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June 10, 2026
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
Final Days to Register: Classified Cognitive EW & AI Course
The window to register for AOC and SwRI's three-day classified course on cognitive EW and AI is closing. Security clearance verification at the SECRET and/or TS//SCI level is required – if you haven't registered yet, now is the time.
 
This hands-on course gives you the skills to build and deploy AI-enabled EW systems already operating in contested environments. You'll cover AI techniques for electronic support, protection, attack, and battle management, with expert instruction and Python programming labs led by Dr. Karen Zita Haigh, David Brown, and Damon F. Plyler.
 
The course includes daily technical instruction, lunch, and a networking reception. Register before the June 12 deadline and return mission-ready in cognitive EW.
 
 
Nominations Open for 2026 AOC Board of Directors
Do you have a passion for shaping the future of the EW community? Nominations are now open for the 2026 AOC Board of Directors election – and this is your opportunity to step up and make a difference. Serving on the Board means contributing directly to AOC's strategic direction and advocating for its members and the broader community. Whether you're a longtime member or a rising voice in the field, we encourage you to consider putting your name forward.
 
Open positions for the 2026 election:
  • At-Large Director (2 openings)
  • Northeastern Region Director (MA, ME, NY, NJ, NH, RI, and Canada)
  • Southern Region Director (AL, FL, LA, GA, SC)
  • International Region II Director (Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan)
Nomination Deadline: June 30
 
 
Future 5 Elevates the Next Generation of Leaders – Apply Today
Are you or someone you know a rising star in the field of electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, or cybersecurity? Each year, the AOC Foundation recognizes five young professionals as the Future 5, showcasing those who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they build their careers in the defense industry. Your participation could catapult your career to new heights and position you as a future leader in the field.
 
Application Deadline: June 30
 
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Microwave Products Group
PODCAST
 
New Episode: Collaboration as a Competitive Advantage
Joint ventures and teaming arrangements can be your fastest path to a defense contract win – or your most expensive lesson. Knowing which to use and how makes all the difference. In this new episode of From the Crows' Nest, host Ken Miller sits down with government contract advisor Jenna Girompini to break down the legal and strategic distinctions between the two.
 
EVENTS
 
Last Chance: CEMA 2026 Call for Papers
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)
 
EVENTS
 
Register Now for the EW Capabilities & Gaps Summit
NON-KINETICS FOR MODERN WARFARE AT THE SPEED OF RELEVANCE
The EW Capabilities & Gaps Summit, taking place July 28-30 in Crane, IN, will explore emergent non-kinetic capabilities in an increasingly autonomous warfighting domain – spanning operational doctrine, cognitive EW, AI/ML applications, autonomy and counter-autonomy, open architectures, and distributed lethality – with a focus on rapidly prototyping, testing, integrating, and fielding solutions that deliver an enduring electromagnetic spectrum advantage to the joint force.
 
Seats are limited – register today to save your spot in the room.
 
Classification: US SECRET ONLY (Days 1-2) | TS//SCI (Day 3)
 
 
Save the Date – SAMs Symposium Returns for 2026
MODERN WARFARE AND THE EVOLUTION OF AIR DEFENSE
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.
 
Sponsorship opportunities are also currently available.
 
Classification: SECRET//NOFORN (Days 1-2) | TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN (Day 3)
 
 
Registration Deadline Approaching: AOC Asia 2026 Classified Day
AOC Asia 2026 will take place 4-6 August in Adelaide, Australia, delivered as the Electronic Warfare (EW) Technical Stream within the ADSTAR 2026 Summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Hosted by AOC ANZ, the track brings together leaders from defence, government, industry, and academia to advance collaboration across the electromagnetic warfare community.
 
A classified day for cleared personnel will be held 3 August. Tickets are limited, so register before the 19 June deadline.
 
Registration for AOC Asia 2026 is open now through the ADSTAR platform. 
 
 
Share Your Expertise – Answer the AOC 2026 Call for Papers
The AOC 2026 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 that theme.
 
AOC 2026 will gather over 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 required.
  
The Call for Papers deadline is June 30.
 
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
Make This Summer Count – AOC Virtual Courses Are Open for Registration
Summer is one of the best times to sharpen your edge, and AOC has virtual courses lined up to help you do exactly that. Whether you're focused on satellite vulnerabilities, drone threats, or the cutting edge of metasurface technology, there's something here to advance your expertise – all without leaving your desk.
 
Also led by Paul Szymanski, this course dives deep into the tradecraft of satellite attack, exploring a broad spectrum of methods that avoid the collateral problem of orbital debris.
 
Dr. Rafael Licursi leads this two-session course covering how to detect, track, and defeat unmanned aerial systems – a must for professionals operating in today's threat environment.
 
Round out your summer with Dr. Licursi's exploration of metasurface technology and its growing role in shaping the future of EW systems.
 
 
Build Your EW Foundation This Fall with AOC's EW 101 Course
New to electronic warfare or transitioning into an EW role? AOC's Fundamental Principles of Electronic Warfare (EW 101) delivers a comprehensive grounding in modern EW systems and operations across three days, September 14-16, at Johns Hopkins University. Instructor Chuck Quintero with the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory will cover RF mathematics, radar systems, emitter detection, jamming techniques, and more. Spots are limited, so register today!
 
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dB Control
Elettronica SpA
CHAPTER NEWS
 
Chapter Leaders: Have News to Share?
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.
 
 
Upcoming Chapter Events Connect AOC Members Locally
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.
 
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Exodus Advanced Communications