Performance & Vulnerabilities of Modern IADs/SAMs Conference

China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran have shown substantial growth in their Integrated Air Defense (IAD) and Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) programs, posing a significant threat to the air superiority long enjoyed by the US and its allies. The Association of Old Crows (AOC) and the Defense Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) Missile and Space Intelligence Center (MSIC) come together at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama to present Performance & Vulnerabilities of Modern IADs/SAMs Conference. Scheduled for June 19-21, this three-day symposium provides an in-depth review of technical analysis of both modern IADs and SAMs. Discussions cover threat system capabilities and vulnerabilities, status of new development programs, and identify the current and projected proliferation of high-interest air defense systems.

Keynote Address

Maj Gen Kenneth R. Israel, USAF (Ret) Major General Kenneth Israel has been a leader in in the area of Electronic Warfare for over 40 years.  His efforts include his early days as an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) to his pioneer efforts in the acquisition of information warfare capabilities. His career spans a dual career as both an Air Force officer, reaching the rank of Major General, and as an industry leader as a vice president in the largest U.S. defense company.

Conference Objectives
Provide the latest findings from ongoing, all-source analysis of high interest threat air defense systems to include:

• Threat System Capabilities and Vulnerabilities

• Status of New Development Programs

• Current and Projected Proliferation

Who Should Attend?
Attendance at this conference is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, cyber operations in theater, techniques and tactics for protection of U.S. and allied aircraft and RPAs.

Agenda

Monday, 18 June 2012 - Pre Conference Reception
1800 - 2000 Welcome Reception, Otter's Lounge, Marriott Huntsville

Tuesday, 19 June 2012 – Classified (see security info below)
0745 – 0830 Registration & Breakfast
0830 – 0845 Welcome
0845 – 0915 Keynote Address
0915 – 0945 Support to the Warfighter
0945 – 1015 Break
1015 – 1100 Modern Fire Control Radar Capabilities
1100 – 1145 Modern Missile Technologies
1145 - 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1330 Modern Seeker Characteristics & Capabilities
1330 – 1415 Modern SAM ECCM Features
1415 – 1445 Towed Decoy Effectiveness
1445 – 1515 Break
1515 – 1545 SAM Vulnerability to Standoff Noise Jamming
1545 – 1615 SAM Upgrades
1615 – 1645 Modern C3 Capabilities
1600 - 2100 Salute to the Warfighter Reception - U.S. Space & Rocket Center (transportation will be provided)

Wednesday, 20 June 2012 – Classified (see security info below)
0730 – 0800 Registration & Breakfast
0800 – 0830 SAM Counter PGM Techniques
0830 – 0900 PGM vs SAM Study Results
0900 – 0930 Modern SAM Engagement Capabilities
0930 – 1000 MANPADS Update
1000 – 1030 Break
1030 – 1115 SAM Operations in Libya
1115 – 1145 Worldwide Modernization of Older SAMs
1145 – 1300 Lunch
1300 – 1500 Highbay Tours
1500 – 1530 Counter LO Capability
1530 – 1600 Counter Standoff Capability
1600 – 1630 Cyber Briefing

Thursday, 21 June 2012 – Special Classified (see security info below)
0730 – 0800 Registration & Breakfast
0800 – 0830 Chinese Fire Control Radar Developments
0830 – 0900 Passive SAM
0900 – 0930 CSA-16 Update
0930 – 1000 CSA-12 Update
1000 – 1030 Break
1030 – 1100 Iranian SAM Upgrade Programs
1115 – 1130 Iranian SAM Developmental Programs
1130 – 1200 North Korean SAM Systems