Who We Are
AOC Australia–New Zealand (AOC ANZ) is the peak professional association for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), and Information Operations (IO) across Australia and New Zealand.
Established through the formal merger of the Australian and New Zealand AOC Chapters in 2025, AOC ANZ reflects a shared commitment to strengthening regional collaboration and amplifying collective impact in the electromagnetic domain. As part of the global Association of Old Crows, AOC ANZ connects Defence, government, industry and academia through conferences, professional development, and knowledge exchange to advance capability, readiness and innovation across the region.
What We Do
Advance Capability
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We promote excellence in Electronic Warfare (EW) and Information Warfare (IW) through advocacy, professional development, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Build Community
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We connect professionals and organisations with a shared purpose, fostering collaboration through events, seminars, and networking opportunities.
Support National Security
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We contribute to strengthening Australia and New Zealand's readiness and resilience in the Indo-Pacific region by supporting innovation and capability development in EW and IW.
Program and Initiatives
Lunch & Learn
Event Details
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Topic: Modelling & Simulation in Electronic Warfare
Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30 AEDT | 14:30 – 15:30 NZDT
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams | DPN Accessible
Format: Moderated panel discussion
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Chair:
Katherine Head, AOC ANZ Board Member
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Panellists:
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Dr Anthony Schellhase, Program Lead, Electronic Warfare, Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG)
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Mike Turton AM, Business Development Director, Aurizn Defence
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Simon Reynolds, Senior EW Simulation Engineer, Simbiant
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Dr Don Gossink, Chief Scientist, Consunet​​​​​​
​Upcoming Events
Our EW ANZ 2026 Partners
Silver Partner
Bronze Partner
Awards Gala Partner
Name Card/Lanyard Partner
Charity Partner
Media Partners
Exhibitors
What’s New in the AOC ANZ Community?
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Explore our End-of-Year Newsletter for major chapter updates and milestones — including the official Australia–New Zealand merger, AGM outcomes, EW ANZ 2026 planning, awards and competition updates, professional development highlights, and recent community engagements across the region.
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