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02THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

03WELCOME – A NOTE FROM THE EVENT PRODUCER

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WELCOME – A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

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ADVISORY BOARD, INDUSTRY BOARD MEMBERS, KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS

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TUESDAY 3 MARCH – CONFERENCE AGENDA

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WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH – CONFERENCE AGENDA

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THURSDAY 5 MARCH – CONFERENCE AGENDA

EVENT PORTFOLIO

WITH THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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CONFERENCE AND ROUND TABLE SPONSOR PRIVATE DAY SPONSOR

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WELCOMEA NOTE FROM THE EVENT PRODUCER

As many of you will know, the planning for this meeting began with the closing of the very successful 2019 conference – and since then the Defence Leaders team, assisted by our Advisory Board have been working to provide this community with the best possible event in 2020. As the event organiser, we have focussed on cultivating the best possible content, creating the greatest experience and developing our services to ensure our attendees receive maximum value from their time with us in Southampton.

We have been reviewing trends, researching topics and advancing our knowledge in order to bring you the key themes and conversations that surround this industry. These areas of interest will be discussed by a hand-picked selection of experts from naval, academic and industry perspectives, to provide well-rounded and all-encompassing discussions.

As you can see from the agenda, the key topics of the event will include Anti-Submarine Warfare, Mine Countermeasures, Submarine Programmes, Unmanned Systems, Detecting Threats and Preparing Forces; all of which are framed within the context of the underwater environment and the interaction of other domains and forces with this environment.

We have seen record support for this conference and are very pleased to welcome attendees and speakers from 36 Nations and 14 Multinational organisations, all coming together under one roof to discuss their shared experiences and learn from their peers within this great community.

I would like to personally thank each and every attendee, speaker and sponsor for making these discussions possible. With special mentions to our event partners: Atlas Elektronik, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Leonardo, Raytheon and Thales; and also to our event Chairmen; Duncan, Jeroen and Steve for their invaluable advice and guidance over the last twelve months.

JAMES HOGG Senior Conference ProducerDefence Leaders Ltd

As the producer of this symposium it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 8th edition of the Underwater Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition.

We hope that this edition of Underwater Defence and Security will address the needs and challenges of this community whilst remaining an engaging and intimate forum.

If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share these with me, the Defence Leaders team and our Chairmen. Your feedback is invaluable in assisting us to improve and cement the place of Underwater Defence and Security as the must-attend symposium of the year.

Thank you once again for your support and I look forward to meeting you all during the many social engagements at this year’s event.

With warm regards,

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WELCOMEA NOTE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

The underwater environment is going through a resurgence in importance. Whether it is in the North Atlantic, Asia/Pacific region, Middle East or, indeed, globally through littoral seaspace, change and new threats and opportunities abound. The underwater environment is international by definition and increasingly, military and commercial interests cannot be separated; it is progressively contested by competing interests. These changes are being matched by new capabilities. Autonomy and the digital revolution are having as great, and perhaps greater impact in the underwater environment as elsewhere; those who don’t keep up with capability developments will be increasingly marginalised and will gradually cede control. The immediate post-Cold War years when attention shifted from the underwater environment are now very much in the past.

When discussing the underwater environment we have traditionally viewed it through the lens of submarines, anti-submarine warfare and mine warfare. These retain their importance but on their own do not cover the span of important issues that need to be addressed. Defence Leaders acknowledges this and has listened to feedback from previous conferences and stakeholders. They have worked hard over the last six months, researching and analysing the current market trends, ongoing programmes and upcoming procurement projects in order to design an agenda to fully engage the broad community of interest and stimulate discussions well beyond the conference. The major development for this year’s conference is the format change from a streamed day on the first day with two plenary days following, to the new format with one plenary day and the six focus areas following across two days. These will include recurring themes from previous years, such as Submarines, ASW and MCM. However, this year will be more rounded and include specific focus on areas such as autonomy, safety, training and the application(s) of UxV.

I am chairing this Conference for the first time; it is about an environment that has been at the heart of my professional career. We have over 500 attendees from across the stakeholder community, from industry to the military. I am particularly looking forward to the international dimension. Likeminded nations will only prevail to make this environment safe if we not only pool our resources but also our thinking and commitment. This conference offers a unique opportunity to advance this.

Welcome to this year’s edition of Underwater Defence & Security,

VICE ADMIRAL (RET’D) DUNCAN POTTS CBUnderwater Defence and Security 2020 Conference Chairman

Welcome to the 2020 Underwater Defence and Security Conference, hosted in Southampton, UK. This annual event is the premier international forum for discussions on underwater strategy, capabilities and technologies, setting the scene for the year to come and the future beyond.

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ADVISORY BOARD

We’re proud to announce the new Advisory Board for Underwater Defence & Security 2020. The advisory board is a collective group of military and industry advisors to the Underwater Defence & Security annual Conference & Exhibition who are leaders in their field and who have provided their expertise and insight to help shape the forthcoming agenda. Meet the board members.

VICE ADMIRAL (RET’D) DUNCAN POTTS Head of the Board and UDS 2020 Chairman, Royal Navy

PROFESSOR SARAH KIRCHBERGER Advisor on South China Sea. Institute for Security Policy, Kiel University

ROLAND ROGERS Advisor on Geospatial Intelligence and Policy, National Oceanography Centre

COMMANDER PIERS MOORE Advisor on Submarines, Defence Nuclear Organisation

CAPTAIN MICHAEL BRASSER USN Advisor NATO MUSIC, US Navy

COMMODORE (RET’D) DAVID BURTON Advisor on Strategy,

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REAR ADMIRAL (RET’D) STEVE BRUNTON Advisor on Surface ships and submarines, Royal Navy

REAR ADMIRAL (RET’D) NICK LAMBERT Advisor on Hydrography and Seabed Exploration, Nick Lambert Associates Ltd

PROFESSOR CAT SAVAGE Advisor on Platform Design and Architecture, University College London

CAPTAIN (RET’D) JEROEN FRANKEN Advisor on MCM and MCM Chair, Royal Netherlands Navy


INDUSTRY BOARD MEMBERS

CHRIS LADE Saab Seaeye, Advisor on Autonomy

MATT HUNT Thales, Advisor on Autonomy and MCM

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

ADMIRAL TONY RADAKIN CB ADCFirst Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy

VICE ADMIRAL NICK HINE CBSecond Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy

CAPTAIN PETER DEGRAER Director of Naval Systems, Belgian Navy

CAPTAIN KEITH COFFEN Director Maritime Equipment Programme (Submarines), Royal Canadian Navy

COMMANDER BERND ARJES Naval Representative, German Navy Headquarters

COMMANDER CHRISTIAN DRUMMOND HINGST Submarine Force Operations Officer, Brazilian Navy

DR JAMES COWAN Head of MUFC Portfolio Delivery, Submarine Delivery Agency

CAPTAIN PAUL MANDZIY Director of Military Strategic Analysis, Royal Australian Navy

DR FREDRIK HELLSTRÖM PHD Project Manager A26, FMV

REAR ADMIRAL PAUL METHVEN Director Submarine Acquisition, Submarine Delivery Agency

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06.00 5KM RUN (MEET AT THE HILTON HOTEL RECEPTION) - With Defence Director Harry Macleod

08.00 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE – Hosted by Bruel & Kjaer Inc - Location: Hotel Reception

08.55 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

DISRUPTING THE MODERN THREAT: ANTI-ACCESS AND AREA DENIAL Over the past 40 years, NATO have developed their submarine and aircraft carrier capabilities to gain advantages over potential opponents in the maritime environment and project power with relative invulnerability. To counter these advantages, a number of nations have developed anti-access and area denial strategies. The conference will open with a discussion on emerging challenges and their potential impact.

