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Chairman’s Welcome Note

Welcome to the 2019 Submarine Technology Conference, hosted in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This

inaugural event is a premier international maritime forum focussing on underwater strategy, capabilities and

technologies to understand the latest submarine developments from around the world. The conference

programme gives a real sense of the experience, expertise and quality of the speakers, with opportunities for

audience participation and plenty of time for productive networking.

Submarines are 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

submarines. 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.

This combination of capability also enables the submarine to operate in a hybrid and responsive manner.

The threats faced from Russia and other states with submarines have continued to build. As Admiral James

Foggo remarked, “Russian submarines are prowling the Atlantic, testing our defences, confronting our

command of the seas and preparing a complex underwater battle space to give the edge in any future conflict.”

These threats focus on ASW, strategic land attack, anti-surface warfare and the conduct of seabed operations.

The NATO high-end ASW capability has 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 Submarine build or modernisation projects. This activity helps us set the context

for our conference.

On the focus day of the conference, we can look forward to a deep dive into the Building, Modernising and

Sustaining Submarines 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 submarines 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.

Day 1 concentrates on the future. It starts with a strategic flavour with Herman de Groote’s presentation on the

future development of the Netherlands’ submarine force. We 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.

On our final day, we have the opportunity to investigate two key issues: Off-board Sensors and Safety, and

Search and Rescue. It will be fascinating to hear from Admiral Chen Yeong-Kang of Taiwan about the use of off-

board systems to complement submarine operations in a contested Indo-Asian environment. I am delighted

that the conference will also cover other important areas including, Survivability to Materiel Certification and

Submarine Rescue. Safety and Safe Operation are shared priorities embedded in all aspects of the conference.

It is good to be with you this week. The Submarine Technology Conference will set out some of the challenges

we face and draw upon the wealth of knowledge that our esteemed speakers and attendees have, to promote

ideas and identify innovative solutions. I look forward to meeting you personally in Amsterdam at what is sure

to be a stimulating first conference.

Yours sincerely,

Rear Admiral Bob Tarrant CB (Retired)

Submarine Technology Chairman

On behalf of Defence Leaders


Producer’s Welcome Note

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Submarine Technology Conference and Exhibition – the

world’s first, and only, meeting that brings together technical experts, submarine operators,

shipyards, procurement teams, R&D personnel and project managers. The aim of the meeting is

to discuss current and future developments in submarine systems, platforms, technologies and

safety in a dedicated international forum.

As many of you will know, the planning for this meeting has taken quite some time; with me,

Admiral Bob and the Defence Leaders Team reviewing and researching with the community for

over a year to make sure this conference meets your needs and expectations. We have worked

tirelessly to bring you the key topics and conversations that surround this industry in 2019 - these

areas of interest will be discussed by a hand-picked selection of experts from naval, academic

and industry perspectives, to provide well-rounded and all-encompassing discussions.

The key topics of the event will include in-service support, availability, modernisation, safety,

future developments and current programmes; with, of course, a focus on submarine

technologies.

We have seen overwhelming support for this conference and are very pleased to welcome

attendees and speakers from 22 Nations, all coming together under one roof to discuss their

shared challenges and learn from their peers within the submarine community.

I would like to personally thank each and every attendee, speaker and sponsor for making these

discussions possible. With special mentions to our lead sponsor, Atlas Elektronik, our Chairman

Bob and our host nation of the Netherlands for making us feel incredibly welcome.

We hope that this new and unique conference will address challenges that you have in the

technical aspect of submarines, provide you an opportunity to learn from your peers and

colleagues, and allow you to expand your network within this great community.

If you have any questions, feedback or suggestions, please feel free to share these with me and

Admiral Bob, so we may implement them, improve and grow Submarine Technology for next

year.

Thank you once again for your support and I look forward to meeting you all at Submarine

Technology 2019.

Yours sincerely,

James Hogg

Submarine Technology Conference Producer

Defence Leaders


TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER

FOCUS DAY: MODERNISATION AND IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

“SUPPORTING SUBMARINES THROUGH MODERNISATION AND INTEGRATION OF NEW SYSTEMS”

With current global instability reinforcing the strategic importance of submarines, keeping these boats at sea and at the highest operational availability is of the utmost importance. Navies require an efficient and effective system to reduce downtime and maintain an at-sea-deterrent capable of performing to modern standards with modern systems on board. The modernisation and in-service support focus day stream at Submarine Technology will discuss in depth the challenges and solutions surrounding these vital areas.

