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Chairman’s Introduction Welcome to the 7th edition of what was the Combat Helicopter event, now rebranded as Global Defence Helicopter to ensure we incorporate the plethora of platforms flown, fired, fixed and commanded by you, the audience. This annual event is the premier international forum for operators, programme teams, technical specialists and industry to take stock of the latest operational, training and programmatic trends, and to exchange ideas and experiences. The conference team has worked hard in researching and analysing events over the last year to ensure that the agenda is applicable to today’s operating environment; that it captures the most important issues and offers the opportunity for engagement by an informed audience. Several themes – some familiar, others less so - have emerged which the conference will explore: Many nations are facing operational and investment decisions as current rotary provision starts to look dated; with components and mission systems facing obsolescence, and commercial operators moving quickly to adopt new technology. Choices are variable and hard, with operational and financial trade-offs to be made. The conference will examine these difficult decisions and seek to provide participants with practical examples of how different nations tackle these complex dilemmas. After a lengthy period of enduring operations, characterised by relatively straightforward rotary demands, there is a danger that aviation communities have failed to prepare for future risks and operations that might be characterised by a very uncertain helicopter demands. Are platform and mission system programmes robust enough to meet the potential for symmetric operations in contested air, EW and cyberspace? Are we providing adequate training for pilots, crew and passengers to deal with these future challenges, equipping them with the skills and character to face up to a peer or near peer adversary? Are we able to prosecute defence helicopter operations, at speed, over an extended strategic and in-country line of communication? An uncomfortable future may await the unprepared, and the conference seeks to highlight best practice and find consensus on approaches that might be effective in tackling some of these difficult issues. The appetite for Defence Helicopters will vary by nation. But, while the very latest trends such as MUM-T will not be for everyone – other advances in weapons, DAS, DVE and MRO may be more immediately relevant and pressing. There will be something for every nation at this conference, regardless of the nation’s ambition and ability to invest. The team believes that a sensible dialogue on all these issues requires input from, and an informed exchange of ideas between all elements of the Global Defence Helicopter community. Many excellent ideas and enduring relationships have emerged within our diverse international community, and I am confident that the 7th edition of the conference will build on the experience of previous conferences. I look forward to meeting you and your colleagues this week.

Yours sincerely, Brigadier General (Retd) Michael Hain Former Branch Head Equipment Division German MoD Chairman of Global Defence Helicopter 2019 On behalf of Defence Leaders


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TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER 2019 PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS DAY: WEAPONS

LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM 3 ‘Ensuring offensive options across multiple platforms’

Many countries do not have requirements for specific attack platforms, yet all are interested in ensuring adequate levels of protection for their rotary Fleets. Weapon systems that were once the domain of 40 tonne+ platforms can now be integrated into 6 tonne platforms and lower. Although this increases the options, it entails higher levels of risk as less weight can result in less options for protection. The Weapons focus day will examine these options in more detail and establish potential solutions to ensuring weapon overmatch.

0830 – Registration and welcome coffee (Location: Room 6) Hosted by Saab Grintek Defence 0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD

Chairman’s introduction Weapons are the ultimate tool for military success and the lack of appropriate types and numbers may be a decisive factor in prolonged operations. Therefore, it is essential we review the possible portfolio of weapons and the implications of various choices. Are smart weapons that require massive integration efforts, possible additional internal/external sensors as well as an overall “supporting environment” the ultimate choice, offering the most flexibility to react to the demands of various scenarios? Or are rather simple forward firing weapons sufficient to meet the imminent “internal” need for helicopters, whilst more sophisticated support could be provided, perhaps by unmanned systems? The presentations and discussions today will certainly not provide all answers, but they could initiate a dialogue between the experts of various nations in their process of coming to decisions which may impact the operational capabilities of helicopter fleets for decades. Let us all contribute to a successful focus day.

Yours sincerely, Brigadier General (Retd) Michael Hain Former Branch Former Head of Equipment Division German MoD Focus Day Chairman of Global Defence Helicopter 2019 On behalf of Defence Leaders

UNGUIDED OPTIONS: THE OPERATIONAL PICTURE

Whilst precision effects are increasingly the norm, unguided weapons remain a valuable part of most Attack Helicopter load out. Unguided weapons are relatively cheap, not susceptible to jamming and, in the case of guns, multiple firing passes can be achieved in a single sortie. Accurately laid gunfire, be it from an AH weapon system to a door gun, can still serve as a low CDE weapon in the right circumstances. We will commence with a look at training with these, followed by insights for those considering unguided options. 0930 – Current priorities in the EDA helicopter portfolio including through life tactical training philosophy

