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TUESDAY 12th OCTOBER 2021 THE FUTURE OF NAVAL WARFARE

Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, UK

‘Aligning priorities to become an interoperable force’

Global instability is focusing the lens on the maritime environment, particularly freedom of navigation and as a competed global common. Future Surface Fleet development, ensuring comprehensive Underwater Defence and Security, and maintaining world beating Submarine Technology are central to this. The combination of the three help countries to develop their maritime capabilities, ensuring freedom of navigation is not threatened and when necessary sea control and denial can be achieved. Those with both a responsibility and interest in the Naval domain need to keep abreast of developments both technical and geopolitical if advantage in this competed domain is to be maintained; failing to do so could have dire consequences. Underwater Defence & Security returns for its ninth year running alongside Submarine Technology and Future Surface Fleet, welcoming an international audience to discuss the key issues affecting this community. We thank you for making the time in your diary to attend, particularly with the current situation and look forward to hosting you in a safe, collaborative environment where we can best serve the needs of you and your organisation.

0630 – 5km run Hosted by MTG Marinetechnik GmbH

0800 – Registration Hosted by Babcock International Group 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

ALIGNING UK STRATEGY AROUND A GLOBAL FORCE

The importance of the maritime domain and consequently competition and potentially confrontation at sea is growing. Whether it is freedom of access for power projection, the opening of shipping routes, mineral and fishing exploitation, the ability to dominate the domain is a growing priority for many countries. A particular focus is on domination of the undersea domain, both militarily and for commercial advantage. The opening session will review some of these UK strategy around the globe. 0900 – UK Ministerial address: driving capabilities via the UK shipbuilding industry

• The UK’s national ship building strategy in line with our ambitions for allied interoperability

• A global reinforced presence: where we see operations over the next decade

• The role of industry in moving the Royal Navy forward Jeremy Quin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, UK Government 0915 – 1SL address: how the Royal Navy has emerged from the UK’s Strategic Defence Review

• How ready is society to see this technology operating off the coast

• Combining complementary allied capabilities to secure the SLoCs of GB and Europe

• Becoming a leader in Unmanned Systems and the effect on other commercial sectors Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy 0945 – Industry address: capability dominance in the maritime domain across air, land and sea

• Turning information into insights that drive innovation for tomorrow’s Naval forces

• Recent operational/exercise feedback suggesting future maritime trends

• Optimising fleets for availability through innovative practices Will Erith, Chief Executive Marine, Babcock International Group

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1015 – Morning coffee and networking Hosted by Atlas Elektronik UK

ENABLING INTEROPERABILITY FOR STRIKE OPERATIONS

Recent events have highlighted the effects of diminishing numbers of MPAs/ MPHs, resulting in Fleets being vulnerable to surveillance and ultimately attack. This session will examine how modular tools can continue to be a key contributor for ASW and surveillance. It aims to identify potential improvements in current capabilities and what transitions are necessary for the future. 1100 – The changing role of NATO Maritime Command in ensuring global security

• What are MARCOM responsibilities through to 2030 and how are they evolving

• How well developed is the taskforce to operate in a C2D2E environment

• How NATO plans to operate effectively in GPS denied environments Vice Admiral Keith Blount CB OBE RN, Commander, NATO Maritime Command 1130 – The Future of Naval Warfare

• Embracing the challenges of a new maritime era of build

• Delivering operational advantage at sea with improved sensor analysis

• Improving UK Defence Enterprise performance through collaboration and strategic relationships Rear Admiral (Ret'd) John Weale, CB OBE, Chairperson, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK

1200 – Realigning the RNLN around allied deployments and potential adaptations that have to happen

• Current threats shaping RNLN focus in the underwater arena for strike operations

• Operational aims for the future, including exploitation of remote capabilities

• Ensuring effective capability collaboration both nationally and across allies Vice Admiral Arie Jan de Waard, Director, Netherlands Defence Material Organisation

1230 – Lunch and networking Hosted by General Dynamics Mission Systems

THE ALLIED APPROACH TO MODERNISING NAVAL FORCES

This session will address the differing ongoing mission types, whilst ensuring Fleets are synched across allied forces to achieve mission success. The approach should encompass navigation, propulsion, sensors (sonar, optronics, passive, MAD) & communications. This will enable discussions about current challenges, how these are being overcome and how to ensure best collaboration, both internationally and with industry, going forward. 1430 – US Navy Europe and the increase in Baltic/Atlantic UW activities

• Assessing the footprint of deployed systems vs host nation support where effect is required

• How uncrewed vehicles are giving us the operational advantage

• Future systems to support underwater surveillance and reconnaissance Admiral Robert Burke, Commander, US Naval Forces Europe and Africa, NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples 1500 – Achieving economies of scale via lateral R&D investment agreements

• Inviting our adversaries to join us in the legal development of emerging technologies

• Collaboration and the “enterprise” going forward by establishing a structure for discussion

• How to interface with current Autonomous systems to ensure a cohesive system General Dynamics Mission Systems 1530 – Maintaining a unified European deterrence at sea via EU Task Forces