09.00 CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES FACING THE ROYAL NAVY IN THE UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT Vice Admiral Nick Hine CB, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy • Overview of current challenges faced by the UK and her NATO allies• Anticipating the future and accelerating the UK’s capabilities• How industry/allies can assist the Royal Navy in facing these challenges

09.30 NATO’S “START-UP”: MUSIC2 INJECTING START-UP DNA INTO THE NATO CONTEXT Captain Michael Brasseur, Director Naval Armaments Cooperation, NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Innovation and Coordination Cell (MUSIC^2) • Combining the most powerful global military alliance with agility, ingenuity and mindset of a start-up• Building a trans-Atlantic team focussed on capabilities in ASW/MCM/Maritime Engagement at pace• Vision, values and culture to support integration of MUS at scale across the Alliance

10.00 HOW AN ENTERPRISE APPROACH CAN DELIVER AND SUPPORT 21ST CENTURY NAVIES Matt Hunt, Mine Warfare Product Line Manager, Thales • The challenge of changing threats for industry• Maintaining the technological advantage• Delivering competitive advantage through a world leading industrial base

10.30 MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by Leonardo - Location: Ballroom Foyer

ACCELERATING CAPABILITIES AHEAD OF NEAR PEER THREATSLOCATION – BALLROOM 1, 2, 3

With an increase in the variety and number of underwater threats to lives, infrastructure and the environment, it is clear that controlling the underwater domain is now a resurging priority. NATO are working hard to consolidate skills across member states and the plenary day will allow exploration and analysis of how best to achieve this.

Underwater Defence & Security 2020 will provide the underwater community with a unique opportunity to understand rapidly evolving threats as well as future technologies and capabilities; acting as a platform for the international underwater community to analyse developments in emerging and traditional markets.

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EXPLOITING CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENTS

Underwater assets frequently operate in an environment that tolerates little error and/or technical defect. R&D centres are locked in a race to match sensors and command and control systems with the capabilities of UW platforms to dominate the underwater environment and ensure operational readiness. This session will discuss new capability developments and how international navies are meeting emerging threats.

11.15 HOW THE US NAVY WILL USE TECHNOLOGY TO SECURE THE UNDERWATER DOMAIN John Stastny, Office of Naval Research Global Science Advisor to Commander 6th Fleet, US Naval Force Europe-Africa • Understanding the issues of undersea warfare for the current war fighter• Current developments in USW and ASW in the US Navy • Perception of the future – the way ahead for the US Navy

11.45 RAPID ASW CAPABILITY INSERTION: ADVANCED CAPABILITY WITHOUT DISRUPTING OPERATIONAL READINESS Joseph McDonald CD, Manager Business Development Naval Sonar Systems, General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada • 2020 fleet ASW capabilities and gaps• Limitations of outdated ASW technologies• Rapid Capability Insertion (RCI) options for legacy platforms

12.15 NEW CHALLENGES FOR UNDERWATER ACTIVITY IN THE LITTORALS AND THE FUTURE OF THE SWEDISH NAVY Captain Jon Wikingsson, CO 4th Naval Warfare Flotilla, Swedish Armed Forces • Highlighting the security situation posed by near peer threats around the Swedish area of operations• The ongoing challenges of operating in the littoral and matching capability developments• Outlining the future plans and collaborative opportunities for the Swedish Navy

12.45 LUNCH AND NETWORKING – Hosted by General Dynamics Mission Systems Canada - Location: Ballroom Foyer

DEFEATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF ACHIEVING UNDERWATER CONTROL

With recent events shining the spotlight on Underwater Defence and Security activities and the plethora of platforms required to ensure a protective screen, this session will address how changes in tactics and emerging technologies can and will improve the ability of Fleets to ensure control of the UW domain.

14.15 IMPACT OF PROJECT WILTON ON EUROPEAN DEFENCE AND OTHER FUTURE MCM PROGRAMMES Jared Pocock, Senior Project Manager: Mine Countermeasures and Hydrographic Capability, UK MoD – DE&S • The future of MCM in the Royal Navy and the use of UxVs for route surveys/mine neutralisation• Feedback from recent trials and testing• The role of industry participants in driving the development of next generation MCM

14.45 THE ROLE OF AN AUTONOMOUS AND MODULAR TOOLBOX FOR COUNTERING FUTURE UNDERWATER THREATS Sarah Brown, Product Manager - Ships, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK • How multiple payloads and platforms provide greater flexibility across the underwater threat domain• Lessons learned from experience of operations with autonomous systems• How autonomous systems can complement traditional assets

15.15 KEEPING PACE WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND THE LAW Commander James Farrant, Senior Legal Adviser – International Law, Royal Navy • Navy legal support to capability development and procurement• Operating unmanned/autonomous systems: some international law issues• The new San Remo Manual: the law of naval warfare and unmanned/autonomous systems

15.45 AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by Atlas Elektronik UK - Location: Ballroom Foyer

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ENHANCING SECURITY OPERATIONS FOR FUTURE FLEETS

With many countries upgrading their sub-surface capabilities both in open ocean and in the littoral, militaries are looking to focus their efforts on acquiring and sustaining an effective capability in ASW, MCM, Submarines and emerging areas such as Unmanned and Autonomous systems. However, to achieve full synergy, planning must be phased in to ensure these assets complement each other, rather than individual assets.

16.30 RAPID IN-STRIDE MINE CLEARANCE AND UNDERSEA DOMINANCE: PRESERVING FREEDOM OF MANOEUVREWade Knudson, Senior Director Undersea Warfare Systems, Raytheon • Issues with current MCM vessels/UxV for Naval commanders• Creating the first unmanned, in-stride mine clearance capability via small surface combatants• Combining sensors with helicopters/LWTs to give an end to end ASW kill chain.

