DE&SSecretariat (Ships) Ministry of Defence · Cdr Brian Archibald - DE&S Head Surface Combatants (Representing RAdm Bob Love DES Director Ships) - Capability Above Water Effect Deputy

Ministry of Defence

via: @caat.org.uk

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DE&SSecretariat (Ships)

Defence Equipment and Support Maple Oa, #2043 MOD Abbey Wood Bristol 8834 8JH Email: [email protected]

Our Reference: 04-03-2013-144436-001

Date: 1st May 2013

Request for Information under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000

Further to my letter of 2 April 2013, I am now in a position to provide you with a substantive response to your request for the minutes of the Surface Combatants Exports Steering Group (SCESG)meetings.

As I confirmed in my letter of 2 April, we do hold information that falls within the scope of your request. You requested "all eight sets of minutes" but there have actually been eleven meetings to date. Therefore please find attached the eleven sets of minutes for the SCESGmeetings to date. Please also find attached, as requested, a document containing a list of explanations for the abbreviations that are not explained in the minutes themselves. I have not provided a list of attendees' names and/or post titles, as requested in the event that the documents could not be released, as it has been possible to release all eleven documents.

As you will be aware, there are provisions in the FOI Act under which some data is exempt from release. lt has been judged that some of the information you have requested falls within the scope of the following exemptions of the Act: Sections 27(1 )(a) (International Relations), 35 (Formulation and Development of Government Policy) and 43(2) (Commercial Interests). As these are qualified exemptions, the decision to release or withhold the information depends on where the balance of public interest lies and, to make this decision, an assessment of the public interest factors on both sides of the argument has been undertaken. Where it was felt that the public interest in withholding the information outweighed that in releasing it, we have judged the information exempt.

Section 27(1 )(a) of the FOI Act applies to information if its release would prejudice the UK's relations with other nations. The factors considered in favour of release include demonstrating the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) commitment to transparency and openness regarding its relationships with other countries and the public interest in defence exports. The factors against release include the harm that would be caused to the relationships already built up with these countries, and the UK's plans to maintain and strengthen these relationships in the future, by making public details of confidential

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discussions relating to these countries. The MOD considers that the balance of public interest rests in withholding this information under Section 27(1 )(a) of the FOI Act.

Section 35 (Formulation and Development of Government Policy) of the Act applies to information relating to the Type 26 Global Combat Ship (T26 GCS) programme as it is currently in its Assessment Phase and has not yet passed its main investment decision point. The factors considered in favour of release include demonstrating the MOD's commitment to transparency and openness regarding the processes behind the formulation of government policy, particularly for a major procurement programme. The factors against release are based on the fact that, since the programme is in its Assessment Phase, disclosing details of project progress at this stage would be likely to inhibit the ability of the Government to consider freely a full range of options. This would then in turn inhibit their ability to form a consensus regarding how the capability requirement should be delivered. lt has also been determined that the premature release of this information would prejudice policy decisions regarding the future of the UK shipbuilding industry. MOD considers that the balance of public interest rests in withholding this information under Section 35 of the FOI Act.

Finally, the same information covered by the above exemptions is also considered to be within the scope of Section 43(2) (Commercial Interests), as its release would harm the commercial interests of both the MOD and BAES. The factors considered in favour of release include demonstrating the MOD's commitment to transparency regarding its commercial relationships and its need to demonstrate value for money for the taxpayer. The factors against release include harm to BAES's potential export opportunities and to the commercial relationship between the MOD and BAES. A reduced export potential would also harm the MOD's ability to achieve value for money in the T26 GCS programme. The MOD considers that the balance of public interest rests in withholding this information under Section 43(2) of the FOI Act.

The documents also contain the names, and some personal details, of a number of individuals and absolute exemption Section 40(2) (Personal Information) applies. For MOD personnel below Senior Civil Service, this information, excluding post title, has been redacted under Section 40(2). For BAES personnel, this information has been withheld under Section 40(2) at the request of the company. As the individuals are representing the company, the public interest is not benefited from knowing the identities of the particular individuals from BAES who were at the meeting or what they individually said. In addition, where non-BAES names and post titles are withheld in their entirety, this information is considered exempt under Section 27(1 )(a) and Section 43(2), for the reasons detailed above in the summaries of the public interest tests for these two exemptions.

If you are not satisfied with this response or wish to complain about any aspect of the handling of your request, then you should contact me in the first instance. If informal resolution is not possible and you are still dissatisfied then you may apply for an independent internal review by contacting the Deputy Chief Information Officer, 2nd Floor, MOD Main Building, Whitehall, SW1A 2HB (e-mail [email protected]). Please note that any request for an internal review must be made within 40 working days of the date on which the attempt to reach informal resolution has come to an end.

If you remain dissatisfied following an internal review, you may take your complaint to the Information Commissioner under the provisions of Section 50 of the Freedom of Information Act. Please note that the Information Commissioner will not investigate your case until the MOD internal review process has been completed. Further details of the role and powers of the Information Commissioner can be found on the Commissionerls website, http://www.ico.qov.uk.

