TUESDAY 12th OCTOBER 2021 THE FUTURE OF NAVAL WARFARE Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, UK ‘Aligning priorities to become an interoperable force’

Global instability is focusing the lens on the maritime environment, particularly freedom of navigation and as a competed global common. Future Surface Fleet development, ensuring comprehensive Underwater Defence and Security, and maintaining world beating Submarine Technology are central to this. The combination of the three help countries to develop their maritime capabilities, ensuring freedom of navigation is not threatened and when necessary sea control and denial can be achieved. Those with both a responsibility and interest in the Naval domain need to keep abreast of developments both technical and geopolitical if advantage in this competed domain is to be maintained; failing to do so could have dire consequences.

Underwater Defence & Security returns for its ninth year running alongside Submarine Technology and Future Surface Fleet, welcoming an international audience of submariners, MCM and ASW experts, surface ship operators, aviators, R&D organisations, procurements teams, academia and industry to discuss the key issues affecting this community. We thank you for making the time in your diary to attend, particularly with the current situation and look forward to hosting you in a safe, collaborative environment where we can best serve the needs of you and your organisation.

0600 – 5km run Industry sponsor slot available

0800 – Registration Hosted by Babcock International

0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Former Commander UK Maritime Forces, Royal

ALIGNING UK STRATEGY AROUND A GLOBAL FORCE The importance of the maritime domain and consequently competition and potentially confrontation at sea is growing. Whether it is freedom of access for power projection, the opening of shipping routes, mineral and fishing exploitation, the ability to dominate the domain is a growing priority for many countries. A particular focus is on domination of the undersea domain, both militarily and for commercial advantage. From a naval perspective the threat from mines and submarines and the ability to counter them, whether it is from submarines, surface vessels and aircraft and their autonomous equivalents, whilst exploiting the potential of data and AI are only set to grow. The opening session will review some of these threats and how these are being overcome.

0900 – UK Ministerial address: driving capabilities via the UK shipbuilding industry • The UK’s national ship building strategy in line with our ambitions for allied interoperability • A global reinforced presence: where we see operations over the next decade • The role of industry in moving the forward Jeremy Quin MP, Minister for Defence Procurement, UK Government

0915 – 1SL address: how the Royal Navy has emerged from the UK’s Strategic Defence Review • How ready is society to see this technology operating off the coast • Combining complementary allied capabilities to secure the SLoCs of GB and Europe • Becoming a leader in Unmanned Systems and the effect on other commercial sectors Admiral Tony Radakin CB ADC, First Sea Lord, Royal Navy

0945 – Industry address: capability dominance in the maritime domain across air, land and sea • Turning information into insights that drive innovation for tomorrow’s Naval forces • Recent operational/exercise feedback suggesting future maritime trends • Optimising fleets for availability through innovative practices Babcock International Supported by:

1015 – Morning coffee and networking Hosted by Atlas Elektronik UK

ENABLING INTEROPERABILITY FOR STRIKE OPERATIONS Recent events have highlighted the effects of diminishing numbers of MPAs/ MPHs, resulting in Fleets being vulnerable to surveillance and ultimately attack. This session will examine how modular tools can continue to be a key contributor for ASW and surveillance. It aims to identify potential improvements in current capabilities and what transitions are necessary for the future.

1100 – The changing role of NATO Maritime Command in ensuring global security • What are MARCOM responsibilities through to 2030 and how are they evolving • How well developed is the taskforce to operate in a C2D2E environment • How NATO plans to operate effectively in GPS denied environments Vice Admiral Keith Blount CB OBE RN, Commander, NATO Maritime Command

1130 – Designing platform solutions around interoperable mission sets • Using capital markets as a forcing function for overcoming bureaucracy and delivering capability • Who should develop a true open architecture to support the aspiration for integrated capabilities • How should countries identify and invest in key sovereign capabilities in the UDS space Atlas Elektronik UK

1200 – Realigning the RNLN around allied deployments and potential adaptations that have to happen • Current threats shaping RNLN focus in the underwater arena for strike operations • Operational aims for the future, including exploitation of remote capabilities • Ensuring effective capability collaboration both nationally and across allies Vice Admiral Arie Jan de Waard, Director, Defence Material Organisation

1230 – Lunch and networking Hosted by General Dynamics Mission Systems

THE ALLIED APPROACH TO MODERNISING NAVAL FORCES This session will address the differing ongoing mission types, whilst ensuring Fleets are synched across allied forces to achieve mission success. The approach should encompass navigation, propulsion, sensors (sonar, optronics, passive, MAD) & communications. This will enable discussions about current challenges, how these are being overcome and how to ensure best collaboration, both internationally and with industry, going forward.