0855 – Registration and welcome coffee Hosted by Atlas Elektronik 0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

MODERNISING AND BUILDING SUBMARINE PLATFORMS Several countries feature classes of submarines that either require upgrading to meet modern requirements mid-way through their operational lives or are new-builds with the need for sub-systems before their commission. These upgrades and introduction of new sub-systems are imperative to the success of these classes and allow the submarine to function as an asset. The opening section will stimulate discussion around the integration of sub-systems in both new-builds and mid-life-upgrades.

0930 – Italian Navy Submarine Force, current operations and future requirements

• Addressing the outlook of the underwater domain

• Current scenario assessment and the role of Italian Submarines

• Future requirements and developments Rear Admiral Andrea Petroni, Head of Submarines Division, Italian Navy General Staff

1000 – S-80+ Submarine: a cutting-edge design in constant evolution

• Evaluating the role of a shipyard in the whole life of the boat

• Acting as a partner with the Navy and MOD

• Future innovations in submarine developments to increase capabilities Jorge García-Monedero, Services Commercial Director, Navantia

1030 – Overcoming key challenges to the lifecycle of Spain’s S-80+

• Planning for the through-life engineering support for the S-80+

• Upgrading, overhauling and managing equipment and over 40,000 system requirements

• Working with industry and the parent navy solution Commander Carlos Gárate Pasquín, Operational Program Officer S-80+, Spanish Navy

1100 – Morning coffee and networking Hosted by Vitavox


COMMON IN-SERVICE SUPPORT FOR SUBMARINE PLATFORMS In order to maintain a proper at sea deterrent, in-service support must be efficient and effective. Many nations have taken to bolstering their submarine capabilities through joint procurements, requiring them to be forward thinking regarding the in-service support of a modern capability alongside their partner. This section will discuss the in-service support of joint procured submarines and how this can be improved. 1130 –Norway’s preparations for the support and arrival of the Type 212CD

• Establishment of the new maintenance facility

• Improving submarine availability and reducing downtime

• Managing the in-service support of both Norway and Germany’s 212CD submarines Commander SG Trond Juvik, Chief Enterprise Officer P6346 New Submarines, NDMA

1200 – Designing submarine seawater systems to last the lifetime of the boat

• The key to keeping boats at sea and available for operations

• Minimise down-time and save navies €millions

• Enhancing submarine survivability Ben Turner, Head of Submarine Development, Copper Alloys

1230 – Maintaining Italian navy submarines and common in-service support of U212A fleet

• Italian Navy Submarine Fleet In Service Support Strategy

• Common In Service Support U212A Fleet within the cooperation with the German Navy

• Future Vision of the Italian Navy Commander Vincenzo Pennino, Head of Submarines Propulsion and Power Plant Section, Italian Naval Armaments Directorate

1300 – Lunch and networking Hosted by ROYAL IHC

MAINTAINING SUBMARINES THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFECYCLE Maintaining an effective, safe and operational capability is a task becoming increasingly supplemented by modular and digital solutions. The utilisation of these methods and the employment of these digital solutions within this area reduces downtime, failure of parts and accidents. This section of the agenda will focus on maintaining a submarine to maximise life expectancy and safety. 1400 – Fit for the Future Support. Managing Complex System Integration

• Turning information into insights to drive innovation

• Babcock’s journey towards digital twinning

• Optimising fleets for availability

Guy Dabell, Chief Engineer (In Service Support – Submarines), Babcock International

1430 – French Fleet Support Service: mission and organisation to guarantee the availability of SSN fleet

• Maintenance policy based on the operational goal and preservation of capability

• A matrix organisation to ensure a coherent support

• The key to success for submarines’ in-service support Principal Engineer Claire Penchenat, SSN In-Service Support Team Leader, French Navy 1500 – Enhancing submarine performance through modularity in refrigeration

• Maximizes commonality while improving operational flexibility

• Redefines redundancy, improves reliability, makes replacements a breeze and eliminates security hurdles

• Being applied on chilled water plants and what that means to magnetic bearing technology Augusto San Cristobal, Director of Product Engineering, Bronswerk Group


1530 – Ensuring sustainment while maximising service life for US Navy Submarines

• Minimising impact of part shortages on maintenance programmes

• Optimising maintenance facilities to improve sustainment capabilities

• US Navy aims to maximise submarine service life Captain Carey Pantling, Commanding Officer, Submarine Maintenance, Engineering, Planning and Procurement Activity, US Naval Sea Systems Command

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1600 – Chairman’s summary and close of focus day Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

1605 – End of Focus day and start of drinks reception in ballroom foyer Hosted by Naval Group

1900 – Exhibition set-up in ballroom 1+2


SUBMARINE TECHNOLOGY 29th – 31st October 2019, Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

www.submarinetechnology.co.uk

The current political situation and reliance on sea lines of communication have put the spotlight firmly on the strategic importance of submarines. Fleets are keen to develop their abilities in terms of design, build, operations, safety and detection. With over a million separate parts these machines are one of the most complex ever designed, but to maintain readiness for future conflicts Navies must ensure technologies are being prepared and considered for upgrades and acquisition.