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23 Dec 2010

ACTIONS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE FIRST GLOBAL COMBAT ' . SHIP CGCSl EXPORTS SENIOR SPONSOR GROUP1

14 December 201 0

Present

Dr Andrew Tyler - DE&S Chief Operating Officer (Chairman)

Richard Paniguian · Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation

RAdm Amjad Hussain · MOD Director (Precision Attack)

BAES

In attendance

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- MOD Capability Above Water Effect - Surface Combatants (Representing Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Head Above Water Capability)

Cdr Brian Archibald - DE&S Head Surface Combatants (Representing RAdm Bob Love DES Director Ships)

- Capability Above Water Effect Deputy Head

1 Henceforth to be called the Surtace Combatants Exports Steering Group (SCESG) as per Decision 10.12.14.2

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KEY DECISIONS AND ACTIONS ARISING

10.12.14.1 • Decision- Agreed that the scope of the group was to provide N/A N/A

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light touch oversight and direction to existing export activity, and to provide decisive 2-way engagement for M in ISS (and other cross-enterprise stakeholders) when required.

Scope of the Forum

Decision- Wider Surface Combatants export activity (such as N/A MHPC) is in scope, but wider systems-based export activity is not in scope.

Review of previous GCS EAG Progress and the SSG Positioning Paper

Decision The Group acknowledged the key points of the GCS Exportability Positioning Paper and endorsed its recommendations.

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1. Existing governance and arrangements for export coordination (including export Advisory Group - EAG) entirely fit for purpose and therefore no requirement for change. 2. Meet bi-monthly but driven by necessity and programme key decisions or events. 3. Core membership agreed as per 1st meeting attendees. 4. DE&S COO to provide direct engagement with Min ISS.

1. Accept this may necessitate the engagement of other suppliers, not just BAES, as necessary. 2. The group should be called the Surface Combatants Exports Steering Group (SCESG).

1. Recommendations endorsed; a. empower the 1 * group to drive the programme forward in the co-ordinated, holistic manner set out above; b. endorse the campaign approach we have adopted to date, particularly in relation to the key lines of development we have set out;

. c. provide initial guidance/strategic direction as appropriate in relation to the issues raised and in particular the key areas of potential risk; d. champion the cause of GCS exportability, both with prospective customers and with ke UK stakeholders;

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Action- The Group agreed that the benefits case for Cap AW Open exportability, rather than to proceed just with meeting RN requirements, must be robust and absolutely clear. Cap AW in coordination with BAES to model and characterise the benefits case for GCS exportability.

Action- The Group agreed that at the next meeting a EAG discussion needed to take place on prioritisation of export customers' and their likely requirements. EAG to produce a short analysis of potential SC export customer prioritisation.

Action - Key risks to Surface Combatant export needed to EAG be better defined and understood. EAG to produce a draft risk register for se exports.

Action Export time/lnes need to be fully understood and vigorously tested to ensure that forthcoming GCS programme decisions (including requirements) are well aligned.

Action - The SCESG members would benefit from a short brief on the progress of the GCS Reference Design. DE&S Hd SC to arrange short bilateral briefing sessions with SCESG members not already familiar with the GCS Reference Design.

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e. meet again early in the Year to alia, progress (most obviously in relation to customer engagement, design development, programme governance, resourcing and proposals for the management/integration of potential partners).

For discussion at the next SCESG meeting

To be tabled in draft format for discussion at the next SCESG meeting.

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DES COO and Cap AW verbally briefed Min ISS on 21 Dec 2010.



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09 Mar 2011

ACTIONS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE SECOND SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORTS STEERING GROUP CSCESG)

25 January 2011

Present

Or Andrew Tyler - DE&S Chief Operating Officer (Chairman)

Chris Baker - Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation

RAdm Amjad Hussain - MOD Director (Precision Attack)

BAES

In attendance

-COO-PS

Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Capability Head of Above Water Capability

- MOD Capability Above Water Effect- Surface Combatants (Representing Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Head Above Water Capability)

Cdr Brian Archibald - DE&S Head Surface Combatants (by VTC)

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KEY DECISIONS AND NEW ACTIONS ARISING OR STILL IN PROGBf:SS

New Decisions and Actions since last meeting in red text

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Decision - GCS export prospectus material should carry Royal Navy branding, with 1SL or Prime Ministerial endorsement to add prestige. ·

Cap AW to scrub the GCS potential export customer list and characterise those interested In;

1. GCS 2. MHPC Other Maritime system opportunities.

CapAW N/A

CapAW In Progress

CapAW In Progress

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to establish a set of approximately six key sound bites on GCS Exports which can be used widely and at Ministerial level.

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Action- Min ISS has directed that the GCS Export campaign Dir (PA) In be well manpower resourced, despite manpower restrictions Progress across MOD. Dir {PA) to discuss this with 2SL (if required) in order to source RN personnel for the export team.

Decision The next SCESG meeting should focus on the EAG N/ A export benefits case and risk register . .

Action- The Group agreed that the benefits case for Cap AW In- To be reviewed at the next SCESG meeting exportability, rather than to proceed just with meeting RN Progress requirements, must be robust and absolutely clear. Cap AW in coordination with BAES to model and characterise the benefits case for GCS exportability.

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Action -The SCESG members would benefit from a short brief on the progress of the GCS Reference Design. DE&S Hd SC to arrange short.bllateral briefing sessions with SCESG members not already familiar with the GCS Reference Design.

PREVIOUS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS COMPLETED

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Decision- Agreed that the scope of the group was to provide N/A light touch oversight and direction to existing export activity, and to provide decisive 2-way engagement for Min ISS (and other cross-enterprise stakeholders) when required.

