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Theme: Trends in Modern Radar-Guided SAMs
Objective: To provide a comprehensive technical review of modern adversary surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems and air defense directed energy weapons (DEW) including capabilities, concepts of operation, electronic protection features, recent developments, and near-term projections. Attendance at this event is appropriate for those involved in the design, development, testing, evaluation and employment of electronic warfare systems, techniques, and tactics for protection of U.S. and allied fixed and rotary wing aircraft and weapon systems against air defense threats.
Classification of Sessions:
Tuesday, September 16 | SECRET//NOFORN
Wednesday, September 17 | SECRET//NOFORN
Thursday, September 18 | TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN
Location:
Richard C. Shelby Missile and Space Intelligence Center
Building 4545 (Auditorium), Fowler Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Agenda
Session dates/times:
Tuesday, September 16 | SECRET//NOFORN
Session 1: Trends and Country Overviews
Session 2: SAM Radar Trends
Session 3: SAM Missile Trends
Wednesday, September 17 | SECRET//NOFORN
Session 4: Networked SAM Capabilities
Session 5: Directed Energy Weapons
Session 6: SAM Deep Dives (ITEAMS, FME, Studies)
Thursday, September 18 | TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN
Session 7: SCI Topics
Optional Networking Opportunities
For registered attendees only
Registration
Online registration closes September 9, 2025.
We encourage attendees register early as this event has historically “reached capacity” well in advance.
2 Day Registration SECRET//NOFORN on Tuesday, Sept 16 and Wednesday, Sept 17
- Industry/Contractor, Non-Member – $825
- Industry/Contractor, Member – $750
- Active-Duty Military – $100
- Active Government Civilian – $100
*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Current Military/Government ID must be presented at check-in.
*Lunch included in all of the above registrations. Thursday is half day and does not include lunch.
3 Day Registration SECRET//NOFORN as listed above and TOP SECRET//SCI//NOFORN Only on Thursday, Sept 18
- Industry/Contractor, Non-Member – $875
- Industry/Contractor, Member – $800
- Active-Duty Military – $100
- Active Government Civilian – $100
*Active government civilian does not include contractors working for the government. Current Military/Government ID must be presented at check-in.
*Lunch included in all of the above registrations. Thursday is half day and does not include lunch.
Security
All persons attending SAMs 2025 must hold a current clearance at the SECRET level for the first 2 days of the summit and a TS//SCI clearance for last day on Day 3. Below are specific instructions regarding passing clearances. Clearance certifications must be completed NLT 25 August 2025.
Those attendees who have an Intelligence Community Badge (blue badge) are not required to submit clearance requests to attend but are required to present their badges during in-processing and for access to the MSIC Complex. All attendees who do not have an Intelligence Community Badge (blue badge) must submit a clearance request. Clearance certifications must be completed NLT 25 August 2025 and clearly indicate the purpose of the visit to MSIC.
Purpose: "Attend the AOC MSIC SAMs, 16 – 18 September 2025".
The first 2 days of the summit will be held at the collateral level. To send collateral clearances you can use DISS or send the clearance via fax.
DISS SMO Code: OSD STAFF2
Please include the following:
POC: Bigelow/SAM Or Fax clearance certifications as follows: FAX: (256) 313-7967
The last day of SAMs 2025 will be held at the SCI level. To send SCI clearances you can use DISS or send via electrical message.
DISS SMO Code: OSD STAFF2
Please include the following:
POC: Bigelow/SAM Or Send electrical message to: SSO REDSTONE//SSO//
Clearance requests must be received NLT 25 August 2025.
Contact MSIC Security Hotline at (256) 313-7672 or DSN 897-7643
Barron Williams at (256) 313-7643 or DSN 897-7643
All other questions should be directed to:
Mr. Scott Bigelow, (256) 313-7489
Base Access
Bus transportation will be provided to the from the Huntsville Marriott at the Space & Rocket Center and the Fairfield Inn & Suites Huntsville Redstone Gateway every morning and returning every afternoon due to extremely limited parking. Local attendees with a Redstone Arsenal badge can drive their POV on base - All others must ride the bus. In order to board the bus, you must be on the approved registration list and show proper ID.
Hotel
Huntsville Marriott at the Space and Rocket Center
Group rate: $151 USD per night plus taxes
Last Day to Book: August 22, 2025 (while room supply lasts)
Fairfield Inn & Suites Huntsville Redstone Gateway
Group rate: $141 USD per night plus taxes
Last Day to Book: August 25, 2025 (while supplies last)
Transportation
Attendees must take a bus on and off Redstone Arsenal.
Shuttles will run on a continuous loop, with the first bus departing from hotels at 6:45 AM and the last bus heading to Redstone Arsenal at 7:30 AM. Buses will transport attendees back to hotels each afternoon when the summit day concludes.
Note: All attendees must be on the cleared SAMs attendee list to board the bus.
Sponsors
This event does not constitute Federal sponsorship, sanction or endorsement of the Non-federal entities (NFE) sponsors or the NFE activities. NFE exhibits and sponsorships are available for educational purposes for attendees to learn about new technologies and developments.
If you are interested in sponsorship for SAMs 2025, find out more or contact Mr. Sean Fitzgerald, fitzgerald@crows.org 703-549-1600 ext. 222.
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