Submarine Technology 2019 will bring together a unique community of operators, procurement teams, research organisations and industry to set out their challenges and analyse possible solutions to help set the path for submarine development now and into the future.

WEDNESDAY 30th OCTOBER CONFERENCE DAY 1

‘SUBMARINE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FUTURE’ The aim of the first day of the main conference will be to address the current threat picture and how to ensure underwater Fleets are synchronised to achieve their missions. It will encompass stealth, propulsion, C4ISR, combat systems and navigation; looking to enable discussion about current challenges, how these are being overcome and how best to ensure collaboration, both internationally and with industry, going forward.

0800 – Registration and welcome coffee Hosted by Atlas Elektronik 0855 – Chairman’s introduction Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

0900 – The role of future submarines in the development of the Netherlands

• Current use of submarines for protection of Dutch interests

• Challenges facing the Royal Netherlands Submarine Service

• Future plans to overcome these challenges Captain Herman de Groot, Commanding Officer Submarine Service Netherlands, Royal Netherlands Navy

0930 – Realising the benefits of Open Systems

• The technical and commercial benefits that Combat System stakeholders seek from open systems

• Why very few open system developments have realised more than a small number of these benefits

• How careful specification of the requirements and the technical solution can ensure the desired through life characteristics of an open system

Mark Lankester, Systems Design Authority – Submarine Systems, Atlas Elektronik 1000 – The A26 Submarine; from a submarine safety perspective

• Developing Sweden’s A26 as a world-leading and safe submarine

• The importance of through-life engineering to submarine safety

• How the FMV and Royal Swedish Navy work together to improve submarine safety Dr Fredrik Hellström, PhD, A26 Project Manager, FMV

1030 – Morning coffee and networking

Hosted by Babcock International


EXTENDING THE REACH OF C4ISR SYSTEMS The nature of salt-water as a communication conduit means that both light and radio waves quickly attenuate. Whilst travelling, these waves are susceptible to disruption, spoofing and interception so new technologies are being developed to maintain the communication and ISR capabilities of submarines. C4ISR systems must be updated frequently to take advantage of new innovations and technologies. This section will look at current programmes, their adoption of new technologies and what the operators need.

1100 – Overcoming challenges to further Portuguese Submarine capabilities in C4ISR

• The importance of submarine C4ISR to whole-navy operations

• Identifying challenges to improving C4ISR and addressing these to improve capability

• Future developments for C4ISR and how these will aid operations Vice Admiral Henrique Gouviea e Melo, Commander of the Fleet, Portuguese Navy

1130 – Recent developments in submarine technology

• ASW threats as driver for Subsea development

• Submarine Signature Management

• Future trends in ASW and submarine technology: a special focus on signatures and energy supply Mr Peter Hauschildt, Head of Technology, Innovation and Sustainability, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

1200 – The use of EW and SATCOM to enhance Spain’s S-80+ Submarine • Developing SATCOM hardness and EW protection against new threats

• Improving on previous systems used by the Spanish Navy in EW and SATCOM

• Taking advantage of new innovations and technologies in internal mission systems Commander Agusto Conte-Rios, EW Program Officer S80, Spanish Navy

1230 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Navantia

DEVELOPING COMBAT SYSTEMS FOR THE FUTURE The constant development of new threats to safe and secure submarine operation, means submarines must adapt to counter ASW through their own weaponry and development of defensive aid suites. This section will discuss the development in submarine combat systems and the future of this very important technology. 1400 – Theory of evolution applied to submarines : size matters

• A fact based on observation

• A surviving necessity

• A bonus for flexibility Captain Sébastien Maloingne, Senior Staff Officer, French Navy . 1430 – Designers' challenges for future submarine operations

• Ensuring submarines are combat ready

• Making sure they are user-friendly

• Allowing for easy evolution Stephan Meunier, Operational Marketing Director, Naval Group

1500 – Effective operations in congested environments

• Roles of Submarines and priorities of development

• Use of technology to regain ASuW superiority;

• Gaining control of the underwater domain Commander Daniele Ruggieri, Head of Combat systems and Airborne sensors – Submarine Department, Italian Navy General Staff

1530 – Coffee and networking Hosted by Bruel & Kjaer North America Inc.