• Getting countries truly working together in UDS via enterprise solutions

• What are the barriers to removing constraints around operational experimentation at sea

• The current state of debates around weaponising of uncrewed systems for EU forces

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1600 – Afternoon coffee and networking Hosted by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH

LINKING FUTURE THREATS WITH INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

The expansion of undersea activities during the past 20 years by the oil, gas and oceanographic research communities has both increased the amounts of undersea traffic as well as reducing the cost of off-board systems. These developments, whilst overall positive for the underwater community can harm the operations of submarines and naval assets and the final session will outline some of the priorities based on expected threats. 1630 – Considerations for German Naval assets into the next epoch of procurement

• Analysis of past, present and future technologies compared to expected threats

• Current solutions being considered for German assets

• Potential obstacles to achieving synergy across national and allied capabilities Rear Admiral (UH) Christophe Müller-Meinhard, Commander Support and Director Material, Command & Control Services, German Navy 1700 – Future-proofing the naval battlespace: introducing nascent fighting technologies against current and future threats

• What capability areas can we focus our resources to achieve the best effects in the short-medium term

• Which are the top threats faced by NATO and its allies and how will this influence our design

• Optimising the time and levels between decisions to ensure a rapid, integrated, effective response thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH 1730 – Overcoming the challenges of ASW in the Baltics

• Combat systems aboard our next generation Visby class corvettes

• Developments issued from threat analysis: new capabilities around over the horizon sensors

• Balancing Baltic Naval capabilities Rear Admiral Ewa Skoog Haslum, Commander, Swedish Navy

1800 – Close of plenary day and Chairman’s summary Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy 1805 – Networking and drinks reception Hosted by Raytheon UK

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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BRIEFINGS

Located in the Lloyd room: by invitation only (for information please contact the Defence Leaders Team)

Following the success of a series of private briefings run concurrently with the programme, Defence Leaders is delighted to be able to offer bespoke, confidential meetings to a select group of attendees. Whilst attendance is predominately by invitation only, please contact our team for consideration should you want to attend.

WEDNESDAY 13th OCTOBER

THURSDAY 14th OCTOBER

0900 – 1100 Supporting ship’s life cycles We specialise in HVAC including CBRN protection, refrigeration and firefighting systems, from design to operation, including installation and related services (BIM, spare parts...). This includes integrated engineering for technical solutions adapted to your professional requirements and demands. This includes support throughout the life cycle of the ship and our briefing will help inform us how we can best assist you. ENGIE Axima Marine

0900 – 1100 Military MOSHIPs and the pivotal role they play in submarine rescue JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company provides defence products and systems to both the mine countermeasures and special operations diving communities. JFD

1100 – 1300 Submarine Technology Solutions Our life support systems have led to worldwide adoption from the UK nuclear submarines to many other diesel-electric fleets. We will discuss minimising noise, vibration, electromagnetic interference and chemical discharges – making them quieter and harder to detect. tpgroup

1100 – 1300 The future of UW systems Independently of which task AUVs face, they must all be able to work out their position, navigate, sense the environment and communicate. This meeting will analyse some of the options and opportunities available with us. Sonardyne

1300 – 1500 Exploiting innovations in underwater robotics We design and manufacture a range of submarine gliders, swimmer delivery vehicles, and surface drones and underwater propulsion devices for monitoring and data gathering, smart solutions for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions. Alseamar Alcon

1300 – 1500 Position Available

1500 – 1700 Meeting the Naval requirements of tomorrow We pioneer mission-critical power and support solutions for defence forces world-wide. At sea, our world-leading range of capabilities includes marine gas turbines, propulsion, electrical and automation control systems, deck handling and innovative unmanned technologies, offering advanced system solutions for customers world-wide. Rolls Royce

1500 – 1700 Position Available

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WEDNESDAY 13th OCTOBER 2021 ‘Ensuring developments in technology for design, build, modernisation and upgrades’

Welcome to the start of two days of themed presentations focussing on underwater strategy, capabilities and technologies that will help us understand the latest Naval developments from around the world. NATO high-end ASW and MCM capabilities have atrophied since the 1990s with substantial reductions in force structure. This has been recognised and there are now a significant number of programmes to regenerate capacity. For example, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Germany, Norway, France, Turkey, Poland, the UK and the US are all running significant projects, helping us set an overarching theme over the next two days. The Underwater Defence & Security stream, split across MCM and ASW is an essential, stand-alone area that merits the discrete focus this conference will provide. Delegates will be updated on trends and changes in the operations, tactical employment and sustainability of both types of Fleet, whilst considering the impact of the latest technological developments. The third stream will focus on Future Surface Fleets, where we can deep dive into the Designing, Building, Modernising and Sustaining of Fleets throughout their lifecycle. We will look at how to maximise platform availability with presentations from both a naval and industry angle and learn what needs to be done to enable Fleets to be delivered to time, quality and cost. The development and maintenance of trusting relationships between the supplier and customer will be at the forefront of issues in this challenging area. The fourth stream concentrates on Submarine Technology. The unique capabilities of stealth, silence, lethality, endurance and deniability of submarines, allowing them to operate close to the threat, are a vital component in our defence and deterrence strategy. It starts with a strategic piece and will move on to the importance of improving sensor performance, combat systems and views on the significance of new technology and innovation within the development of new submarine capability. Sensors and Safety will feature heavily throughout, as well as survivability and materiel certification

