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: From Data to Decision Advantage: AI-Enabled C2 and Human-in-the-Loop Operations
Speaker: Mr Matthew Lonsdale
Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Time: 12:30 – 13:30 AEST | 14:30 – 15:30 NZST
Where: Online via Microsoft Teams | DPN Accessible
(If you are joining from the DPN, click here for the joining instructions)​​​​​​​
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Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/5A5x48PQgp
What's the session about?​
This session will explore how AI-enabled command-and-control concepts can support intelligence fusion, operational planning, and decision tempo, while preserving human judgement, accountability, and command responsibility.
Matthew will also discuss the practical implications for Defence and industry as Australia continues to build sovereign AI-enabled capability, drawing on his experience in AI-enabled decision support, human-machine teaming, and national security.
​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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