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Our 2023 Conference Agenda
06:15
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45 mins
08:00
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60 mins
08:45
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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15 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
09:00
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15 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- Harnessing innovations on emerging systems
- The transformation of the RN and maintaining readiness throughout
- Uncrewed systems: how might we need to adapt going forward
09:15
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30 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- 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
Hosted by BAE Systems Maritime
09:45
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30 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- The UK's national shipbuilding strategy in line with allied interoperability
- A global reinforced presence: where we see operations over the next decade
- The role of industry in moving the Royal Navy forward
10:15
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60 mins
11:15
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25 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- The sinking of the Moskva and effect on Russian activities
- Novorossiysk maritime drone strikes: the plan, the results and the lessons
- Next steps for the war including capability requirements and routes to delivering equipment
11:40
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30 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- Where are the opportunities in mutually supporting industrial areas
- Government drivers forcing the change and how we are adapting to support
- How we are matching allied requirements to reduce duplication of money and resources
Hosted by DIEManalytics Ltd
12:10
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20 mins
- Keynote Plenary
- How the planned Frigates are enhancing capacity in the region
- The challenge of constructing ships in the region
- Maintaining effective links with industry throughout the process
12:30
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Submarine Technology
- Surface Fleet Technology
12:35
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75 minsSponsored by Leonardo
14:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- How the maritime security picture is shaping future requirements<br />
- Modernising the fleet for future operational requirements<br />
- The use of innovative training methods to integrate new ships into fleets
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- RNZN Overview
- Adapting technology for small navy operations
- Future acquisitions & opportunities
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- A shift to uncrewed MW systems and what this means for C2 at sea
- Future Planning and Evaluation tools and the role of industry in ensuring these are integrated
- Assimilating, assessing and distributing data effectively across platforms and nations
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Understanding ‘Squad' surveillance concepts, both nationally and across allies
- Reducing the likelihood of submarine threats via synchronised informationcampaigns
- Challenges in realising the AlliedUnderwater Battlespace – Mission Network (AUWB-MN)
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Planning for the through-life engineering support for the S80+
- Upgrading, overhauling and managing equipment and over 40,000 system requirements
- Working with industry and the parent navy solution
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- The integration of new assets into the Romanian fleet
- Extending training opportunities across surface/air and UW teams
- The impact of simulation and AI across our wargaming options
14:30
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Thought leadership in next generation vessel designs– from RHIBS to Aircraft Carriers
- How innovative designs increase versatility, manoeuvrability and fuel efficiency
- Solutions for adaptable, high performance & sustainable fleets
Hosted by BAE Systems -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Developing specifications for a next-generation inter-operable combat system
- Incorporating new combat systems into future warship designs
- Ensuring that multi-role capability is achieved during the development of new systems
Hosted by General Atomics -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- The continuing threat of buried mines
- The existing buried mine detection technologies
- Innovative sonar-based solution for their detection
Hosted by Exail -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- How digital transformation is driving change UWW
- Bringing proven innovation to design, build, operate and support naval vessels
- Balancing a far-reaching vision with a pragmatic approach to digital transformation
Hosted by ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Supporting the UK submarine programmes
- Investigating innovations in advanced submarine systems
• Digital support strategies for enhanced delivery
Hosted by Babcock -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Challenges to face new scenarios
- Opportunities from Digital Twins as enabled by key enabling technologies
- People empowerment and Interoperability
Hosted by Matrix Professional Simulation
15:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Design considerations for the Next Generation Portuguese frigate
- Mission modularity and flexible capability integration
- The current threat and strategic objectives shaping frigate requirements
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- How and why do we need to investigate uncrewed systems to carry out tasks
- Rotary (250kg+) VS fixed wing (100kg) systems
- Collaborations and innovations in the surface technology sector, what’s next?