0630 – 5km run

Hosted by MTG Marinetechnik GmbH

0800 – Registration Hosted by Babcock International Group 0850 – Respective Stream Chair’s opening remarks

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Stream 1: UDS MCM Maximising protection against mines

The Underwater community has had plenty of focus on ASW but the persistent, most likely and most dangerous course of action come from mines and maritime IEDs. This session will dissect both the threat and their potential solutions. 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former COMUKMARFOR, Royal Navy 0900 – Expanding defensive measures for hostile fire across the ship

• Length vs weight: ensuring compliance with standards regarding resistance to explosions

• The impact of hypersonic capabilities on defensive and survivability measures

• How future threats have influenced the onboard weapon systems

Commander Herman Lammers, Director, NATO Naval Mine Warfare Centre of Excellence

Stream 2: UDS ASW Maximising protection against submarines

The persistent threat to Naval Fleets is still submarines and the day will commence with an analysis of some of the biggest, most modern UW capabilities, where they are emerging from and how they can best be found and

0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Commander Ian Danbury, Chairman, NATO MUSIC2

0900 – Threat analysis of the 2020’s; There will be no rerun of the 1980’s or 4th Battle of the Atlantic

• Impact of the Oslo consensus: Barents bastion, sea denial in GIUK gap, cutting transatlantic SLOCs

• Likely courses of action from near peer threats and optimum countermeasures/ preparedness

• Most dangerous courses of action including impact on shipping and protection of vulnerable assets

Dr Robert Dalsjӧ, Deputy Director of Research, Swedish Defence Research Agency

Stream 3: Future Surface Fleet Digitising future shipyards

There has been a real move in shipyards towards digital systems e.g., twinning/ modelling/ AI/ 3D printing. We will open with an analysis of how to exploit these, in line with current and expected technology, for an optimum Future Surface Fleet. 0855 – Chairwoman’s opening remarks Professor Cat Savage, UK MoD Chair in Naval Architecture, UCL 0900 – Capitalising on technology trends for the Naval market: automation and human factors

• The effects of an enterprise agreement in hastening Naval capabilities

• Experimenting with holographic/ AR/ VR technologies to interact with our systems

• Update on the T31 and FSS programmes Colonel Sean Brady RM, Head of Capability Development, Royal Navy

JFD is delighted to host Stream 4: Submarine Technology – SMERAS

The AMA San Juan highlighted that national UW territories must be mapped and accessible to other nation. Even then, the right technology and equipment is required and the day will commence with an analysis of the best options available. 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy 0900 – Adapting NATO’s approach to ISMERLO using technology developments

• Expansion of Fleets and the resulting issues: Congested Vs. Contested

• New rules for the road? NATO’s role as Submarine Movement Advisory Authority

• Ensuring UW priorities both in peace and at higher readiness levels

Commander Gennaro Vitagliano, International Submarine Escape and Rescue Officer, NATO Maritime Command

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0930 – Using AUVs and gliders as part of a national protective envelope

• Current use of unmanned systems in the surface world

• How this technology is evolving and what it can bring to the navy

• Future concepts, usage of autonomy & AI Nick Green, Technical Solutions – Unmanned Systems, Huntington Ingalls Industries

1000 – MCM replacement programme (rMCM) of the Belgian and Royal Netherlands navies

• Update on the current programme schedule and future milestones.

• Challenges of the unmanned systems during future operational deployment.

• Feedback from exercises and experience regarding the stand-off concept

Commander Claude Bultot, Director rMCM Programme, Belgian Navy

0930 – Utilising artificial intelligence to pre-empt through life issues

• How digital transformation is driving change in ship building at pace

• Bringing proven innovation to design, build, operate and support naval vessels

• Balancing a far-reaching vision with a pragmatic approach to digital transformation

TP Group

1000 – Enhancing Fleet survivability via increased ASW Barriers

• Understanding ‘joined up’ surveillance, both nationally and across allies

• Managing threat detection methods and synching with combat systems

• Reducing the likelihood of submarine threats via synchronised information campaigns

Commodore (Retd) David Burton, Director, NATO ASW Barrier Programme

0930 – 5 key tenants of good design to help effective in-service support

• What capabilities might future new build vessels have over existing ones

• Designing digital mock-ups and matching it with maintenance records?

