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Theme: Shared Deterrence: Delivering Asymmetric Depth through Collaborative Autonomy
Objective: To achieve asymmetric depth, we must weaponize collaborative autonomy. We can no longer rely solely on crewed platforms to sustain the future fight. By forward-deploying autonomous systems as our sensory and jamming nodes, we project decisive EW effects deep into the battlespace. This symposium challenges the AUKUS enterprise to forge the open architectures and payloads required to remove physical risk from the warfighter, preserve kinetic magazines, and multiply our spectrum dominance.
Classification of Sessions: US Secret, Releasable Australia, Releasable United Kingdom (US Secret REL AUKUS)
Location: Station Theater
Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Point Mugu
311 Main Road, Building 114 (next to the Chapel of Faith on 4th and Mugu Road)
NBVC Point Mugu, CA 93042
Agenda
Session Dates/Times:
Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | 8 AM – 5 PM (US Secret Rel AUKUS)
Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | 8 AM – 5 PM (US Secret Rel AUKUS)
Thursday, April 15, 2027 | 8 AM – 5 PM (US Secret Only)
Call For Papers
Original papers are being solicited from the United States, United Kingdom and Australian governments; academia; industry; operational units; and subject matter experts.
All presentation materials must be marked with the appropriate classification banner and portion markings. For the sessions open to Australia and UK attendees, all materials must be approved for release and marked with REL TO USA, AUS, GBR.
Session topic areas include:
- Collaborative Autonomy and Uncrewed Delivery
- Next-Gen EW Payloads and Cognitive Algorithms
- Open Architecture and Coalition Interoperability
- Integration & Interoperability (I&I): Deploying Non-Kinetic Capabilities
Deadline for Submission of Paper Abstracts: December 11, 2026
Selections made by: Week of January 11, 2027
If selected, final presentations due March 15, 2027.
The AOC and Mugu Crows Chapter, under a co-sponsorship agreement with NAWCWD, will hold the Collaborative Electronic Warfare 2027 Symposium at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu Station Theater, CA (April 13-15, 2027). Day 1 and Day 2 will be US Secret releasable to Australia and United Kingdom. Day 3 will be Classified US Secret Only.
If your abstract is accepted for Day 1 or Day 2, you must meet the required foreign disclosure procedures. Final presentations must be submitted with appropriate foreign disclosure paperwork March 15, 2027 to ensure adequate processing. Foreign disclosure processes will be sent with an acceptance letter/email.
Any questions please reach out to speaker coordinators: Christine Armstrong at [email protected] and Lisa Reynolds at [email protected]; cc David Wood [email protected].
If you must submit a CUI or Classified abstract, please complete the submission form and email your classified abstract to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].
Registration
Registration will open December 2026.
Please note: Registrants must have proper security clearance and be cleared to attend.
Registration Fees:
Summit Registration (3 Days – CLASSIFIED)
- AOC Member: Industry/Contractor – $825(includes meal package and full summit registration)
- Non-Member: Industry/Contractor – $895 (includes meal package and full summit registration)
- Active Military & Active Government Civilian (3-day meal package): $75
- Active Military & Active Government Civilian (no meal package): FREE
*Summit cancellations must be submitted in writing; telephone cancellations will not be accepted. Please email your cancellation request to [email protected] Refunds will be issued minus a $75 administrative fee for all paid registrations. No refunds after April 5, 2027 at noon or for no-shows. Online registration will close April 5, 2027 at noon. Any registration after that time will need to register on-site.
Security & Base Access
This summit is open to all appropriately cleared citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
Security Clearance Instructions for US Citizens Only
CLEARANCE/BASE ACCESS REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE DATES LISTED BELOW.
US Attendees: All attendees representing the US for all sessions, must submit their valid Security Certification via DISS, SMO Code 631266
Visit Name: AOC 2027
First Visit Date: April 13, 2027
Last Visit Date: April 15, 2027
POC: Michael Knight
Phone Number: (805) 989-5853
This visit request is a stand-alone visit and must be dated April 13-15, 2027; alternative time frames will not be accepted. The firm deadline for receiving all clearance requests is April 2, 2027.
If your organization does not have access to DISS, a completed visit certification from your Facility Security Officer (FSO) or Command Security Manager on company letterhead must be sent encrypted to [email protected] with a "Need-to-Know" validation completed.
If your organization is unable to send encrypted emails, please email [email protected] with the subject line [REQUEST] DOD SAFE Link – [Company/Command Name] to request a secure DOD SAFE drop-off link to submit your files.
For those sending direct encrypted email attachments, please ensure the subject line is formatted as [SUBMISSION] Non-DISS Visit Cert – [Company/Command Name] – [Attendee Last Name] to ensure rapid processing.
All summit attendees are required to show a valid, unexpired state or federal-issued photo identification upon arrival. If you would like to verify your clearance you may send an inquiry email to [email protected].
Base Access Instructions for US Citizens Only
If you have a United States government-issued CAC, active/reserve/retired military ID you should be able to access the base by showing your appropriate identification card. US summit attendees who do not have base access must complete the attached base access form, ensuring all mandatory fields are fully completed, including Full SSN and submit NLT March 15, 2027.
Your designated sponsor for this request is Michael Knight (805-989-5853) and must be listed accordingly on the form. Due to the sensitive information contained on this document, the completed form must be sent encrypted to [email protected] with the subject line [SUBMISSION] Base Access Form – [Company/Command Name] - [Attendee Last Name]. If your organization is unable to send encrypted emails, please email [email protected] with the subject line [REQUEST] DOD SAFE Link for Base Access Form – [Company/Command Name] to request a secure DOD SAFE drop-off link to submit your files.
For pre-registered and approved attendees who do not submit the proper base access form by March 15, 2027 and are not on the base access list, you will be required to take a passenger van.
Visit Request for Australian and United Kingdom Attendees
FVR REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 12, 2027.
All attendees representing AUS and UK for AUKUS sessions, must submit their FVR to include the following:
To: NAWCWD, BUILDING 609 – T-PEARL – AIRBORNE ELECTRONIC ATTACK (AEA)
ATTN: Alexis Showell, [email protected]
POINT MUGU, CA 93042
Visit Dates: 13 – 15 APRIL 2027
Knowledgeable Person:
Alexis Showell, [email protected], (805) 989-3472
Foreign Contact Officer (FCO):
Alexis Showell, [email protected], (805) 989-3472
FACILITY: NAWCWD – AEA IPT, 575 I Ave, Point Mugu, CA, 93042-5049
PURPOSE OF VISIT: Please include all listed below.
The purpose of the visit is to attend the Annual Association of Old Crows (AOC) Collaborative Electronic Warfare (EW) Symposium, to include the associated activities and lab tours for the AOC EW Symposium.
Foundational agreements for AUKUS discussions at the AOC EW Symposium include the following related international agreement: AUKUS Electronic Warfare Working Group (EW WG) Terms of Reference, Dated 17 November 2023
All Australian and United Kingdom visitors must complete the SECNAV 5512 Form for base access in addition to the FVR submission. If you have a DOD issued Common Access Card (CAC), please complete the form and list your DOD ID number in the “Other Approved Identity Source Documents” section and submit to [email protected] by March 12, 2027.
Please send all inquiries to [email protected].
Hotel
Hotel links coming soon.
Sponsors
All sponsors must have unclassified distro A materials in the tent or have proper ITAR compliance for Australia and the United Kingdom.
If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at Collaborative EW 2027, please complete the form or contact [email protected].
This government co-sponsored event does not constitute federal sponsorship, sanction or endorsement of the non-federal entities (NFE) sponsors or the NFE activities.