Under the High Patronage of Mr Emmanuel MACRON President of the French Republic 5 YEARS DEDICATED TO DEFENCE : THREATS, AIMS AND MEANS PARTICIPANT GUIDE In the presence of Madame Florence PARLY Minister of the Armed Forces With the participation of The National Defence and Armed Forces Committee of the French National Assembly And of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Committee of the French Senate www.universite-defense.org TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ÉDITOS 4-10 WORKSHOPS - SEQUENCE 2 - THE RETURN OF THE WORLD POWERS 24-30 Florence PARLY, Minister of the Armed Forces ................... 4 Workshop 6 .................................................................................. 24 General François LECOINTRE, Chief of the Defence Staff .................................................................................. 5 Workshop 7 ................................................................................... 25 Jean-Jacques BRIDEY, Chairman of the French Workshop 8 .................................................................................. 26 Parliament’s Committee on National Defence and Workshop 9 .................................................................................. 28 the Armed Forces .......................................................................... 6 Workshop 10 ................................................................................. 29 Christian CAMBON, Chairman of the French Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces .................................................................................. 7 PRESENTATION OF THE DINNER 30 Hervé GUILLOU, Naval Group CEO, PROGRAMME - TUESDAY, 5TH SEPTEMBER 31 President of the CIDEF ................................................................. 8 BREAKFAST DEBATE: FRANCE Hubert FALCO, Senator & Mayor of Toulon, President THE EUROPEAN UNION AND THE DEFENCE OF EUROPE 32 of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée Metropolitan Region ............................................................................................... 9 PLENARY SESSION: WHAT MILITARY PROGRAMMING LAW FOR FRANCE? THE BUDGETARY CHALLENGE 33 Renaud MUSELIER, President of the Provences-Alpes- Côte d’Azur Regional Council, MEP ........................................ 10 POST-CONFERENCE VISITS 34-39 Toulon Naval Base (French Navy Vessel Tours) ................ 34 PROGRAMME - MONDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER 11 Naval Group, The first European real-time software PRESENTATIONS OF THE ARMED FORCES 12-15 workshop ........................................................................................ 36 Operational demonstrations and static presentations of CNIM, Visit to the industrial site and demonstration of the the Armed Forces ........................................................................ 12 Motorised Floating Bridge (MFB) .......................................... 38 Operational demonstrations ................................................... 13 FRENCH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL DEFENCE AND ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE 40-41 Static presentations ................................................................... 14 FRENCH SENATE: COMPOSITION OF THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, WORKSHOPS - SEQUENCE 1 - TERRORISM: DEFENCE AND ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE 42-43 VARIOUS THREATS, APPROPRIATE SOLUTIONS 16-23 PRACTICAL INFORMATION 44-45 Workshop 1 .................................................................................... 16 Workshop 2 ................................................................................... 17 CEIS EDITORIAL 46 Workshop 3 ................................................................................... 19 2017 PARTNERS 47 Workshop 4 .................................................................................. 20 PARTNERS’ VIEWS 48-59 Workshop 5 .................................................................................. 22 PARTNERS’ ADVERTISEMENTS 60-79 SUMMER DEFENCE CONFERENCE ORGANISATION conTACT DETAILS [email protected] TOULON Mélodie REYNAUD +33 (0) 1 45 55 92 44 / +33 (0) 6 11 23 74 84 Monday, 4th September 2017 Louis-Gonzague ADAM +33 (0) 1 45 55 39 99 / +33 (0) 6 81 93 93 44 Tuesday, 5th September 2017 Margot COLDEFY +33 (0) 1 45 55 90 96 / +33 (0) 6 77 75 16 13 EDITORIALS FloRENCE PARLY Minister of the Armed Forces It is a great honour to take part, along with you, in the 15th Summer Defence Conference, a key event for the entire armed forces community after the summer break. The situation that France, Europe and, more generally, every country seeking to uphold basic freedoms are facing is critical. We have frequently been the victims of terrorist attacks and that is today an on-going threat. The international situation is especially unstable and wor- risome. In the face of these conditions, our armed forces, as well as everyone at the Ministry, are fully committed to protecting France and the French people. I would like to salute their exceptional courage and devotion. In this context, the Summer Defence Conference is an opportunity to stop and reflect. It is also an occasion to de- monstrate our human, technical and industrial capabilities. It is, lastly, and maybe above all, a time for discussions and bridge-building between everyone involved in the armed forces community. This is an invaluable opportunity and I would like to personally thank the organisers and all of the partners who have made this 15th Summer Defence Confe- rence possible. The Ministry of the Armed Forces has, even more so this year, taken its rightful role in this event by highlighting the excellence of its civil and military personnel, and the high quality of its equipment, which put us in the top ranks worldwide. I would also like to extend special thanks to the members of parliament who have honoured this conference with their presence. “5 Years Dedicated to Defence: Threats, Aims and Means” is this year’s theme chosen for us to dwell on. That will under- pin discussions on our defence policies in this key time at the start of the new administration, when we are conducting a strategic review and preparing a new military planning law. The primary mission of the Ministry of the Armed Forces is to protect France and its people, and to defend our in- terests wherever they may be. To do so, our armed forces must have human and material resources that match the nature of the threats and their level of commitment. That is why I will fight for the indispensable increase in power of our defence resources. Enhancing European cooperation is also a priority, and the current situation gives us an opportunity to cross a decisive threshold in this respect. We must also upgrade the working conditions of the men and women striving to defend France and whose dedication is exemplary. I also seek to modernise the Ministry of the Armed Forces and ensure it is a full participant in the digital revolution. Lastly, we have to strengthen the bonds between our armed forces and the nation. I have no doubt that the intense discussions of the next two days will make a definitive contribution to all of these to- pics. It is, in fact, necessary that we mobilise everyone, military and civilian personnel, elected authorities, industrialists, specialists and journalists, if we are to overcome the challenges we face. This summer conference in Toulon offers us yet again such an occasion, and it is a pleasure to see you all here. 4 www.universite-defense.org EDITORIALS GENERAL FRANÇOIS LECOINTRE Chief of the Defence Staff “5 years dedicated to Defence: Threats, aims and means” This is the theme we have chosen for our Summer Defence Conference. The challenge facing us now is to work together, to align our efforts so that our armed forces can plan for the future. Five years! That is all the time we have under the next Military Plan- ning Law. In this specific context, it is vital that decision-makers, operational chiefs and industrial ac- tors across the defence community work together on strategy. Let there be no doubt about it: joint strategic thinking is key to developing a balanced perspective in line with the security and technological challenges facing us now and in the future. This conviction must guide all of us as we head into this 15th edition of the Summer Defence Conference. At the end of the day, the growing severity of the security situation requires just one thing from you: Determination. “I will go on!» Such is the motto of the regiment of one of our soldiers, who was killed in Mali in April. Such should be our goal. To make sure that our country does not let down its guard. To make sure that we protect France and its citizens with the same degree of resolve. To make sure that we integrate cutting-edge technology into our defence system, so that we can keep pace with new developments. More than anything else, we have a responsibility! Given the country’s economic and fiscal situation, the effort required is substantial. Nevertheless, the President has promised the nation that he will rise to the challenge of protecting its safety. This determination reflects our collective commitment to defending our country. Because it is “the first foundation of national security”, we have to work together. This principle should guide our discussions and our actions, so that we can lay the ground- work for peace. 5 www.universite-defense.org EDITORIALS JEAN-JacQUES BRIDEY Chairman of the French Parliament’s Committee on National Defence and the Armed Forces Political life in France is currently undergoing a profound renewal.