· Current tactics, instructor, EW and COMAO courses run by the EDA and their future

· Dark Blade 2019 feedback and opportunities for national/industry participation

· Transition towards a Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) José Pablo Romera, Project Officer Rotary Wing, European Defence Agency


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1000 – Weapon management readiness for Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Programs

· A modular, expandable design to meet unique requirements, regardless of host platform

· Retrofit friendly to bring older platforms up to date with modern weapons suites

· Advanced hardware/software design meeting MIL-SPEC requirements while able to integrate future weapons Tony Avillion, Program Manager – Integrated Defense Systems, Moog Inc. 1030 – Supporting multirole missions with next generation crew served/fixed forward airborne weapon systems

· Supporting multirole helicopter missions · Observations aides to ensure weapon system delivery · The new generation of aircraft platforms for Romania

Lieutenant Colonel Lucian Michinici, 952nd SOCAT Squadron Commander, Romanian Armed Forces

1100 – Coffee and networking (Location: Room 6) Hosted by Airbus

OFFENSIVE UPGRADES

Platforms that fly in air assault operations need to be able to protect themselves and defend those around them. There is increasing scrutiny on the accuracy of munitions, reliability of sensors and platforms, and weapon agility that enhance the ability to survive and operate medium sized platforms in contested airspace. This session will consider how these innovations can best be brought to the rotary community. 1130 – Increasing the load, speed and range capacity of USMC lift via the H-53

· Current tactical issues with spending too long on the ground and associated risks

· Analysis of available options and current development projects to improve the process

· Invitations for industry proposals to assist the program Major Joshua Wort, CH-53K Class Desk, Naval Air Systems Command 1200 – Material technologies to enable greater power density in future rotorcraft

· Analysis of the trends, challenges and risks to future “more electric” rotorcraft from wiring systems

· Review of materials to enhance performance and reliability

· Comparison of impact on performance, and associated benefits in safety and reliability Stephen Hunter, Product Specialist Aerospace NPD, W L Gore & Associates 1230 – Future developments for the RoK Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) programme

· Current timeline and priorities for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH)

· Development status of AGM (Air-Ground-Missiles) for the LAH

· Future concepts of MUM-T (Manned Unmanned Teaming) for the LAH Jonghoon Lee, Head of 4th Systems Division (Rotorcraft Systems), Republic of Korea Agency for Defence Development

1300 – Lunch and networking (Location: Room 6) Hosted by Leonardo MV


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OPTIONS TO MEET THE CHALLENGE: GUIDED OPTIONS Our research revealed a key driver of national priorities was to field low Collateral Damage Estimate (CDE) weapons. Guided weapons are now accepted as the “norm” and an established part of modern warfare. The key will be to ensure that such weapons are not vulnerable to manipulation, and are scalable in warhead, effects, accuracy and range to fit the future needs of developed militaries. 1400 – Czech feedback on conventional and special operations support

· Opportunities for enhanced rotary operations · Synthetic training with other nations and units · Lessons learnt operating and training Mi aircraft

Colonel Martin Jandourek, 22nd Helicopter Wing Commander, Czech Republic MoD 1430 – Brimstone missile system on Attack Helicopter

· Overview of current UK multi-platform 50kg weapon system

· Feedback from operational use and impact on mission outcomes

· Future capabilities in the pipeline and effect on current requirements Cliff Kimpton, Market Development Executive Brimstone, MBDA Missile Systems 1500 – Improving capabilities for the RNLAF Apache

· Royal Netherlands Apache Program: Current capabilities and future developments

· 30mm HE proximity round and options for adapting for use in future urban environments

· Vision on a networked tactical simulator (multi-ship multi-type simulation) Major Sebastien van Giessel, Head of TACTES, Netherlands MoD

1530 – Closing remarks and end of weapons focus day Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD 1535 – Afternoon coffee and networking (Location: Room 6)

1600 – Prime Panel: Linking military requirements/budgets with industry developments (Location: Rooms 3-5)

· Will increasing complexity of systems/sensors affect the workload of the crew and how to mitigate risk

· Multistatic sensors require significant bandwidth, LoS/BLOS, what is required to support those networks

· What is the impact for software maintenance with smart weapons/sensors compared to simple systems?

· Can multinational approaches and standardization between nations minimize risk and cost over the lifecycle

· What should the next generation of combat helicopters look like and when should it be fielded?

