Crows Newsletter
May 14, 2025
 
Ready to elevate your impact within AOC? Right now, exciting opportunities await members ready to step forward! By actively participating, you'll not only expand your professional network but also shape the future of the EW and EMSO industry. From leadership roles and career development opportunities to industry recognition and scholarships – AOC's current offerings are designed to showcase your expertise, advance your professional journey, and amplify your voice in our community. Transform your passion into meaningful contribution while building skills that advance your career. Don't wait – the time to seize these opportunities is now.
 
Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Board of Directors
 
Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on the AOC Board of Directors and be at the forefront of driving association strategy. Your leadership could help shape the direction of AOC for years to come.
 
 
Awards Shine a Light on Industry Excellence
 
Submit your nominations for the 2025 AOC Awards and help spotlight the individuals, teams, and chapters shaping the future of EW. We're honoring those who go above and beyond.
 

Future 5 Recognizes the Industry's Rising Stars
 
Each year, the AOC Foundation names five young professionals as the Future 5, honoring those who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they build their careers in EW and EMSO.
 
 
Support the Next Generation: STEM Student of the Year
 
Funded by RTX, this scholarship awards $12,500 each to one male and one female student studying engineering or engineering tech with a strong interest in national defense.
 
 
 
 
The AOC Foundation is proud to announce the From Service to Scholar scholarship, which aims to support veterans who have transitioned out of active duty as they continue on their educational journey. The scholarship, funded by Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc., will help bridge the gap between the GI BIll and the true cost of a degree. Five $2,000 scholarships will be awarded each year to veterans studying engineering or engineering technology with interest in aerospace and defense careers.
 
Application Deadline: June 6
 
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EVENTS
 
ATTEND THIS OPERATIONALLY VITAL SUMMIT
As cyber operations and EW/EMSO converge, securing data, controlling the spectrum, and integrating real-time intelligence are mission-critical. This summit moves beyond doctrine to real-world integration, covering key topics like National-Tactical Interoperability, Mission Data Integration, and CJADC2.
 
If you're responsible for warfighter survivability, mission success, or national security, you can't afford to miss this event!
 
UPCOMING DEADLINES:
Please note: All deadlines are final; no exceptions. There will be no on-site registration.
 
Classification: TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN
 
 
ADVANCING ALL-DOMAIN OPERATIONS
The 2025 CEMA summit shifts focus from "EW Overmatch" to "All-Domain Operations," emphasizing how commanders can use combined human-machine teams and autonomous platforms to engage enemies first. This event will explore how manned and unmanned systems can work together with intelligence sources and advanced sensors to improve battlefield decision-making.
 
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED//NOFORN
 
 
CONNECTING EMSO CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
The EW Capabilities & Gaps Summit brings together leaders from industry, academia, military, and government to address critical challenges in electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO). In today’s contested environments, spectrum dominance is essential for mission success. This summit delivers real-world insights, emerging technologies, and actionable solutions to close capability gaps and accelerate EMSO innovation.
 
Classification: SECRET//NOFORN
 
 
TRENDS IN MODERN RADAR-GUIDED SAMS
Mark your calendar for Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (SAMs) 2025, September 16-18 in Huntsville, Alabama.
 
This summit delivers a comprehensive technical review of today’s most advanced adversary radar-guided SAMs and directed energy air defense systems. Sessions will explore capabilities, concepts of operation, electronic protection features, recent threat developments, and future projections.

Designed for professionals in EW system design, testing, evaluation, and tactical employment, SAMs 2025 is mission-critical for those working to safeguard US and allied airpower against evolving air defense threats.
 
Classification:
Tuesday, September 16 | SECRET//NOFORN
Wednesday, September 17 | SECRET//NOFORN
Thursday, September 18 | TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN
 
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PODCAST
 
In a special episode of “From the Crows’ Nest” podcast recorded live at AOC Europe 2025 in Rome, host Ken Miller gathered three electronic warfare experts – Erik Bamford, Duncan McCrory, and Dr. Tom Withington – to discuss the current state of European defense capabilities, lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and emerging threats in the Indo-Pacific region.
 
We're conducting a new listener survey, and we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in helping us enhance the podcast and deliver the content you want. Take a moment to share your thoughts and let us know how we can improve your listening experience. Fill out the survey today!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Unlock Your Full Potential – Register for Our Upcoming In-Person Professional Development Courses!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future. Spots are limited, so register today and take the first step toward advancing your education and career.
 
 
Presented by Michael Jones
May 15

Don't miss your chance to attend tomorrow's live webinar, which will cover a variety of methods by which GNSS receivers are protected from jamming and spoofing, focusing heavily on modern CRPA technology. It will finish by touching briefly on the emerging field of Alt-NAVWAR – how alternative, non-GNSS navigation techniques are being drawn into the NAVWAR arena.
 
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CAREERS
 
The Association of Old Crows is proud to offer the AOC Career Center, your go-to platform for discovering top career opportunities in the electronic warfare and spectrum operations community. Whether you're seeking your next challenge or looking to hire exceptional talent, the AOC Career Center is here to connect professionals and employers in this critical field.
 
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