Scope of the Forum

Decision Wider Surface Combatants export activity (such as N/A MHPC) is in scope, but wider systems-based export activity is not in scope.

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1. Existing governance and arrangements for export coordination (including export Advisory Group - EAG) entirely fit for purpose and therefore no requirement for change. 2. Meet bi-monthly but driven by necessity and programme key decisions or events. 3. Core membership agreed as per 151 meeting attendees. 4. DE&S COO to provide direct engagement with Min ISS.


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Decision - The Group acknowledged the key points of the GCS Exportability Positioning Paper and endorsed its recommendations.

Action The Group agreed that at the next meeting a discussion needed to take place on prioritisation of export customers' and their likely requirements. EAG to produce a short analysis of potential SC export customer prioritisation.

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EAG

Action - Key risks to Surface Combatant export needed to EAG be better defined and understood. EAG to produce a draft risk register for se exports.

Action - Export timelines need to be fully understood and EAG vigorously tested to ensure that forthcoming GCS programme decisions (including requirements} are well

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1. Recommendations endorsed; a. empower the 1 * group to drive the programme forward in the co-ordinated, holistic manner set out above; b. endorse the campaign approach we have adopted to date, particularly in relation to the key lines of development we have set out; c. provide initial guidance/strategic direction as appropriate in relation to the issues raised and in particular the key areas of potential risk; d. champion the cause of GCS exportability, both with prospective customers ·and with key UK stakeholders; e. meet again early in the New Year to review, inter alia, progress (most obviously in relation to customer engagement, design development, programme governance, resourcing and proposals for the management/integration of potential partners).

Complete To be tabled in draft format for discussion at the next SCESG meeting.

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10.12.14.9 Action - The SCESG needed to consider the overall offering/proposition being offered to potential GCS export customers (i.e. does it traini team

1 0.12.14.1 0 Action COO Outer Office to arrange next meeting in January 2011.

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Complete DES COO and Cap AW verbally briefed Min ISS on 21 Dec 2010.

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18 Mar 2011

ACTIONS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE THIRD SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORTS STEERING GROUP CSCESG)

15 March 2011

Present

Dr Andrew Tyler- DE&S Chief Operating Officer (Chairman).

VAdm Andrew Mathews- DE&S Chief of Materiel (Fleet).

RAdm Bob Love- DE&S Director Ships.

Richard Paniguian - Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation.

RAdm Amjad Hussain - MOD Director (Precision Attack).

BAES

In attendance

-COO-PS

BAES ..

Cdre Simon Kings- MOD Head of Above Water Capability.

- MOD Deputy Head Global Combat Ship Export Team.

Cdre Brian Archibald Surface Combatants.

DE&S Head

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KEY DECISIONS AND NEW ACTIONS ARISING OR STILL IN PROGRESS

New Decisions and Actions since last meeting in red text. Ongoing Actions from previous meetings in Blue.

11.03.15.1 Decision -Future fortnightly GCS updates to Min /SS on Cap AW N/A GCS progress should be led by Cap A Wand be kept to a single page.

11.03.15.2 Decision - Cap A W, as chair of EAG, to act as single POC Cap AW N/ A for information flow to/from Ministers on GCS exports.

Export Benefits

11 .. 03.15.3 Action- The SCESG accepted the Exec Summary findings of EAG the BAE Systems Surface Ships Global Combat Ship Export Benefits Paper dated 11 1

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In- Further developed Benefits Case must be tabled to SCESG Progress members 1 working week before the next meeting (1 ih May 2011)

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further develop the Benefits Paper to create a composite benefits model which models scenarios for individual customer requirements, likelihood of export order, and costs associated.

Action- GCS Exports Team need to better understand the PS/COO Ongoing relative merits/pitfalls of multinational collaborative acquisition models, in order to inform the development of GCS Partnership models. PS to COO to circulate the DE&S Performance Delivery Improvement (PO/) report on Multinational Collaborative Equipment Projects to SCESG members for their information.

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Decision -Next SCESG meeting to focus on the following EAG topics;

1. Risk Register; 2. Benefits Case; 3. Partnership Models; 4. Campaign Plans for export territories as part of

the Prioritisation agenda item.

Progress Update

Decision - GCS export prospectus material should carry CapAW Royal Navy branding, with 1SL or Prime Ministerial endorsement to add prestige.

Potential Partner Engagement

CapAW

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to the GCS potential export customer list and characterise those interested in;

3. GCS 4. MHPC 5. Other Maritime system opportunities.

Risk Register

to establish a $et of approximately six key sound bites on • GCS Exports which can be used widely and at Ministerial

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Action - The Group agreed that the benefits case for CapAW In-rather than to with RN

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requirements, must be robust and absolutely clear. Cap A W in coordination with BAES to model and characterise the benefits case for GCS exportability.

PREVIOUS DECISIONS AND ACTIONS COMPLETED

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10.12.14.8

10.12.14.1

Action Min ISS has directed that the GCS Export campaign be well manpower resourced, despite manpower restrictions across MOD. Dir (PA) to discuss this with 2SL (if required) in order to source RN personnel for the export team.

Decision - The next SCESG meeting should focus on the export benefits case and risk register.