1430 – US Navy Europe and the increase in Baltic/Atlantic UW activities • Assessing the footprint of deployed systems vs host nation support where effect is required • How uncrewed vehicles are giving us the operational advantage • Future systems to support underwater surveillance and reconnaissance Admiral Robert Burke, Commander, US Naval Forces Europe and Africa, NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples

1500 – Achieving economies of scale via lateral R&D investment agreements • Inviting our adversaries to join us in the legal development of emerging technologies • Collaboration and the “enterprise” going forward by establishing a structure for discussion • How to interface with current Autonomous systems to ensure a cohesive system General Dynamics Mission Systems

1530 – Maintaining a unified European deterrence at sea via EU Task Forces • Getting countries truly working together in UDS via enterprise solutions • What are the barriers to removing constraints around operational experimentation at sea • The current state of debates around weaponising of uncrewed systems for EU forces

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1600 – Afternoon coffee and networking Hosted by thyssenkrupp Systems GmbH

LINKING FUTURE THREATS WITH INVESTMENT PRIORITIES The expansion of undersea activities during the past 20 years by the oil, gas and oceanographic research communities has both increased the amounts of undersea traffic as well as reducing the cost of off-board systems. These developments, whilst overall positive for the underwater community can harm the operations of submarines and naval assets and the final session will outline some of the priorities based on expected threats.

1630 – Threat analysis of the 2020’s; There will be no rerun of the 1980’s or 4th Battle of the Atlantic • Impact of the Oslo consensus: Barents bastion, sea denial in GIUK gap, cutting transatlantic SLOCs • Likely courses of action from near peer threats and optimum countermeasures/ preparedness • Most dangerous courses of action including impact on shipping and protection of vulnerable assets Dr Robert Dalsjӧ, Deputy Director of Research, Swedish Defence Research Agency

1700 – Themes to address at the Combined Naval Event 2021 that industry will utilise for the future • What capability areas can we focus our resources to achieve the best effects in the short-medium term • Which are the top threats faced by NATO and its allies and how will this influence our design • Optimising the time and levels between decisions to ensure a rapid, integrated, effective response thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH

1730 – Considerations for key Naval assets including aircraft carriers and submarines • Analysis of past, present and future technologies to be discussed over the next 3 days • Current upgraded solutions on board serving carriers and submarines • Potential obstacles to achieving synergy across national and allied capabilities

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

1805 – Networking and drinks reception Hosted by Raytheon UK

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EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BRIEFINGS

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

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

WEDNESDAY 13th OCTOBER THURSDAY 14th OCTOBER

0900 – 1100 Supporting ship’s life cycles 0900 – 1100 Military MOSHIPs and the pivotal role they We specialise in HVAC including CBRN protection, play in submarine rescue refrigeration and firefighting systems, from design to JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, operation, including installation and related services (BIM, serving the commercial and defence markets with spare parts...). This includes integrated engineering for innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions adapted to your professional technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the requirements and demands. This includes support company is the world’s leading provider of submarine throughout the life cycle of the ship and our briefing will rescue capability and an established provider of submarine help inform us how we can best assist you. escape training. The company provides defence products ENGIE Axima Marine and systems to both the mine countermeasures and special operations diving communities. JFD

1100 – 1300 Submarine Technology Solutions 1100 – 1300 The future of UW systems Our life support systems has led to worldwide adoption Independently of which task AUVs face, they must all be from the UK nuclear submarines to many other diesel- able to work out their position, navigate, sense the electric fleets. We will discuss minimising noise, vibration, environment and communicate. This meeting will analyse electromagnetic interference and chemical discharges – some of the options and opportunities available with us. making them quieter and harder to detect. Sonardyne tpgroup

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

1500 – 1700 Meeting the Naval requirements of tomorrow 1500 – 1700 Position Available Always at the forefront of technological developments, we offer the capability to design, build, deliver and support naval systems tailored to meet specific customer requirements. We want to understand your needs so we can deliver the right solutions, with through life support, providing the highest standards of service and future proof capability. Rolls Royce

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

Welcome to the start of two days of themed presentations focussing on underwater strategy, capabilities and technologies that will help us understand the latest Naval developments from around the world. NATO high-end ASW and MCM capabilities have atrophied since the 1990s with substantial reductions in force structure. This has been recognised and there are now a significant number of programmes to regenerate capacity. For example, Canada, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Norway, Germany, Norway, France, Turkey, Poland, the UK and the US are all running significant projects, helping us set an overarching theme over the next two days.