· How simulation facilities (virtual reality) can define future requirements & solutions to support developing efforts

Tom Boland, International CH-53K Business Development Manager, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Tony Duthie, Head of Land Maritime Marketing, Leonardo MW Thierry De-Boisvilliers, Marketing Segment Manager, Airbus John Paine, Global Military Sales & Strategy, Bell Stephen Suttles, VP Military and Commercial Sales and Marketing, MD Helicopters

1700 – Closing remarks and end of focus day Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD 1730 – Networking drinks reception (Location: Braufactum, Altmarkt 6, Dresden) Hosted by Defence Leaders 1900 – Exhibition setup (Location: Hall 2/3)


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TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS DAY: CONNECT AND PROTECT

LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM 4 ‘Utilising the electromagnetic spectrum for mission success’

With over 20 nations currently undergoing modernisation programmes for their rotary platforms and a further 10 exploring options due to sanctions on Mi parts, a crucial requirement has developed to improve technology on board platforms. Whether countries wish to extend equipment’s life expectancy via internal or external changes, there is a vast array of technological options that can keep Fleets safe, capable and ready for modern operations.

Chairman’s introduction

For western nations, the commitments to the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan are much reduced from their peak. However, the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria point to new trends and a higher technology threat than the ballistic weapons and MANPADS that helicopter crews have mostly faced over the past decade. Militaries are re-focusing on ways of dealing with pan-spectrum threats. This could mean greater lethality than those recently confronted, and in genuinely congested and contested airspace. These threats will need to be detected and defeated quickly if the helicopter is to remain relevant to tomorrow’s battlefield. The keys to survivability will be information; the ability to plan to be where the enemy is not, and to dynamically re-route when the enemy is met unexpectedly, Low Observability (radar, visual, IR, acoustic) to stay, where possible, undetected or out of range and, finally, sensors and effectors to protect the platform if an engagement is unavoidable. We look forward to discussing these, and more issues throughout the focus day.

Yours sincerely, Paul Kennard Former Air Domain /Weapons Future Technology Requirements Manager, UK MoD DE&S Focus Day Chairman of Global Defence Helicopter 2019 On behalf of Defence Leaders

0830 – Registration and welcome coffee (Location: Room 6) Hosted by Saab Grintek Defence 0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks Paul Kennard, Former Air Domain /Weapons Future Technology Requirements Manager, UK MoD DE&S

IMPROVING FLEET NETWORKS The key to smooth and successful operations is C2 via effective networks. It is vital that these systems be designed and implemented in collaboration with industry and with no prejudice for rotary wing platforms. Beyond line of sight broadband SATCOM applications have already been tested in various fronts of combat or humanitarian missions with great success. This session will assess the effect of new platforms on the Fleets (NH90), how they can be integrated to ease maintenance and what the reality of this means for training from the EDA. 0930 – NH90: transitioning from production to sustainment in a multinational environment

· From different production requirements to a common support solution

· Intergovernmental collaboration driving the transition into the In-Service phase

· Modernizing the fleet through a multinational approach Francesco Magazzino, Director Business Development, NATO Helicopter Management Agency


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1000 – Beyond line of sight (BLOS) broadband SATCOM for rotary wing platforms

· Exploring use cases for BLOS communications on rotary wing platforms

· Past issues with broadband approaches

· New technologies that allow for high-speed data through the rotor blades Tim Roberts, Sales Director for Defense Connected Solutions, Honeywell 1030 – Smart planning as the most effective way to ensure stability in training

· An ideally functioning simulated training array – possibilities vs realities in today's circumstances

· Flying habits, recording and analysis of aircraft's technical conditions for improved training

· Achieving stable/scheduled pilot training as a result of upgraded simulators Lieutenant Commander Al Campbell RN, Rotary Wing Test & Evaluation Pilot, UK MoD


INCREASING PROTECTION VIA IMPROVED CONNECTION

Recent campaigns have highlighted that contemporary warfare has fluid boundaries and relies on increasingly complex communication systems. There is a keen focus to enable threat identification and defeating systems that can share data seamlessly to ensure mobility is consistently protected. However, there is never a simple solution and as the options become broader, this session will attempt to clarify the opportunities. 1130 – Protection considerations from the JAPCC Future Operating Environment study out to 2040

· Operational overview of NATO regions and specific operational constraints

· Integrating countermeasures across helicopter Fleets to bolster battlefield safety

· Where next for NATO Helicopters: Future Rotorcraft proposals Lieutenant Colonel Jeofrey Petit, SME Rotary Wing, NATO Joint Air Power Competance Centre 1200 – Advanced self-protection solutions for combat helicopters

· Modern threat environment and the evolution of EW requirements

· Unified EW suites- technologies, capabilities and key benefits

· Advanced EW trends

Asher Ackerman, Senior Director, CTO & Business Development Airborne EW Business Line, Elbit Systems 1230 – Considerations for the future of survivability

