Governors be adopted? 76% of those voting indeed approved the amendment. According to Virginia legal statutes however, we did not meet the minimum votes required to enact the change. The AOC is therefore going to hold an AOC members meeting at our annual Symposium in DC. If you did not cast your ballot during the previous election cycle, you will be given another chance to vote on this single issue on-site while attending the Convention.

Please visit our website or click on the link below for more information on the Amendment to the AOC Foundation Articles. https://www.crows.org/page/Amendment2018

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

November 14, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

- Air Force Test Evaluation/EW Analyst, Scientific Research Corporation – Alexandria, VA, United States
- Suppression of Enemy Defense Liaison, BAE Systems – Bossier City, LA, United States
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer - Senior, SRC, Inc., Suitland, MD, United States
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer - Junior, SRC, Inc., Charlottesville, VA, United States

INDUSTRY NEWS: Additive Manufacturing Breakthrough: Harris Corp. 3D Prints RF Amplifiers Using Nano Dimension’s DragonFly Pro; Performance is Comparable to Traditionally Manufactured Circuits

November 14, 2018 --

In a major breakthrough for additive manufacturing for printed electronics, tests conducted by Harris Corporation showed 3D printed radio frequency (RF) circuit performance is comparable to that of circuits developed using conventional manufacturing techniques. Harris selected Nano Dimension, a leading additive electronics provider (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM) and its multi-material DragonFly Pro 3D electronics printer to produce the functional circuits in a single print. (Globe Newswire)

PAPERS DUE NOVEMBER 9: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

November 7, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr William (Bill) Conley, Director, Electronic Warfare OUSD(A&S)/A/Platform & Weapon Portfolio Management (P&WPM), US

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

CALL FOR PAPERS

The AOC Modern SAM 2019 conference committee is soliciting original papers from the United States Government, Academia, Industry, Operators, and Subject Matter Experts to discuss current and emerging trends in electro-optical (EO), infrared (IR), and radio-frequency (RF) surface-to-air missile system electronic warfare. While Secret US Only presentations are required, the committee will accept presentations that are FVEY topic related, NO/FORN and classified up to TS/SCI US Only. Note however, no foreign nationals may participate in the conference.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Modern SAMs: Electronic Warfare Analysis, Test, and Evaluation."

Abstracts for presentations are required in unclassified textual format. Please forward abstracts to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org. The deadline to submit is November 9, 2018.

REGISTER NOW for Our Live Webinar: Spoofing GPS � Now You See It, Now You Don’t, November 8, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

November 7, 2018 -- Association News

Russian EW ops have “relocated” over 600 vessels from their coastal waters to airports. Gamers have convinced Pokémon Go that they are thousands of miles away in remote locations to collect virtual prizes. - Once the province of highly skilled technologists, GPS signal spoofing is now available to every nation and every consumer. Recent work has shown that it is even relatively simple to spoof multiple GNSS constellations at the same time. This Webinar will explore the development of spoofing technology, provide examples of documented spoofing incidents, and discuss countermeasures that can be taken to help avoid being spoofed.

Click here to register!

SAVE THE DATE for EW Asia, January 29-30, Singapore

November 7, 2018 -- Association News

INDUSTRY NEWS: The 5 Areas of Emphasis In the Army’s New Electronic Warfare Strategy

November 7, 2018 -- Industry News

The Army has published its formal electronic warfare strategy document in response to broader strategy shifts in the Department of Defense. The Pentagon released the National Defense Strategy in January 2018 to focus more on the so-called great power competition and countries such as China and Russia and focus less on the counterterrorism mission. (C4ISR Net)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Case for High-Frequency Readiness

November 7, 2018 -- Industry News

The U.S. Army’s ability to employ high-frequency radio systems has atrophied significantly since the Cold War as the United States transitioned to counterinsurgency operations. Alarmingly, as hostile near-peer adversaries reemerge, it is necessary to re-establish HF alternatives should very-high frequency, ultra-high frequency or SATCOM come under attack. (C4ISR Net)

INDUSTRY NEWS: Marine Corps' Last Prowler Aircraft Return from Final Combat Deployment

November 7, 2018 -- Industry News

The last of the Marine Corps' remaining EA-6B Prowlers have wrapped up their final mission in the Middle East, where they supported troops taking on the Islamic State group. Now, the electronic-warfare aircraft will soon be headed to the boneyard. More than 250 members of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 are returning to North Carolina after spending seven months operating out of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. (Military.com)

Second Set of Students Complete Singapore Chapter STEM Program

November 7, 2018 -- Chapter News

Granite Roost Hosts Technical Discussion and Facilities Tour at Mercury Systems

November 7, 2018 -- Chapter News

On 4 October 2018, the Granite State Roost held a technical discussion and tour of the EW components manufacturing facilities at Mercury Systems in Hudson, NH. The event was co-hosted with the local IEEE-Microwave Theory and Techniques Society / Antennas and Propagation Society (MTT-S /AP-S). Col (ret) Earl “Skip” Stolz, VP of the Granite State Roost, presented an overview of the South China Sea and Mario LaMarche, Product Marketing Manager at Mercury Systems, presented application of GaN technology in active microwave components.

