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The Association of Old Crows is a global organization for experts in Electronic Warfare, EMSO, CEMA, and IO.

Its Australian Chapter connects Defence, Government, Industry, and Academia to drive innovation and excellence in EW across the nation.

12/10/2026

Pulsars — natural stellar clocks found throughout the galaxy — offer an intriguing perspective on the future of navigation and timing systems.

Join AOC ANZ for our next Lunch & Learn session with Hope Sneddon, an aerospace and software engineer, as she explores the potential applications of pulsar signal analysis for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Systems (GNSS), lunar navigation and satellite atomic clock calibration.

Event details:
🗓 Thursday, 5 November 2026
🕧 12:30–13:30 AEDT | 14:30–15:30 NZDT
📍 Microsoft Teams | DPN accessible
🎙 Featuring Hope Sneddon, Aerospace and Software Engineer

The session will explore:
• Pulsars as natural stellar clocks
• Potential applications in navigation and timing systems
• GNSS, lunar navigation and satellite atomic clock calibration
• Developing a signal system from first principles
• Signal processing and astrophysical emission concepts

Participants will also have the opportunity to submit questions via the registration form.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fRpDtuy7ZC

22/09/2026

AOC ANZ General Meeting – Perth

Join us in Perth on Tuesday 6 October 2026 for an evening of networking and discussion alongside Land Forces 2026.

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Martin B. from Curtin University / ICRAR, who will present:
Repurposing Radio Astronomy and Telescopes for Space Domain Awareness

⏱️ 6:00 PM arrival | 6:30 PM start
📍ANZAC House, Perth

AOC ANZ members are welcome to bring one guest (+1).

RSVP by COB Friday 2 October 2026: https://lnkd.in/e9uMxsvw

26/07/2026

📣 One Week to Go!

In just one week's time, the AOC Asia 2026 Symposium will welcome the electromagnetic warfare and EMSO community to Adelaide for three days of discussion, collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Co-located with ADSTAR 2026, AOC Asia will bring together Defence, government, industry, academia and international partners to explore the theme:
Strengthening Capability in the Electromagnetic Domain.

From strategic perspectives and international insights to emerging technologies, operational capability and future warfare, we're looking forward to an outstanding program and the conversations that will shape the future of the electromagnetic domain.

If you're joining us next week:
✔️ Check your inbox for our Know Before You Go delegate guide.
✔️ Review the latest AOC Asia program.
✔️ Join the Official AOC Asia 2026 Signal Group to receive symposium updates, announcements and useful event resources throughout the week.

Safe travels to everyone making their way to Adelaide. We look forward to welcoming you to Hall L at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

See you next week!

View the program:https://www.aocanz.com/_files/ugd/098989_68b16d8dd0084fe9bbd397db26f3f7ea.pdf

Join the AOC Asia Signal Group: https://signal.group/

26/07/2026

📣 Meet our Closing Keynote Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

We're delighted to welcome Prof Tanya Monro AC, Chief Defence Scientist, Defence Science and Technology Group, Australian Department of Defence, as the Closing Keynote Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

As Australia's Chief Defence Scientist, Prof Monro leads Defence Science and Technology Group and serves as Capability Manager for Innovation, Science and Technology within the Australian Department of Defence. An internationally recognised physicist and leader in science and innovation, she brings extensive expertise in defence science, advanced technologies, research and national capability development.

Join us in Adelaide for AOC Asia 2026, held alongside the ADSTAR Summit 2026, as Defence, government, industry and academia come together to explore the latest developments in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

📅 3 August 2026 – AOC ANZ Classified Day (Restricted Event)
📅 4–6 August 2026 – AOC Asia 2026 Symposium
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
View the program and learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq

26/07/2026

📣 Meet our Keynote Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

We're delighted to welcome MAJ Shintaro Ishikawa, Staff, 2nd Force Structuring Division (Space & Cyber), Japan Air Self-Defense Force, as a keynote speaker at AOC Asia 2026.

With a background spanning radar maintenance, air defence command, combat planning and communications systems, MAJ Ishikawa brings valuable operational experience across air and cyber capability development. In his current role, he contributes to force structuring for space and cyber within the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, offering valuable insights into the evolving electromagnetic and information environment.

Join us in Adelaide for AOC Asia 2026, held alongside the ADSTAR Summit 2026, as Defence, government, industry and academia come together to explore the latest developments in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

📅 3 August 2026 – AOC ANZ Classified Day (Restricted Event)
📅 4–6 August 2026 – AOC Asia 2026 Symposium
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
View the program and learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq

26/07/2026

📣 Meet our Keynote Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

We're delighted to welcome LTCOL Masuhisa Domen, Staff, 1st Force Structuring Division (Air Defense Systems), Japan Air Self-Defense Force, as a keynote speaker at AOC Asia 2026.

With extensive experience across electronic warfare, air defence systems and defence planning, LTCOL Domen brings valuable operational and strategic insights from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. His experience spans force structuring, defence policy and international electronic warfare training, offering delegates a unique perspective on the evolving electromagnetic battlespace.