· Current solutions fielded to ensure survivability

· Limitations regarding the evolution of threats and technology

· Opportunities for development and how industry can assist Lieutenant Colonel Xavier Brunette, Head of Army Air Corps Helicopter Test Teams, French Army



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PREPARING FOR THE MODERN THREAT ENVIRONMENT With focus switching to near peer threats there is a much greater awareness of the importance of controlling the electromagnetic spectrum. Likely future operations will include highly disruptive electromagnetic spectrums which has led to an explosion of research, development and procurement in equipment that enables this type of (EW) control. This section will analyse some of the training and industry options available to enhance national capabilities and response in this area. 1400 – Rotary wing survivability and threat environment

· MANPAD engagement profile and evolution: description and understanding of how capabilities have evolved

· Missile warner and DIRCM based countermeasures (what to consider when assessing capability of a system)

· CMWS and ATIRCM (examples of missile warner and DIRCM systems) David Morin, Program Manager, BAE Systems Electronic Systems 1430 – Future of battlefield aviation – a NATO study and its impact on future plans

· Status of the current Fleet

· Overview of programme developments

· Evolutions, enhancements and modernisation planning Pat Collins, Technology Team Leader – Helicopters Operating Centre, UK MoD DE&S 1500 – Today’s EW systems: is there still a need to test it during in-service phase?

· EW suites contain built-in test equipment: is this sufficient to ensure the operational performance required?

· How can end-to-end testing performed directly on the helicopter increase the confidence in the EW suite?

· What are the requirements for testing on depot level for modern electronic systems? Martin Kugelmann, CEO, Spherea GmbH

1530 – Closing remarks and end of connect and protect focus day Paul Kennard, Former Air Domain /Weapons Future Technology Requirements Manager, UK MoD DE&S 1535 – Afternoon coffee and networking (Location: Room 6)



· Multistatic sensors require significant bandwidth, LoS/BLOS, what is required to support those networks





Tom Boland, International CH-53K Business Development Manager, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Tony Duthie, Head of Land Maritime Marketing, Leonardo MW Thierry De-Boisvilliers, Marketing Segment Manager, Airbus John Paine, Global Military Sales & Strategy, Bell Stephen Suttles, VP Military and Commercial Sales and Marketing, MD Helicopters



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TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS DAY: MODULARITY

LOCATION: CONFERENCE ROOM 5 ‘Enabling mission flexibility’

As Vertical Lift assets become ever more indispensable and expensive, and their crews increasingly harder to recruit and retain, militaries are paying particular attention to the value their platforms are providing. This value can be increased exponentially via modular, plug-and-play systems that allow multiple mission types to be completed via one aircraft type. Survivability through modular systems is more than just armour, MWS and countermeasures; it is more nuanced and involves measures from situational awareness all the way through the engagement cycle, to “surviving the crash” and Combat Recovery.

Chairman’s Introduction In many nations Mission Equipment Packages (MEPs) play a major role in helicopter procurement. Weaponry, support and transport missions as well as SAR/CSAR and disaster relief operations require specific MEPs. Standard helicopter platforms with MEPs provide advantages in logistic, operational and training standardization (one platform for all purposes). However, a helicopter designed, built and procured for specific missions will always optimize operational effect. Will nations financially be able to design and procure “tailored-to-operational-effect” helicopters, requiring different production lines, training and logistics, or is there the tendency to trade-off some operational effect against procurement and life cycle costs by designing a standard, multi-purpose vertical platform with MEPs? The U.S. Future Vertical Lift Program seems to follow that tendency. Nations with relatively small fleets will have to optimize their arsenal of helicopters and they will likely choose a single platform with modularity, meaning MEPs, but would that be sufficient for fighting a peer opponent? And we haven’t touched the topic of future digitization yet – it will allow quick integration of MEPs better than in the past. This focus day will analyse some of these issues with views from both ends of the production line.