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Monitoring and protecting UW areas in the Mediterranean
- Systems integrating the network of sensors, platforms, and agencies in collaborative working
- The R&D effort to provide technology solutions
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Using MUS for rapid environmental assessment of the theatre of operations
- Evaluating future concepts for using MUS in an operational context
- Understanding effects of the environment on operations in a timely manner
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- The previous approach to maintaining effective operations
- Priorities of development for the use of technology to ensure readiness levels
- Embracing the industry angle to 100% support
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- High-performance of sensors and algorithms
- Robustness and reliability for demanding combat environments
- Ensuring easy integration into combat and navigation systems
15:30
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45 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
Hosted by Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites
16:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Modelling and simulation for warship requirements and specification
- System of systems concept for future warships
- ILS and System Engineering to assure sustainability
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Delivering operational advantage at pace through the Rapid Agile Prototyping, Scaled for Operations (RAPSO) framework
- How the UK is exploring emerging technologies
- Blending past best practice with new ways of thinking: agile by default
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Enhancing life expectancy through the use of innovative modular solutions
- Over the horizon MCM: challenges and positives of these approaches
- Updates to MCM ISR, C2 and Combat systems
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Use of system of systems approach
- Providing military commanders trust fidelity before committing forces
- How deep learning methods are accelerating the classification of targets
Hosted by Optics 11 -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Status of the A26 programme
- Where we are and where we're headed
- Challenges along the way
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- An overview of the direction of travel of the RNs technology priorities
- A characterisation of the RNs supporting tech innovation network
- An explanation of OCTO's place within that network and a brief survey of its current projects.
16:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Modern solutions for lightweight solutions on vessels
- Factors to consider when selecting materials
- The use of simulation to understand how ships are affected by different scenarios
Hosted by Pall Corporation -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- The OODA loop decision making cycle at Machine Speed, and the challenges of assurance
- Concepts of system trustworthiness to achieve ‘calibrated trust' – illustrated by a human-centred ‘near-miss' incident in a deployed Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer
- The relevance and opportunity that Trustworthy AI presents
Hosted by Ben Keith, Ship’s R&D Business Manager, Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Forward looking sonar solutions
- Advanced algorithms and processing platforms
- Presentation of results from recent trials
Hosted by Teledyne Marine -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Simplifying algorithms to control systems and manage data
- Analysis of current and expected inertial technologies
- Operational experience/ experimentation and remaining opportunities in 2021
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- The adoption of systems engineering thinking at a programme level
- Application across the Defence Lines of Development
- Modern methods for de-risking capability integration and acceptance
Hosted by Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Exploring the challenges of fast and efficient manufacturing in defence
- Current development of IT systems and how these are aiding production
- Understanding the requirements of new technology and how to capitalise
Hosted by Gareth Drew, Chief Engineer, Manufacturing Technology Centre
17:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- The integration of modularity into the fleet
- Exploring new capabilities to increase options for commanders on naval operations
- Overcoming the challenges of new technology in older Fleets
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Understanding the role of onboard and offboard autonomous systems
- Challenges and solutions for teaming autonomous systems with operators
- Lessons from civilian AI developments
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Opportunities and challenges
- Programme and laydown
- Design trade-offs and support considerations
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Evolution of high capability, low SWaPC, HMS for naval platforms
- Deployment of interoperable HMS on the Global Combat Ship
- Future HMS developments
Hosted by Ultra Maritime -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Growing importance of connectivity aboard submarines
- The challenges and future of ensuring usable mission systems, including atmospheric monitoring
- Investing in the future: lithium battery developments improving performance
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- A geo-commercial perspective on the importance of the seas as a global common
- Threats and risks that commercial users see and fear from Naval mines
- Thoughts on how navies and defence industry can better interface and work with the commercial sector
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17:45
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15 mins
18:00
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105 mins
09:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
• An overview of how acquisition works in the UK
• Integrating into the defence market: who to approach and how
• How the Royal Navy and UK Government will deliver on the UK National Shipbuilding Strategy -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Background to the project and what it was designed to change
- Progress so far and what has been learnt
- Opportunities for industry to engage in the future of Project RENOWN.
