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STREAM A: In-Service Support

“Ensuring operational availability”

In order to fulfil operational requirements mandated by government and respond to

crises; submarine forces must be properly equipped with operational, safe and reliable

assets. Keeping these boats at sea and functioning as useful assets is a task that many

navies and industry contractors must wrestle with, against time, cost and unforeseen

circumstances.

The In-Service Support stream at Submarine Technology 2020 will discuss in depth the

challenges and solutions surrounding these vital areas.

STREAM B: Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment and Survival

“Safeguarding Submariners at sea”

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 the unthinkable yet

possible situations. The disaster that befell the ARA San Juan brought this capability to

the forefront of many minds yet again and highlighted many of the issues and worst-

case scenarios that Submariners and SMERAS must deal with.

This stream of Submarine Technology will address the many challenges, solutions and

perspectives of SMERAS and elicit input from the world’s leaders in this domain.

Submarine Technology 2020

22nd – 24th September 2020, Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport Amsterdam, The Netherlands

www.DefenceLeaders.com/Submarine-Technology “Securing the Future of Submarine Technologies”

Tuesday 22nd September 2020

0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks

0925 – Chairman’s opening remarks

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1100 – Morning coffee and networking

IMPROVING AVAILABILITY The need for constant vessel availability to fulfil operational requirements is a challenge facing many navies in this current climate. With the continued resurgence of the submarine threat, the need to have assets available to respond and counter is all the more important. This section will discuss improving submarine availability and the solutions and case studies of this. 0930 – Overcoming the key challenges to through life support

• Deep maintenance, in-service and through life engineering support for submarines

• Upgrading, overhauling and managing equipment and systems

• Extensive equipment management capability; scheduling repair, replacement and overhaul 1000 – 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 through innovative practices Guy Dabell, Chief Engineer (In Service Support – Submarines), Babcock International 1030 – Working in-service support into the whole Submarine Program

• Working service support into a submarine contract to allow seamless operations

• Reducing the need for in-service support through intelligent build solutions

• Through Life Support as an extension of the build-phase

SUBMARINE ALERT, SEARCH AND PREPAREDNESS During the critical early stages of a submarine incident it is vital that submariners act in the best accordance with their training to ensure swift action to either counter the situation or alert the surface of their challenges. If the situation cannot be countered it becomes the role of the appointed Search service to act. This section will explore the aspects of preparedness, search and alert during and for submarine incidents. 0930 – The Birth of Modern SMERAS preparedness and the role of SPAG in SM Search

• The importance of preparation for pressurised escape

• Moving the SMERAS Training Facility to HMNB Clyde

• The role of the Royal Navy SMERAT and SPAG to preparedness and search Lieutenant Commander Gareth Griffiths, SMERAS HOT / OC SPAG and SMERAT, Royal Navy

1000 – Providing comprehensive preparedness for SMERAS through turnkey solutions

• Responding to SM alertment as a coordinated force

• Supporting the DISSUB through supplementation of life-support systems

• New developments in intervention, launch, recovery and rescue systems JFD Limited Representative

1030 – Understanding the operational phases prior to SMERAS and their importance

• The role of emergency alert equipment in notifying ISMERLO and rescue forces

• Deploying a coordinated search operation at the earliest opportunity

• Locating the distressed submarine and actioning further operational phases


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1300 – Lunch and networking

SUBMARINE MODERNISATION PROGRAMMES Several countries feature classes of submarines that require vast upgrades and modernisation of both combat and marine systems. These modernisations are critical to the continuance of these classes service and operational lives. This section will investigate ongoing and future submarine modernisation programmes 1130 – Integrating sub-systems into a new-build class

• The need for plug and play technology in modern submarines and how this can be utilised

• Managing the integration of systems with Size Weight and Power (SWaP) limits

• The role of R&D partnerships to hasten the integration of new technologies 1200 – Introducing modularity during a mid-life upgrade

• Utilising modular systems to improve the ability to upgrade in future

• Upgrading the soft services to meet modern demands

• Modular sensing and the options for a modern suite 1230 – Modernising an exported class through sub-system integration

• Modernising systems that have become obsolete since the class was first built

• Changing the systems for new operating environments

• Integrating new technologies into the platform and deciding what old systems to retain

SUBMARINE ABANDONMENT AND SURVIVAL When disaster strikes, submariners are faced with several options for survival. One of the first and arguably easiest options is abandoning the boat. Whilst abandonment has been practiced since mariners have gone to sea, the aspect of survival from submarine abandonment was only made apparent following several wartime disasters and death from exposure. 1130 – Overcoming the challenges of surface abandonment