17.00 PANEL DISCUSSION: HOW BEST TO SHAPE AND CONTROL THE FUTURE OF UW WARFAREChris Shepherd, Head of Maritime Capability, UK Defence Solutions CentreNick Childs, Senior Fellow for Naval Forces & Maritime Security, International Institute of Strategic StudiesMatt Hunt, Mine Warfare Product Line Manager, Thales• Considering how threats dictate development, and today’s impacted on UW defence approach• Scientific considerations and developments in the sector• How industry can influence positive developments in this environment

18.00 CLOSING PANEL REMARKS AND CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARY Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

18.05 NETWORKING, THAI BUFFET AND DRINKS RECEPTION IN THE AGEAS SUITE – Hosted by Raytheon

20.00 EXHIBITION SETUP - Location: Ballroom 1 + 2

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SUBMARINE ESCAPE AND RESCUE ROUND TABLE LOCATION – RICHARDS AND GREENIDGE ROOM Hosted by Dickie Burston, JFD • Current challenges in the field of escape and rescue and suggested response• Solutions in the field and what operators need to complete these tasks• Promoting industry – military collaboration, future considerations and the way ahead

PLEASE NOTE: Round Table Sessions are closed-door, invite-only discussions and limited to 15 attendees. If you would like to beconsidered for a place on one of the tables, please contact Defence Leaders or the Table Host

THE FUTURE OF FULL-SPECTRUM UNDERWATER WARFARE

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06.00 5KM RUN (MEET AT THE HILTON HOTEL RECEPTION) — with Defence Director Harry Macleod

07.00 REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST AND COFFEE IN THE EXHIBITION AREA – Hosted by Bruel & Kjaer Inc

ACCELERATING CAPABILITIES AHEAD OF NEAR PEER THREATS

JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

STREAM A: MCM – IN ASSOCIATION WITH ECA GROUP LOCATION – BEEFY’S RESTAURANT

STREAM B: MANNED AND UNMANNED PLATFORMSLOCATION – MEDIA CENTRE

STREAM C: ENSURING EFFECTIVE ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARELOCATION – BALLROOM 3

08.55 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Captain (Ret’d) Jeroen Franken MSc, Former MCM Captain, Royal Netherlands Navy

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Steve Brunton, Director, Adjuvo Associates

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

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CURRENT MCM CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENTS DEVELOPING UNDERWATER UNMANNED SOLUTIONS

THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING MULTI-STATIC ASW

---------------------------------------------- Whilst UxV tech develops, surface ships remain the stalwart of effective MCM. MCM specific skills are hard to develop and retain, and with several countries looking to upgrade their MCM surface fleets this session will explore some of the options available to upgrade legacy systems and acquire new ones.

---------------------------------------------- With increased UxV acquisition plans, issues such as interoperability, lifecycle, power and range are increasingly a focus for NATO. This section will assess the developments in UxV systems and discuss how navies and NATO are running new initiatives focused on ensuring a smooth transition to their use.

---------------------------------------------- Power projection from the sea is becoming increasingly important, with Maritime forces tasked with delivering effects in all environments. One of the most challenging is the submarine threat. The force protection requires forces to detect/destroy subsurface threats quickly and efficiently, and here we will dissect the components.

09.00 UPDATE ON THE EXECUTION PHASE OF THE BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS MCM PROGRAMME Captain Peter Degraer, Director of Naval Systems, Belgian Navy

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE NATO MARITIME UNMANNED SYSTEMS INITIATIVE (MUSI)Commander Ian Danbury RN, Deputy Head Maritime Unmanned Systems Innovation and Coordination Cell, NATO Headquarters

THE UK’S UNDERWATER CONCEPTS: THE FUTURE OF UK ASW Commander John Cromie MARCAP ASW SO1, Royal Navy

---------------------------------------------- • Considerations during contractor selection

process• The implementation process and

opportunities for collaboration • Different technologies that are shaping

future MCM

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unmanned systems• A successful first year for the MUSI allies,

moving NATO at pace.• Building a sustainability and the next steps

for MUSI in the coming years

---------------------------------------------- • Overview of the six current ASW

Spearhead projects• Delivering ASW that goes beyond

platform-centric traditions• Assessing the aims of ASW: developing a

battlespace of enhanced ASW

09.30 PUSHING FORWARD UNMANNED MINE COUNTERMEASURE DEVELOPMENTSAntony Penn, Commercial & Business Development Director, ECA GROUPCyril Levy, MCM and UXV Program Director, NAVAL GROUP

USE OF UNMANNED AND AUTONOMOUS PLATFORMS TO ENHANCE MARITIME SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Thomas Altshuler, Senior Vice President Business Development Marine Defense, Teledyne Marine

SUPERCAVITATING MULTI ENVIRONMENTAL AMMUNITION (MEA) IN NAVAL AND SOF OPERATIONS Geir Flage, SME MCM and ASW, DSG Technology AS

---------------------------------------------- • Developing the future Belgian/Netherlands

MCM capability• Improving interoperability and maintaining

synergy system of drones - mothership platforms

• How we are developing autonomous andunmanned

---------------------------------------------- • Unmanned systems are transforming our

understanding of the ocean and permitting unprecedented Rapid Environmental Assessments.

• Systems will continue to develop rapidly expanding the current addressable Maritime mission set.

• METOC and Theater Antisubmarine Warfare applications will be presented.

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operations• The fight of asymmetrical threats by

gunfire using supercavitating ammunition• Attacking submarines from the air, torpedo

hard kill and mine destruction capabilities

10.00 RECENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL TOWED MCM SENSORSGene Cumm, Director — International Mine Warfare Systems, Northrop Grumman Corporation

APPLICATION OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS FOR MULTI-STATIC SENSOR BROADENINGAnders Svensson, Product ManagerMedium AUV Systems, FMV

ACCELERATING ASW CAPABILITIES THROUGH DEVELOPING AUSTRALIA’S FUTURE ASW FRIGATE Captain Paul Mandziy, Director Military Strategic Analysis, Royal Australian Navy

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identification capabilities• Drag reduction and deeper tow capability• Adoption of new sensors for the evolving

threats

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areas of naval warfighting• Use of unmanned assets as a sensor

network and a system of systems• Current research into application of larger

unmanned systems and introduction of autonomy

---------------------------------------------- • The role of a future ASW frigate in RAN

UWW capabilities• Tailoring our ASW Frigate to match our

vastly differing operational environments• Overcoming RAN challenges and

maintaining interoperability with other T-26nations

10.30 MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by ECA Group - Location: Exhibition

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OPTIMISING THE MCM TOOLBOX THROUGH OPERATIONAL FEEDBACK

ENSURING SUBMARINES CAN FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY AS A MULTI-STATIC ASSET

ENABLING SMART ASW VIA UNMANNED OR AUTONOMOUS ASSETS

---------------------------------------------- With mine detection assets from many Fleets reaching the end of their service life, there has been a push to upgrade mine countermeasure (MCM) capabilities such as sonar, diving and unmanned vehicles. The challenge for capabilitymanagers is to establish whether specialist vessels or offboard systems are the best option for Navies looking to focus their efforts on acquiring and sustaining effective MCM. This session will analyse recent exercises, operations and the impact on future developments.