Action -The SCESG members would benefit from a short brief on the progress of the GCS Reference Design. DE&S Hd SC to arrange short bilateral briefing sessions with SCESG members not a/ready familiar with the GCS Reference Design.

Purpose of the Meeting

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Ministerial engagement on resourcing export activity will be sought as and when necessary. EAG to actively review situation and engage SCESG if required in future.

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light tou to ing export activity, and to provide decisive 2·way engagement for Min ISS (and other cross·enterprise stakeholders) when required.

Decision Wider Surface Combatants export activity (such as N/A MHPC) is in scope, but wider systems·based export activity is not in scope.


Decision -The Group acknowledged the key points of the GCS Exportability Positioning Paper and endorsed its recommendations.

N/A

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(including export Advisory Group - EAG) entirely fit for purpose and therefore no requirement for change. 2. Meet bi-monthly but driven by necessity and programme key decisions or events. 3. Core membership agreed as per 1st meeting attendees. 4. DE&S COO to provide direct engagement with Min ISS.


1. Recommendations endorsed; a. empower the 1* group to drive the programme forward in the co-ordinated, holistic manner set out above; b. endorse the campaign approach we have adopted to date, particularly in relation to the key lines of development we have set out; c. provide initial guidance/strategic direction as appropriate in relation to the issues raised and in particular the key areas of potential risk; d. champion the cause of GCS exportability, both with prospective customers and with key UK stakeholders; e. meet again early in the New Year to review, inter alia, progress (most obviously in relation to customer engagement, design development, programme governance, resourcing and proposals for the managemenVintegration of potential partners).

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Action - The Group agreed that at the next meeting a discussion needed to take place on prioritisation of export customers' and their likely requirements. EAG to produce a short analysis of potential se export customer prioritisation.

EAG

Action - Key risks to Surface Combatant export needed to EAG be better defined and understood. EAG to produce a draft risk register for se exports. .

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Complete To be tabled in draft format for discussion at the next SCESG meeting.

1 0.12.14.7 Action - Export timelines need to be fully understood and EAG Complete vigorously tested to ensure that forthcoming GCS programme decisions (including requirements) are well aligned.

10.12.-14.9 Action- The SCESG needed to consider the overall Cap AW Complete offering/proposition being offered to potential GCS export customers (i.e. does it include team

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1 0.12.14.1 0 Action - COO Outer Office to arrange next meeting in January 2011.

Backbrief to Min ISS

1 0.12 .14.11 Action - COO and Cap A W to brief M in IS$ on the

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Complete DES COO and Cap AW verbally briefed Min ISS on 21 Dec 2010. outcomes of the first on GCS

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COMF/03/22

19 May 11

ACTIONS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE FOURTH SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORTS STEERING GROUP (SCESGl

17 May 2011

Present

VAdm Andrew Mathews DE&S Chief of Material (Fleet).

Mr Tony Graham - DE&S Director Ships Designate.

Mr Chris Baker - Deputy Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation.

In attendance

- DE&S T26 Team Leader -Cap AW T26 Lead

-MA to COMF

BAES ..

Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Head of Above Water Capability.

- MOD Chief of Staff Global Combat Ship Export Team.

Cdre Brian Archibald - DE&S Head Surface Combatants.

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New Decisions and Actions since last meeting in red text.

11.5.17.1

11.5.17.2 HAWC

11.5.17.3 Decision- The benefits paper must be a MOD document, N/A · owned by Cap AW, but continuing to take input from Industry.

11.5.17.4 Action- The benefits paper should be subject to a further HAWC revision, drawing in SCESG comment with another circulation in good time tor SCESG 5.

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The SCESG endorsed the approach of the Benefits Paper, but considered that:

c. The Executive Summary required further work and the overall document should be more focussed and shorter, shaper and clearer.

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Decision- Ministerial sign (by SotS) of the approach to the export campaign and specific propositions would be secured through a submission drafted by Cap AW with DE&S support. The SCESG would be the releasing authority for this submission with the intent being to sign off a submission, through DCDS Cap to Ministers, at SCESG 5. The submission would be clear on respective roles and responsibilities and the resourcing of a (lifed) dedicated export team (and its leadership).

Action- HAWC to draft initial S!Jbmission for staffing with intent to circulate for final sign off at SCESG 5.

Action- Cap AW would establish a meeting with Typhoon to extract lessons identified.

Action - COMF would talk to Susannah Mason regarding her support to the development of individual propositions to specific countries.

Action - HAWC to generate SCESG TORs.

Action - HAWC to circulate internal and external Communications Plans ahead of next meeting, with intent to cover within the m

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Action complete- Susannah Mason agreed to act as the commercial lead for the submission and undertook to review whether there were useful models to use as a template .

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Decision - The next meeting should take place in 3rd week of MN New Venue London, Abbey Wood or Portsmouth as diary permits. June with meetings occurring 6 weekly thereafter. COMF

Progress Update

Decision -Future fortnightly GCS updates to Min ISS on GCS Cap AW N/A Ongoing. Circulated alternate Thursdays. progress should be led by Cap AW and be kept to a single page.

Decision- Cap AW, as chair of EAG, to act as single POC for Cap AW N/A Ongoing: reminder of need for D/Hd GCS Export Team to be copy addressee of relevant corres information flow to/from Ministers on GCS exports.