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- The role of UXV/AXV as force multiplication assets
- Operational Experimentation and feedback from 2022 exercise
- Paving a path to military integration
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- ASW concepts for 2040
- Technology trends
- ASW deployables
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Technical policies based on the operational goals and preservation of capability
- A matrix organization to ensure a coherent support
- The key to success for applying technology to submarines
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Current programmes under considerations
- 2022 deployments and aviation lessons learned
- Moving towards 2023 deployments and how air can aid surface technology
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09:30
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Benefits of selecting a sustainable power and propulsion system
- Power system selection for optimising adaptable mission demands
- Why an OEM for electrical design/integration
Hosted by ABB Marine -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Use of COTS equipment for UK's fleet design
- Merging technologies to create unique military solutions
- Collaborating with the civilian market to overcome military challenges
Hosted by Northrop Grumman -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
• Forward looking sonar solutions
• Advanced algorithms and processing platforms
• SeaBat F30 for littoral MCM, presentation of results from recent trialsHosted by JFD Limited -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Use of COTS equipment for UK's hydrographic work
- UxV; merging technologies to create a unique ISR solutions
- Collaborating with the civilian market to overcome military challenges
Hosted by General Dynamics Mission Systems -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- How smart controls enable precision for more cost-effective lifecycle operations
- How Smart Controls are decentralizing and moving into equipment
- How modularization is enhancing redundancy and versatility
Hosted by Northrop Grumman -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Crewed and uncrewed teaming develops
- Sensor integration for different mission requirements
- SWaP considerations for enhanced operational capabilities
10:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Reframing the Baltic as a joint operational space
- Essential missions and a new operational direction
- Addressing expected capability gaps in the Baltic region
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Using 'Digital Twins' to manage predictive maintenance
- Collecting, processing and using data in support of platform readiness
- Reducing risk of delay in maintenance periods
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Overcoming the challenges of multinational mine patrolling
- Promoting unilateral collaboration for MCM operations with a new range of COE programs
- Future training and plans to increase assistance from industry partners
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Three reasons to worry less about the threat to SLOCs
- What is the scope/ potential for the use of offshore windfarms as offensive assets
- How best to work together facilitating military/cilian collaboration
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Why did we decide to replace the existing submarines?
- Next generation integration: Sensors, weapons, and command systems
- The diesel-electric propulsion system and why this is the right fit for us
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Difficulties securing territorial waters
- New systems specifically designed for the increased submarine traffic
- Future modifications to meet growing challenges industry can assist with
10:30
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45 minsSponsored by JFD Limited
11:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Frigate replacement programme update
- What are the power requirements for the new vessels: blue water vs littoral
- Design proposals and next steps
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- How digital transformation is accelerating change in ship building at pace
- Using innovations to design, build, operate and support naval vessels
- Balancing ambition and pragmatism with digital transformation
Hosted by Thales -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- UK MHC programme Block 2 update
- Maritime Autonomous Systems Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities for industry engagement WISEX
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Updates on Projects CHARYBDIS and CETUS;
- Lessons learnt in agility and innovation;
- Anticipated future direction for underwater autonomy
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Planned technology advances for the programme
- How we will be developing the new system integration
- An overview on other technology which is being implemented into the U212 Submarines
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- How to improved sustainability of naval operations
- Lessons from commercial sectors that can improve these areas
- How navies and industry can work together to improve communications
11:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Do present power systems fit the bill and what changes are required
- Different approaches for high value and sacrificial platforms
- Return to base and blackout recovery
Hosted by General Electric -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Adopting a System of Systems approach
- Increasing availability and removing single points of vulnerability
- Breaking the link between platforms and capabilities – reworking the traditional model
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Ensuring flexibility and space for future technology systems on a Warship
- Green energy solutions into navy operations
- Training crew, repairing/upgrades without taking the vessel out of operation
Hosted by SAAB Dynamics -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- “Internet of things for the Ocean” and the impact on future design
- Benefits to NATO and alignment with NATO 2030: Common control framework and digital backbone
- Political and strategic convergence and the way ahead
Hosted by Teledyne Marine -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- The importance of effective infrastructure and its impact on critical operations
- The worldwide delays within maintenance programmes and what effect it has on Naval operations
- Solutions for maintenance programmes including digital integration/support
Hosted by Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- How is the environment changing, and what does this mean for industry in the naval enterprise
- Navigation in a contested and congested environment
- Architecture that provides operational agility and manoeuvre in the EM Battle space
Hosted by Safran Electronics & Defense
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12:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Operational requirements at the center of design for the new Reshef corvettes
- 2030 operational requirements into the Sa'ar 5 modernization project
- Outfitting fast patrol boats to combat modern terrorism
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- How the Cube is innovating ship design and support
- How national priorities shape ship requirements and designs
- Upgrading shipyard infrastructure to integrate new technologies
Hosted by SH Defence -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Current programme schedule and execution
- Challenges of the uncrewed and autonomous technologies
- Feedback from a binational programme based on a new stand-off concept
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Cross domain integration of MUS in the maritime task force
- Ensuring allied interoperability and interchangeability
- Extended and enhanced ISR operations with MUS whilst countering counter MUS
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Operational challenges: specificities and developments
- Potential solutions for tightening the link between front end and preparatory activity
