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Register Now for the Worldwide EW Reprogramming Conference
Today's EW databases require multiple reprogramming languages, making harmonizing databases a growing challenge in all fields. To address the heightened interest in this topic, the AOC is conducting a Worldwide EW Reprogramming Conference in Orlando, FL, December 15-16, 2010.
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Call for Presentations Extended to December 17: 41st Annual Collaborative Electronic Warfare Symposium
The rapid growth in technology has created potential opportunities to collaborate with EW in new and different ways. The 41st Annual Collaborative EW Symposium at Point Mugu, CA, January 25-27, will explore new collaborative ideas for EW. This call for presentations challenges presenters to explore the potential benefits to the warfighter of collaborative effects in both currently deployed and developmental capabilities.
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STORY OF THE WEEK: What Every EW Professional Needs to Know Today in a new course - Applied 21st Century Electronic Warfare
Intended for professionals in operations, support and training directly responsible for execution of electronic warfare missions, this course is intended to re-baseline operational knowledge and reinforce operational context for personnel in or close to the fight. Although some common body of knowledge fundamentals are briefly addressed, this course leans toward a more advanced discussion of applications, capabilities and processes relevant to conducting and sustaining EMS warfare operations.
Be one of the first to take this brand new course, January 18-21, in Westlake Village, CA.
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Agenda Now Available: 2nd Annual AOC Symposium on LPI Radar/ELINT Design Strategies & Counter - LPI Technology
Plan now to attend the AOC's Symposium on Low Probability of Intercept at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, February 15-17. The General Conference Chairman is CDR Michael Herrera, USN, NPS, and the Technical Program Chairman is Prof. Phillip E. Pace, NPS.
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Industry News

India Developing Own EW Systems

India is developing its own radar-based electronic warfare system (EWS) with two test ranges in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to equip its armed forces for modern wars, a senior defense official said at the AOC India Chapter's first National Electronic Warfare Workshop last week in Bangalore. (Sify News)
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S. Korea, US Start Naval Exercises in West Sea

South Korea and the US began four days of joint naval exercises in the West Sea on Sunday designed to discourage further provocations by North Korea following an artillery attack on Yeonpyeong Island last week. (The Chosunilbo)
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In Cyber Warfare, Policy Lags Technology

Cyber warfare techniques might be leaping forward and nations ramping up spending on digital defenses and new electronic weapons, but the policy frameworks and philosophy for their use lag well behind. (The Globe and Mail)
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Tata Buys Majority Stake in HBL Elta Avionics

India's Tata Group of companies has acquired a 74 percent stake in HBL Elta Avionics Systems Ltd. (HELA), a Hyderabad-based company that also has equity from Israeli company Elta. (Defense News)
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IDF EW Unit Celebrates 40 Years

The Electronic Warfare unit, which is dedicated to the disruption of enemy radar systems, was established 40 years ago during the War of Attrition. (IDF)
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Rooms Available for Dixie Crow 36
Dixie Crow Symposium 36, "Electronic Warfare - Shaping America's Defense," takes place March 20-24 at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, GA. The Courtyard Marriott is the host hotel and discounted group rates are available to book now.
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Submit Papers for FiestaCrow 2011
Papers for FiestaCrow 2011, April 11-14 in San Antonio, TX, are being accepted through February 1. This year's theme is "EW/IO in a Cyber World." Talks should be no longer than 30 minutes. The Technical Chair is Mr. John Langford.
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