---------------------------------------------- For many operators, ensuring submarine interoperability and C4 with allies and other fleet vessels, is one of the most pivotal considerations for future capability. The use of enhanced C4 and drawing on other intelligence; such as, improved sensor capabilities, can dramatically increase an asset’s effectiveness. This conference section will explore considerations for underwater interoperability and improved operation.

---------------------------------------------- A proliferation of underwater threats highlights the requirement for an increased focus on security and self-defence capabilities for UW, surface and air platforms. Several new programmes are phasing out organic ASW capabilities completely in favour of off board air/Ux sensors. This session will consider the contribution of new technology, its integration and fusion with current systems.

11.15 DEVELOPMENTS IN MUS FOR NMW FROM A NATO PERSPECTIVE Commander Ward De Grieve (BEL), Chief of Staff, NATO Naval Mine Warfare Centre of Excellence

OPTIMIZING (SUBMARINE) MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS FOR NAVY’S WORLDWIDE Fieke Engelbracht, Sales Manager, Ravestein

OVERCOMING UNDERWATER CHALLENGES IN COMMUNICATIONS AND INTEROPERABILITY Commander Paul Dröge, Branch Head Underwater Warfare Technology, Netherlands DMO

---------------------------------------------- • NATO Future Naval Mine Warfare Vision• The shift to Unmanned NMCM Systems• Effective NMCM Capabilities

---------------------------------------------- • The importance of effective infrastructure

and its impact on critical operations• The worldwide delays within maintenance

programs and what effect it has on Naval operations

• Solutions for maintenance programs including better infrastructure

---------------------------------------------- • The main communication issues faced

by an underwater team and EMS threatconsiderations

• How to ensure robust communicationdefence in contested environments

• The importance of communication range toASW operation effectiveness

11.45 OPTIMISING COMMUNICATIONS FOR MODERN MCM OPERATIONS Oystein Pedersen, Business Development Manager, Radionor Communications AS

UPDATING NATIONS ON THE NATO SUBMARINE RESCUE PROGRAMME AND IMPACT ON CREW PROCEDURESLieutenant Commander Nick Samuels RN, International Submarine Escape and Rescue Operations Officer, NATO SUBCOM – MARCOM HQ

CROSS-DOMAIN AUTONOMY: EXTENDING THE REACH AND CAPABILITIES OF MARITIME UNITS FOR WIDE AREA SURVEILLANCE Tim O’Neill, Defence Technical Sales Support and Emma Parkin, Technical Sales Support, L3Harris Technologies Inc.

---------------------------------------------- • Cross-platform versatility and

the importance of interoperablecommunications to MCM

• How Radionor tactical radio allows forenhanced communication at sea

• Promoting increased mobility and deployability through IP based radio systems

---------------------------------------------- • Training with new technology to ascertain

effectiveness• Maintaining a shared approach to submarine

safety that incorporates allied and industry input

• Evaluating safety through strenuous testing and further opportunities for combined evaluation

---------------------------------------------- • Why use autonomy in routine operations?• How can it integrate with existing fleets?• What will the technology look like in thefuture?

12.15 VERIFICATION, ASSESSMENT AND ASSURANCE OF AUTONOMOUS MCM CAPABILITIES Lieutenant Commander Kevin Giles, Navy Ships MCM SO2, Royal Navy

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE MANAGEMENT AND THE HOST PLATFORM – C4ISR MISSION MANAGEMENT AND EXTENDED RANGE CONNECTIVITYDavid Pollitt, Capability Manager,OSI Maritime

ADDRESSING THE NEED FOR A SMART TORPEDO: FMV DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TORPEDO-47 PROGRAMME Lieutenant Magnus Lind, Project Manager – Torpedo-47, FMV

---------------------------------------------- • What does training mean to an

autonomous system?• Performance assessment, verification and

assurance.• The operating dangers associated with

(assured) autonomous behaviour

---------------------------------------------- • Ensuring multinational cooperation and

information sharing via effective asset tracking

• Ascertaining the current levels of threatthat influence navigation methods

• Future opportunities for closer integration with industry , external agencies/networksand other naval powers

---------------------------------------------- • Enhancing Baltic cooperation: our

understanding and future with Finland• Update on the current development phase

and how the project is progressing• Future of the project and avenues for

development: possible use from ASVs andMPAs

radionor

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12.45 LUNCH AND NETWORKING – Hosted by Royal IHC Limited - Location: Exhibition

14.15-15.45

A COMPREHENSIVE MCM SYSTEM FROM THE SHORE/ FROM THE SEALOCATION – SALISBURY AND MARSHALL ROOM / RICHARDS AND GREENIDGE SUITE Hosted by ECA • Threat picture for the MCM community and how it is being tackled• Solutions in the field and what operators need to complete their tasks• Promoting industry – military collaboration, future considerations and the way ahead

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop Sessions are closed-door, invite-only discussions and limited to 15 attendees. If you would like to be considered for a place onone of the tables, please contact Defence Leaders or the Table Host.

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OFF BOARD SYSTEMS FOR MCM OPERATIONS AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND THE FUTURE WARFIGHTER

FIXED WING DEVELOPMENTS AND IMPACT ON ASW

---------------------------------------------- Unmanned system, employing sophisticated sensors offer the potential to improve MCM Capability, but the assurance of system performance and the potentially dogmatic adherence to Doctrine present new challenges. This session looks at the practicalities of training, assessing, assuring and verifying the performance of autonomous MCM systems and the Operational implications of assured behaviour.

---------------------------------------------- AXVs offer the potential to increase the range of capabilities for ASW and provide early warning of a developing underwater threat. They also offer a compelling method of delivering weapons onto targets covertly and at low risk to human life. This session looks at the current realities of AXVs and their utility, and at what technical solutions may exist to overcome some of the major challenges that they face.

---------------------------------------------- The use of passive area searches have become increasingly ineffective as submarines become progressively quieter, thus aircraft play a bigger part in cueing onto intended targets. Furthermore, recent experience has shown that ASW is being conducted in shallow water zones close to enemy shores – the littoral. This session looks at the role of the multi-static solutions in a force ASW posture, the specific challenges posed in to aircraft and some of the potential solutions.

