EW Awareness Week: Promoting the Legacy
About
This summer, AOC will launch the inaugural Electromagnetic Warfare Awareness Week, taking place July 20–24, 2026. This annual observance will highlight the history, evolution, and continuing importance of electromagnetic warfare through educational content, expert insights, and community engagement. Join us as we raise awareness of the critical role EW plays in national security, defense, and modern operations.
Expand Your Knowledge
To celebrate EW Awareness Week, AOC is hosting a webinar for everyone at no cost. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the electromagnetic warfare community, join us for this unique opportunity to explore the history, impact, and future of EW.
A Century and a Half of EW
From James Clerk Maxwell's theoretical groundwork in 1864 to the signal-contested battlespaces of today, the electromagnetic spectrum has shaped the outcome of every major conflict of the modern era. Explore our comprehensive timeline tracing the discovery of electromagnetic waves, the birth of radar, the evolution of electromagnetic warfare across two world wars and beyond, and the ever-expanding role of spectrum operations in an increasingly connected world. Woven throughout is the story of AOC itself, reflecting the association's deep roots in, and enduring commitment to, the EW community.