Tactical and Practical with RF Communications From the latest air, land, sea and space-based radars, to next generation communication and SIGINT/ELINT/COMINT systems, antennas are the cornerstone of modern military RF systems. It is, therefore, no exaggeration to say that the future of the military is inextricably linked to continued advances in antenna technologies. As the DoD also aims for interoperability, a key challenge to be addressed is...

The Premier UAS Conference on the West Coast While funding for many defense programs are getting cut amid the Depart of Defense?s (DoD) latest costsaving measures, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) spending continues to remain in the billionsof dollars for 2011 with several UAS programs slated to grow. This remains in line with the recentQuadrennial Defense Review (QDR) and DoD?s call for increased UAS platform, payload and supportingtechnology d...

Covertly and overtly, government and private networks are under attack every hour of every day. This continuous assault on the nation's information networks illustrates the need for effective Information Assurance (IA). An attacker needs only one vulnerability to successfully penetrate a system; a defender requires a 100% comprehensive solution. The DoD has made Information Assurance a major element of the JCIDS process and replaced the vener...

Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West 2011 is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. Registration is FREE for panel sessions and exhibits. Tickets are required for meals and the USS Midway Magic event. Earn Reserve Credits Members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves...

The 3rd annual "C4ISR, CyberSecurity, Robot Platforms & Sensors Conference" will be held Sep. 14 & 15, 2010. The San Diego Chapter of ISSA holds its annual Security Conference on Sep. 14 in conjunction with The Security Network. The Mission of The Security Network is to advance security by “Fostering Innovation through Collaboration” worldwide. The non-profit, non-partisan The Security Network promotes rapid commercializati...

The Nation’s Critical Infrastructures face a myriad of physical and technical threats. These threats, whether natural, man-made, accidental or intentional, each carry a certain level of risk that could compromise national security, public safety, and the economy. The first step in securing Critical Infrastructures is the performance of a full spectrum Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA). An RVA is an assessment of an organization...

The 2010 Bicoastal Counter Terrorism Summit features several global subject matter experts from US and British Intelligence Agencies. The Summit is designed to facilitate a collaborative data exchange through a workshop environment. Monday: Warrior Mindset The Warrior Mindset is a critical aspect for successfully dealing with high-fear/high-stress situations. This course focuses on what the Warrior Mindset is and how to develop it. Participant...

Major General John Custer, Commanding General, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) and Fort Huachuca, and Colonel Frederick Washington, Director, TRADOC Capability Manager for Biometrics & Forensics, are proud to present the 2010 Annual Biometrics & Forensics Summit to be held March 29 – April 1, 2010 in beautiful San Diego, CA at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, Downtown. This year’s theme, “Biometrics ...