Yours sincerely, Major General Reinhard Wolski Commanding General German Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Center, German Army Focus Day Chairman of Global Defence Helicopter 2019 On behalf of Defence Leaders

0830 – Registration and welcome coffee (Location: Room 6) Hosted by Saab Grintek Defence 0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks Major General Reinhard Wolski, Commanding General German Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Center, German Army


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THE FUTURE OF ENHANCING HELICOPTER FLEETS As the brains of the aircraft both OEMs and end users must consider how best avionics can be added/removed at later stages of a platform’s life cycle. This analysis should incorporate more than just the immediate ease of maintenance, but also to what extent mission reconfiguration should take place at a later stage. 0930 – Developing rotary capabilities via the Minimum Essential Force Programme

· Build up to acquisition of 40 light combat and 100 medium lift helis

· Options for ISR upgrades and decision timeframe

· Operational predictions and how this has impacted national priorities Air First Marshal Eding Sungkana, Atang Sendjaja Air Force Base Commander, Indonesian Air Force 1000 – Commercial qualification of a military aircraft

· FAA Qualification of the H60/S70

· Integration of COTS (Garmin) Flight Deck

· Bifurcation of the flight and mission partitions of the operational flight deck Darrell Kindley, CEO, Ace Aeronautics 1030 – Changing the philosophy of training, support and maintenance upon changing the fleet

· Keeping the Fleet operational via dynamic spares

· Considerations including health unit monitoring systems to maximise operational readiness levels

· Options for industry to assist with speed and ease of checks Lieutenant Colonel Krisztian Kovacs, Commander RUBIK Transport Helicopter Battalion, Hungarian Air Force


SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE OPPORTUNITIES

As systems become more electronically complex, consideration of modular links at the design stage becomes increasingly important. It requires an early identification of clear requirements with options set out that enable forces to choose the optimal solution for their mission requirements. This section will analyse some of the debates to help hasten design/upgrade decisions and how they can contribute to increased ISR. 1130 – Behind the science of maximising pilot and crew performance

· Key areas for improvement including Self Contained Aerial Reconnaissance (SCAR) pods to ease crew fatigue

· Industry members involved and further collaborative opportunities

· Working with paramilitary organisations for input on solutions to improve ISR support George DeCock, SCAR Pod & Sensors, Airborne Technologies 1200 – What ISR capabilities the German SOF hope to acquire via rotary upgrades

· Background to the acquisition process and German SOF’s operational situation that is shaping demand

· Overcoming the key challenges of including ISR systems in initial RFIs

· Options under consideration that will allow maximum utilisation of aviation assets Lieutenant Colonel Theodor Bolhuis, SME SOF Training, German Air Force Command 1230 – Options MD Helicopters offer for new fleet acquisitions

· Adaptable single & twin-engine platforms optimize maintainability and mission readiness

· Field reconfigurable solutions increase value via modularity and multi-mission execution

· Technology upgrades, customizable MEPs, and operational/training standardization for mission flexibility Stephen Suttles, VP Military and Commercial Sales and Marketing, MD Helicopters


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IMPROVING PAIRED CAPABILITIES There has been increased interest in how to pair different platform types to ensure mission success and protection of vital assets. Whilst the majority of militaries still opt for manned options, unmanned teaming is featuring much more heavily in future concepts. The benefits are clear, from over-the-horizon scanning to laser designating targets. This session will explore some of the options available to ensure manned assets have the protection and assistance required. 1400 – The development of advanced MUM-T for offensive operations

· Looking ahead to the next stages of development for rotary ‘teaming’ capabilities · Video feedback on autonomous elements from the technology teams using up to 3x sensors for one pilot · Current scope for UAS teaming on both national and international programmes

Colonel Kurt Schiller, Director Aviation Combat Element/ Maritime Expeditionary Warfare Division, US Marine Corps 1430 – Next steps for pairing platforms in the offensive arena

· Identifying potential challenges in multi role applications and matching with equipment to meet future threats

· Envisioning the future: bringing technology from R&D to the frontline to enhance operational effectiveness

· Enabling next generation of concepts: tightening the links between industry and military end users Chris Day, Chief Technology Officer, SCHIEBEL Aircraft 1500 – Achieving SOF success during stabilisation and MEDEVAC operations in Mali

· Enhancing forward deployed maintenance, MEDEVAC and transport missions via better systems and training

· Brownout/dust/hot training conditions and overcoming the challenges of landing without FLIR

· Improving options for rolling landings at night and recommendations for similar deployments Major Ben Muscus, Project leader SOF Air, Netherlands MoD Major Sebastien van Giessel, Head of TACTES, Netherlands MoD

1530 – Closing remarks and end of modularity focus day Major General Reinhard Wolski, Commanding General German Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Center, German Army 1535 – Afternoon coffee and networking (Location: Room 6)


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· Multistatic sensors require significant bandwidth, LoS/BLOS: what is required to support those networks?