Join us in Adelaide for AOC Asia 2026, held alongside the ADSTAR Summit 2026, as Defence, government, industry and academia come together to explore the latest developments in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

📅 3 August 2026 – AOC ANZ Classified Day (Restricted Event)
📅 4–6 August 2026 – AOC Asia 2026 Symposium
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
View the program and learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq

26/07/2026

AOC ANZ is proud to recognise Raytheon Australia as the EW Technical Stream Partner for AOC Asia Symposium 2026.

As our EW Technical Stream Partner, Raytheon Australia is supporting a program that brings together Defence, government, industry and academia to explore the latest developments, operational challenges and future opportunities across the electromagnetic spectrum.

We sincerely thank Raytheon Australia for its valued partnership and ongoing commitment to advancing collaboration and professional engagement within the electronic warfare community.

Delegates will also hear from Mr Ohad Katz, Managing Director, Raytheon Australia, who will deliver the EW Technical Stream Partner Address during the symposium's Opening Plenary.

We look forward to welcoming Raytheon Australia and delegates from across the Indo-Pacific to Adelaide this August.

📍 AOC Asia Symposium 2026
• 3 August – Restricted Event
• 4–6 August – Symposium
• Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
Learn more about AOC Asia 2026: https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq
Learn more about Raytheon Australia: https://lnkd.in/ea3QMnQz

26/07/2026

📣 Meet our Featured Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

We're delighted to welcome Dr Karen Haigh, Cognitive EW and Embedded AI Consultant at Haskill Consulting, as a featured speaker at AOC Asia 2026.

An internationally recognised expert in Cognitive Electronic Warfare and embedded artificial intelligence, Dr Haigh specialises in AI-enabled systems designed to operate in complex, resource-constrained environments. She is the author of Cognitive Electronic Warfare: An Artificial Intelligence Approach (2nd Edition) and a Fellow of both the IEEE and the International Academy of AI Sciences.

Join us in Adelaide for AOC Asia 2026, held alongside the ADSTAR Summit 2026, as Defence, government, industry and academia come together to explore the latest developments in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

📅 3 August 2026 – AOC ANZ Classified Day (Restricted Event)
📅 4–6 August 2026 – AOC Asia 2026 Symposium
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
View the program and learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq

19/07/2026

📣 Two weeks out, the AOC Asia 2026 program is now substantially confirmed.

Across three days in Adelaide, more than 25 speakers, panellists and contributors will examine the electromagnetic environment from three connected perspectives:

Day One — Understanding the Strategic Environment
Military adaptation, regional developments, strategic competition and the changing electromagnetic battlespace.

Day Two — Emerging Capability & Technology
Artificial intelligence, counter-uncrewed aerial systems, behavioural signals exploitation, passive radar, maritime electronic support, distributed sensing and tactical spectrum operations.

Day Three — Operational Adaptation & Future Warfare
Combined Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, rapid capability adaptation, future warfare and decision advantage.

The program features contributions from MAJGEN (Retd) Mick Ryan AM, COL James “Matt” Beall, Dr David Galligan, Dr Karen Zita Haigh, Dr Chen-Yi (Crystal) Tu and Anthony “Tony” Lisuzzo, alongside Defence, government, industry and academic specialists from Australia, New Zealand and the broader Indo-Pacific.

AOC ANZ is also pleased to welcome Raytheon Australia as the EW Technical Stream Partner, with Managing Director Ohad Katz delivering the Partner Address during the Opening Plenary.

Delivered as an independently curated EW and EMSO capsule program within ADSTAR 2026, AOC Asia provides a focused forum for examining how changes in strategy, technology and operations are influencing the future of the electromagnetic domain.

ADSTAR registrations close at 11:59 pm (ACST) this Sunday, 26 July 2026.

AOC ANZ Restricted Event: 3 August 2026
AOC Asia Symposium: 4–6 August 2026
Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia

Register: https://lnkd.in/gGPME4Xh
View the program: https://lnkd.in/gUs-NeJc
Download the Sponsorship Prospectus: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc

19/07/2026

📣 Meet our Keynote Speaker for AOC Asia 2026.

We're delighted to welcome COL James "Matt" Beall, UCJ39 Division Chief, United States Forces Korea | Combined Forces Command, as a keynote speaker at AOC Asia 2026.

With extensive experience across information operations, operational planning and multinational military operations, Colonel Beall brings a wealth of expertise from leadership roles spanning the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. His current role at United States Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command provides a unique perspective on information operations, coalition integration and the evolving strategic environment.

Join us in Adelaide for AOC Asia 2026, held alongside the ADSTAR Summit 2026, as Defence, government, industry and academia come together to explore the latest developments in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations.

📅 3 August 2026 – AOC ANZ Classified Day (Restricted Event)
📅 4–6 August 2026 – AOC Asia 2026 Symposium
📍 Adelaide, South Australia

Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gbxnxFJG
Partnership opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gpY5P8Cc
View the program and learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gbkG9Bxq

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