The Underwater Defence & Security stream, split across MCM and ASW is an essential, stand-alone area that merits the discrete focus this conference will provide. Delegates will be updated on trends and changes in the operations, tactical employment and sustainability of both types of Fleet, whilst considering the impact of the latest technological developments.

The third stream will focus on Future Surface Fleets, where we can deep dive into the Designing, Building, Modernising and Sustaining of Fleets throughout their lifecycle. We will look at how to maximise platform availability with presentations from both a naval and industry angle and learn what needs to be done to enable Fleets to be delivered to time, quality and cost. The development and maintenance of trusting relationships between the supplier and customer will be at the forefront of issues in this challenging area.

The fourth stream concentrates on Submarine Technology. The unique capabilities of stealth, silence, lethality, endurance and deniability of submarines, allowing them to operate close to the threat, are a vital component in our defence and deterrence strategy. It starts with a strategic piece and will move on to the importance of improving sensor performance, combat systems and views on the significance of new technology and innovation within the development of new submarine capability. Sensors and Safety will feature heavily throughout, as well as survivability and materiel certification

0600 – 5km run Industry sponsor slot available

0800 – Registration Hosted by Babcock International

0850 – Respective Stream Chair’s opening remarks

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Stream 1: UDS MCM Stream 2: UDS ASW Stream 3: Future Surface Fleet JFD is delighted to host Stream 4: Maximising protection against mines Maximising protection against submarines Digitising future shipyards Submarine Technology – SMERAS The Underwater community has had plenty The persistent threat to Naval Fleets is still There has been a real move in shipyards The AMA San Juan highlighted that national of focus on ASW but the persistent, most submarines and the day will commence with towards digital systems e.g., twinning/ UW territories must be mapped and likely and most dangerous course of action an analysis of some of the biggest, most modelling/ AI/ 3D printing. We will open accessible to other nation. Even then, the come from mines and maritime IEDs. This modern UW capabilities, where they are with an analysis of how to exploit these, in right technology and equipment is required session will dissect both the threat and their emerging from and how they can best be line with current and expected technology, and the day will commence with an analysis potential solutions. found and for an optimum Future Surface Fleet. of the best options available.

0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairwoman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Commander Ian Danbury, Chairman, NATO Professor Cat Savage, UK MoD Chair in Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former COMUKMARFOR, Royal Navy MUSIC2 Naval Architecture, UCL Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

0900 – Expanding defensive measures for 0900 – Enhancing Fleet survivability via 0900 – Capitalising on technology trends 0900 – Adapting NATO’s approach to hostile fire across the ship increased ASW Barriers for the Naval market: automation and ISMERLO using technology developments • Length vs weight: ensuring compliance • Understanding ‘joined up’ surveillance, human factors • Expansion of Fleets and the resulting with standards regarding resistance to both nationally and across allies • The effects of an enterprise agreement in issues: Congested Vs. Contested explosions • Managing threat detection methods and hastening Naval capabilities • New rules for the road? NATO’s role as • The impact of hypersonic capabilities on synching with combat systems • Experimenting with holographic/ AR/ VR Submarine Movement Advisory defensive and survivability measures • Reducing the likelihood of submarine technologies to interact with our systems Authority • How future threats have influenced the threats via synchronised information • Update on the T31 and FSS programmes • Ensuring UW priorities both in peace and onboard weapon systems campaigns Commodore Paul Carroll, T31 & Innovation at higher readiness levels Commander Herman Lammers, Director, Commodore (Retd) David Burton, Director, & Future Capability, Royal Navy Commander Gennaro Vitagliano, NATO Naval Mine Warfare Centre of NATO ASW Barrier Programme International Submarine Escape and Rescue Excellence Officer, NATO Maritime Command

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0930 – Using AUVs and gliders as part of a 0930 – Utilising artificial intelligence to pre- 0930 – 5 key tenants of good design to help 0930 – Alertment & localisation of national protective envelope empt through life issues effective in-service support distressed submarines • Current use of unmanned systems in the • How digital transformation is driving • What capabilities might future new build • Find and track: the battle to find and surface world change in ship building at pace vessels have over existing ones identify almost silent subs in distress • How this technology is evolving and what • Bringing proven innovation to design, • Designing digital mock-ups and matching it • Providing a robust Alertment and it can bring to the navy build, operate and support naval vessels with maintenance records? Localisation Assurance capability for any • Future concepts, usage of autonomy & AI • Balancing a far-reaching vision with a • Incorporating equipment that is ITAR or distressed submarine scenario Hydroid pragmatic approach to digital equivalent free • Ability to integrate into current SMERAS transformation Babcock International CONOPS, processes and rescue scenarios