• Incorporating equipment that is ITAR or equivalent free

Neil Young, Engineering and Technology Director, Marine, Babcock International Group 1000 – How efficient ship design and production processes can best be achieved

• Creating agility; getting basic size, weight, power and data to rapidly plan designs early

• Using digital technology for training of MEOs and to aid war gaming for optimum designs

• Future innovations to aid speed, fidelity, flexibility and quality to the final build

Commander Dov Raz, Head of Platform Development Branch, Israeli Navy

0930 – Alertment & localisation of distressed submarines

• Find and track: the battle to find and identify almost silent subs in distress

• Providing a robust Alertment and Localisation Assurance capability for any distressed submarine scenario

• Ability to integrate into current SMERAS CONOPS, processes and rescue scenarios

JFD Limited

1000 – Safety considerations of submarines in confined and shallow waters

• The biggest threats facing submarine commanders, and how they can be avoided

• Changes in tactics and training over the past decade in line with emerging technologies

• Future considerations for the ASW community

Commander Bernd Arjes, DEU/NOR Submarine Project Officer, German Navy

1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by JFD Limited

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Technology improving MCM delivery Achieving greater efficiency to improve MCM means the utilisation of technologically advanced solutions; management of data, destruction at source and exploitation. This session will highlight some novel solutions for the problems.

1115 – MCM mission packages during CTF52 deployment

• Enhancing life expectancy through the use of innovative modular solutions

• Over the horizon MCM: challenges and positives of these approaches

• Engineering support, inspection and full supply chain integration of MCM ISR & Combat systems

Captain Donald Crosbie RN, Deputy Commander Task Force 52, US Navy

1145 – Utilising unmanned surface vessels for persistent, 100% assured clearance

• How we will deploy sweeping systems from the mothership including maintaining C2

• Overcoming the environmental impact of using disposable systems

• How the system has the ability to classify targets

L3 Harris Technologies

Achieving multistatic Anti-Submarine-Warfare

Maritime forces require defence in all environments, but particularly from submarines. Force protection requires rapid abilities to detect and destroy, ideally via a network of sensors and this session will dissect some of the essential components. 1115 – The UK’s ASW Spearhead programme and effects on joint ASW ISR operations

• Communication as the first indicator of interoperability

• Developments in communication, command and control solutions for enhanced data sharing

• Critical components of effective communications for battlefield control

1145 – Establishing ASW as integrated ship systems throughout the design process

• How military commanders can trust fidelity before committing the force into an area

• How deep learning methods are accelerating the classification of targets

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

Modern technology in Naval new builds High-definition technologies that allow real-time visual clarity, instant classification and rapid risk reduction will be central to deterring and detecting future threats and we will look at how to implement early in the design phase. 1115 – Optimising navigation in cyber contested/EMS cluttered environments

• Challenges of navigation in congested areas

• Understanding requirements of new classes and how sensors can assist navigation

• Hardening navigation equipment against cyber and EW threats

Commodore Mike Knott CBE, ACOS Maritime Capability and Force Development, Royal Navy 1145 – Opportunities for S&T funding for managing power hungry platforms/system across multiple assets

• Understanding the limitations of current power requirements

• Developing power management systems that integrate all sensor capabilities

• The importance of open architecture to navies and why industry must stand by this

Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd

Submarine escape and rescue To prevent the worst, train for the worst. Submarine operations can be a high-risk activity and adequate E&R practices must be employed to ensure optimal performance during emergency situations. This sessions will analyse some of the methods being used. 1115 – Integrating in-service support into the entire submarine program

• The need for an effective submarine asset and how support can help meet this

• Update on the increased build rate on the VIRGINIA class submarines

• Ensuring smooth integration of modernisation into the Fleet

Rear Admiral Edward Anderson, Deputy Commander for Undersea Warfare, US NAVSEA 07

1145 – Drass’s role in supporting submarine abandonment and survival

• Training assets, including virtual reality and simulators driving SQEP

• Recent exercise feedback and new avenues for SMERAS

• The role of AI, VR and industry in aiding the next generation of submarines

Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology

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1215 – MCM innovations being rolled out in the Anglo/French MHC programme

• To what extent is AI will be used for mine detection, classification and response

• Power management problems that we can foresee in hunt/sweep

• Analysing future trends of support solutions eg drones to bolster the programme

Andy Lapsley, Project Management Domain Functional Manager, UK MoD DE&S

1215 – Accelerating allied interoperability across platforms and domains through using Quantum Computing

• Simplifying the algorithms used to control/ monitor systems

• Analysis of current and expected inertial technologies

• Operational experience/ experimentation and remaining opportunities in 2021

Lieutenant Commander Patrick O’Keeffe, Non-Resident Fellow, Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (ISPK)

1215 – Evolution of integrated technologies, including MUMTx aboard Naval Platforms

• Ensuring the fleet is sustainable with new technology in mind

• How platforms are evolving to generate self-sustainability and effective teaming

• Maximising the interoperability of afloat support

Dr Rhett Jeffries, Technical Director Office of Naval Research, US Navy

1215 – Maintaining material safety through certification and testing: construction to in-service

• Growing importance of connectivity aboard submarines for material monitoring

• The challenges and future of ensuring usable mission systems, including atmospheric monitoring