• Outline of abandonment challenges: sea state, access, speed

• Planning for and training for abandonment in extreme scenarios

• Use of technology and equipment to assist surface abandonment 1200 – Drass’s role in supporting submarine abandonment and survival

• Training assets, including virtual reality and simulators driving SQEP

• Recent exercise feedback and new avenues for SMERAS

• The role of AI, VR and industry in aiding the next generation Drass Galeazzi Underwater Technology Representative

1230 – Responding to an abandonment scenario – ensuring survival and rescue

• Understanding the threat posed and reasons for abandonment

• Coordinating and commanding response forces

• Ensuring effective recovery of personnel, triage and medical support


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1540 – Networking drinks

UTILISING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE IN-SERVICE SUPPORT As organisations look to reduce the burden of in-service support; one of the key factors in achieving a greater efficiency is the utilisation of technologically advanced solutions. The management of data, digital twinning and methods of increasing obsolescence management are among the solutions for improving in-service support. This session will highlight some of the novel solutions for this problem. 1400 – Predictive maintenance through digital solutions

• Maintaining equipment health through predicting failure

• Investing in digital solutions to save in the long run

• Reducing the risk of equipment concern by managing the life cycle of equipment 1430 – Risk prevention by utilisation of digital solutions to predict potential failure

• Critical evaluation of the equipment to predict failure

• The role of the human element in ascertaining equipment health

• Portable device vs sensor measurement as effective methods of input to CBM programs 1500 – Utilising data to improve materiel certification and support whole-boat safety

• Experience of collecting data across the RCN Victoria-Class boats

• Operating at the detail level to improve support and safety

• Creating a way of thinking that revolves around materiel safety Gordon MacDonald, Submarine Materiel Certification Officer, Formation Technical Authority – Canadian Department of Defence

SUBMARINE ESCAPE AND RESCUE Following on from the previous two sections of this stream, the final session of the day will explore a submariners last resort in the case of a serious incident. Escape and Rescue is a challenging operation due to the many variables and differing scenarios possible and this final session will discuss escape and rescue solutions, exercises, best practice and developments. 1400 – International Submarine Escape and Rescue in a post ARA San Juan world

• Implementing NATO and international E&R policy

• Feeding E&R data back into Submarine builders to enhance safety

• Disseminating the shared assets and how communication is key in Sub E&R 1430 – A realistic look at Submarine Rescue needs and corresponding capabilities

• End to end solutions for intervention and rescue

• Lessons from the response to the ARA San Juan and Phoenix role

• Application of lessons to capability design Phoenix International Holdings Inc Representative

1500 – Implementing new Submarine escape and Rescue procedures, assets and training

• Integrating new submarine rescue assets into the fleet

• How acquiring SMERAS assets creates a regional hub

• Supporting new equipment with training and procedural changes

1530 – Chairman’s summary

1530 – Chairman’s summary


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Wednesday 23rd September 2020

Systems Aiding Operation “Maximising the operator’s toolbox”

The first plenary day at Submarine Technology 2020 will address the key technologies and systems within some of the world’s most innovative programmes. This day will address the systems relevant for, and in the lens of, how they aid the operator. The first session of the day will explore the maritime environment; setting the scene for the remaining sections and highlighting how these systems are all used as a platform to address threats. Following this opening, the remaining sessions will address key operations systems such as C3, Navigation and finishing with an insight into force multipliers and off-board systems.

0800 – Registration 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

MARITIME ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW

Submarine operation and procurement can be relatively attributed as a reaction to the threat perception of the operator. The environment and climate in which submarines operate is directly impacted by factors such as other operators, threats, non-military operations and the constraints placed upon you by treaties, law and covenants. This plenary session of Submarine Technology will delve into the factors that underpin and frame operational requirements. 0900 – The strategic context to the Royal Netherlands Navy Submarine operation and procurement

• The current threat picture and overview of The Netherlands submarine programmes to date

• Why submarines? Why now? Why replacement?

