Simon Purton Future Capabilities, Research & Technology

Distributed Networked Battle Lab

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Distributed Networked Battle Lab Overview

Initiative between ACT, NC3A, and IndustryMechanism/framework for linking Battle Labs for NATO, Nations, and Industry benefitLeverages existing NATO, National, and Industrial Battle Lab capabilities

Not another facilityLegal, procedural, security, and technical aspects

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Distributed Networked Battle LabOutline Concept

Distributed Networked Battle Lab Overview

Initiative between ACT, NC3A, and IndustryMechanism/framework for linking Battle Labs for NATO, Nations, and Industry benefitLeverages existing NATO, National, and Industrial Battle Lab capabilities

Not another facilityLegal, procedural, security, and technical aspects

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Distributed Networked Battle Lab Benefits

NATO: Deliver capability to Operational Forces quickerImproves effectiveness and interoperability of capabilities delivered

Industry: Access to NATO data, exercises, experts and systemsGain knowledge of NATO standards / proceduresUndertake early validation of capabilitiesIncrease market understandingProve interoperability with NATO systemsIncreases utilisation of existing facilities

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Distributed Networked Battle Lab Progress Made

Framework Development Underway Collaborative effort between NATO and Industry

Initial activities fundedACT funding development of proceduresIndustry provision of expertise via NATO Industrial Advisory Group

Planning for Pilot CaseJoint ISR employment testing

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Distributed Networked Battle Lab Next Steps

Maturation of the FrameworkPublish December 2009

Demonstration of capability through Pilot CaseScheduled start September 2009 / February 2010

Areas of potential interest:Topics from Industry Day 2008 and 2009Others

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Tomorrow’s Agenda

1. Briefing on framework progressAnd critique on proposal

2. Increase Industry contribution to / participation in Joint ISR Step 1 Pilot Case

3. Future collaboration using Distributed Networked Battle Lab

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Discussion Topic 1: Proposed Framework

Detailed Briefing on FrameworkObtain audience feedback

Strengths: what do you like?Weaknesses: what is missing?Opportunities: what should be changed?Threats: what are the barriers/obstacles to implementation?

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Discussion Topic 2:JISR Step 1 Pilot Case

Use of existing ISAF reference facility for capability employment testingDistributed test of National ISR capabilities

Compliance with NATO StandardsFull-Motion Video and other formatsTest national Border Protection Devices

Opportunities for Industry to:Access to NATO ISR data and systemsDemonstrate capabilities on ISAF reference capabilityEase implementation of national solutions

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Day 2 Agenda

Framework: Scope and BackgroundCollaborative Working PracticesBenefitsTopicsHighlightsLessons Learnt

Plenary discussion on FrameworkPilot Case Outline: JISR Step 1 Pilot CaseOther Collaboration Opportunities

Break

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End of Day 1 Slides

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