Export Benefits

Action- The SCESG accepted the Exec Summary findings of EAG the BAE Systems Surface Ships Global Combat Ship Export Benefits Paper dated 11 1

h Feb 2011. Cap AW/BAES. to further develop the Benefits Paper to create a composite benefits model which models scenarios for individual customer requirements, likelihood of export order, and costs associated.

In- Latest iteration tabled at SCESG 4, updated version to be Progress circulated ahead of SCESG 5.

11.03.15.4 Action- GCS Exports Team need to better understand the PS/COO Complete • relative merits/pitfalls of multinational collaborative acquisition

models, in order to inform the development of GCS Partnership models. PS to COO to circulate the DE&S Performance Delivery Improvement (PDI) report on Multinational Collaborative Equipment Projects to SCESG members for their information.

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agenda item.

11.01.25.1 Decision - GCS export prospectus material should carry Royal Navy branding, with 1 SL or Prime Ministerial endorsement to add prestige.

Potential Partner Engagement

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Complete Now the default stranding agenda.

CapAW In-Progress

CapAW Complete Letters sent.

Cap AW Complete Carried forward within individual campaign plans, Cap AW has scrubbed the GCS potential export customer list and characterised those interested in: GCS, MHPC, other Maritime system opportunities.

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Communication

Action - The Group agreed that the benefits case for exportability, rather than to proceed just with meeting RN requirements, must. be robust and absolutely clear.

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. EAG Complete Addressed through core script and will be reviewed at SCESG 5.

Cap AW Complete Wrapped into the Benefits Paper.

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COMF/03/22

18 Jul11

ACTIONS, DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE FIFTH SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORTS STEERING GROUP CSCESG)

1 JUL 11

Present

VAdm Andrew Mathews- DE&S CofM(F)

Mr Tony Graham - DE&S D Ships

Mr Bruce Marshal!- DGDC DCC Dep Hd 1

Mr Richard Paniguian - Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation.

BAES, -

In attendance

- Cap AW T26 Lead - DE&S Pol Sec Ships

-MA to COMF

BAES

BAES

Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Head of Above Water Capability.

- MOD Chief of Staff Global Combat Ship Export Team.


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All to comment on SCESG roles and responsibilities within TORs

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Revised received, c c1 awaiting clarification of staffing route from Min(ISS) office and feedback from SotS visit to India. Circulated 4 Jul11.

SCESG direction was for a shorter, simpler paper with clearer statement of most likely/probabilistic benefit to MOD including gain share. Paper should only be based on 2 campaigns with illustrative benefits.

11. 7.01.12 COMF/ Complete SCESG 6 will take place 22 Sep at 1300, intent is for MB

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extract lessons identified.

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COMF/03/22

4 Oct 11

ACTIONS. DECISIONS AND DIRECTIONS ARISING FROM THE SIXTH SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORTS STEERING GROUP CSCESG)

4 OCT 11

Present

VAdm Andrew Mathews- DE&S CofM(F)

RAdm Amjad Hussein- D PA

Mr Tony Graham - DE&S D Ships

Mr Richard Paniguian - Head UKTI Defence & Security Organisation.

In attendance

BAES,-

-Cap AW T26 GCS Lead to COMF

UKTI DSO

BAES

BAES

· Cdre Simon Kings - MOD Head of Above Water Capability.


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The lET paper was .::~nr.o.An seeking approval for lET.

Decision

Decision

RP

HAWC to approach Min(ISS) office to test whether a written . HAWC response is required as an interim response ahead of a back brief 27 Oct Secretary to insert back brief for Min(ISS) into 27 Oct visit to Filton Secretary to arrange the next meeting for December or early 2012

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The next meeting will take place on 8 Dec at 0900 in MB IAB1 and ABW Small Room 1.

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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE 7™ SCESG (SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORT STEARING GROUP)

1330-1530 FRIDAY 9 DEC 2011 VTC ABW (CHAIR) and MOD MAIN BUILDING, (6.1.3)

Present

V Adm Andrew Mathews COM(F) (Chair)

RAdm Amjad Hussain- Dir(PA) BAES

Mr Tony Graham- DShips Mrs Susanna Mason - DCC

Cdre Simon Kings -HoC A W (EAG chair) Mr Richard Paniguian - Head UKTI DSO

- CAP A W -Support (Sec)

In attendance

Cdre Brian Archibald - DE&S SC Hd -Cap A W -SC, T26 GCS Lead

- MA to COM(F) Head UKTI DSO

Item 1: Introduction

Item 2: Minutes of the last meeting

NSTR

Item 3: Outstanding Actions from the 6th SCESG

Outstanding actions are listed in Annex A, together with new actions arising from the 7th SCESG.

Item 4: Sot'S Export Campaign Brief

draft Information Note (IN) providing this material was distributed to SCESG members 8 Dec and, although not all members had had a chance to consider this note ahead of

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this SCESG, it was considered that it broadly met the grade, but needed the section on benefits up front, and explicit discussion of the downside (costs) of the export campaign thereafter. Discussion followed over whether the brief should include figures and it was agreed that it should not, noting that the detail of financial.benefits would not be known until negotiations had commenced. Action: HoC AW to send redrafted IN to Sot'S office.