14.15 THE NEXT GENERATION OF MINE NEUTRALISATION FOR FRANCE AND THE UK Chris Lade, Head of Underwater UK Market Development, SAAB Underwater Systems

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND DEVELOPING NEW CONOPS THROUGH INNOVATION Chris WardmanMaritime Autonomy Business LeadThales

HOW THE P8 WILL INFLUENCE FUTURE RN ASW AND ISR OPERATIONS Group Captain Richard Berry MA BScDirector ISR ProgrammesRoyal Air Force

---------------------------------------------- • The first fully remote Mine Countermeasures

system• Increased operational tempo with reducedrisk and cost

---------------------------------------------- • What’s Next: Challenges in implementing

new autonomous technologies• Impacts of current operational objectives

on the future of the underwater battlespace

• TX Ship: A case study of collaboration in order to shape the future augmented force

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enhanced organic ASW support• Update on the transition phase in the US

from NAS Jacksonville• Future adaptation/ upgrade plan for

expected and existing platform

14.45 DANISH EXPERIENCE OF OPERATING IN SNMCMG1 DURING RECENT DEPLOYMENTSLieutenant Commander Christian Skov Nielsen,Commanding Officer MCM Denmark, RoyalDanish Navy

UPDATE ON THE HELLENIC NAVY UNDERWATER PROGRAMMES Commander Nikolas Mamounas (HN), Lead for Plans and Policy, NATO SUBCOM – MARCOM HQ

CAE’S LATEST MAGNETIC ANOMALY DETECTION SYSTEM – MAD-XR (EXTENDED ROLE) Dave Cooper, BD Manager – Defence & Security, CAE Canada

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responding to the threat as a combined force• Experiences operating a modular unit with

USVs in SNMCMG1• General lessons learned operating and

developing MCM DENMARK and Allied MCM

---------------------------------------------- · Technologies currently in use by the

Hellenic Navy and how we are anticipating the future

· Looking at multiple capabilities: ASW, MCM, ASuW, Submarines, MPH, MPA, SOF

· Future projects and exploration alongsideNATO and partners

---------------------------------------------- • Intro to CAE as a global Training Systems

Integrator and our expertise in MAD systems

• The place for MAD in improving ASWcapability

• Features and Benefits of CAE’s MAD-XR

15.15 NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN UNMANNED UNDERWATER VEHICLES (UUVS) FOR MINE COUNTERMEASURES (MCM)Thomas Reynolds, CDR USN (Ret.), Vice President, Business Development & Strategy, Hydroid

REIMAGINE TO REALISE THE BENEFITS OF AI & AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS IN THE NAVAL ENVIRONMENTSimon Daykin, Chief Technology Officer, Leidos

DEVELOPMENT OF SENSORS FOR NEW FIXED WING PLATFORMS AND HOW THIS IS IMPROVING FRENCH ASW Lieutenant Christophe Hottin, ASW MPA Officer, French Naval Aviation

---------------------------------------------- • Flexible Mission Payloads in MCM UUVs• Industry Approach to Open Architecture

Standards• Synthetic Aperture Sonar for MCM

---------------------------------------------- • Where AI/autonomy are benefiting the off-

shore/Oil & Gas industry• Examples of Autonomous Systems in the

Defence ASW context, covering both surfaceand subsurface AxVs

• Engineering questions/new ways of thinking to enable delivery of benefits associated withArtificial Intelligence & Autonomous Systems

---------------------------------------------- • Further developments in MAD and use in

ASW currently• Combining sensor capabilities with new

platform innovations for an overall moreeffective asset

• Systems automation and workloadreduction in fixed wing platforms

15.45 AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by FR Luerssen Werft GmbH & Co KG - Location: Exhibition

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SHAPING FUTURE PROGRAMMES AROUND EXPECTED THREATS

COMPLEMENTING SUBMERSIBLE OPERATIONS THROUGH OPTIMISED ISR

MAXIMISING THE ROTARY WING ASW RESPONSE

---------------------------------------------- The surface and subsurface community face a common threat that impacts all platforms: mines. These inexpensive, easily manufactured and easily laid devices can and do wreak havoc on Fleets. Yet there is a frightening lack of intelligence around their locations and how they are used; this session will examine some of the key issues in countering the mine threat and the impact on future fleets.

---------------------------------------------- For the first time and following significant audience feedback we have included a section dedicated to an outside defence perspective that heavily complements underwater operations. This section will discuss the role of intelligence in complementing underwater operation from an outside defence perspective.

---------------------------------------------- Manmade and natural interference creates a cluttered environment where enemy forces can easily conceal their position. Helicopters augment Naval armaments through precision and enabling fast attacks at distance, but it is best deployed alongside other assets. This section examines current strategies to improve the ability to maintain a dominant force posture using rotary assets.

16.30 PROPOSAL FOR A NATO CONCEPT FOR FUTURE NAVAL MCMMajor Patrick van Hoeserlande (BEL), MCM Concept Developer, NATO Allied Command Transformation

HOW GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE FROM OUTSIDE DEFENCE CAN SUPPLEMENT UNDERWATER OPERATIONSMarc De Vos, Senior Scientist, South African Weather Service and National Sea Rescue Institute

PROTECTING THE CARRIER STRIKE GROUP: MERLIN HELICOPTER FORCE RECENT EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE OPERATIONS Commander Chris Knowles, Commanding Officer 820 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Navy

---------------------------------------------- • The culmination of the three trends

resulting in an Over-the-Horizon (OTH)MCM approach

• How the OTH MCM approach can provide alayered defence-in-depth

• The profound impact on how MCM will be executed once this concept is implemented

---------------------------------------------- • Briefing on recent research from the

littoral zone, with possible utility foroperational domain awareness

• Recent application of oceanography to enhance SAR and coastal management inSouth Africa

• Leveraging current research advances to enhance underwater environmentalawareness

---------------------------------------------- • Understanding the threat of submarines to

the carrier group• Combating the threat, utilising a carrier’s

aircraft to hunt and destroy underwater hostiles

• Technological solutions to aid airborneASW

17.00 MULTI ROLE CAPABILITIES OF VANGUARD CONCEPT Tor Liaaen, Marketing and Business Development Naval Programs, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace

TARGET ACQUISITION AND REACQUISITION USING NEXT GENERATION EXPEDITIONARY UUVS Doug Austin, General Manager, Strategic Robotic Systems

AIRBORNE ASW IN AN INTEGRATED SONAR PICTURE Gary Morgan, Senior Technical Consultant, Ultra

---------------------------------------------- • Identifying current challenges and designinga mothership concept for multi mission functionality

• MMCM payload of the Vanguard, utilisingautonomous, USV and next generation sensortechnology

• ASW capability with modular payloads,overview of advanced multibeam echo sounders

---------------------------------------------- • Expeditionary mission UUVs with both

ROV and AUV capability• Automated real-time data acquisition in

complex encumbered environments• Removing the man from the minefield

through remote C2

---------------------------------------------- • Detecting modern submarines using

traditional sonar• Maximising detection by integrating

multiple acoustic sensors• How sonobuoys/dipping sonar contributes

to a multistatic integrated sonar picture

17.30 CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARYCaptain (Ret’d) Jeroen Franken MSc, Former MCM Captain, Royal Netherlands Navy

CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARYRear Admiral (Ret’d) Steve Brunton, Director, Adjuvo Associates

CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARYVice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

17.35 NETWORKING AND DRINKS RECEPTION IN EXHIBITION ROOM – Hosted by TP Group

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KEYNOTE

NETWORKING

BEYOND DEFENCE

ACADEMIC

CASE STUDY

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07.00 REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST AND COFFEE IN THE EXHIBITION AREA – Hosted by Bruel & Kjaer Inc

08.55 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

09.00 THE FUTURE OF THE UK’S UNDERWATER DEFENCE Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, Royal Navy • How the Royal Navy are leading the way in future underwater development• The importance of cooperation within NATO and beyond the alliance• The future of underwater defence and how we can prepare together

09.30 APPLYING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO THE FUTURE OF UNDERWATER DEFENCE AND SECURITY Jack Green, Head of Campaign for Naval Programmes, Leonardo • Government / Industry partnerships to deliver underwater defence and security• Preparing our future forces to meet underwater challenges• Future technologies, capabilities and opportunities

10.00 MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by BMT - - Location: Exhibition

THE FUTURE OF FULL-SPECTRUM UNDERWATER WARFAREPLENARY CONFERENCELOCATION – BALLROOM 3 AND MEDIA CENTRE

The past two days have clearly illustrated how controlling the underwater domain is a resurging priority. With NATO and their partners consolidating skills, the final day will address some of the key messages to bring home to your respective nations.