- Future long range navigation systems
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Background to the fund and current timeline
- Innovations that allow technology to be exploited for complex scenarios
- Challenges surrounding the development of “future proofing” technology
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12:45
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75 mins
14:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- The need for robust and advanced portable and fixed systems integrated early into the design
- Hull shape, structure and maintenance considerations
- The need for more industry companies to provide competition in the marketplace
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Mitigating risks in maritime operations
- Translating data into multi-domain situational awareness
- Establishing theatre-wide domain command and control utilising allies and partners
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Broadening the Diver Delivery Unit mission set to deliver capacity to support units
- Scope of wet trials and implications for UDS operations
- Looking beyond integration into fast response Fleets: Scope for increasing capabilities
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Assessing the footprint of deployed systems
- How uncrewed vehicles are giving us the operational advantage
- Future systems to support underwater surveillance and reconnaissance
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Overview of the KSS-III Batch-I and Batch-II programmes (decisions pending)
- Enhancing combat systems on board
- The advanced fuel
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Adapting current systems to ensure coherent requirements
- The importance of establishing a design authority to become ‘NSN ready’
- Timeline for S&T/experimentation opportunities
14:30
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Past incidents of ships being unsuitable for towing
- Incorporating survivability into the design phase
- Planning for future incidents
Hosted by RENK -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Challenges to face new scenarios
- Opportunities from Digital Twins as enabled by key enabling technologies
- People empowerment and Interoperability
Hosted by Leonardo -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Framing the problem: USV's / Threats to trade waterways
- Science of super-cavitation
- Explanation of DSG munitions
Hosted by Dean Brandly, CEO, DSG Technology USA Inc -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Unique multi element body UW snake robot combining AUV/ROV capabilities
- Offshore industry developing Eelume for UW inspection, identification and mine destruction
- Mission specific configuration and on-the-fly tool changes
Hosted by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Submarine combat system developments
- Features, differences and advantages
- Comparisons with near peer threats
Hosted by DNV -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Understanding the challenges for the integration of a distributed force
- Opportunities for open, modular tools to achieve information advantage
- Generating common operational pictures
Hosted by HAVELSAN
15:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Previous examples when navy ships have utilised innovative storage
- What the military can learn from the design of passenger ships that was increase energy options
- The potential dangers of not being
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Enabling the connections between air, land, maritime, cyberspace and space
- Progress on Portugal's Maritime Operational Experimentation Centre
- The lessons for digital interoperability being applied to requirements
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Developing interoperability and maritime SOF capabilities across the Alliance
- Practices and standards to mitigate high- risk training exercises
- SOF contributions towards NATO's Maritime Strategy; deterrence and defence
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Which technologies are shrinking the ocean with persistent UW ISR
- Overcoming the challenges of persistence at range
- Experimentation and analysis
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Ongoing challenges with torpedo threat to submarines
- Development of specialised missiles deployed from submarines
• Future research priorities and opportunities to increase detection times and assist submarine evasion
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Understanding the future operating environment
- Developing the C5ISR toolset
- Challenges faced by navies considering C5ISR
16:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Enabling the UK’s next generation air defence capabilities
- How do you achieve autonomous protection with weapon systems
- How the T83 may be the next solution
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Impact of mission systems on new frigate designs
- Viewing combat systems as a strategic resource
- Installing T31 lessons into new build and upgrade programs
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- The demonstrator program: operationalisation of technology
- Ongoing demonstrator projects
- Technical platform concept: a solid base for seamless capability development
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- The importance of airborne sensors in a time of increasing maritime threats
- Multi-mission sensors ready without reconfiguration in all missions
- Working alongside FW assets to aid SA and decision making
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Maintaining synergy between Fleets to improve efficiencies
- Development of new capabilities while maintaining the ‘upgradable system' and use of COTS
- Future research priorities: Sarma-D XLUUV
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- US Fleet operations and what this means for security operations
- The need for an underwater code of conduct
- Deconfliction of programmes now and into the future
16:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Integrating power and propulsion to optimise fuel efficiency and manoeuvrability
- The challenges of being pro-active & reactive with electrical obsolescence
- How the input of industries will affect power systems onboard the Future Surface Fleet
Hosted by Rolls Royce -
30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Redefining the relationship between industry and military
- How this relationship will allow for effective maintenance on vessels
- Planned pre-emptive maintenance strategies to reduce platform downtime
Hosted by Babcock International Group -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Advantages of Mission Modules for legacy and future platforms
- Applications of mission modules for MCM and Torpedo Defence
- Utilisation of mission modules with uncrewed platforms
Hosted by Huntington Ingalls Industries -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Developing the ‘library' of signals to enable upgrades for protection against new threats
- Improving and simplifying the existing process for air upgrades
- New innovations and technologies in internal protection systems
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- The forefront of submarine detection by acoustic means
- Confronting present and future threats in the submarine design
- Exploring collaboration with industry for defence and civilian applications
Hosted by Scientific Management International Limited -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- On platform systems, sensors, and processing
- Off platform connectivity for all-domain
- Enabling disaggregation of sensor, decider, and effector
17:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Growing importance of connectivity aboard for image/data dissemination
- Understanding the challenges and of ensuring usable mission systems
- Investing for the future: How best to enhance performance
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Geophysical changes: how this is impacting operations and infrastructure
- Evaluating current capabilities: Should we be increase or adapt them?