Item 5: Progress Update (Significant Issues Only)

The Chair directed that updated campaign plans on the top 3 potential International Partners (IP)s should be distributed as pre-reading to board members ahead of each SCESG. Action: Sec

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Item 6: Stock take

Justification of formation of, and funding for, GCS lET has been made and is to be sent to DCP. HDSO stated that the case for an export team is strong and would relief much needed resource to DSO and the MoD to s the ·

be done through the White Paper 'National Security through Technology: Technology, Equipment and Support for UK Defence and Security', sponsored by DCC which is awaiting SofS approval. The Business Case for the lET needs to be ready for approval as soon as SofS has approved this White Paper. ·

Item 7: Top 3 Strategic Risks

DShips outlined the top 3 risks to the export campaign as he saw them:

Item 8: AOB

Item 9: Date of Next Meeting

The proposed date for the next SCESG is Wed 25 Jan 12 at 1400 in 1 Victoria.

CAP A W -Support -Annex:

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A. Actions Arising From the 7th SCESG on 9 Dec 11.

Distribution:

Action:

All Attendees.

Information:

PA/Min(ISS) P A/Min(DEST)

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ACTIONS FROM THE 7th SCESG ON 9 DEC 11 ,

I LlZ-09.3 Campaign plans to form standing agenda item. Sec New

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Annex A to Minutes of 7th SCESG

Post meeting note. The Minsub was redrafted to include agreed reference to financial benefits. It was also agreed to send it under HoC AW' s signature as it had through the MoD staffing process from original draft. This action was completed 20 Dec If. Campaign plans to be distnbuted 4 days before each SCESG by UKTI DSO


DRAFT MINUTES OF THE s™ SCESG (SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORT STEARING GROUP)

1400-1600 FRIDAY 25 Jan 2012 VTC 20X (CHAIR) and STIRLING SQUARE, (LGOl)

Present

V Adm Andrew Mathews - COM(F) (Chair) BAES

RAdm Amjad Hussain- Dir(PA) Mr Tony Graham- DShips

Cdre Simon Kings- HoC A W (EAG chair) Mrs Susanna Mason DCC

Mr Richard Paniguian - Head UKTI DSO

In attendance

Cdre Brian Archibald- DE&S SC Hd - DE&S SC Requirements Manager Deputy Head UKTI DSO

BAES BAES,


- CAP A W -Support (Sec)

The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting and gave a short update on progress, summarising that there is a great deal going on with the export campaign and the meeting would provide a useful stocktake. The aim was to provide clarity and ensure that the group is doing everything required, in the near term, with respect to export and, after the recent developments, that everything is being done to sustain the recent progress acceleration.


NSTR.

Item 3: Outstanding Actions from the 7th SCESG

Outstanding actions are listed in Annex A, together with new actions arising from the gth SCESG.

Item 4: Project Progress Update

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Item 5: Campaign Plans (Significant Issues Only)

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Item 7: lET Recruitment

The lET business case has been approved, initially for a two year time frame with a review in 6 months. DSO socialised a note looking at the way forward for the formation of the IET. COM(F) will talk to Naval Assistant, Cdre Rupert Wallace, and ask for a list of candidates (Action COM(F)). A desire was expressed to shortlist and interview potential candidates. COM(F) and HDSO will decide on an interview board. MoD DE&S will lead on the recruitment of Band B and C civil servants. Action: Cap AWSC.

ItemS: AOB -The group discussed how to sustain the increased momentum. The state of a sales package to support potential export sales was discussed and it was tal\en that more work was required to investigate the potential commercial structure. BAES - commented that a brochure had been sent to DShips from the GCS Communications Working Group, DShips noted that he had not yet seen the brochure. HoC AW noted that DSO had produced a paper entitled 'The Offering' and it may be worth getting this

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updated, to include an updated perception of the commercial construct, licence and joining fee. Action: HDSO.

COM(F) noted that the conversation had included a great deal outside the scope of GCS and questioned the TORs for both the SCESG and IET, querying whether a boarder maritime scope should be included. HDSO and DCC both expressed a desire to extend the scope of the SCESG and lET. It was decided that GCS is currently the foremost maritime export project and therefore the SCESG and IET remit be limited to GCS for the time being, however this topic may be revisited as discussions mature.


The proposed date for the next SCESG is Thursday 29 Mar 12 at 1500 in MoD MB, VTC from ABW.

CAP A W-Support -Annex:

A. Actions Arising From the gth SCESG on 25 Jan 12.

Distribution:

Action:

All Attendees.

Information:

P A/Min(ISS) P A/Min(DEST)

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ACTIONS FROM THE gth SCESG ON 25 JAN 12

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12.01.25.8 0 paper entitled 'The Offenng' to include an updated TV>r•'"''"rirm of the commercial construct, licence and · · · fee.

Ongoing

Ongoing

New

HDSO New

HDSO New

HoCAW New

HoCAW New

HDSO New

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Campaign plans to be distributed 4 days before each SCESG by UKTI DSO

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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE 9™ SURF ACE COMBAT ANTS EXPORT STEARING GROUP (SCESG)

1500-1700 Thursday 29 Mar 2012 VTC MOD: MB and VTC MOD: ABW

Present

Mr Tony Graham- DShips (Chair) RAdm Steve Brunton- DES Ship Acq

RAdm Henry Parker- DPA Cdre Simon Kings - HoC A W

BA?S- UKTIDSO

-CAP AW-Support (Sec)

In attendance


1.