Tom Boland, International CH-53K Business Development Manager, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control Tony Duthie, Head of Land Maritime Marketing, Leonardo MW Thierry De-Boisvilliers, Marketing Segment Manager, Airbus John Paine, Global Military Sales & Strategy, Bell

Stephen Suttles, VP Military and Commercial Sales and Marketing, MD Helicopters



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WEDNESDAY 30th OCTOBER CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, DAY 1

LOCATION: HALL 4 ‘Balancing capabilities with size, weight & power (SWaP)’

Future conflicts will be more complex and will likely place greater demands on vertical lift assets to provide responsive and adaptive support to ground forces. Such platforms will need to be seamlessly integrated into both the ground and air schemes of manoeuvre. To do this, the vertical lift platform of the future will need to be fully connected and able to operate day and night, in adverse weather, and under degraded visual conditions. The ability to operate 24/7 & 365 will enable the commanders of the future to do more with less assets, especially if FVL/JMR-type assets confer greater speed of manoeuvre around the battlefield. Newer platforms will bring new approaches to maintenance and sustainment. Condition based maintenance and self-diagnosing platforms will permit aircraft to stay “in the fight” longer between maintenance periods, with a concomitant increase in output and savings in costs. Future force sizes anticipate fewer pilots and engineers; theses future platforms will have to embrace a greater role for automation and artificial intelligence if output is to be maintained.

0800 – Registration and welcome coffee Hosted by Saab Grintek Defence 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD

NEW PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES

With traditional platform design reaching the limit of performance capabilities in terms of speed, lift and range countries are now looking to revolutionary changes to propel rotorcraft capabilities forward. The US has a future vertical lift programme and other countries are considering more bi/tri/quad lateral programs. NATO has examined the potential for new Vertical Lift platforms under the Next Generation Rotorcraft Capability study. The conference opens with an analysis of some of the biggest programmes. 0900 – Increasing the scope of German aviation capabilities

· From single service to joint support: how the German MoD is moving its helicopter programmes forward

· Developing Army flying capabilities whilst utilising Naval and Air Force experience

· Decision timeline for the upcoming procurement plan and potential industry opportunities Major General Reinhard Wolski, Commanding General German Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Center, German Army 0930 – Sikorsky CH-53K: improved safety and performance in the degraded visual environment

· CH-53K full authority Fly-By-Wire flight control system

· Level 1 handling qualities (ADS-33E-PRF)

· Operating heavy lift rotorcraft in Degraded Visual Environments (DVE) Alex Faynberg, Sikorsky Helicopter Guidance and Navigation Control Manager, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control 1000 – NSPA: creating successful partnerships to support the allied helicopter fleets

· The Support Partnership model and how it enables efficient procurement

· How to work with the helicopter Support Partnership

· NSPA Helicopter projects success stories Daniele Cucchi, Aviation Support Programme Manager, NATO Support and Procurement Agency Thomas Gaborit, Section Chief Helicopter Upgrades and Maintenance, NATO Support and Procurement Agency


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1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS

As many nations are now paying closer attention to modern symmetric threats, attention must be paid to feedback from recent operations and how this is influencing current programmes. There is an abundance of lessons that must be incorporated into national programmes, particularly as nations target better value for their procurement. Before the conference moves into streamed sessions, we will look at some of these operations and how they are shaping rotary forces. 1115 – Operational feedback from Operation BARKHANE in the Sahel

· Tactical use of attack, assault and heavy lift helicopters in a Desert Combined Aviation task-group

· AEROCOMBAT: French approach to optimal use of combat helicopters on the battlefield (current and future)

· Industry collaboration in enhancing reconnaissance for attack helicopter Fleets Colonel Simon de Fautereau, Army Aviation Expert at General Staff, French MoD 1145 – The Airbus Helicopter’s tandem H145M HForce – H215M/225M as the backbone of European air mobility

· Technology to optimise operational capabilities

· H145M: the attack helicopter designed for modern conflicts

· The H215M/225M: the workhorse medium platform Thierry De-Boisvilliers, Marketing Segment Manager, Airbus

1215 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Airbus

STREAM 1: SOF SPECIFIC SYSTEMS LOCATION: Hall 4

SOF environments differ significantly from traditional force deployments with higher threat, risk tolerances and speed of decisions. The result is a myriad of systems to aid Commanders, be they pilots or crew. DAS, DVE, shot detection technology, integrated ISR for embarked troops are all options on the table for the SOF community and this session will analyse in more detail.