- Monitoring and responding to threats and ability to prove power in large areas
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
• Benefits of Uncrewed Systems in warfighting disciplines
• C2 and data – creating a common picture and overcoming challenges
• Operational Experimentation and analysis – where we’re going -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- How new technology will fit in the RN ASW role
- Integrating technology across different platforms
- Future considerations for airborne ASW
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Understanding the challenges of sharing technology between nations
- Benefits in sharing technical expertise in the development of combat systems
- Increased collaboration in research, tactical development and training
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Developing EW protection against new threats
- Improving on previous systems used by the Royal Navy in EW
- Taking advantage of new innovations and technologies in internal mission systems
09:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- How future operations could be affected by limitations in naval support.
- Inter-operability for Replenishment at Sea
- Balancing affordability with capabilities to support modern platforms
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Update on the Royal Navy's small boats development pipeline
- Considerations for selecting power & propulsion technologies for small boat operations
- Dealing with changing operational demands
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Potential of diver networks combined with surface pictures to augment capability
- Diver research plans in the pipeline
- Results and lessons learned from participation in recent diving exercises
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Collaborative program to sustain the service life of the current Fleet
- Analysing investment priorities between ASW ships and off board capabilities
- How the Multi Role Ocean Surveillance Ship will impact operational effects
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Investigating the challenges regarding submarine communication
- Researching low frequency sonar to ensure communication is undetectable
- Future developments of sonar communications
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Current acquisition plan and impact on operations
- Key development areas
- Upcoming opportunities for industry input
09:30
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Solutions to maximise vessel time at sea
- New technologies that can be utilised to sustain the fleet
- Increasing platform medical capabilities via a R2 onboard hospital
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Incorporating manned & uncrewed assets in naval fleets
- Possibilities for exploiting modularity on to suit different missions
- Working with industry partners to enhance user capability
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- How the systems need changing to ensure it can pinpoint modern threats
- Testing facilities for improved developments and planned live trials
- Partnership programs for increased knowledge sharing
Hosted by BAE Systems -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Threat context requiring a change of pace and approach in fielding quality AUV technology
- Dull, Dirty, Dangerous missions suit AUVs and optimise scarce submarine assets
- ‘Doing Development Differently': an opportunity to speed insertion and adoption at scale
Hosted by Anduril -
30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Reducing the time of antenna exposure to radar detection by ships and aircraft
- Providing fast and secure communications in addition to increased data transmission capacity
- Continued research in the development of underwater sensors
Hosted by Analox Group -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- What are the opportunities in flexible manning solutions
- Technical and operational benefits of alternative teaming systems
- Future developments and scalable solutions
10:00
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Designing the replenishment at sea systems for FSS
- How the operational requirements shaped the design chosen
- Future operations for supplying the fleet
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Securing the Red Sea from conventional and unconventional threats
- Collaboration through training and exercises with allies and partners
- Coordination and cooperation with other nations with the Combined Maritime Forces
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- The challenges arising when conducting MCM operations in complex scenarios
- Methods for maintaining the element of surprise for landing operations
- Future AUV developments offering new operational capabilities.