There have been updates to most of the export campaigns since the last SCESG, covered in each agenda item.


2. NSTR.

Item 3: Outstanding Actions from the sth SCESG

3. Outstanding actions are listed in Annex A, together with new actions arising from the 91h SCESG.

Item 4: Core T26 GCS Programme

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Item 6: Integrated Export Team- Recruitment

25. DShips stated that he, along with HDSO and COM(F) had discussed potential names and had offered a 1 *to the NA. However no confirmation had been received prior to the SCESG.

26. DSO-gave an update. It was noted that UKTI DSO were keen to establish the nucleus of the team, centredon the leader, an RN SOl and a BAE representative. Progress witfi filling the Band C post in Filton would be a priority to provide assurance. The team is not envisaged to be a marketing focussed team; instead the ~earn would be there to facilitate the export campaigns already indentified.

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28. DES SHIP ACQ commented on what the balance of the lET team would be in terms of the roles required. DSO-stated that, from a UKTI DS~ive, the lET team leader and the commercial posts are the most urgently required. DSO-stated that the Business case for the lET contained the information regarding the roles for the lET, and he could forward this onto DES SHIP ACQ. Action: DSO-forward lET Business Case onto DES SHIP ACQ.

Item 7: Draft paper - "The Offer"

stated that all EAG stak:eholders have been involved in the

33. Further development of the wider offer is one of the ToRs for the lET team leader. It was requested that the lET ToRs be distributed to DShips. Action: DSO-to send draft ToRs for lET team leader to DShips.

ItemS: AOB

34. DES SHIP ACQ raised a query to whether the SCESG should be called the GCS-ESG. The response was to keep the SCESG as it is, as there are broader export desires within the MOD.


The proposed date for the next SCESG is Thursday 29 Mar 12 at 1500 in MoD MB, VTC from ABW.

-CAP A W-T26 Grad -Annex:

A Actions Arising From the 9th SCESG on 29 Mar 12.

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All Attendees.

Information:

PNMin(ISS) P NMin(DEST)


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Annex A to Minutes of 9th SCESG

ACTIONS FROM THE 9th SCESG ON 29 MAR 12

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11.12.09.6 HDSO Complete

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MINUTES OF THE lOTH SURFACE COMBATANTS EXPORT STEARING GROUP CSCESGl ,

1100-1300 Friday 22 Jun 12 VTC MOD: MB and VTC MOD: ABW

Present

VAdm Andrew Mathews - DES CofM Fleet (Chair) ~n-HDSO

-BAES-

Introduction

RAdm Steve Brunton - DES Ship Acq

Cdre Stephen Braham - GCS IET Hd Susanna Mason - DECS-D

-CAP AW-SC - GCS lET (Sec)

35. COM(F) welcomed everyone to the meeting, in particular Cdre Braham in his first meeting as Hd GCS IET. He noted that the bi est cha e since the last meeting was a sense of certainty; IET stood up and a better appreciation of 'where we are'.

Minutes of the last meeting

36. NSTR.

Review of Actions

37. Outstanding actions are listed at Annex A, together with new actions arising from the 1oth SCESG.

Core T26 GCS Programme

38. DES Ship Acq provided an update o·n the T26 core programme;

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Export Campaign Stocktake and Way Ahead

6. GCS IET Hd summarised the GCS Export Campaign Stocktake paper that had been distributed in advance of the meeting. He noted;

a. There remains considerable benefit in achieving an international partnership on GCS.

b. GCS is well placed in the international market for the capability it delivers at its price.

g. The Integrated Export Team (lET) 'formed up' on 21 May 12 and will mana e the T26 GCS Ex rt Cam non behalf of Hd DSO.

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h. The existing governance structures are considered adequate for the present but will be reviewed at the same time as reviewing the IET requirement in Nov 12.

i. Experience to date has highlighted numerous lessons and issues. All are being actively mitigated or pursued by the lET.

j. Presentational Issues. There should be no publicity concerning potential partnerships until both parties are committed and content to declare it. The balance between optimism and getting it right is vital.

7. Subsequent discussion included;

AOB

c. On presentational issues, DECS-D agreed to arrange a meeting with Min(ISS) for her and IET Hd to provide an update on the export campaign. Action: DECS-D.to arrange meeting with Min(ISS).

f. Cap AW-SC agreed to share the latest T26 communication 'lines to take' with the IET to ensure direction on potential partners is clear. Action: Cap AW-SC to forward T26 lines to take to lET.

g. IET Hd advised that he had established links with NS to ensure input to pre-briefs for CNS and other Navy Board members when necessary.

8. NSTR.

Date of Next Meeting

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9. The date of the next SCESG will be Thursday 15 Nov 12 at 1400-1600 in MoD MB, VTC from ABW.

UKTI DSO-GCS lET

Annex:

A. Actions Arising From the 10th SCESG on 22 Jun 12.

Distribution:

Action:

All Attendees.

Information:

PA/Min(ISS) PA/Min(DEST)

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ACTIONS FROM THE 10th SCESG ON 22 JUN 12

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DShips Complete

HDSO Complete

HDSO Complete

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COM(F) to liaise with NA over potential candidates for lET Head . Cap AW-SC to clarify way ahead over recruitment of lET Band B and C posts, and a ree with DShi office.