Underwater Defence & Security 2020 continues to deliver world class effects across Navies and governments worldwide. We hope that the final day will bring clarity to what you have achieved so far. If there are people you have yet to meet, we encourage you to reach out to our team who will endeavour to introduce you during one of the many networking breaks on offer

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STREAM B: SUBMARINE PROGRAMMESLOCATION – BALLROOM 3

STREAM C: DETECTING THREATS IN THE UNDERWATER BATTLESPACE LOCATION – MEDIA CENTRE

10.30 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Captain (Ret’d) Jeroen Franken MSc, Former MCM Captain, Royal Netherlands Navy

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Steve Brunton, Director, Adjuvo Associates

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

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MAXIMISING MINE COUNTER MEASURE TRAINING

NEXT GENERATION SUBMARINE PLATFORMS USING AIRBORNE ASSETS TO DETECT THREATS

---------------------------------------------- MCM has proved itself as a tool for maintaining freedom of movement and protection of SLOC, and methods/ technologies are moving at an accelerated pace. Training must keep up to meet operational requirements and utilise their new technologies effectively. This section will address the opportunities available.

---------------------------------------------- All users are keen to exploits the technology available to the community on board their submarines, and to use it both in training and on operations. Here we will explore some of the capabilities available, why they apply to the next generation of platforms and how countries are integrating it into their systems.

---------------------------------------------- Airborne assets offer distinct benefits when needing to maintain a high level of situational intelligence and the introduction of RPAS, HAPS and unmanned rotary craft into a battlespace can significantly sway conflict. This section will discuss the use of different airborne assets to detect threats across the domain.

10.35 PREPARING EGUERMIN FOR THE NEW BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS MCM CAPABILITIESCommander Christophe Muylaert, Director, EGUERMIN Belgium and Netherlands Naval Mine Warfare School

WHY IS IT SO HARD TO BUY SUBMARINES AND WHAT ARE WE DOING ABOUT IT?Rear Admiral Paul Methven, Director Submarine Acquisition, Submarine Delivery Agency

THE NEW ERA OF LONG-RANGE, LONG-ENDURANCE AIRBORNE ASW Bob Schoeffling, Regional Vice President, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc

---------------------------------------------- • The importance of training personnel

before incorporating new assets into thefleet

• Advanced simulations technology includingaugmented reality solutions

• The need for advanced MCM training vessels both in-dock and while deployed

---------------------------------------------- • What are the challenges we face in

submarine procurement today?• How are we tackling these, jointly with

industrial partners?• The opportunity if we succeed

---------------------------------------------- • ASW and maritime ISR capabilities of the

MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft• The new cross domain ASW/ISR paradigm• Adjunct or standalone capabilities

11.05 MCM DIVING CAPABILITY EVOLUTION – SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE Andy Brunton MBE, Defence & PILS Manager, JFD Ltd

MORE THAN A MISSION – THROUGH LIFE SUPPORT IN SUBMARINES Guy Dabell, Head of Platform Engineering Submarines, Babcock International

HOW FRONTEX SUPPLEMENT NAVAL RECONNAISSANCE THROUGH UNMANNED SURVEILLANCE Tuukka Höijer, Senior Coordinating Officer – Team Leader (Sea), FRONTEX

---------------------------------------------- • The journey of MCM diving from the 1970s

to present day• The impact of technical diving in the MCM

diving market• Modularity, simplicity, reduced

maintenance and the importance of thesein MCM diving

---------------------------------------------- • The importance of including through life

support from build• Enhancing decision making through a

combination of engineering insight and domain knowledge

• Complex integration of new systems and upgrading existing capabilities

---------------------------------------------- • What navies can learn from coast and

border guard operations• How FRONTEX perform aerial surveillance

missions to enhance SAR and policing • Sharing information, assets and technology

between civilian and military bodies

11.35 PREPARING MOST FOR THE NEW BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS RMCM CAPABILITIES Commander S.G. Pascale Van Leeuwen (BEL), Head of MOST, STC-MOST & Belgian Navy

FUTURE STRATEGY AND DELIVERY OF THE UK’S MUFC PROGRAMME Dr James Cowan, Head of MUFC Portfolio Delivery, Submarine Delivery Agency

ADVANCED ROTORCRAFT CAPABILITIES FOR ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE OPERATIONS Mike Clark, Maritime & Emergency Services Marketing, Leonardo

---------------------------------------------- • MOST today and its role in developing

training for upcoming and new MCMV’s• First outline of the new training concept,

maintaining high standards• Conclusions on the use of new

technologies and processes to improveMCM training

---------------------------------------------- • Considerations for MUFC requirements • Update on the MUFC timeline and

expectations • How solutions are being implemented by

the SDA for the future

---------------------------------------------- • Delivery of ASW capability utilising shore

based medium lift helicopters• Organic air; use of intermediate helicopters to

augment ‘deep field’ ASW operations• Employment of manned and unmanned

rotary wing platforms in integrated ASW operations

12.05 LUNCH, NETWORKING AND FEEDBACK PRIZE DRAW IN THE EXHIBITION AREA – Hosted by Tiflex Limited

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MAXIMISING CREW SAFETY VIA SUBMARINE RESCUE SYSTEMS

INTERNATIONAL SUBMARINE PROGRAMMES DETECTING AND COMBATING UNDERWATER HOSTILES

---------------------------------------------- The San Juan incident illustrated just some of the dangers present for those operating in the UW battlespace. Developments in recent years means we have dedicated a session to analysing the risk and subsequent opportunities for management of submarine safety.

---------------------------------------------- With many countries upgrading their submarines, there has been a push to reinvigorate capabilities both in shallow and deep waters. Regardless of the platform used to achieve this, militaries are looking to focus their efforts on acquiring and sustaining an effective underwater deterrence and this session will outline some of the current projects.

---------------------------------------------- With the UW threat increasing, from state actors to terrorists, those responsible for finding, tracking and destroying targets are looking closely at the options available to them. Whether these are bespoke or COTS, the options are numerous and the penultimate session will look at how best to tackle the problem.