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Options for operational experimentation during the main phase
- Design considerations during the initial concept phase
- Update on the current program including outstanding decisions
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- The role of ISMERLO in the international submarine rescue community
- Forthcoming exercises
- Future submarine escape and rescue capabilities
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Analysing the current UAS challenges for maritime platforms
- Analysing the risks associated with communication dependency and possible solutions
- Limiting the impact of attacks on maritime platforms in the future
11:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- How to empower personnel to be innovative
- What the network looks like in practice and how it achieves its aims
- How to engage with us should you wish to connect in future or build your own network
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- The challenges faced when conducting planned and unplanned maintenance activities
- Expanding repair capabilities using industry partners
- The future role of additive manufacturing in naval support
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- Operational picture of underwater activity in predicted operating environments
- Planned acquisition of UWW and MCM platforms
- Outstanding decisions for the programme and invitations for collaboration
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- How underwater warfare systems aims to achieve ASW supremacy and secure own assets
- Considerations for contingency environment: Crew training and platform adaptations
- Enabling AUV development for multiple mission types in congested environments
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Establishment of new requirements for the next phase of our programme
- The operational situation leading to the current requirements
- Opportunities for collaboration with militaries and industry
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Adapting current systems to ensure coherent requirements
- The importance of establishing a design authority to become ‘NSN ready'
- Timeline for S&T/experimentation opportunities
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11:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Discovering innovative technologies globally to meet Naval needs
- Linking ISR and combat systems to ensure complete protection
- Employing optronic systems to improve awareness across the spectrum
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- Connecting disparate data sources with 3D models of ships, virtual dockyards, and the Naval Ship Code
- Collaborating in virtual environments to tag objects, communicate with colleagues and more
- Making relevant information available to anyone in a "single pane of glass"
Hosted by Datifex -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- How the maritime is the latest maritime area of operations
- What is the threat and how can it be countered
- What lessons can be learnt from commercial operations
Hosted by L3Harris -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Technology to overcome enemy interference
- Feedback from flight operations and classification
- Look to future requirements and calls for research
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Power and design considerations
- Reducing the fatigue to crews using human factors during design
- Considerations for combat systems and their integration aboard submarines
Hosted by Navantia -
30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Understanding the challenges for the integration of a distributed force
- Opportunities for open, modular tools to achieve information advantage
- Generating common operational pictures
12:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream A
- Integrating and accommodating state- of–the art maritime technologies: Plug and Play; Bolt-on/off
- Ensuring accessibility for small business to large industry to government and international partners.
- Current demonstrator opportunities.
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Stream B
- The use of data for improving predictive maintenance capabilities
- Developing forecasts for life-cycles of in- service components for effective maintenance planning
- Industry opportunities for effective data mining systems to assist material sustainment
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream A
- New and emerging threats to maritime infrastructures
- Vulnerabilities of maritime infrastructures
- Frameworks for resilience and the way ahead
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Stream B
- Driving agility through typical weapons acquisition process
- Golden thread between requirements generation through technology maturity and capability Acceptance/integration (the next steps)
- Introduction of the Weapon Sector Research Framework (WSRF)
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30 mins
- Submarine Technology
- Rescue system modernization
- Adaptation methodologies of rescue systems to anchor handling vessels (AHTS)
- Improvements to air deployability of rescue systems
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30 mins
- Surface Fleet Technology
- Understanding the future operating environment
- Developing the C5ISR toolset
- Challenges faced by navies considering C5ISR
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13:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Closing Plenary Session
- Commercial vs Naval operational readiness rates, why the difference and how to close the gap
- What are the contract limitations holding these levels down
- Key themes assessed from the previous 3 days that will help our fleet moving forwards
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Closing Plenary Session
- Current operational picture for the Navy and who is supporting our deployments
- How we are utilising research and innovation on operations
- What the next phase of Naval development and acquisition looks like
14:15
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Closing Plenary Session
- Driving down the lifetime costs of effective ISR systems and data transmission
- Embracing smart energy solutions to free up budget for other naval acquisitions
- Delivering open systems architecture for a fully operational kill chain
Hosted by Navantia -
30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Closing Plenary Session
- Embracing the challenges of a new maritime era of build
- Delivering operational advantage at sea with improved sensor analysis
- Improving UK Defence Enterprise performance through collaboration and strategic relationships
14:45
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30 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Closing Plenary Session
- Background to the project and what it was designed to change
- Progress so far and what has been learnt
- Opportunities for industry to engage in the future of the programme
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30 mins
- Underwater Defence & Security Closing Plenary Session
- Understanding geospatial data, to support safe navigation and optimise mission execution
- The opportunity lost through an inability to keep pace with evolving technologies and standards.
- Developments in digitalisation of navigation and operational planning services and the advantage of connectivity
15:15
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Closing Plenary Session
- Underwater Defence & Security Closing Plenary Session
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5 mins
- Future Surface Fleet Closing Plenary Session
- Underwater Defence & Security Closing Plenary Session