1340 – Chairman’s opening remarks Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD

1345 – The capability VTOL helicopters can provide SOF commanders

· Current experience and outline of capabilities offered by 160th platforms

· Lessons learnt from US SOF helicopter operations

· Impact on future rotary capabilities for the SOF commander CW5 Joe Willoughby, Special Operations Aviation Directorate (SOAD) Advisor, US Army 1415 – Link 16 for the SWaP-C challenged platforms

· Why is Link 16 important · Needs of the tactical platforms and integrators · Needs of the tactical warfighter and mission sets

Doug Henderson, Principal Account Manager, Data Link Solutions


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1445 – Enhancing SOF support

· Briefing on our road ahead regarding SOF air: “From zero to SOATU”

· New Fleet considerations

· Improving capabilities of the RNLAF CH47 via Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) Major Ben Muscus, Project leader SOF Air, Netherlands MoD

1515 – Afternoon coffee and networking Hosted by Romaero

STREAM 1 CONTINUED: ENSURING OPTIMISED COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2) ON COMBINED MISSIONS

Responding to our customer community and the use of rotary assets in missions involving differing nations/ organisations 2019 features a stream dedicated to ensuring command and control is sustained between units. Ensuring rotary assets can move freely about their zones is an increasingly complex task, and the afternoon will conclude by addressing some of the concerns and potential solutions. 1600 – Protecting internal security via subsidiary missions: World Economic Forum in Davos

· Participating nations and units and how the planning took place to ensure deconfliction

· The role of FISLW information and other technical systems to ease congestion

· Capitalising from the experience and paving the road ahead: security, infrastructure, cooperation Lieutenant Colonel Lukas Rechsteiner, Air Transport Branch Interoperability Chief, Swiss Air Force 1630 – Mitigation of rotor blockage in tactical SATCOM (satellite communication) networks

· SATCOM tactical networks: enabling critical communications in low altitude flight profile and BLOS operations

· Overcoming challenges of SATCOM design including installation, rotor blockages and environmental conditions

· Exploring the challenges and discussing alternatives and possible solutions Yossi Yanai, Marketing, IAI\ELTA

1700 – Close of streamed afternoon Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD 1705 – Invitation only round table discussion (Location: Conference Room 3) Hosted by RUAG

1705 – Networking drinks reception in the exhibition room Hosted by Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control


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STREAM 2: NEW FLEET CONSIDERATIONS LOCATION: Conference Room 4

With many nations reaching end of life for their platforms careful consideration is being put into how Fleets will be adjusted to meet near peer threats. This could include tactics, layout of equipment and procedures, but also which platforms will be upgraded/acquired/built/discarded. This session will discuss how the trinity of Technology, Tactics and Training can help to deliver the very best chance of our crews surviving in combat.

1340 – Chairman’s opening remarks Paul Kennard, Former Air Domain /Weapons Future Technology Requirements Manager, UK MoD DE&S

1345 – Managing the Canadian Fleet deployment to Mali

· Analysis of current platform and operational performance · Mission review and impact on current requirements including the Griffon Life Extension programme · Planned timeline of changes including structural, electronic and armament upgrades

Colonel Travis Morehen, Commander 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force 1415 – Increasing helicopter-self-protection capabilities in complex environment

· Lessons learned: DIRCM systems development and integration for helicopters

· Main DIRCM systems requirements for helicopters

· Enhancing operational performance in complex environments Yair Aronson, Director, DIRCM Program Manager & Business Development, Elbit Systems– ISTAR

1445 – Upgrading the helicopter Fleet of the Guardia di Finanza

· Current force laydown including 15 Aero units and national responsibilities

· Planned deployments including counter narcotics and expected platform numbers

· How the future operating environment is affecting rotary plans and manoeuvre Lieutenant Colonel Massimo Maccari, Financial Police Air Service General Staff, Italian Guardia di Finanza

1515 – Afternoon coffee and networking Hosted by Romaero

STREAM 2: NAVAL AND MARITIME RESPONSE Countries must consider to what extent they wish to develop their rotary arsenal at sea and on the littoral. It is a key consideration and the resulting Fleet must be affordable, operationally ready and fit for the environment. Key challenges include marinisation of systems, maintenance and safety features and the closing session will explore some of the options being looked at. 1600 – Feedback from US Coast Guard helicopter activities

· Aviation support plan to US Coast Guard Activities: missions and C2 structure

· Current inventory, response to SAR, rescue equipment and swimmers

· Future upgrades and strategy for use of unmanned aerial assets Kevin Robb, District Eight Assistant Incident Management for SAR, US Coast Guard


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1630 – Ensuring effective deployment of attack helicopters on carrier operations

· Over-the-horizon considerations for AH use during carrier missions

· From concept to end use: marinisation of AH platforms including floatation and salt water coatings

· Benefits of organic training, combat experience from Libya and future vision for the carrier AH operations Major Joe Blois AAC, Rotary Wing Test & Evaluation Pilot, UK MoD

