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From the Desk of the AFCEA Governance and Nominating Committee

Committee Corner

Each month, this feature highlights news from AFCEA’s various committees.

AFCEAN of the Month, February 2023

Rear Adm. João Ramalho Marreiros, Portugal Chapter

AFCEAN of the Month

President's Commentary: People Power Maritime Capabilities

A Devil Ray T-38 unmanned surface vessel, littoral combat ship USS Sioux City and U.S. Coast Guard cutters USCGC Baranof and USCGC Robert Goldman and coastal patrol ship USS Thunderbolt sail in the Arabian Gulf, June 26, 2022. U.S. naval forces regularly operate across the Middle East region to help ensure security and stability. Credit: U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ian Miller

Russia Versus Ukraine and the Role of Software-Defined Radios

The radios enable electronic warfare and signals intelligence.

The Krasukha-4 Jammer is one of Russia’s most sophisticated electronic warfare systems. Credit: Vitaly V. Kuzmin

Advances in Quantum Sensing and Timing

AFRL researchers harness cold quantum and other emerging technologies for advanced position, navigation and timing.

The U.S. Space Force and the greater military will need to rely on next-generation quantum atomic clocks, quantum sensors and component technologies in a near-peer environment in space. Credit: Shutterstock/Ezume Images

Europe To Tackle Cyber in New Law

The upcoming European Union cybersecurity regulation will alter technology company innovation and operations worldwide.

Plenary room of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where the Cybersecurity Act is expected to arrive during 2023. Credit: Drop of Light/Shutterstock

Information Warfare for Today’s Marines

The deputy commandant for information expands the crucial foundation for a fleet-ready information advantage.

The Marine Corps is harnessing a new advantage, their Marine Expeditionary Force Information Groups that align signal intelligence, electronic warfare support, targeting, communications, psychological operations; open-source intelligence and traditional intelligence, among other organizations. Credit: USMC

DARPA Lays Course for Unmanned Maritime Future

Three programs aim to revolutionize maritime operations.

DARPA’s No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) program is one of multiple programs designed to increase the availability, reliability, range and payload of unmanned vessels. Credit: DARPA image

Hot Off the 3D Presses, Navy Develops Additive Manufacturing

A new technology for readiness disrupts logistics and mindsets.

Fireman Dalton Garret, assigned to the USS Bataan Engineering Department, produces a computer-aided draft for a three-dimensional printing project. The USS Bataan sent five engineering department sailors to a 3D-printing course to manufacture objects using newly installed additive manufacturing equipment onboard the vessel. Credit: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matthew F. Brown, U.S. Navy

Russia and China Drive Demand for Coast Guard Partnerships

The U.S. Coast Guard increases international operation cooperation.

An Explorer unmanned surface vessel operates with the USS Delbert D. Black, HMS Bangor, HMS Chiddingfold and Coast Guard Cutter Robert Goldman during Phantom Scope, a joint United States-United Kingdom exercise in the Persian Gulf. Threats from Russia, China and climate change have increased demand for international cooperation with the U.S. Coast Guard. Credit: Navy Chief Petty Officer Roland Franklin