HDSO

HDSO

HoC AW Complete

COM(F)

Cap AW- Complete SCESG assistance sought to "unblock" se provision of resource.

HoC AW Complete

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12.01.25. Update DSO paper entitled 'The Offering' HDSO 8 to include an updated perception of the

commercial construct, licence and joining 1-----+fee.

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Cap AW-SC

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Complete Draft paper circulated to SCESG members.

Ongoing Meeting to be scheduled in near future.

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11TH SURFACE COMBATANT EXPORT STEERING GROUP CSCESGl 1400-1600 THU 15 NOV 12

Attendees-

Apologies-

Introduction

intended that the meeting should continue to drive for strategy around exports. He noted that next year the QEC programme is likely to reinvigorate world interest in UK Maritime Capability and he was keen to identify opportunities and strategies to exploit and maximise this. DSEI 13 would clearly be an ideal platform and at a recent meeting with the organisers (Clarion) he had -

a. Agreed to increase DE&S maritime representation at the event over previous years, provided that free industry days were programmed. Clarion had agreed to one day each on GCS and MHPC.

b. Suggested that the outline of QEC be marked out on the exhibition floor, that layout should be based more around systems than country and that a live-feed from COUGAR 13, to demonstrate RN Global capability, should be investigated.

c. Stressed the importance of UK Government and Royal Navy stands, with associated meeting rooms.

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d. Emphasised the need to have a strategy (and theme) to best showcase UK Maritime capability.

2. In subsequent discussion it was agreed that DSO should take the lead in formulating the strategy and assist Clarion to best achieve this. Action 11.01 -DSO GCS IET Hd.

Minutes of the last meeting

3. I\ISTR.

Review of Actions

4. All outstanding actions had been completed.

Core T26 GCS Programme

5. DES Ship Acq provided an update on the T26 core programme -

Export Campaign Stocktake

7. GCS IET Hd summarised progress in the GCS Export Campaign from the updated Opportunities Grid (attached to avoid repetition). Additionally, the following was noted I discussed -

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a. lET resource levels were considered sufficient for the time being.

GCS IET 6 Mth Review

8. On the evidence of the previous discussion and progress to date, DShips and Hd DSO agreed the need for the GCS lET to continue, at current resource levels, until at least Sep 13 (completion of DSEI). The requirement would be reviewed again at that time. BAES also agreed to continue their current resource levels until that time.

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AOB

10. DECS-Hd raised the need for MOD to capture resource levels expended on export activities. This was noted by DShips.

Concluding Remarks

12. DShips thanked attendees for a comprehensive series of updates and welcomed the strategic focus that had been achieved in discussion and actions. He also reiterated the agreement reached that the GCS IET would continue at current resource levels until Sep 13.

Date of Next Meeting

13. The next SCESG will be programmed for Apr 13 (DTBC). (Action 11.06-Secretary).

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Enclosure-

Distribution:

Action:

SCESG Members.


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Explanation of abbreviations used within the minutes documents for the Surface Combatants Exports Steering Group meetings: RFI 04-03-2013-144436-001 Ms

161 SCESG DE&S/DES Defence Equipment and Support BAES BAE Systems UKTI UK Trade and Investments MOD Ministry of Defence Cdre Commodore RAdm Rear Admiral COO-PS Chief OperatinQ Officer's Private Secretary Min ISS Minister for International Security Strategy MHPC Mine Countermeasures, Hydroqraphic and Patrol Capability SSG Senior Sponsor Group CapAW Above Water Capability DES Hd SC DE&S Head of Surface Combatants ABW MOD Abbey Wood 2nd SCESG VTC Video Teleconference 1SL First Sea Lord Dir/D (PA)/DPA Director Precision Attack 2SL Second Sea Lord 3rd SCESG V Ad m Vice Admiral RN Royal Navy 41n SCESG MA Military Assistant COMF/CofM(F) Chief of Materiel (Fleet) HAWC/HoCAW Head of Above Water Capability SofS Secretary of State DCDS Cap Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Capability) PMI\I Post-meeting note TORs Terms of Reference POC Point of Contact sm SCESG DGDC DCC Director General Defence Contracts Director Corporate Commercial PoiSec Policy Secretariat RP Richard Paniguian MB Main Buildi11g · DIAP Director International Acquisition Policy 61

" SCESG lET Integrated Export Team PUS Permanent Under Secretary 7tn SCESG IN Information Note DCP Director Civilian Personnel (H)DSO (Head of) Defence and Security Orqanisation Min(DEST) Minister for Defence Equipment, Science and TechnoloQy lA Investment Appraisal DESG Defence Enqineerinq and Science Group BC Business Case -

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(Sec) Secretary I\ISTR Nothing Significant to Report AOB Any Other Business

gth SCESG ! Ac Acquisition rGrad Graduate

NA Naval Advisor • S01 Staff Officer 1 i NDA Naval Design Authority 101h SCESG DECS-D/Hd Defence Exports and Commercial Strategy Director/Head CNS Chief of Naval Staff ROAD Record of Actions and Decisions 11 1h SCESG Ops Dir Operations Directorate QEC Queen Elizabeth Class DSEI Defence Security and Equipment International

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DE&SSecretariat (Ships) Ministry of Defence · Cdr Brian Archibald - DE&S Head Surface Combatants (Representing RAdm Bob Love DES Director Ships) - Capability Above Water Effect Deputy