CRANE, Ind. – Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) will co-host the 10th annual Electronic Warfare (EW) Capability Gaps and Enabling Technologies Conference with the Association of Old Crows (AOC) from May 8-10.
The goal of this year’s event is to provide an interactive forum for EW professionals from the military, government, industry and academic fields to discuss technologies and capabilities related to the requirements of EW programs, platforms and operations within the Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS).
“As we prepare to hold out 10th annual conference, it has been great to look back at previous years and examine the ideas that have turned into actual solutions for the fleet as a result of bringing together an eclectic group of experts in a collaborative environment,” said Clint Seyer, NSWC Crane’s Chief Strategist for EW and the AOC Conference Chairman.
This three-day event – which features a number of national leaders – will focus on identified fleet gaps and technologies the services require to ensure EW maintains freedom of maneuver through the EMS. Speakers and presenters will challenge the attendees with insights into warfighter needs in the face of advanced threats in the battlespace.
NSWC Crane continues to employ the Navy’s largest concentration of EW experts and facilities, a big reason why Crane is recognized as a national leader in EW.
“This annual conference provides a tremendous value to our scientists and engineers,” Seyer said. “The discussions within this conference will reiterate and highlight EW gaps and needs while also providing a forum for military, civilians, and industry to talk about exciting technologies and solutions to those gaps at a classified level.”
Mr. Jim Hearn, NSWC Crane’s In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) EW Training Lead, and Mr. Dustin Wilson, VP Navy/USMC Business Development SAIC, will serve as Conference Co-Chairs.
Conference keynote speakers will include the following:
· Dr. Melissa Midzor, Director, EW Integrated Laboratories Division, NAWCWD Point Mugu
· MG John B. Morrison, Jr., Commanding General, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon
· Mr. William Flynn (SES), Director for Integrated Fires, Innovation and Space, OPNAV N2N6F3/FX
· Dr. Megan Fillinich, Chief Technology Officer, NSWC
With the DoD’s largest concentration of Multi-Spectrum, Multi-Domain (air, land, sea) EW Expertise, NSWC Crane is leading the Navy in electromagnetic capability development. Spanning all branches of the military, NSWC Crane has the largest concentration of technical EW expertise, facilities, and equipment. NSWC Crane provides distinct electronic warfare and integrated spectrum sensing technology to Control the Electromagnetic Spectrum in order to Control the Fight.