Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate (AFRL/RY) Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Warfare Industry Day
ID: EMS-Warfare-IndustryDay2025Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2377 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL RYKSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), is hosting an Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Warfare Industry Day on January 16, 2025, aimed at fostering collaboration with industry partners at the SECRET level. This event will feature briefings from RYW leadership and experts on current EMS Warfare efforts, including electronic warfare trends, technical challenges, and organizational developments, with the goal of enhancing transparency and communication between the government and industry. Attendance is limited to three personnel per company, requiring a secret clearance, and registration must be completed by January 6, 2025, via email to the designated contacts. For further inquiries, interested parties can reach Erin Duffley at AFRL.RYW.EMSIndustryDay@us.af.mil or Adrianna Menker at adrianna.menker@us.af.mil.

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    The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is organizing an Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Warfare Industry Day on January 16, 2025, to foster collaboration with industry partners at the SECRET level. This event aims to enhance transparency and communication regarding current EMS Warfare efforts, including briefings on electronic warfare trends, technical challenges, and organizational developments. Attendance is limited to three personnel per company, requiring a secret clearance. Registration is mandatory and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis by emailing the designated address by January 6, 2025. Participants are encouraged to submit a pre-event questionnaire addressing topics relevant to industry needs, misconceptions about government engagements, and any concerns about classified facility access. The event underscores the government’s commitment to providing innovative opportunities for its industry partners. Importantly, this notice serves solely for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or financial commitment from the government. No proposals will be accepted, and attendance incurs no fees or meal provisions.
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