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From the Editor
Next week, thousands of electromagnetic warfare professionals from across the globe will gather in National Harbor for AOC 2025. The JED staff will be there to cover the symposium and share the news and highlights directly with you. Although I think about EW just about every day, there is something special about this annual event that makes me step back and think about the EW community's larger "muscle movements." Recent and ongoing military operations in Ukraine, Israel, and the Red Sea, as well as heightened tensions around Taiwan, have directed the focus of many military leaders onto EW. Unlike in the past, EW is mentioned in the news on a regular basis – pretty much since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Since that time, uncrewed aircraft, boats, and ground vehicles have become crucial weapons in these conflicts, operated in large numbers using constantly refined tactics. To an EW professional, these unmanned platforms are characterized by antennas and electro-optic sensors, and they have proven to be a massive opportunity for EW – both on the uncrewed platforms themselves and as part of countermeasure solutions. Accompanying this new concept of mass EW are a host of secondary effects. As exemplified in the Russo-Ukrainian War, some EW support functions, such as reprogramming and maintenance, are moving to much closer to the edge of the battlespace in an effort to outpace the adversary in the measure-countermeasure competition. The drive to integrate EW systems into battle networks and share their data has accelerated. Perhaps the most significant development, however, is that we are seeing EW systems produced on a massive scale that few military planners would have predicted just a decade ago. This can only be done by exploiting commercial technologies and commercial manufacturing processes. While most western military forces continue to rely on high-demand/low-density EW platforms, Ukraine and Russia engage in an EMS competition that generates and destroys thousands of drones per month. So, these are the big questions that I will be asking myself at AOC 2025: How does the EW community turn these lessons into action? In what ways are we as a community adapting to the change in priorities that have taken place in recent years? And what does EW need in the next couple of budget cycles in order to be ready for the next fight? – John Knowles, JED Editor-in-Chief The AOC Show Daily, a special edition of the eCrow and written by the editors at the Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED), will provide you with news coverage and other information about AOC 2025. We'll be writing about the ideas delivered by senior leaders in the keynotes, EMSO concepts and trends in the spotlight and breakout sessions, and cutting-edge technology and research from technical sessions. Each day, we'll alert you about special events and opportunities, provide interviews with industry leaders, post photos from the show floor, and much more. Keep an eye on your email inbox each day, and we'll help you making the most of your AOC 2025 experience. To best plan your week and stay updated on scheduled events, visit the AOC 2025 website, download the AOC 2025 app, and pick up your printed Program Guide at the registration desk in the Maryland Ballroom Foyer. Finally, make sure to stop by the JED desk in the Crows' Nest in the Expo Hall. We'll see you there!
In this special episode of From the Crows’ Nest, host Ken Miller sat down with retired US Army Col. Kevin Finch, a member of the Association of Old Crows Board of Directors and Symposium Committee Chair for the AOC 2025. Together, they discussed navigating the future of electromagnetic spectrum operation and the evolving landscape of electromagnetic warfare amidst political, strategic, economic, and technological changes. Shifts in geopolitics have altered the focus and strategic objectives of all members of the international community. This year's symposium will explore the changing strategic roadmap for achieving spectrum superiority, informed by international investments, evolving focus areas, and the latest advancements from industry and the Science and Technology (S&T) community to achieve the 2035 vision.
Today's Events
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. These quick videos walk you through planning your schedule, navigating the venue, understanding badge types and education sessions, exploring the Expo Hall, and maximizing networking opportunities. Review the schedule of events and symposium agenda to finalize your on-site agenda. Get out your smartphone and download the AOC 2025 app. Then follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn, and use #AOC2025 to join in the conversation all week. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Monday, December 8
*Separate registration required. Already registered? It's not too late to add a course – update your existing registration in the Visitor Registration Hub.
Symposium Happenings
The AOC symposium is tackling some of the biggest issues in the EMSO community, and we have an excellent line-up of keynote speakers to help set the stage for these conversations. Come early, grab a cup of coffee, and settle in for some valuable perspectives from senior military leaders. Keynote sessions kick off at 8:30 AM each morning.