• Investing for the future: How will machine learning/automation improve performance

Commander Carlos Garate Pasquin, Operational Program Manager S-80, Spanish Navy

1245 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Lockheed Martin UK

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Harnessing the potential of UW systems Platforms that can find, identify, and track UW targets must be fully integrated into our ASW system of systems. This session will identify cross-industry benefits, the technology to help them and steps countries are taking to acquire them. 1415 – Feedback from the NOC’s Ocean 2020 Innovation programme and impact on defence

• The role of UXV/AXV as force multiplication assets

• Operational Experimentation and feedback from 2019/20 exercises

• Paving a path to military integration Professor Ed Hill OBE, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre

1445 – Capitalising on industry experience to ensure maximum usability of offboard systems

• International market requirements and potential collaborative opportunities

• Cross sector alignment in underwater autonomous systems

• Cross sector innovation framework; improving the value of investment

Teledyne Marine

Improving UW operations and support Militaries are looking to push their UW abilities with innovative solutions that can be mounted on-board. This section looks at the work that nations are doing to prepare their vessels for future operations and the solutions that are available to them. 1415 – The paradigm of support in A2AD environments and the path to achieving a solution

• How autonomous systems are changing the speed & accuracy of clearance

• How we integrated with other autonomous project research programmes

• Increasing the detection range and other opportunities in the project

Captain(N) Matt Farr, Commanding Officer Office of Naval Research Global, US Navy 1445 – Ensuring ‘plug and play’ submersibles for various mission sets

• Using modular systems such EW suites to meet operational requirements

• Challenges faced when utilising different systems for different scenarios

• Future investment possibilities to promote cross nation collaboration

Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology

COTS benefits to platform design and support

The power demands of a platform vary through its life to ensure it stays current, flexible and affordable. These solutions can be COTS and this session will outline some the opportunities in the market. 1415 – Facilitating the optimum relationship between operators and support teams when problems occur

• Ensure future support on operations

• Innovations to keep ahead of threats

• Improving cooperation to reduce cost and improve efficiency of service

Commander Volkrad Kaphengst, Senior Systems Engineer, Germany Armed Forces Procurement Office

1445 – Why the future of Surface Navy vessels is Electrical

• Leveraging recent achievement from the Commercial fleet

• Futureproof Electrical Load demands from Mission systems

• Introducing Onboard DC Grid (TM) on Navy vessels

Lars Karlsson, Navy Solutions Manager, ABB AS

Ensuring UW survivability Survivability is of paramount importance to maintaining maximum readiness of current assets, effective training and use of systems for life preservation whilst in and out of distress. 1415 – The submarine and its contribution to anti access and area denial strategies (A2AD)

• Modernising existing submarine and UW Fleets across NATO and its partners

• Emerging nations adopting A2AD

• What this means for safety and how is it impacting our concept of operations

Rear Admiral Andrew Burcher, Commander, NATO Submarine Command 1445 – Recent events shaping submarine rescue needs and corresponding capabilities

• Critical evaluation of the equipment to predict failure of intervention and rescue equipment

• Lessons from the response to the ARA San Juan and Phoenix role

• Portable device vs sensor measurement as effective methods of input to CBM programs

Phoenix International Holdings Ltd

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1515 – Opportunities from the commercial sector for military applications

• Evolution in underwater warfare: survival of the early, or the best adapted?

• The Tactics/Technology ‘s iterative loop: advantages and optimisation

• How the oceanographic and energy sectors are developing advanced technologies for underwater exploration and survey

Steve Hall, Chief Executive, Society for Underwater Technology

1515 – Integrating SF into the Fleet’s UW spectrum

• How will renewed amphibious forces protect themselves

• Current diving/insertion methods and how they could be improved

• Collaborative opportunities for industry / other navies to assist

1515 – Obsolescence management success programmes: the benchmark for optimum support

• Progression on the UK’s current build portfolio

• How our designs maintain maximum lethality and survivability

• Overcoming the challenges of supporting our most modern surface combatant

Dr Matt Darkin, Director Ships Acquisition Portfolio Manager, UK MoD DE&S

1515 – Modern SMERAS preparedness and its role in SM Search

• The importance of preparation for pressurised escape

• Moving the SMERAS Training Facility to HMNB Clyde

• The role of the Royal Navy SMERAT and SPAG to preparedness and search

Lieutenant Commander Gareth Griffiths, SMERAS HOT / OC SPAG and SMERAT, Royal Navy

1545 – Coffee and networking Hosted by BMT

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Modular mission considerations From enhancing operational flexibility to preparing for power hungry UW sensors, modern communication systems and high-tech diving equipment, nations now are looking even further ahead to anticipate new threats and enable better modularity. 1630 – Baltic Council of Minister’s common plan for the future, Baltic Naval Vision 2030+

• How the Fleets are performing and options for improvement

• Considerations for replacements/ upgrades

• Where next and how to get involved Commodore Jüri Saska, Commander, Estonian Navy