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1000 – Safety considerations of submarines 1000 – MCM replacement programme 1000 – Overcoming the challenges of 1000 – How efficient ship design and in confined and shallow waters (rMCM) of the Belgian and Royal integrating updated systems into a legacy production processes can best be achieved • The biggest threats facing submarine Netherlands platform • Creating agility; getting basic size, weight, commanders, and how they can be • Update on the current programme • The power demands of combat systems power and data to rapidly plan designs avoided schedule and future milestones. for today’s surface Fleet early • Changes in tactics and training over the • Challenges of the unmanned systems • Developments issued from threat analysis: • Using digital technology for training of past decade in line with emerging during future operational deployment. new capabilities around over the horizon MEOs and to aid war gaming for optimum technologies • Feedback from exercises and experience sensors designs • Future considerations for the ASW regarding the stand-off concept • Upgradable system: easily fit in new • Future innovations to aid speed, fidelity, community Commander Claude Bultot, Director rMCM capabilities for the next generation flexibility and quality to the final build Commander Bernd Arjes, DEU/NOR Programme, Belgian Navy combat Commander Dov Raz, Head of Platform Submarine Project Officer,

Development Branch, Israeli Navy

1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by JFD Limited

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Technology improving MCM delivery Achieving multistatic Anti-Submarine- Through life considerations: platform Submarine escape and rescue Achieving greater efficiency to improve Warfare upgrades To prevent the worst, train for the worst. MCM means the utilisation of Maritime forces require defence in all The need to support and update existing Submarine operations can be a high-risk technologically advanced solutions; environments, but particularly from platforms is an enduring issue for all fleets. activity and adequate E&R practices must be management of data, destruction at source submarines. Force protection requires rapid Keeping ships operational remains an employed to ensure optimal performance and exploitation. This session will highlight abilities to detect and destroy, ideally via a ongoing challenge and the commercial during emergency situations. This sessions some novel solutions for the problems. network of sensors and this session will sector is a continual source of innovation in will analyse some of the methods being dissect some of the essential components. support, particularly for ‘in water’ repairs. used.

1115 – MCM innovations being rolled out 1115 – The UK’s ASW Spearhead 1115 – Facilitating the optimum 1115 – Integrating in-service support into in the Anglo/French MHC programme programme and effects on joint ASW ISR relationship between operators and the entire submarine program • To what extent is AI will be used for mine operations support teams when problems occur • The need for an effective submarine detection, classification and response • Communication as the first indicator of • Ensure future support on operations asset and how support can help meet • Power management problems that we interoperability • Innovations to keep ahead of threats this can foresee in hunt/sweep • Developments in communication, • Improving cooperation to reduce cost • Update on the increased build rate on • Analysing future trends of support command and control solutions for and improve efficiency of service the VIRGINIA class submarines solutions eg drones to bolster the enhanced data sharing Commander Volkrad Kaphengst, Senior • Ensuring smooth integration of programme • Critical components of effective Systems Engineer, Germany Armed Forces modernisation into the Fleet Commodore Paul Carroll, T31 & Innovation communications for battlefield control Procurement Office Rear Admiral Edward Anderson, Deputy & Future Capability, Royal Navy Commander for Undersea Warfare, US NAVSEA 07

1145 – Utilising unmanned surface vessels 1145 – Establishing ASW as integrated ship 1145 – The role of shipyards in supporting 1145 – Drass’s role in supporting for persistent, 100% assured clearance systems throughout the design process Naval ship strategies submarine abandonment and survival • How we will deploy sweeping systems • How military commanders can trust • Looking at the ‘Future Seas’ Project for • Training assets, including virtual reality from the mothership including fidelity before committing the force into an awareness of upcoming requirements and simulators driving SQEP maintaining C2 an area • Optimising availability for combat vessels • Recent exercise feedback and new • Overcoming the environmental impact of • How deep learning methods are • Total Cost of Ownership: driving down avenues for SMERAS using disposable systems accelerating the classification of targets lifetime costs • The role of AI, VR and industry in aiding • How the system has the ability to classify Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace ABB AS the next generation of submarines targets Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology L3 Harris Technologies

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1215 – How to simplify MCM mission 1215 – Accelerating allied interoperability 1215 – Obsolescence management success 1215 – Maintaining material safety through packages for realistic turnaround strategies across platforms and domains through programmes: the benchmark for optimum certification and testing: construction to in- • Enhancing life expectancy through the using Quantum Computing support service use of innovative modular solutions • Simplifying the algorithms used to control/ • Progression on the UK’s current • Growing importance of connectivity • Solid castings and machined monitor systems build portfolio aboard submarines for material components: challenges and positives of • Analysis of current and expected inertial • How our designs maintain monitoring these approaches technologies maximum lethality and survivability • The challenges and future of ensuring • Engineering support, inspection and full • Operational experience/ experimentation • Overcoming the challenges of usable mission systems, including supply chain integration of MCM ISR & and remaining opportunities in 2021 supporting our most modern atmospheric monitoring Combat systems Lieutenant Commander Patrick O’Keeffe, surface combatant • Investing for the future: How will Non-Resident Fellow, Institute for Security Dr Matt Darkin, Director Ships Acquisition machine learning/automation improve Policy at Kiel University (ISPK) Portfolio Manager, UK MoD DE&S performance Commander Carlos Garate Pasquin,

