The Surface-to-Air Missile Systems Symposium returns in 2026, taking place September 22-24 in Huntsville, AL. The symposium will bring together military, government, industry, and academia professionals to confront the rapid evolution of adversary SAM systems and integrated air defense systems (IADS). Sessions will explore threat characterization, SAM architecture progression, lessons learned from combat operations, and novel approaches to countering adversary systems – all with an eye toward achieving enduring advantage within the electromagnetic spectrum.

 

COMMAND AND CONTROL AND THE FUTURE OF ALL-DOMAIN OPERATIONS
The Call for Papers is now open for Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) 2026, taking place October 27-29 at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This year's theme is All-Domain Operations and Command & Control.

 

The summit will examine how military commanders can leverage the full range of EW, cyber, and intelligence tools to shape the battlefield – with a focus on the soldier-technology partnership, force protection from enemy surveillance, and synchronizing command and control of next-generation sensors and response capabilities. Abstracts should center on EW/cyber/SIGINT science and technology, acquisition programs, requirements and capability gaps, threat information, and lessons learned from exercises and experimentation.

 

Deadline to submit an abstract is June 12.

 

As you're planning, make sure to attend CEMA a day early for one of two newly announced pre-summit professional development courses: GPS/GNSS Jamming and Spoofing – Tactical and Strategic Implications and Getting the Most Value Out of Your Cybersecurity Program.
 
Classification: US SECRET ONLY (Days 1-2) | US SECRET ONLY and TS//SCI (Day 3)

Now is the time to answer the AOC 2026 International Symposium & Convention Call for Papers. This year's theme, EMS Superiority – Challenges and Opportunities Across the Globe, reflects the accelerating competition for electromagnetic spectrum dominance shaped by regional dynamics, emerging threats, alliance structures, and operational environments.

 

We invite members of the EMSO community to submit original, unclassified abstracts that support the symposium's theme. AOC 2026 will gather 2,500 professionals from 40+ countries spanning industry, military, and government December 8-10 in National Harbor, MD. Pre-convention courses will be taking place on December 7. Separate registration is required.

  

The Call for Papers deadline is June 30.

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 want 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.

Stay engaged with your local AOC community! Chapters around the world host a variety of events, including technical forums, seminars, symposia, and networking opportunities focused on electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations. Visit our chapter events calendar for the latest listings and registration links.