1700 – Future proof containerized multi mission modules

• Ensuring flexibility and space for future technology systems on a Warship

• Green energy solutions into navy operations

• Ensure training of crew, repair and upgrades on equipment without taking the vessel out of operation

Rene Bertelsen, Director, SH Defence

Expanding the role of airborne assets Airborne assets are a significant boost to the ASW capability of a Fleet. Recent incursions into EEZs have highlighted the need for international co-operation, and this session will identify what factors can aid in maximising the abilities of airborne ASW. 1630 – Mutually assured capabilities for the NATO’s air response

• Availability of ASW and UW C2 assets when considering deployment of Fleets

• Air requirements including UxV and ISR sensor suites

• Optimising airborne response in contested/international/congested EMS environments

Rear Admiral Hans-Jörg Detlefsen, Commander Maritime Air NATO, NATO Maritime Command 1700 – How the MQ-9B is bolstering ASW capabilities

• The importance of airborne ASW sensors in a time of increasing maritime threats

• Multi-mission aircraft ready without reconfiguration in all missions

• Cost vs. capability tradeoffs for proven/ proving maritime patrol aircraft

Dr Jonny King, VP Aeronautical Systems, General Atomics

Propulsion, power and energy systems Innovative technologies in the design of new ships and for the cost-effective application to current platforms, to improve efficiency through the water and to reduce the environmental impact, continues to be an area of interest. 1630 – Modernising an exported class through energy systems integration

• How to manage complex systems integration

• Incorporating digital assistance into the upgrade process for maximum results

• Optimising Fleet Availability via revised maintenance procedures

GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd

1700 – Balancing innovation risks vs costs when modernising energy use and supply

• Use of COTS for the military market

• LNG engines; merging technologies to create a unique propulsion system

• Collaborating with the civilian market to overcome military challenges

Navigating the underwater environment Many operators have moved away from outdated inertial systems using novel methods with increased accuracy, hardiness and EW countermeasures. This section will explore technologies used for underwater navigation and the challenges facing them. 1630 – Improving navigational capabilities through the use of environmental data

• Difficulties of conducting operations without oceanographic and meteorological data

• Mapping from the littoral to the full water column for the future war fighter

• How data and knowledge are important for operating across environments

Commander Bruno Sola, Commander Joint Support Centre for Meteorology and Oceanography, French Armed Forces

1700 – Developing integrated navigation systems for submarines

• Ensuring cooperation and information sharing via effective asset tracking

• Ascertaining the current levels of threat that influence navigation methods

• Opportunities for integration with industry, external agencies and other naval powers

Industry sponsor slot available

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1730 – Driving the next generation of offboard systems via operational experimentation

• Why we are developing ASW, MCM and ASuW capabilities

• Upgrading MCMVs, and new SAR vessels

• Lessons from Ex BALTIC FORTRESS and impact on upcoming capabilities

Captain Giedrius Premenckas, Commander, Lithuanian Navy

1730 – Opportunities for enhancing range/ distance/ accuracy of maritime patrol

• Enabling multi-static active coherent sensors for use on airborne ASW operations

• Update on the MAWS German/French MPA replacement

• Next generation acquisition: looking to the future of airborne ASW

Commander Olivier Delode, CO MPA Expertise Centre, French Navy

1730 – Considerations for improved energy solutions aboard today’s Naval Fleets

• Impact of mission systems on new vessel power demand

• Viewing installed electrical power as a strategic resource

• Installing hybrid electro-mechanical into new build and upgrade programmes

Renk GmbH

1730 – Designing the next generation of submarine navigation systems

• Enabling new sensors via improvements to existing sensors & investment in alternatives

• Ensuring export potential for submarines with those looking to operate ~3000t AIP

• How to maximise service life via adaptive through life support

Captain José Vicente Calvano, Director, Research Institute of the Brazilian Navy

1800 – Respective Stream Chair’s closing remarks 1805 – Drinks reception in the exhibition area Industry sponsor slot available

2000 – Drinks reception concludes

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THURSDAY 14th OCTOBER 2021 ‘Ensuring complimentary equipment/ team skills for a cohesive Naval strategy’

The presentations so far have illustrated the many challenges faced by a modern naval force; resources, skill, CONOPS and much more besides. This adds up to the need for collaboration between, states, military, and industry. No one organisation can work this problem through alone and industry should see itself as a key player; communications between industry and navies needs to be opened up. The final day will look at modern ways of warfare, developing threats, outsourcing and a greater reliance on industry. It will be fascinating to understand how the opportunities and challenges will be met and to what extent the previous two days may have shaped our thinking.