13.05 HMS THETIS, HMS TRUCULENT, THE RUCK-KEENE REPORT AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN SMERAS TRAINING Lieutenant Commander Gareth Griffiths, SMERAS Head of Training and Officer Commanding SPAG, Royal Navy

SWEDEN’S A26 SUBMARINE: DEVELOPING A NEXT GENERATION AIP SUBMARINE Dr Fredrik Hellström PhD, A26 Project Manager, FMV

UNMANNED OR MANNED ASSETS: PREPARING FOR FUTURE CHALLENGES IN ASW Commander Bernd Arjes, U212CD Project Representative, German Navy Headquarters

---------------------------------------------- • Submarine Escape Training Tank (SETT):

growth and legacy of pressurised submarine escape, rescue and sea survival training

• Moving the Submarine Escape Rescue Abandonment and Survival Training Facility (SMERAS TF)

• Submarine Escape and Rescue Advisory Team (SMERAT) and Submarine Parachute Assistance Group (SPAG) – 1967 to 2020. Reflections on the search for ARA San Juan

---------------------------------------------- • The A26 mission systems that improve

situational awareness and battlefield control• Including SOF capabilities in submarine

planning stages and developing multi-mission capabilities

• Development of Sweden’s most advance submarine and lessons for new submarine operators

---------------------------------------------- • General conditions and future challenges

for manned naval assets • Opportunities and limitations of

surveillance by unmanned underwatervehicles

• How to get started with unmannedunderwater vehicles

13.35 EXPLORING THE RANGE OF VIRTUAL/AUGMENTED REALITY TRAINING SOLUTIONS Pippa Bostock, Collaboration Manager, University of Portsmouth

UPDATE ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE S80+ PROGRAMME Germán Romero Valiente, Engineering Manager, Navantia

SEASPIDER ANTI-TORPEDO EFFECTOR SYSTEM Thorsten Bochentin, Director Sales Anti Submarine Warfare, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK Group

---------------------------------------------- • Advantages of and considerations for

using synthetics for Submarine training• Cost saving benefits in line with manning

constraints• Exploring ways of faster integration with sea

training units

---------------------------------------------- • The importance of offering maximum

adaptability, flexibility and modularity to new assets

• Offering solutions that allow for modular upgrades and synching of submarines for different CONOPS

• Continued advancements in technology and announcement of a new combat management system

---------------------------------------------- • Effector onboard system architecture• Configurations and interfaces• Launcher concept

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14.05 EARLY STREAM DISPERSAL - PLEASE VISIT OTHER STREAMS

THE BRAZILIAN NAVY’S STRATEGIC PROJECTS IN THE UNDERWATER DOMAIN: PROSUB PROGRAMME Commander Christian Drummond Hingst, Submarine Force Command Operations Officer, Brazilian Navy

DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIMENTATION OF ASW SOLUTIONS ACROSS THE NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES Commander Rolf Tverbakk, Section Head ASW, Norwegian Maritime Warfare Centre

---------------------------------------------- • The unique challenges faced by the

Brazilian Navy and designing a submarine to match

• Upcoming underwater procurement projects and the place for industry to collaborate

• Timeline for Brazilian Navy expansion to become an international navy and meet these threats

---------------------------------------------- • Current status and short term

development of ASW in the NorwegianArmed Forces

• Conducting area search and barrier missions through autonomous vehiclesand distributed sensor

• Integrating conventional assets with heterogeneous networks of smart sensors

14.35 AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING – Hosted by Naval Group - Location: Exhibition

15.05 EXHIBITION AREA COLLAPSE

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FINDING THE EDGE FOR ENHANCED UNDERWATER DEFENCE & SECURITY RESPONSE

DEVELOPMENTS IN UNDERWATER NAVIGATION USING COMMUNICATIONS FOR ENEMY DETECTION

---------------------------------------------- The submarine community are not the only teams leading the way in technology and innovation. Recent events have highlighted the need for both international and cross sector co-operation, and this session will identify training and activities to give the naval community the edge.

---------------------------------------------- With a number of submarine acquisition and upgrade programmes ongoing, particular attention is being paid to systems that can improve navigation in denied/ environmentally hostile locations. The final session will explore how nations in different regions are addressing developmental options pertinent to their region.

---------------------------------------------- The most crucial factor to create synergy in Fleets is communications which can include bandwidth to transfer data, to secure frequencies, to relaying information to and from autonomous systems. The possibilities are limitless, yet so are the threats and this session will conduct an analysis.

15.05 MATCHING REAL WORLD MISSION PARAMETERS TO TRAINING EXERCISESLieutenant Commander Paulstephen Chierico, Ocean Systems Integrated Product Team Lead, US NAVAIR

GLOBAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR SUBMARINES IN GNSS-DENIED ENVIRONMENTSBenjamin Faget, VP Sales & Marketing Navigation, Safran Electronics & Defense

ENABLING OCEAN EXPLORATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT Professor Ed Hill OBE, Chief Executive, National Oceanography Centre

---------------------------------------------- • Fixed and portable undersea warfare

training ranges mission and capabilities• Range scheduling for multinational

partners• Industry and academia partnerships for

future training ranges

----------------------------------------------• Black-Onyx Dual Core: Rebooting the INS

revolution• Exploring navigation repositioning in GNSS-

denied environments

---------------------------------------------- • The use of Unmanned systems in the oil

and gas sector• Cross over in technology between these

domains to improve capabilities• Opportunities for future collaboration and

input the defence industry can have

15.35 OVERVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE ART IN CIVILIAN MARINE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS Steve Hall, Chief Executvie, Society of Underwater Technology

FUTURE SUBMARINE PROGRAMMES FOR THE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY Captain Keith Coffen, Director Maritime Equipment Programme Management (Submarines), Royal Canadian Navy

THE ROLE OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS FOR UNDERWATER WARFARE IN MODERN NAVIES AND HOW TO SET UP CAPABILITIES IN SMALL NAVIES Professor Victor Lobo, Director, Portuguese Navy Research Center

---------------------------------------------- • How civilian robots have been used so far;

laying cables under ice, seafloor mapping, etc.• Developments in ultra-deep systems

(6000m rated) intended to support future deep sea mining.

• Horizon scanning the civilian sector; large scale use of almost disposable systems for ocean monitoring etc.

---------------------------------------------- • Current capabilities planned for

submarine developments • Challenges facing a modern submarine

service • Future plans to overcome these

challenges

---------------------------------------------- • Development of UUVs and their operations

in the Portuguese Navy• The correct way to implement this

technology through testing, evaluation andintegration

• Research projects and experimentation: the MUSAS project and REP/REX exercises

16.05 CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARY AND END OF CONFERENCECaptain (Ret’d) Jeroen Franken MSc, Former MCM Captain, Royal Netherlands Navy

CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARY AND END OF CONFERENCERear Admiral (Ret’d) Steve Brunton, Director, Adjuvo Associates

CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARY AND END OF CONFERENCE Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal Navy

16.10 CONFERENCE DISPERSAL – Presentations will be released via password protected links within 2 weeks

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2020/21 EVENT PORTFOLIO

BASE SUPPORT OPERATIONS 202028 - 29 APRIL 2020 | LONDON, UK

The purpose of this event is to share experiences, to explain situations which are hard to predict and start the development of an international guideline for base support for deployed operations. The event will also look at best practice in maintenance, soft & hard fm and service support for domestic garrisons. This event will serve as a baseline for communication between partners, in order to make a cooperative approach easier and more effective, which will ultimately improve interoperability and reduce costs.