Operational Program Manager S-80,

1245 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Lockheed Martin UK

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Harnessing the potential of UW systems Improving UW operations and support Modern technology in Naval new builds Ensuring UW survivability Platforms that can find, identify, and track Militaries are looking to push their UW High-definition technologies that allow real- Survivability is of paramount importance to UW targets must be fully integrated into our abilities with innovative solutions that can time visual clarity, instant classification and maintaining maximum readiness of current ASW system of systems. This session will be mounted on-board. This section looks at rapid risk reduction will be central to assets, effective training and use of systems identify cross-industry benefits, the the work that nations are doing to prepare deterring and detecting future threats and for life preservation whilst in and out of technology to help them and steps countries their vessels for future operations and the we will look at how to implement early in distress. are taking to acquire them. solutions that are available to them. the design phase.

1415 – Feedback from the NOC’s Ocean 1415 – The paradigm of support in A2AD 1415 – Optimising navigation in cyber 1415 – The submarine and its contribution 2020 Innovation programme and impact on environments and the path to achieving a contested/EMS cluttered environments to anti access and area denial strategies defence solution • Challenges of navigation in congested (A2AD) • The role of UXV/AXV as force • How autonomous systems are changing areas • Modernising existing submarine and UW multiplication assets the speed & accuracy of clearance • Understanding requirements of new Fleets across NATO and its partners • Operational Experimentation and • How we integrated with other classes and how sensors can assist • Emerging nations adopting A2AD feedback from 2019/20 exercises autonomous project research navigation • What this means for safety and how is it • Paving a path to military integration programmes • Hardening navigation equipment against impacting our concept of operations Professor Ed Hill OBE, Chief Executive, • Increasing the detection range and other cyber and EW threats Rear Admiral Andrew Burcher, National Oceanography Centre opportunities in the project Commodore Mike Knott CBE, ACOS Commander, NATO Submarine Command (N) James Borghardt, Commanding Maritime Capability and Force Officer Office of Naval Research Global, US Development, Royal Navy Navy

1445 – Capitalising on industry experience 1445 – Ensuring ‘plug and play’ 1445 – Opportunities for S&T funding for 1445 – Recent events shaping submarine to ensure maximum usability of offboard submersibles for various mission sets managing power hungry platforms/system rescue needs and corresponding systems • Using modular systems such EW across multiple assets capabilities • International market requirements and suites to meet operational • Understanding the limitations of current • Critical evaluation of the equipment to potential collaborative opportunities requirements power requirements predict failure of intervention and • Cross sector alignment in underwater • Challenges faced when utilising • Developing power management systems rescue equipment autonomous systems different systems for different that integrate all sensor capabilities • Lessons from the response to the ARA • Cross sector innovation framework; scenarios • The importance of open architecture to San Juan and Phoenix role improving the value of investment • Future investment possibilities to navies and why industry must stand by • Portable device vs sensor measurement Teledyne Marine promote cross nation collaboration this as effective methods of input to CBM Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd programs Phoenix International Holdings Ltd

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1515 – Opportunities from the commercial 1515 – Integrating SF into the Fleet’s UW 1515 – Evolution of integrated 1515 – Modern SMERAS preparedness and sector for military applications spectrum technologies, including MUMTx aboard its role in SM Search • Evolution in underwater warfare: survival • How will renewed amphibious forces Naval Platforms • The importance of preparation for of the early, or the best adapted? protect themselves • Ensuring the fleet is sustainable with new pressurised escape • The Tactics/Technology ‘s iterative loop: • Current diving/insertion methods and technology in mind • Moving the SMERAS Training Facility to advantages and optimisation how they could be improved • How platforms are evolving to generate HMNB Clyde • How the oceanographic and energy • Collaborative opportunities for industry self-sustainability and effective teaming • The role of the Royal Navy SMERAT and sectors are developing advanced / other navies to assist • Maximising the interoperability of afloat SPAG to preparedness and search technologies for underwater exploration support Lieutenant Commander Gareth Griffiths, and survey Captain(N) James Borghardt, Commanding SMERAS HOT / OC SPAG and SMERAT, Royal Steve Hall, Chief Executive, Society for Officer Office of Naval Research Global, US Navy Underwater Technology Navy