0630 – 5km run

Hosted by MTG Marinetechnik GmbH

0800 – Registration + Hosted by Babcock International Group 0850 – Respective Stream Chair’s opening remarks

Stream 1: Underwater Defence & Security

Ensuring complete UW protection Off board, remote, unmanned and autonomous technology present opportunities to either supplement or replace conventional systems and increase capabilities. This session will analyse some available, whilst considering their potential impact on the underwater battlespace. 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former COMUKMARFOR, Royal Navy

Stream 2: MUSIC Session 1 UDS Challenge Symposium

Over the past year the NATO MUSI has continued to work with partners to address the most significant maritime challenges and explore potential solutions utilising UxV. These must be integrated into conventional Navies with a focus on interoperability and interchangeability between Allies. 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Commodore (Retd) David Burton, Director, NATO ASW Barrier Programme

Stream 3: Future Surface Fleet National programmes (continued)

With many in-service vessels now approaching their end of life, the preferred options are new ships equipped with the latest systems. This section reviews current programs that will allow navies to meet modern threats, plus the support strategies that will facilitate these new builds. 0855 – Chairwoman’s opening remarks Professor Cat Savage, UK MoD Chair in Naval Architecture, UCL

Stream 4: Submarine Technology Design, build and support excellence

To maintain a proper at sea deterrent, in-service support must be efficient and effective. Many nations have become forward thinking regarding the in-service support and this session will discuss some of the ways this can be improved. 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

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Supported by:

0900 – Update on NATO’s COMPASS exercise and the impact on UW protection

• Options for operational experimentation during the main phase

• Design considerations during the initial concept phase

• Update on the current program including outstanding decisions

Commander João da Piedade, Project Officer Future UW Capabilities, Portuguese Navy

0930 – Operational experimentation: How our equipment has bolstered allied capabilities

• How technology is reshaping Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Operations

• What disruptive technology we are utilising on MCM operations

• How we aim to clear greater areas with less risk to crew and Fleets

SAAB Dynamics AB

1000 – How to ensure access to denied environments

• Operational picture of underwater activity in predicted operating environments

• Planned acquisition of UWW and MCM platforms

• Outstanding decisions for the programme and invitations for collaboration

Sean Trevethan, Director, NATO Maritime Systems Innovation and Coordination Cell (MUSICˆ2)

0900 – Autonomous Distributed Networks

• Developments in networks for autonomous systems.

• Command and Control of networked autonomous systems

• Applying autonomous networks to warfighting applications

Dr Catherine Warner, Director, NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation

0930 – The Digital Ocean

• “Internet of things for the Ocean” • Benefits to NATO and alignment with NATO 2030: Common control framework and digital backbone • Political and strategic convergence and the way ahead Julie Angus, CEO, Open Ocean Robotics and Amir Husain, CEO, SparkCognition NATO MUS Innovation Board Members

1000 – Persistent underwater surveillance

and connectivity

• Which technologies are shrinking the ocean with persistent UW ISR

• Overcoming the challenges of persistence at range

• Experimentation and analysis Industry slot available

0900 – Designing the next generation of multi role frigates for the Hellenic Navy

• Putting operational requirements at the centre of design

• Turning conceptual solutions into feasible design options

• Managing contrasting design factors: form, dynamics, cost and environment

Captain Theocharis Chatzoupoulos, Project Manager MEKO Upgrade, HNGS Armaments Inspectorate

0930 – The Mayflower: Revolutionising future ship design to maximise exploitation

• Enhanced autonomy & human-machine teaming

• Efficient and effective use of complex and growing data & information sets

• Enabling faster, higher quality and more informed decisions using artificial intelligence

Navantia S.A., S.M.E

1000 – Integrating new patrol vessels frigates into the Bulgarian Fleet

• Challenges of the Black Sea and impact on requirements

• Current options for our Future Fleet

• How the vessels will be utilised, supported and maintained whilst deployed

Flotilla Admiral Georgi Penev, Deputy Commander, Bulgarian Navy

0900 – Keeping the links between operations and readiness

• Operational challenges: specificities and developments

• Potential solutions for tightening the link between front end and preparatory activity

• Towards a new era of operational/ support links

Commodore Bob Anstey OBE, Deputy Director Submarines, Royal Navy

0930 – Project Resolution and the impact on UK submarine readiness

• The previous approach to maintaining effective operations

• Priorities of development for the use of technology to ensure readiness levels

• Embracing the industry angle to 100% support

Rear Admiral Paul Halton OBE RN, Director Submarine Support, Submarine Delivery Agency 1000 – Fit for the Future Support: Managing Complex System Integration

• The importance of effective infrastructure and its impact on critical operations

• The worldwide delays within maintenance programs and what effect it has on Naval operations

• Solutions for maintenance programs including digital integration/support

Babcock International Group

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Supported by:

1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by Leonardo MW

Maximising UW Command and Control

Forces that have both the capability and intention to disrupt allied activity are driving significant interest and investment in technology developments. Innovation is increasingly being sought from industry; this session will seek realistic solutions. 1115 – EW considerations for operations in contested EMS

• Reducing the demand on systems relying entirely on GPS/EMS

• Hardening systems in the event of spoofing/jamming

• What are the optimum solutions for ensuring survivability in tight EMS

1145 – The challenges of retrofitting vessels with modern sonar and communication systems

• Understanding the current challenges for maritime platforms in contested EMS

• How communication dependency is at risk in modern combat scenarios

• Future solutions to limit the devastation of an EW attack on maritime platforms

Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Systems

MUSIC Session 2

The morning so far has outlined some of the technological challenges. This afternoon session will focus on the challenge of integrating MUS into the fighting force.