Using the UK as the benchmark and example for the strategic base, the inaugural Base Support Operations event will explore how (for the first time in a military generation), we are having to organise ourselves in a changing strategic environment, where time and responsiveness have to be valued in an entirely different way. This event will look at those elements that buy you time, how to mobilise yourself, optimise your base depots and the process in between them.

MARITIME SEARCH & RESCUE 202012 - 14 MAY 2020 | TALLINN, ESTONIA

As search and rescue organisations face harsher conditions, more complex operations and increased responsibility they are now turning to new technologies, advanced platforms and increased collaboration to overcome new and growing challenges.

Now in its fifth year, Maritime Search and Rescue officially in partnership with the Estonian Police & Border Guard Board, will focus on the future of search and rescue investigating new unmanned/autonomous platforms, increasing collaboration and understanding for complex operations such as mass rescue and chemical spills.

MARITIME DAMAGE CONTROL 20206 - 8 OCTOBER 2020 | PORTSMOUTH, UK

Now in its 8th year Maritime Damage Control has firmly established itself as the world’s leading Maritime Safety Conference for the naval community. The ambition going forward is to be the leading Maritime Control Conference for both the naval and passenger ship industries. We have included commercial shipping organisations and experts at the event this year to share best practice with the plan to grow this element of the conference for 2020 and beyond. After testing this with both the naval and passenger ship community, we have re-branded from Naval Damage Control to Maritime Damage Control.

With new invitations for 2020 to a wider end user community, we intend to increase participant numbers by 30% as well as provide more content through dedicated sessions for niche topic areas.

FUTURE SURFACE FLEET 20202 - 4 JUNE 2020 | PORTSMOUTH, UK

FUTURE SURFACE FLEET

The leading Future Surface Fleet meeting returns to Portsmouth on the 2nd – 4th June 2020, officially supported by the Royal Navy and partnered with DE&S.

This 4th annual event will cover the key aspects of surface fleet lifecycle - from the design and build, to the operation and in-service support of surface platforms. The purpose of this meeting is to share experiences, transfer knowledge and allow naval professionals to interact and network with their colleagues from overseas and at home, in order to assist navies in the development of future naval systems, improved availability and increased cooperation.

In 2019, Future Surface Fleet explored the wide range of shipbuilding programmes being conducted by nations and how new technologies will influence surface fleets over the next 25 years. Following on from the success of the 2019 edition, Future Surface Fleet 2020 will again be chaired by Rear Admiral Steve Brunton CBE, Former Director Ship Acquisition - UK MoD.

SUBMARINE TECHNOLOGY 202022 - 24 SEPTEMBER 2020 | AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Created as a direct response to requests in the community for a more focused and technology-focused event for naval, government and industry stakeholders to discuss strategies and solutions to keep submarines operational with cutting edge technology.

Building on the great success of the inaugural Submarine Technology conference, the 2020 symposium will develop upon key areas identified through our key partners and advisers. The meeting will delve into disruptive technologies, in-service support, new programmes, procurement updates and SMERAS. The 2020 meeting aims to provide a 30% increase in attendance, more active programmes represented, and a larger proportion of submarine operators represented.

DEDICATED TO THE DEFENCE COMMUNITY

COMBAT ENGINEER 202017 - 19 NOVEMBER 2020 | TALLINN, ESTONIA

Europe’s largest dedicated military engineering event will bring together over 250 delegates from 24 NATO+ friendly members

and partners to discuss, plan and solve current and future operational requirements across 3 days.

While discussing the use of vehicles and autonomy, geospatial intelligence, mobility and counter-mobility, interoperability and more, Combat Engineer 2020 will explore in-depth the challenges and opportunities, which will support military engineering stakeholders in future theatres of operation. We will be ensuring that we cover the most pertinent topics for the 2020 programme by delving deeper into future projects and more case studies. With NATO spending increasing on engineering capabilities due to infrastructure challenges, it is vital that nations collaborate to accelerate their technologies for the future.

COMBAT LOGISTICS 20212 -4 FEBRUARY 2021 | BERLIN, GERMANY

Due to current NATO objectives and challenges, we are delighted to have Combat Logistics taking place in the beautiful city of Berlin in 2021. Combat Logistics will continue to build on establishing better supply networks as part of the Enhanced Forward Presence and address current availability, mobility and infrastructure gaps surrounding the region.

With tensions rising globally, it is imperative that forces are able to effectively deploy and sustain forces across a multitude of terrains which involves the constant needs for both military and industry collaboration across all logistic areas. Combat Logistics 2021 will take lessons from recent mass deployments and utilise multiple partnerships for far reach operations.

GLOBAL DEFENCE HELICOPTER 202027 - 29 OCTOBER 2020 | KRAKOW, POLAND

After 8 years of excellence, Global Defence Helicopter 2020 will provide the tri-services community with the unique opportunity to gain a clear understanding of future requirements and capabilities for next generation rotary platforms.

The 2020 conference is set to be the unrivalled community gathering to learn about NATO + partner nations’ future procurement options. Force on force conflict will see helicopters becoming an integral part of the air domination campaign, where fleets with the right balance of platforms, weapons, sensors and training will have the advantage. The main conference will identify the key factors in obtaining and maintaining this balance, whilst considering how best to embrace technology into the future, providing the tri-services community with the unique opportunity to gain a clear understanding of future requirements and capabilities for next generation of rotary platforms and future innovations.

For our industry partners, please contact Sales Director James Whitlock on +44 (0) 1245 407924 to discuss the many different participation options.

For serving members of the military as well as government representatives, there are advisory board and speaking opportunities available. Please contact Harry Macleod on +44 (0) 1245 407 931.

For further information, please visit www.defenceleaders.com.

DEDICATED TO THE DEFENCE COMMUNITY

For a full list of our events and further information, please visit www.defenceleaders.com

DEFENCE LEADERS PORTFOLIO OF EVENTS

MARITIME SEARCH & RESCUE

FUTURE SURFACE FLEET

MARITIME DAMAGE CONTROL

SUBMARINETECHNOLOGY

GLOBAL DEFENCEHELICOPTER

COMBATENGINEER

COMBATLOGISTICS

UNDERWATER DEFENCE& SECURITY

BASE SUPPORT OPERATIONS

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UNDERWATER DEFENCE & SECURITY AGENDA 2020...Autonomy and the digital revolution are having as great, and perhaps greater impact in the underwater environment as elsewhere; those who