Live Webinar: Spoofing GPS - Now You See It, Now You Don't!

November 7, 2018 -- Calendar
November 8, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

Live Webinar: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2

November 7, 2018 -- Calendar
December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

DON'T MISS PART 2 OF THIS WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

November 7, 2018 --

The 2018 AOC Election Results Are In!

November 7, 2018 --

Thank you to everyone who voted!!

Total number of eligible voters - 11,484
Total members voted – 1,201
Percentage of Voters – 10.46%

Central Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Keith Everly – 49.42 %

Northwestern Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Mark Schallheim – 48.08%

Mid-Atlantic Region (1 candidate)
Jim Pryor

Amendments

1. Shall the amendment to the AOC Articles of Incorporation proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 81%

2. Shall the amendment rescinding the AOC Constitution proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 77%

3. Shall the revision of the AOC Bylaws proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 79%

Please visit our website or click on the link below for more information on the Amendment to the AOC Foundation Articles. https://www.crows.org/page/Amendment2018

Find and Post Opportunities with the AOC Career Center!

November 7, 2018 --

Featured Jobs:

- Air Force Test Evaluation/EW Analyst, Scientific Research Corporation – Alexandria, VA, United States
- Suppression of Enemy Defense Liaison, BAE Systems – Bossier City, LA, United States
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer - Senior, SRC, Inc., Suitland, MD, United States
- Electronic Warfare (EW) Engineer - Junior, SRC, Inc., Charlottesville, VA, United States

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Army Is Slowly Building a New Way to Wage War

November 7, 2018 --

The pace of technical change and the rapid introduction of threatening new areas of warfare such as cyber and electronic warfare, are part of what is driving the Army to seek fast-emerging new intel database systems. As part of this push, the Army is integrating cyber and EW units together and doubling its force of electromagnetic warfare specialists. (National Interest Blog)

INDUSTRY NEWS: The Secret Life of Metadata on the Battlefield

November 7, 2018 --

Data from mobile device signals such as GSM may be an untapped resource for signals intelligence on the battlefield. Although the payload of a communication system is encoded, information about the nature of the communication that is included in the GSM signal is not and should not be overlooked. This information, known as metadata, could prove to be an important tool for warfighters, experts say. (SIGNAL)

The 2018 AOC Election Results Are In!

October 31, 2018 -- Association News

Thank you to everyone who voted!!

Total number of eligible voters - 11,484
Total members voted – 1,201
Percentage of Voters – 10.46%

Central Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Keith Everly – 49.42 %

Northwestern Region (2 candidates. Handful of ballots received made no selection.)
Mark Schallheim – 48.08%

Mid-Atlantic Region (1 candidate)
Jim Pryor

Amendments

1. Shall the amendment to the AOC Articles of Incorporation proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 81%

2. Shall the amendment rescinding the AOC Constitution proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 77%

3. Shall the revision of the AOC Bylaws proposed by its Board of Directors be adopted? Passed – 79%

Please visit our website or click on the link below for more information on the Amendment to the AOC Foundation Articles. https://www.crows.org/page/Amendment2018

PAPERS DUE NOVEMBER 9: Modern Threats: Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Conference, February 5-7, Huntsville, AL

October 31, 2018 -- Association News

Keynote and High Ranking Speakers:

Dr. William Conley, Deputy Director for EW, Tactical Weapon Systems Directorate, USD(A&S)

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here to for information about becoming a sponsor!

CALL FOR PAPERS

The theme for this year’s conference is “Modern SAMs: Electronic Warfare Analysis, Test, and Evaluation."

Abstracts for presentations are required in unclassified textual format. Please forward abstracts to Ms. Christine Armstrong at armstrong@crows.org. The deadline to submit is November 9, 2018.

REGISTER NOW for Our Live Webinar: Spoofing GPS � Now You See It, Now You Don’t, November 8, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

October 31, 2018 -- Association News

Click here to register!

DON'T MISS PART 2 OF THIS WEBINAR: Demystifying Radar and Jammer Range Equations - Part 2, December 13, 14:00 - 15:00 EST

October 31, 2018 -- Association News