1115 – Integrating unmanned systems into the maritime task force

• Benefits of Unmanned Systems in warfighting disciplines

• Integrating C2 – creating a common picture and overcoming challenges

• Operational Experimentation and analysis – where we are

NATO Speaker to be provided by MUSIC^2

1145 – Integrated solutions for MUS in mine countermeasures

• MCM MUS toolboxes

• Interoperability and mission networking

• Launch and recovery challenges and solutions

ECA Group

Automation and bridge technology

Autonomy is revolutionising Navies, and it is automation that is enabling it. Recent mistakes have often been down to human error, so decision-assisting systems are an attractive prospect. This session will outline some of the opportunities available. 1115 – How to develop human augmentation across the bridge to optimise ship response

• How integrated system automation is allowing for quicker decisions on vessels

• Developing military systems by utilising civilian designs

• How the future of systems is perceived by industry

Julia Tagg, Director Intelligent Ship, UK MoD DSTL

1145 – Distributing sensing aids both internally and externally for optimised ISR

• The connected world and what it means for the surface domain

• Limitations of AI & autonomy in the armed forces

• Future implications of autonomy and AI Northrop Grumman UK

Submarine modernisation programmes

Submarines require vast, regular updates to both combat and marine systems. This modernisation is critical to the continuance of these classes’ operational lives. This section will investigate ongoing and future submarine modernisation programmes 1115 – The A26 Submarine; from the perspective of the Air Independent Propulsion system

• Developing a world-leading submarine through utilisation of the AIP system

• Outlining the choices between LOX, ethanol and other fuel combinations

• FMV and the Royal Swedish Navy in developing next generation systems

Dr Fredrik Hellström, PhD, A26/NGU Project Manager, FMV

1145 – Introducing modularity during a mid-life upgrade

• Minimising part shortages in maintenance

• Optimising maintenance facilities to improve sustainment capabilities

• Opportunities for maximising commonality whilst maintaining operational tempo

Rolls Royce

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Supported by:

1215 – From concept to military capability: the fastest way to operate systems at sea

• How to deal with less radio spectrum for defence UxVs

• Lessons from REPMUS21 secure underwater communications network

• Ensuring communicating from subsea assets to airborne assets via RF and acoustic

Matteo Perone, Project Manager R&D, FMV

1215 – Using uncrewed systems for ASW barrier operations

• Integrated platforms: achieving a system of systems approach

• An ASW mission network and effect on operations

• Overcoming the C2 and standardisation challenges

BAE Systems

1215 – Achieving data fusion for real time analysis

• Key threats from the past 3 days that are driving R&D priorities

• The role of international organisations in collaborating interest and investment

• Ensuring better relationships between the triple helix

1215 – Open architecture considerations for bolt on modernisation options

• Overview of the KSS-III Batch-I and Batch-II programmes (decisions pending)

• Enhancing platform safety and survivability as a paramount concern

• The advanced fuel cell system of the KSS-III programme and maintaining the survivability of this system

Lieutenant Commander Sehoon Cha, Safety Manager KSS-III Program Office, RoK DAPA

1245 – Respective Stream Chair’s closing remarks and conclusion of streams 1245 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Navantia S.A., S.M.E

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Supported by:

1345 – 2SL closing address: ensuring the Naval force is ready to meet the capabilities of a modern Navy

• USW acquisition: harnessing innovations on emerging systems

• The transformation of the RN and maintaining readiness throughout

• Uncrewed systems: how might we need to adapt requirements going forward Vice Admiral Nick Hine CB, Second Sea Lord, Royal Navy 1415 – Achieving novel approaches to naval design, build and support

• How an enterprising business approach is assisting industry to address client needs faster and better

• Supporting academia and research industry to advance defence development of pioneering systems

• Innovating for the future as a member of defence industry and a partner to navies Leonardo MW

1445 – Shaping the next generation of solutions around advanced near peer threats

• How new / innovative capabilities get identified and selected for inclusion into NATO experiments

• Ensuring strict requirements of security maintained while taking COTS

• How optimised requirements/technical solutions ensure the desired characteristics of open systems Navantia S.A., S.M.E 1515 – Virtual keynote closing session: Using R&D to achieve allied Naval superiority

• Will the predictability of autonomous systems actually lead to increased threat from an enemy force

• The realities of changing international rules of the road at sea to allow unmanned vehicles to operate

• Do Navies need an enterprise approach or a first-to-market principle to become world leading Dr Peter Highnam, Acting Director, US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

1545 – Chairman’s closing remarks closing remarks and conclusion of conference Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

1615 – Coaches depart to Heathrow/Stanstead from main foyer

1615 – 1800 – MUSIC2 Private Session