1545 – Coffee and networking Hosted by BMT

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MCM support considerations Expanding the role of airborne assets Propulsion, power and energy systems Navigating the underwater environment From enhancing operational flexibility to Airborne assets are a significant boost to the Innovative technologies in the design of new Many operators have moved away from preparing for power hungry UW sensors, ASW capability of a Fleet. Recent incursions ships and for the cost-effective application outdated inertial systems using novel modern communication systems and high- into EEZs have highlighted the need for to current platforms, to improve efficiency methods with increased accuracy, hardiness tech diving equipment, nations now are international co-operation, and this session through the water and to reduce the and EW countermeasures. This section will looking even further ahead to anticipate will identify what factors can aid in environmental impact, continues to be an explore technologies used for underwater new threats and better support their Fleets. maximising the abilities of airborne ASW. area of interest. navigation and the challenges facing them.

1630 – Denmark’s revised MCM platform 1630 – Mutually assured capabilities for 1630 – Modernising an exported class 1630 – Improving navigational capabilities design and impact on capabilities the NATO into the next decade through energy systems integration through the use of environmental data • How the original Fleet were performing • Availability of ASW and UW C2 assets • How to manage complex systems • Difficulties of conducting operations and options for improvement when considering deployment of Fleets integration without oceanographic and • Considerations for replacements/ • UW requirements including LW torpedoes • Incorporating digital assistance into the meteorological data upgrades and sensor suites upgrade process for maximum results • Mapping from the littoral to the full • Where next and how to get involved • Optimising multistatic response in • Optimising Fleet Availability via revised water column for the future war fighter contested/international/congested EMS maintenance procedures • How data and knowledge are important environments GE Energy Power Conversion UK Ltd for operating across environments Rear Admiral Hans-Jörg Detlefsen, Commander Bruno Sola, Commander Joint Commander Maritime Air NATO, NATO Support Centre for Meteorology and Maritime Command Oceanography,

1700 – Linking the user’s challenges for 1700 – How the MQ-9B is bolstering ASW 1700 – Balancing innovation risks vs costs 1700 – Developing integrated navigation future MCM operations with design capabilities when modernising energy use and supply systems for submarines technology • The importance of airborne ASW sensors • Use of COTS for the military market • Ensuring cooperation and information • Ensuring MCM platforms are combat in a time of increasing maritime threats • LNG engines; merging technologies to sharing via effective asset tracking ready for appropriate ISR missions • Multi-mission aircraft ready without create a unique propulsion system • Ascertaining the current levels of threat • Making sure they are both user-friendly reconfiguration in all missions • Collaborating with the civilian market to that influence navigation methods and survivable in A2AD environments • Cost vs. capability tradeoffs for proven/ overcome military challenges • Opportunities for integration with • Allowing for easy/flexible evolutions in proving maritime patrol aircraft industry, external agencies and other line with technology upgrades Dr Jonny King, VP Aeronautical Systems, naval powers Industry sponsor slot available General Atomics Industry sponsor slot available

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1730 – Driving the next generation of 1730 – Opportunities for enhancing range/ 1730 – Considerations for improved energy 1730 – Designing the next generation of offboard MCM via operational distance/ accuracy of maritime patrol solutions aboard today’s Naval Fleets submarine navigation systems experimentation • Enabling multi-static active coherent • Impact of mission systems on new vessel • Enabling new sensors via improvements • Where and how is this process being sensors for use on airborne ASW power demand to existing sensors & investment in implemented operations • Viewing installed electrical power as a alternatives • What are the risks, and the gains from • Update on the MAWS German/French strategic resource • Ensuring export potential for submarines achieving this aim MPA replacement • Installing hybrid electro-mechanical into with those looking to operate ~3000t AIP • How can NATO encourage nations to • Next generation acquisition: looking to new build and upgrade programmes • How to maximise service life via adaptive engage in R\&D dialogues the future of airborne ASW Renk AG through life support Commander Olivier Delode, CO MPA Captain José Vicente Calvano, Director, Expertise Centre, Research Institute of the Brazilian Navy