• How the Netherlands are pushing the boundaries for submarine development

0930 – Evaluating the Indo-Pacific maritime environment and providing a threat perspective on submarine proliferation

• Understanding the geopolitical context of the Indo-Pacific Region

• The current threat picture and evolution of near peers in this domain

• Understanding Indo-pacific submarine proliferation Dr Collin Koh Swee Lean, Research Fellow, RSIS - Nanyang Technological University, Singapore


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1000 – Aligning with the triple-helix for future submarine development in a contested domain

• How an enterprising business approach is assisting industry to address client needs faster and better

• Supporting academia and research industry to advance defence development and create pioneering systems

• Innovating for the future as a member of defence industry and a partner to navies

1030 - Morning coffee and networking

NAVIGATING THE UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT There are many potential threats to effective and accurate submarine navigation, with other operators, topography and inaccurate hydrographic data being among them. Many operators are looking to move away from outdated inertial systems and supplement their efforts with novel methods and increased accuracy. With the escalation of the cyber threat, operators are also looking at increased hardiness and EW countermeasures to avoid the threats. This section of the agenda will explore the technologies used for underwater navigation and the challenges facing them.

1100 – Investigating novel solutions for submarine navigation

• Exploring the challenges of underwater navigation in an increasingly congested environment

• Understanding the requirements of new classes and how sensors can assist navigation

• Hardening navigation equipment against cyber and EW threats

1130 – Developing integrated navigation systems for submarines

• Understanding the limitations of standalone navigation systems

• Developing positioning systems that integrate all sensor capabilities

• The importance of open architecture to navies and why industry must stand by this

1200 – Improving navigational capabilities through the use of environmental data

• Difficulties of conducting operations without oceanographic and meteorological data

• The importance mapping from the littoral to the full water column for the future war fighter

• How data and knowledge are important for operating across environments and on operation Commander Bruno Sola, Commander Joint Support Centre for Meteorology and Oceanography, Joint Support Centre for Meteorology and Oceanography - French Armed Forces


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1230 - Lunch and networking

COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION

As the threats to NATO and partners have evolved, allied capabilities have accelerated to compete with near peers. Many of these capabilities include off-board systems, new combat systems and an increased cooperation between partners. Equally the cyber and intelligence risk to platforms are growing and all the aforementioned aspects must be considered in current and future C3. This session will address technologies for C3. 1330 – Accelerating allied interoperability across platforms and domains through using Quantum Computing

• Understanding quantum computing and how it can assist operators now

• Handling C3 for the integration of new assets into the Naval domain

• Initiatives for cooperation on situational awareness and the development of systems Lieutenant Commander (Res.) Patrick O’Keeffe, Non-Resident Fellow, Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University (ISPK)

1400 – Solutions for improved interoperability, interchangeability and battlefield C3

• Communication as the first indicator of interoperability

• Developments in communication, command and control solutions for enhanced data sharing

• Critical components of effective communications for battlefield control 1430 – Developing Agile C2– Delivering a key aspect of the future force concept

• Addressing the need for a C2 capability that can meet complex future conflict situations

• Enhanced coordination between multi-domain assets to effectively connect strategy and action

• The role of industry, academia and military in developing Agile C2

1500 - Afternoon coffee and networking


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FORCE MULTIPLIERS

The final session of this day will look towards the future of submarine operation through the lens of force multipliers. The advent of autonomous and unmanned systems in the underwater domain have been met with much trepidation and anticipation – with views mixed between their utility and realistic advantage. Unmanned and Autonomous systems are however not the systems that can multiply efforts; with disruptive technologies like Quantum computing, Blockchain and true AI very worthy of discussion in this forum. 1530 – NATO MUSIC2’s role in developing advanced unmanned systems for Anti-Submarine Operations

• Promoting more interoperable and flexible unmanned systems

• The advantages of an allied initiative and the role NATO play in pushing this forward

• Signing the Memorandum of Understanding and the next steps for MUS in the coming years Commander Ian Danbury, Deputy Director MUS Innovation and Coordination Cell, NATO HQ 1600 – Integration of advanced unmanned and autonomous platforms into the underwater battlespace

• The role of UXV/AXV as force multiplication assets

• Operational Experimentation and feedback from 2019 and 2020 exercises

• Developing CONOPS for situational awareness broadening and initiatives for enhancing allied situational awareness 1630 – Emerging technologies in the underwater domain: Civilian technology and defence applications

• Evolution in underwater warfare: survival of the early, or the best adapted?