OPTIMISING NAVIGATION AND SONAR TO AID OPERATIONS Underwater topography, operational depth, tidal flows, current and other vessels are all potential threats to safe and effective submarine navigation. For submarines to continue as an unrivalled naval asset, many classes outdated inertial guidance systems need modernisation or augmentation to improve navigation accuracy. This section will discuss the current innovations in navigation technology and how operators are applying them in different environments.

1600 – Maximising a submarines ability to manoeuvre safely and accurately in CSW environments

• The use of the X-rudder configuration in CSW and the benefits to Baltic operations

• Navigating effectively in CSW with topographical challenges

• The effects of salinity on navigation and how German submarines can adapt to other environments Commander Timo Cordes, Commander 1st Submarine Squadron, German Navy

1630 – Developing next generation sonar and acoustic solutions to aid navigation and combat

• The challenges of underwater navigation

• Technical gaps in current navigation systems

• Exploring ways, old & new, to reposition an inertial navigation system Commander Bruno Sola, Deputy Director, French Navy – Centre for Expertise for Naval Programs 1700 – The development of the quantum compass and its impact on navigation for the future

• Understanding the limitations of GPS underwater

• Future development of a complete positioning system using cold matter and quantum technology

• The implications for achieving a complete navigation system underwater Dr Joseph Cotter, Research Associate, Centre for Cold Matter Research – Imperial College London

1730 – Chairman’s summary Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

1735 – End of day 1 and start of drinks reception in the exhibition room Hosted by TNO


THURSDAY 31st OCTOBER MAIN DAY 2

‘NEXT GENERATION SOLUTIONS FOR SUBMARINE OPERATIONS, SURVIVABILITY, ESCAPE AND RESCUE’ The expansion of undersea activities during the past 20 years by NATO and non-NATO navies has increased the pressure on peers to develop and operate more complex and capable platforms. These developments whilst overall positive for the submarine community must occur in-line with safety and survivability considerations. This second conference day will focus on future submarine operations, maximising submarine survivability, discussions on submarine escape and rescue and finally ending with a panel discussion encompassing all of this day’s focus areas.

0800 – Registration and welcome coffee Hosted by Atlas Elektronik 0855 – Chairman’s introduction Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

COMPLEMENTING FUTURE SUBMARINE OPERATIONS With growing need for increased operational capabilities and a focus on budgetary restrictions, maximising the amount of capabilities engineered into platforms takes great skill and forward planning. It is for these reasons that nations are looking to off-board systems and external communication as force multipliers to extend operational capabilities and keep submarines at the forefront of naval operations. This section will discuss how submarine operations can be complemented by other systems and the challenges in achieving this.

0900 – Underwater Deconfliction in the view of NATO

• The deconfliction issue: Congested Vs. Contested

• NATO’s role as Submarine Movement Advisory Authority

• The multiple outstanding issues: maritime unmanned systems, peace and war Commander Geordie Klein, Netherlands Defence Desk officer Asia & Oceania, Netherlands MOD

0930 – ORCCA – a Submarine Combat System family to build bridges

• Requirements for future Combat Systems raise constantly

• Resulting system diversity contrasts need for efficient lifetime support in navies

• Product family across platforms and nations as impulse for sustainable solutions including national contributions on all levels

Thomas Beyer, Technical Director, KTA Naval Systems AS. 1000 – Use of systems to complement submarine operations in a contested environment

• Expansion of Indo-Asian submarine fleets and what this means for security operations in the SCS

• The need for an underwater code of conduct for operation of unmanned and autonomous assets

• Underwater priorities and ensuring effective communications to complement operations Admiral (Ret’d) Chen Yeong-Kang, Former Chief of the Navy 2013-2015, Taiwanese (ROC) Navy

1030 – Morning coffee and networking


MAINTAINING PREPAREDNESS FOR SAFE AND OPTIMAL SUBMARINE OPERATIONS Many submariners know that one of the few ways to prevent the worst, is to train for the worst. Submarine operation can be a high-risk activity and adequate training practices must be employed to ensure optimal performance during tense situations. This section will discuss training and safety solutions for submarines.