1700 – Close of weapons focus afternoon Paul Kennard, Former Air Domain /Weapons Future Technology Requirements Manager, UK MoD DE&S 1705 – Invitation only round table discussion (Location: Conference Room 3) Hosted by RUAG 1705 – Networking drinks reception in the exhibition room Hosted by Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, DAY 2

LOCATION: HALL 4 ‘Programme adaptations to dominate austere environments’

0800 – Registration and welcome coffee Hosted by Saab Grintek Defence 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD

DESIGN, BUILD AND ACQUISITION CONSIDERATIONS

With many countries looking to renew entire Fleets, it is imperative that they have clear direction on timeline, requirements and cost to help manage control. Implementation delays can result in out of date technology and additional needs to extend the lifespan of platforms being replaced. This session of the agenda looks at the plans for reviewing fleets, ongoing work and how it is being accomplished. 0900 – Spanish plans to support helicopter modernisation in multinational environments

· The rotary community, support model and procurement process

· Development process principles for helicopter platforms

· Management of modernisation requirements with NSPA procurement model Lieutenant Colonel Juan Jose Sanz Castro, Program Manager of Spanish AB-212, SH60F and H135, Spanish Directorate General of Armaments and Material 0930 – Spike weapon system for helicopters

· Combat helicopter challenges in the modern battlefield

· Lessons learned from operational experience

· Standoff & beyond LOS features Allon Baneth, Business Development, Rafael/Eurospike 1000 – NH90 Acquisition: lessons identified and rotary plans in the Pacific Reset

· Background to the decision for NH90 acquisition and what mission sets it has proved itself at

· Acquisition and testing: recommendations for other countries considering new platform types

· Future development plans including training devices, FLIR and DVE Wing Commander Mike Cannon, Commanding Officer 3 Squadron, Royal New Zealand Air Force


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1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by Eurospike

INTEGRATED CONNECTIVITY: ESTABLISHING DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE

The ability of Fleets to communicate nationally and with partner nations is paramount to successful operations. From avionics that can connect across multiple channels to cross-queued-sensors for enhanced targeting, integrated connectivity is crucial to mission success. This session will break down the optimum use of this digital architecture. 1115 – Technologies enabling future capabilities of military helicopter operations

· Emerging aviation ecosystem: not just MUM-T

· Advanced teaming for tactical aviation

· Degraded Visual Environment – Mitigation (DVE-M) Program

Forrest Ruble, FAST-Atlantic (Field Assistance in Science and Technology) Advisor to 7th Army Training Command, US Army Futures Command, Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) 1145 – Rotary wing platforms - delivering information advantage to the joint force

· Information advantage in the future operating environment

· Rotary wing platform and ISR sensor capabilities

· Capability demonstration at Leonardo Tony Duthie, Head of Land Maritime Marketing, Leonardo MW 1215 – Proposals for Italian rotary options post deployment

· Italian Army aviation new structure and organisation

· Feedback from operations and how these are impacting current requirements

· New programmes, including new attack helicopters and options for our future Fleet Lieutenant Colonel Luca Romualdi, Chief of the Standardisation Section, Italian Army Aviation

1245 – Lunch and networking


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THE FUTURE OF BATTLEFIELD AVIATION All nations have a different perspective on how they view the modernisation of their Combat Helicopters and the progression to a future vertical lift capability. Some want different configurations, be that optimised conventional or tilt rotors whilst others simply want improved weapons and sensor capability, propulsion and connectivity. The goal remains to provide a fully networked, lethal, survivable and adaptable platform capable of supporting and dominating ground forces operations. This final session will examine some of the key ingredients that can have an impact on the evolution of Combat Helicopters. 1345 – Helicopter DVE solutions

· The role of Elbit in ensuring coherence for DVE development projects · Contingency plans to ensure operational readiness · Next steps for Elbit’s users and opportunities for further collaboration

Mor Sela, Director Marketing & Business Development, Helicopter Solutions, Elbit Systems Aerospace

1415 – Closing panel discussion: Current challenges to Combat Helicopter effectiveness and impact on vertical lift

· The threat picture derived from national contributions to Global Defence Helicopter 2019 · Enhancing the relationship between military and industry to achieve long term solutions · Prioritising Fleet requirements for the optimum contingent response

Colonel Grzegorz Matejuk, Chief of Rotary Wing Aviation Branch, Polish Armed Forces General Command Bill Givens, International Programme Manager – Unmanned Aircraft Systems, US Army PEO Guy Walton, Project Technical Authority (Future Helicopters), UK MoD DSTL

1515 – Closing remarks and end of conference Brigadier General Michael Hain, Former Head of Equipment Division, German MoD

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