• The Tactics/Technology ‘s iterative loop: advantages and optimisation

• How the oceanographic and energy sectors are developing advanced technologies for underwater exploration and survey Steve Hall, Chief Executive, Society for Underwater Technology

1700 - Chairman’s summary

1715 – Networking drinks reception in exhibition room


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Thursday 24th September 2020 Platform Marine Systems

“Ensuring operational safety and excellence through whole-platform quality” The final day of Submarine Technology 2020 will expand on the previous days discussions, exploring the remaining systems aboard submarine that are crucial to the integrity of the platform’s effectiveness. Beginning with a topic central to the operation of the platform; energy and propulsion and expanding into the topics of survivability, material and design; this final day will aim to address innovative solutions and technologies in all of these fields.

0800 – Registration 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

ENERGY AND PROPULSION

Energy and propulsion are key considerations when developing and designing a submarine platform, with noise, speed, endurance and reliability being of primary concern to operational effectiveness. The development of AIP systems has allowed a number of nations great increases in operational capability whilst maintaining the stealth associated with battery power. This section will explore innovative technologies for energy and propulsion in the submarine domain. 0900 – The A26 Submarine; from the perspective of the Air Independent Propulsion system

• Developing Sweden’s A26 as a world-leading submarine through utilisation of the AIP system

• Outlining the choices between LOX, ethanol and other fuel combinations

• The relationship between the FMV and the Royal Swedish Navy in developing next generation systems Dr Fredrik Hellström, PhD, A26/NGU Project Manager, FMV 0930 – Modern energy storage solutions for submarines

• Overviewing new energy storage solutions for conventional submarine propulsion

• Understanding the requirements for battery use in modern submarines

• Reviewing the progression of propulsion for new submarines and what this means for energy storage


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1000 – Integrating AIP into submarine platforms during their life cycle

• Completion of the pre-AIP programme and why the integration was delayed

• An innovative AIP system, developed with partners and ready for deployment

• Schedule and preparation for integrating the AIP system during deep maintenance periods

1030 - Morning coffee and networking

PLATFORM SURVIVABILITY

Following on from yesterday’s discussions on the systems that aid operation and increase warfighting capability of the submarine; it is important to remember that there are other systems on-board these vessels. Survivability is of paramount importance to maintaining maximum readiness of current assets, effective training and use of systems for life preservation whilst in and out of distress. 1100 – The ROK KSS-III programme and technologies for survivability, energy and design

• Overview of the KSS-III Batch-I and Batch-II programmes

• Enhancing platform safety and survivability as a paramount concern

• The advanced fuel cell system of the KSS-III programme and maintaining the survivability of this system Lieutenant Commander Sehoon Cha, Safety Manager KSS-III Program Office, Defence Acquisition Program Administration 1130 – Controlling the atmosphere to support crew survival

• Use of passive Lithium Hydroxide measures for regular and DISSUB situations

• Extending the life expectancy of crew through atmosphere management

• Active CO2 Scrubbing systems and their use aboard submarines 1200 – Enhancing submarine survivability through multiple avenues

• Understanding structural survivability measures, including transmission reduction and resilient construction

• Managing underwater shock expectations and damage modelling

• Reducing the effects on crew through training and preparedness practices


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1230 - Lunch and networking

MATERIALS AND DESIGN

The design of Submarine platforms and the materials used within them are vital to their operational prowess. Considerations such as SWaP, acoustic qualities, maintainability and safety are the defining factors in deciding on specific materials and an overall submarine design. Decisions on system requirements and the specificity of some client’s requests mean that integrating new systems into a design occur frequently and have far ranging impacts for the platform. The final section at Submarine Technology 2020 will explore new and interesting materials for submarines as well as the design of these platforms. 1330 – Designing the next generation of submarine platforms

• Putting operational requirements at the centre of design

• Turning conceptual solutions into feasible design options

• Managing contrasting design factors: form, dynamics, manoeuvring, cost, environment, and production Captain José Vicente Calvano, Director, Research Institute of the Brazilian Navy 1400 – Producing advanced materials for submarine construction and providing services to partners

• Enhancing submarine life expectancy through the use of innovative alloy solutions

• Solid castings and machined components: challenges and positives of these approaches

• Engineering support, inspection and full supply chain integration

1430 – Maintaining material safety through certification and testing: construction to in-service

• Classifying submarines and implementing the Safety Certification Process developed on US SUBSAFE

• Testing and certifying equipment on submarines to ensure safety

• Technical certification of crucial marine systems and SMERAS systems Commander Carlos Garate Pasquin, Operational Program Manager S-80, Spanish Navy

1500 - Chairman’s summary 1515 – Close of conference

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