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TWO WEEKS AWAY: Operationalizing Intelligence in Electronic Warfare for the 21st Century, July 27-28

This Classified, US Only level conference provides AOC members with a unique opportunity to discuss EW with the intelligence professionals who actually perform the analysis and production. The technical program chair for the Conference is Craig "Magnum" Harm, Col, USAF (Ret). Four sessions cover everything from perspectives and technology to systems and overall solutions gathered from the Conference proceedings. Time is running out, so register for this important Conference today!
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AOC 47th Annual Symposium & Convention: Join the Virtual Trade Show
Though the exhibit floor has sold out, your company can still participate in the AOC 47th Annual International Symposium & Convention, October 3-7, in Atlanta, Georgia. Through the new Virtual Trade Show, the AOC's online companion to the convention, companies can share their products and services with the AOC community. Contact Stew Taylor, taylor@crows.org, to participate in this unique offering.

AOC Convention Registration Open Now!
Early registration discounts are available for the AOC 47th Annual International Symposium & Convention, October 3-7, in Atlanta, Georgia. Registration is open now, so take advantage of lower rates if you register by July 31. You can also save by pre-registering for on-site courses. Several days of courses are available (see the Calendar of Events), so don't miss this chance to take a professional development course while at the convention.
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August 24-26: 12th Annual Space Protection Conference

The 12th Annual Space Protection Conference comes to Kirtland AFB August 24-26. The conference will focus on existing and future technologies for space protection, with session topics including: Threats to US Space Systems, Next Generation Space Systems and Technologies, Space Situational Awareness Technologies, Defensive Space Control Systems and more. The first two days (24-25 August) will be held at the Secret, US Only level. A third day session will be held on 26 August for those with appropriate clearances, so register now!
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Industry News

As Pentagon Spending Gets Tighter, Contractors Restructure, Make Cuts

Contractors are starting to adapt to what they expect to be a significantly different defense spending environment. (Washington Post)
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Silent Eagle Makes Quiet Progress

One year ago, a nascent F-15 Silent Eagle program needed to be rescued from what seemed like an internal crisis of confidence. (Flightglobal)
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Australia Requests Purchase of Seahawks

Australia is interested in buying 24 MH-60R Seahawk maritime multi-mission helicopters at an estimated cost of US$2.1 billion, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress. (Defense Update)
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Hacking the Electric Grid? You and What Army?

Grid-hacking is back in the news, with the unveiling of "Perfect Citizen," the National Security Agency's creepily named effort to protect the networks of electrical companies and nuclear power plants. (Wired)
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Euro Hawk UAS Completes Successful First Flight

The Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), built by Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence and Security, successfully completed its first flight June 29. (Space Daily)
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Sharing Intelligence: A Curious Trade

What is the essence of Britain's "special relationship" with America? Shared history, perhaps, or a common language, a military alliance? No less significant is the extensive exchange of intelligence between the two countries' spies. (The Economist)
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Criminals Jamming Police Radio and Calls in Canada

Gangsters are using over-the-counter technology to jam critical police radio transmissions and cell phone calls, say law enforcement officials in British Columbia. (National Post)
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