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

2000 – Drinks reception concludes

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

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

0600 – 5km run Industry sponsor slot available

0800 – Registration + Hosted by Babcock International

0850 – Respective Stream Chair’s opening remarks

Stream 1: Underwater Defence & Security Stream 2: MUSIC Session 1 Stream 3: Future Surface Fleet Stream 4: Submarine Technology Ensuring complete UW protection UDS Challenge Symposium National programmes (continued) Design, build and support excellence Off board, remote, unmanned and Over the past year the NATO MUSI has With many in-service vessels now To maintain a proper at sea deterrent, in- autonomous technology present continued to work with partners to address approaching their end of life, the preferred service support must be efficient and opportunities to either supplement or the most significant maritime challenges and options are new ships equipped with the effective. Many nations have become replace conventional systems and increase explore potential solutions utilising UxV. latest systems. This section reviews current forward thinking regarding the in-service capabilities. This session will analyse some These must be integrated into conventional programs that will allow navies to meet support and this session will discuss some of available, whilst considering their potential Navies with a focus on interoperability and modern threats, plus the support strategies the ways this can be improved. impact on the underwater battlespace. interchangeability between Allies. that will facilitate these new builds.

0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairwoman’s opening remarks 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Duncan Potts CB, Commodore (Retd) David Burton, Director, Professor Cat Savage, UK MoD Chair in Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former COMUKMARFOR, Royal Navy NATO ASW Barrier Programme Naval Architecture, UCL Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

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0900 – Update on NATO’s COMPASS 0900 – Autonomous Distributed Networks 0900 – Designing the next generation of 0900 – Keeping the links between exercise and the impact on UW protection • Developments in networks for multi role for the operations and readiness • Options for operational experimentation autonomous systems. • Putting operational requirements at the • Operational challenges: specificities and during the main phase • Command and Control of networked centre of design developments • Design considerations during the initial autonomous systems • Turning conceptual solutions into feasible • Potential solutions for tightening the link concept phase • Applying autonomous networks to design options between front end and preparatory • Update on the current program including warfighting applications • Managing contrasting design factors: activity outstanding decisions NATO Speaker to be provided by MUSIC^2 form, dynamics, cost and environment • Towards a new era of operational/ Commander João da Piedade, Project Captain Theocharis Chatzoupoulos, Project support links Officer Future UW Capabilities, Portuguese Manager MEKO Upgrade, HNGS Armaments Commodore Bob Anstey OBE, Deputy Navy Inspectorate Director Submarines, Royal Navy

0930 – Operational experimentation: How 0930 – Using uncrewed systems for ASW 0930 – The Mayflower: Revolutionising 0930 – Project Resolution and the impact our equipment has bolstered allied barrier operations future ship design to maximise exploitation on UK submarine readiness capabilities • Integrated platforms: achieving a system of • Enhanced autonomy & human-machine • The previous approach to maintaining • How technology is reshaping Mine systems approach teaming effective operations Counter Measures (MCM) Operations • An ASW mission network and effect on • Efficient and effective use of complex and • Priorities of development for the use of • What disruptive technology we are operations growing data & information sets technology to ensure readiness levels utilising on MCM operations • Overcoming the C2 and standardisation • Enabling faster, higher quality and more • Embracing the industry angle to 100% • How we aim to clear greater areas with challenges informed decisions using artificial support less risk to crew and Fleets BAE Systems intelligence Rear Admiral Paul Halton OBE RN, Director SAAB Dynamics AB Navantia S.A., S.M.E Submarine Support, Submarine Delivery Agency

1000 – How to ensure access to denied 1000 – Integrating new patrol vessels 1000 – Fit for the Future Support: environments 1000 – Persistent underwater surveillance frigates into the Bulgarian Fleet Managing Complex System Integration • Operational picture of underwater activity and connectivity • Challenges of the Black Sea and impact on • The importance of effective infrastructure in predicted operating environments • Which technologies are shrinking the requirements and its impact on critical operations • Planned acquisition of UWW and MCM ocean with persistent UW ISR • Current options for our Future Fleet • The worldwide delays within maintenance platforms • Overcoming the challenges of persistence • How the vessels will be utilised, supported programs and what effect it has on Naval • Outstanding decisions for the programme at range and maintained whilst deployed operations and invitations for collaboration • Experimentation and analysis Flotilla Admiral Georgi Penev, Deputy • Solutions for maintenance programs Sean Trevethan, Director, NATO Maritime Industry slot available Commander, including digital integration/support Systems Innovation and Coordination Cell Babcock International

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1030 – Coffee and networking Hosted by Leonardo MW

Maximising UW Command and Control MUSIC Session 2 Automation and bridge technology Submarine modernisation programmes Forces that have both the capability and The morning so far has outlined some of the Autonomy is revolutionising Navies, and it is Submarines require vast, regular updates to intention to disrupt allied activity are driving technological challenges. This afternoon automation that is enabling it. Recent both combat and marine systems. This significant interest and investment in session will focus on the challenge of mistakes have oft been down to human modernisation is critical to the continuance technology developments. Innovation is integrating MUS into the fighting force. error, so decision-assisting systems are an of these classes’ operational lives. This increasingly being sought from industry; this attractive prospect. This session will outline section will investigate ongoing and future session will seek realistic solutions. some of the opportunities available. submarine modernisation programmes