1100 – NATO’s preparations for submarine rescue

• Maintaining readiness for S&R of submarines through efficient training practices

• Effective training to prepare for NSRS operations

• The importance of preparing submariners for DISSUB and evacuation Commander Chris Baldwin, NSRS Operations Officer, Royal Navy

1130 – A realistic look at submarine rescue needs and corresponding capabilities

• End to end solutions for intervention and rescue

• Lessons from the Phoenix rescue response to Argentina

• Application of lessons to capability design – systems, procedures & requirements Kent R. VanHorn, VP for Global Submarine Rescue, Phoenix International Holdings, Inc.

1200 – Submarine development (PROSUB) & the Brazilian Nuclear Program

• Security implications in 3 axes: energy, technology and defence

• The Submarine Development Program (PROSUB)

• The Brazilian Nuclear Program: background and structure Commander Christian Drummond Hingst, Submarine Force Command Operations Officer, Brazilian Navy

1230 – Lunch and networking Hosted by Koç Bilgi ve Savunma Teknolojileri A.Ş.

SUBMARINE SURVIVABILITY, MATERIEL SAFETY AND ABANDONMENT Following on from yesterday’s discussions on submarine developments for the future and increasing the warfighting capability of the submarine; it is important to remember that there are other systems on-board these vessels. Survivability and safety are of paramount importance to maintaining maximum capability of current assets, with effective training and readiness for DISSUB being key to survivability in treacherous situations.

1330 – Submarine Safety & Survivability in the view of the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency

• Maintaining safety for Norwegian submarines through tight integration of domestic organisations

• Technological safety, composite development and maintaining the Norwegian in-house approach

• Looking to the future: how Norway and NATO will work together to improve Sub Safety Commander Espen Engebretsen, ISMERLO Plans & Exercise, NATO SUBCOM – MARCOM HQ & Former Submarine Safety Manager and Engineering Superintendent, Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency

1400 – JFD IN (Indian Navy) Third Generation fly-away submarine rescue system - Flash to Bang

• JFD IN Third Generation fly-away submarine rescue system - Flash to Bang

• The Challenges faced in delivering a submarine rescue capability – from concept to operations

• The other things that matter, experiences and lessons learned from development to operations John Burden, NATO Submarine Rescue System (NSRS) – Rescue Operations Manager, JFD

1430 – The Royal Canadian Navy’s experience with materiel certification

• The RCN materiel certification process at a details level

• The value of materiel certification data

• Materiel certification options and best practices Gordon MacDonald, Submarine Materiel Certification Officer, Maritime Forces Atlantic / Formation Technical Authority / Senior Staff Officer Submarines

1500 – Afternoon coffee and networking


Hosted by BAE Systems Submarines

OPTIMISING SUBMARINE ESCAPE AND RESCUE

Following on from the many Submarine disasters of the cold war, NATO and her partner nations began to establish contingencies and doctrine to deal with these unthinkable situations. Dealing with crippling depths, poor visual environments and a stealthy target, Sub Escape & Rescue is thwart with challenges. This section of the agenda will discuss the Escape & Rescue programs that are currently operational and provide insight into their challenges and successes.

1530 – NATO International Submarine Escape and rescue: ISMERLO 2019

• The NATO rescue policy and how this is to be implemented in 2020

• How this research is being fed back into Submarine builders to enhance safety

• Disseminating the shared language and how communication is key in Sub E&R Commander Espen Engebretsen, ISMERLO Plans & Exercise, NATO SUBCOM – MARCOM HQ 1600 – Drass Submarine Rescue and Salvage Systems and Designs

• Drass New Generation Deep Rescue Vehicle (DRV): design status and further steps

• DRV Functional Test: C.I.R.O. first dive and results achieved

• Drass New Generation Submarine Ventilation System (SVS): design status and further steps Davide D’Alessio, Defence System Designer Coordinator, Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology

1630 – Panel discussion: The future of submarine abandonment and maintaining readiness for DISSUB

• How NATO nations are coming together to enhance their readiness for submarine abandonment

• Recent exercises that have revealed skill shortfalls and how these are being overcome

• The role of industry in aiding submarine escape, rescue, abandonment and training Commander SG Trond Juvik, Chief Enterprise Officer P6346 New Submarines, Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency

Commander Espen Engebretsen, ISMERLO Plans & Exercise, NATO SUBCOM – MARCOM HQ

Commander (Retd) Richard Burston, NATO Mission Modularity & UXV ASW Ops, On behalf of JFD

Commander Chris Baldwin, NSRS Operations Officer, Royal Navy

1730 – Chairman’s summary and close of conference Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Robert Tarrant CB, Former Commander Operations, Royal Navy

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