Day 1 (Tuesday, December 9) kicks off the symposium with an engaging and inspiring opening keynote from Laurie Moe Buckhout, Former Assistant National Cyber Director for Policy, The White House. This session will also include the presentation of AOC’s 2025 Prestige and Community Awards, celebrating excellence and service across our community. On Day 2 (Wednesday, December 10), we'll hear perspectives from the Honorable Don Bacon, Chair, House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, IT and Innovation Subcommittee, US House of Representatives. Finally, on Day 3 (Thursday, December 11), join us to honor AOC’s 2025 Military Award recipients whose contributions continue to shape the future of electronic warfare, led by Lieutenant General Paul T. Stanton, Department of War Cyber Defense Command Commander and Director, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). More details, including descriptions of all symposium spotlight and breakout sessions, program manager briefings and technical briefings are available in the full agenda.
Each year, AOC recognizes five young professionals as the year’s Future 5 – individuals who actively innovate and strive for excellence as they support their respective organizations and build their EMSO careers. In each issue of the Show Daily, we will spotlight one of this year's Future 5. All Future 5 will be honored on the Main Stage on Wednesday, December 10 during the Keynote Session. Today, we recognize Zachary Cushenberry of the Southwest Research Institute. In my career as an electromagnetic warfare engineer, I've focused on technology development, specifically as a test engineer. I have noticed a deficiency in DOD test technology and methodology, particularly in the utilization of modern tools, such as AI. I aim to leverage these same modern tools to identify performance gaps, validate new capabilities, and challenge conventional testing methods that may be insufficient in today's dynamic environment. My primary career goal as an EW engineer is to lead the development and execution of cutting-edge test technologies, ensuring that US EW systems are effective and resilient in the face of evolving threats. I want to be a change agent – someone who questions outdated processes and drives innovative, mission-relevant test approaches. Ultimately, I strive to lead the advancement of EW test research and technology development, shaping next-generation test environments that keep pace with emerging foreign threats while expanding the potential for US innovation. Exhibitor Happenings
Official Exhibit Hall hours during AOC 2025 are as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 9 Wednesday, Dec. 10 Thursday, Dec. 11
New at AOC 2025, AOC and the AOC Foundation will partner with HeroBox 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. Learn more about how you can participate at AOC 2025. Inside the Convention
Iaroslav Kalinin was educated at the Zhitomir Institute of Radio Electronics (2002-2007) and began his career in Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service as a lead analyst, honing his skills in signal analysis. In 2016, he joined INFOZAHYST as a project manager, where he developed DF and COMINT systems and participated in combat operations, later becoming CTO. In 2020, he was named CEO of the company, driving it forward in ELINT, SIGINT, electromagnetic signal analysis, and advanced defense technologies. Kalinin is one of the speakers in the breakout session, Tactical Evolution in the European Theater, which will take place at 3 PM Wednesday, December 10 in Maryland Ballroom B/4-6. JED: How has INFOZAHYST evolved over the past several years? Kalinin: From the very beginning, INFOZAHYST was established as a company built on the synergy of advanced technologies and the scientific expertise of highly qualified specialists. Even in the early years, our portfolio included data-analytics software, cybersecurity systems, and turnkey solutions for both civilian and dual-use applications. After the annexation of Crimea and the start of the war in Donbas in 2014, we shifted our focus toward developing our own COMINT, ELINT and DF systems for the Armed Forces. Since 2016, INFOZAHYST has been creating tactical direction-finding and SIGINT complexes, such as PLASTUN-RP3000 and the KHORTYTSIA-M mobile COMINT system, which were adopted by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2016 and 2018 respectively. By the time of the full-scale invasion [in February 2022], around 300 INFOZAHYST systems were already deployed in the field, making the company one of Ukraine’s key suppliers of SIGINT/COMINT capabilities. In recent years, our portfolio has further expanded in ELINT and ESM, including airborne ELINT payloads for UAVs such as Hekata. Today, we can confidently position ourselves as one of Ukraine’s leading SIGINT/EW developers with a full R&D and local manufacturing cycle. Read the full interview here. JED News
Read the December issue of JED, hot off the presses in time for the 2025 AOC Convention. The current issue features: Cover Story: NATO SEAD Recapitalization: Time to Stand-In and Deliver The Journal of Electromagnetic Dominance (JED) is the official publication of the AOC, a professional non-profit association that educates, connects, and advocates on behalf of its members and stakeholders across the global electromagnetic warfare and spectrum operations community. Become an AOC member to get exclusive access to the JED archives. Digital Pub Bin
Check out the latest news coverage and industry updates throughout AOC 2025. Official Publication of AOC 2025: AOC 2025 Media Parters: |
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