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December 3, 2025
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
We're less than a week away AOC 2025! Don't miss your chance to join EW leaders from around the world December 9-11 in National Harbor, MD, as we explore and examine the future of spectrum operations amidst significant political, strategic, economic, and technological changes. Don't miss the conversations, connections, and capabilities that will shape tomorrow's mission success.
 
This year's event delivers what you need to stay ahead:
  • Keynote presentations from senior military commanders and industry thought leaders.
  • Technical sessions covering cutting-edge developments in electromagnetic warfare, cyber operations, and spectrum dominance.
  • Program manager briefings specific to Navy, Army, and Air Force.
  • Breakthrough technologies and solutions on display from leading defense companies and emerging startups.
  • Purpose-built networking that drives connection and collaboration.
Register in advance to avoid any lines, but on-site registration also will be available. Already registered? Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning to the convention, our AOC 2025 Know-Before-You-Go Video Series will help you make the most of your experience. 
 
 
AOC and the AOC Foundation will partner with HeroBox at AOC 2025 to support warfighters who implement the electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations technologies we advance as a community. Stop by Hero HQ (booth 204) in the Expo Hall to help assemble care packages and write personalized notes to deployed service members.
 
 
AOC welcomed the following companies that joined the Partner Program in November:
  • eSimplicity
  • Google Public Sector
  • ASR Defence
  • Saab Deutschland GmbH
  • Infleqtion
View a full list of all our valued Partner organizations.
 
 
The December issue of the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance is now available to read online. JED is the premier publication for the EW community, and past issues are available exclusively to AOC members. This latest issue includes features about NATO's SAED capability and the evolution of cognitive EW. 
 
EVENTS
 
EW CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN COALITION WARFIGHTING 
Collaborative EW, taking place March 10-12, 2026, in Point Mugu, Calif., will gather coalition leaders from the US, UK and Australia to address electronic warfare challenges by exploring interoperability, unmanned systems integration, and joint manned/unmanned platform coordination to achieve superiority in peer-to-peer conflicts.

This is your opportunity to engage with EW innovators and operational planners shaping the future of coalition spectrum warfare. Register today to reserve your seat.
 
March 10, 2026 | US SECRET ONLY
March 11-12, 2026 | US SECRET REL AUKUS
 
 
The Call for Papers for AOC Europe 2026 is now open! AOC invites professionals from industry, academia, military, and government to submit original, unclassified abstracts. This year’s theme, Re-Arming Europe for Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority, highlights Europe’s collective effort to innovate, integrate, and accelerate capabilities needed to secure control of the electromagnetic spectrum.
 
Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to this critical dialogue and showcase your expertise at AOC Europe 2026. Submit your abstract by 7 January 2025.
 
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PODCAST
 
In a new episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller is joined by Anthony Vinci, a former intelligence officer and author of “The Fourth Intelligence Revolution: The Future of Espionage and the Battle to Save America.” Vinci says the United States is in the midst of a fourth revolution within its intelligence community, which is changing the rules of espionage.
 
 
In a recent episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller was joined by Mike Alperi of Naval Sea Systems Command and of NATO Subgroup One. They discussed the NATO group’s evolution and mission, as well as its biennial Thor's Hammer exercise.
 
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Elevate your professional development before AOC 2025 with pre-convention courses on December 8 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Choose from cutting-edge educational opportunities designed for electronic warfare professionals:
 
Full-Day:
  • Principles of Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare Presented by Dr. Rafael Licursi
  • Counter-C5ISRT Tabletop Exercise Presented by Bryan Clark and David Byrd
Half-Day:
  • Antenna Theory for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Morning Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Microelectronics 101 for EW Professionals: A Quick But Thorough Crash Course (Afternoon Only) Presented by Major Timothy Wolfe, PhD
  • Global Conflict and Emerging Technologies: Lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War (Morning and Afternoon Sessions) Presented by Dr. Shawana P. Johnson, GISP
These focused courses provide intensive, hands-on learning from industry experts before the convention begins. Register for courses as part of your main event registration at aoc2025.org/register. Already registered? It's not too late to add a course – update your existing registration in the Visitor Registration Hub.
 
 
Stay at the forefront of the electromagnetic warfare knowledge with our upcoming webinars:
AOC webinars are presented originally as live events and then made available as recordings. All webinars are free for AOC members.
 
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CAREERS
 
Looking for your next opportunity in the defense industry? The AOC Career Center offers resources including access to career coaching from certified professionals, industry insights with data on wages and qualifications, professionally written resume and LinkedIn profile services, and access to job opportunities with leading companies that you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're transitioning careers or seeking advancement, these tools help you stand out to employers in the defense sector.
 
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Your chapters are doing incredible work around the world, and we want to help you shine a spotlight on your successes in AOC's publications and social media. From groundbreaking events to member achievements and community impact, we've created simple Content Submission Guidelines to help you share your latest news.
 
Remember: Your chapter's story is part of AOC's story. By sharing your successes, you're contributing to our impact on the global EW community.