Pre-Conference Focus Day Organic ISR Assets for the Naval Commander - 25th September 2012
When it comes to providing the most advanced sensor packages and extended time on task, fixed wing patrol aircraft represent the pinnacle of maritime patrol capability. However, there are times when such aircraft simply cannot respond to the needs of naval commanders – be it due to distance from base, alternative taskings etc. The ability for commanders to deploy their own, organic ISR capability is therefore vital to ensure the timely and flexible provision of maritime domain awareness.
This focus day will showcase a range of rotary wing and unmanned systems that can be employed by vessel commanders, the tactics, training and procedures behind their use and feedback from recent operational deployments
Benefits of attending :
- Understand the future plans of multiple nations – in both the short and long term – as they look at evolving TT Ps and platform requirements to meet the needs of the contemporary maritime environment.
- Examine the effectiveness of rotary wing platforms in operations from around the world and how different mission sets are impacting the fleet.
- Assess how unmanned platforms can offer a unique and cost effective capability to vessel commanders and how these assets can help to compliment your existing maritime patrol assets
08.30 COFFEE & REGISTRATION
09.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
09.10 Organic Air Assets for the Italian Navy: Examination of Rotary Wing and Tactical UAV Requirements
Commander Lorenzano Di Renzo
Development Office, Naval Aviation Department
ITALIAN NAVY
09.40 Integrating And Developing Unmanned Systems For Use On Naval Vessels: The Work Of PMA 263
Colonel James Rector
Programme Manager, PMA 263
US NAVY
10.10 Session Reserved For Industry Presentation
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10.40 COFFEE & NETWORKING
11.10 Filling The Maritime Patrol Aircraft Role With A Rotary Wing Asset: The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk.1
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Confirmed Representative
Merlin Helicopter Commander
ROYAL NAVY
11.40 Jack Sparrow didn’t expect to see a Danish LYNX helicopter while executing piracy!
Commander Martin Ole Thorup
Squadron Commander, 723 Squadron
ROYAL DANISH AIR FORCE
12.10 NETWORKING LUNCH
13.10 Session Reserved For Industry Presentation
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+44 207 368 9308
13.40 Operational Commitments Of The Icelandic Coast Guard In Support Of The Frontex Surveillance Mission
Commander Audunn Kristinsson
Deputy Chief of Operations
ICELANDIC COAST GUARD
14.10 COFFEE & NETWORKING
14.30 Transitioning Between Two Rotary Wing Platforms: The Royal Netherlands Air Force Experience Moving To The NH90
Lieutenant Commander Erik Albers
Commanding Officer, 7 Squadron
ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE
15.00 Panel Session Challenges and Benefits of Operating Organic Maritime Patrol Assets
- To what extent have the sensor suites placed on rotary wing and unmanned assets reached the point of diminishing returns? Are more extensive sensor suites required for these platforms, or is data management the primary limiting factor in current operations?
- How can fusion and dissemination efforts be improved for data gathered from organic platforms?
- For reconnaissance and intelligence gathering purposes, can unmanned systems be reasonably expected to replace their rotary wing counter parts over the next decade? What roles, if any, are likely to be transferred to the unmanned platforms?
15.30 COFFEE & END OF FOCUS DAY
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