1115 – EW considerations for operations in 1115 – Integrating unmanned systems into 1115 – How to develop human 1115 – The A26 Submarine; from the contested EMS the maritime task force augmentation across the bridge to optimise perspective of the Air Independent • Reducing the demand on systems relying • Benefits of Unmanned Systems in ship response Propulsion system entirely on GPS/EMS warfighting disciplines • How integrated system automation is • Developing a world-leading submarine • Hardening systems in the event of • Integrating C2 – creating a common allowing for quicker decisions on vessels through utilisation of the AIP system spoofing/jamming picture and overcoming challenges • Developing military systems by utilising • Outlining the choices between LOX, • What are the optimum solutions for • Operational Experimentation and analysis civilian designs ethanol and other fuel combinations ensuring survivability in tight EMS – where we are • How the future of systems is perceived by • FMV and the Royal in NATO Speaker to be provided by MUSIC^2 industry developing next generation systems Julia Tagg, Director Intelligent Ship, UK Dr Fredrik Hellström, PhD, A26/NGU Project MoD DSTL Manager, FMV

1145 – The challenges of retrofitting vessels with modern sonar and 1145 – Integrated solutions for MUS in mine 1145 – Distributing sensing aids both 1145 – Introducing modularity during a communication systems countermeasures internally and externally for optimised ISR mid-life upgrade • Understanding the current challenges for • MCM MUS toolboxes • The connected world and what it means • Minimising part shortages in maintenance maritime platforms in contested EMS • Interoperability and mission networking for the surface domain • Optimising maintenance facilities to • How communication dependency is at risk • Launch and recovery challenges and • Limitations of AI & autonomy in the improve sustainment capabilities in modern combat scenarios solutions armed forces • Opportunities for maximising • Future solutions to limit the devastation ECA Group • Future implications of autonomy and AI commonality whilst maintaining of an EW attack on maritime platforms Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine BV operational tempo Ultra Electronics Command and Sonar Rolls Royce Systems

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1215 – From concept to military capability: 1215 – MUS force integration 1215 – Achieving data fusion for real time 1215 – Open architecture considerations the fastest way to operate systems at sea • Cross domain integration of MUS in the analysis for bolt on modernisation options • How to deal with less radio spectrum for maritime task force • Key threats from the past 3 days that are • Overview of the KSS-III Batch-I and Batch- defence UxVs • Ensuring Allied interoperability and driving R&D priorities II programmes (decisions pending) • Lessons from REPMUS21 secure interchangeability • The role of international organisations in • Enhancing platform safety and underwater communications network • Extended and enhanced operations with collaborating interest and investment survivability as a paramount concern • Ensuring communicating from subsea MUS and countering counter MUS • Ensuring better relationships between the • The advanced fuel cell system of the KSS- assets to airborne assets via RF and systems triple helix III programme and maintaining the acoustic Industry sponsor slot available survivability of this system Matteo Perone, Project Manager R&D, FMV Lieutenant Commander Sehoon Cha, Safety Manager KSS-III Program Office, RoK DAPA

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

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1345 – 2SL closing address: ensuring the Naval force is ready to meet the capabilities of a modern Navy • USW acquisition: harnessing innovations on emerging systems • The transformation of the RN and maintaining readiness throughout • Unmanned vs unmanned, how we need to adapt requirements going forward Vice Admiral Nick Hine CB, Second Sea Lord, Royal Navy

1415 – Achieving novel approaches to naval design, build and support • How an enterprising business approach is assisting industry to address client needs faster and better • Supporting academia and research industry to advance defence development of pioneering systems • Innovating for the future as a member of defence industry and a partner to navies Leonardo MW

1445 – Shaping the next generation of solutions around advanced near peer threats • How new / innovative capabilities get identified and selected for inclusion into NATO experiments • Ensuring strict requirements of security maintained while taking COTS • How optimised requirements/technical solutions ensure the desired characteristics of open systems Navantia S.A., S.M.E

1515 – Virtual keynote closing session: Using R&D to achieve allied Naval superiority • Will the predictability of autonomous systems actually lead to increased threat from an enemy force • The realities of changing international rules of the road at sea to allow unmanned vehicles to operate • Do Navies need an enterprise approach or a first-to-market principle to become world leading Dr Peter Highnam, Acting Director, US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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

1615 – Coaches depart to Heathrow/Stanstead from main foyer

1615 – 1800 – MUSIC2 Private Session

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