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GLOBAL DEFENCE HELICOPTER


TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER CONFERENCE DAY 1

‘Developing Fleet agility from concept through life’

The Global Defence Helicopter community convenes for the 8th time to assess where it sits in the military posture, where it is going and how it plans to get there. There are two approaches, one embracing future opportunities with NATO’s Future Rotorcraft Study and the US’ Future Vertical Lift. The other exploiting their current Fleet, ensuring maximum readiness rates and as broad options as possible for multiple missions. These approaches should be complimentary, taking the lessons of one to benefit the other and this meeting will attempt to dissect where these opportunities lie. We hope you enjoy the presentations and take away themes that will benefit your organisation. It is for this reason they will be made available to you after the event. Please review the delegate list carefully, and let us facilitate any introductions for you that can enhance this process.

0600 – 5km run with Defence Director Harry Macleod – meet in hotel foyer 0800 – Registration and welcome coffee 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Lieutenant General Richard Felton CBE, Commandant Army Air Corps, UK MoD

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT GLOBAL DEFENCE HELICOPTER SITUATION

The demands on rotary assets to provide responsive and adaptive support to ground forces is growing. Be it humanitarian, attack, support or recovery helicopters are never far from the news. The strategic vision of Air Force commanders sees the platform of the future fully connected and able to operate day and night, in adverse weather, and under degraded visual conditions, to enable commanders do more with less. The opening session will explore some of these options in more detail. 0900 – The Kruk modernisation programme and the impact on rotary wing activities in Eastern Europe

• Reasons behind the technical modernisation plan and main focus areas

• Timeline for the acquisition phase and how this will shape our future helicopter Fleet

• Upcoming decisions and collaborative opportunities and where we plan to deploy 0930 – How the OEMs are steering the course for innovative helicopter design

• How operational readiness rates are being impacted by complex maintenance/spares processes

• Options for facilitating easier/quicker design, build and maintenance procedures

• The role of tiered suppliers in ensuring delivery of adequate aircraft for full mission needs 1000 – NATO overview of operational vs procurement demands

• Potential impact of the Future Rotorcraft Study on NATO+ partner’s helicopter response

• Current projects aligning procurement projects across the alliance

• Opportunities for closer acquisition channels for upcoming projects Daniele Cucchi, Aviation Support Programme Manager, NATO Support and Procurement Agency Thomas Gaborit, Section Chief Helicopter Upgrades and Maintenance, NATO Support and Procurement Agency

1030 – Coffee and networking


HOW FORCES ARE ADAPTING THEIR HELICOPTERS TO THE GLOBAL OPERATIONAL PICTURE With near peer threats one of commander’s top priorities, there needs to be careful analysis of current/recent/planned operations and how this is influencing. There is an abundance of lessons that must be incorporated into national programmes, particularly as nations target better value for their procurement. Here we will look at some of these adaptations and how they are shaping rotary forces. 1115 – Performance of modern platforms (HN90/Tiger etc) in ‘old’ operating theatres

• Special adaptations that have led to increased performance in hot/high/dusty conditions

• Considerations for cold/ice/white out conditions for enhanced performance

• Innovative solutions that are being considered to augment current platforms 1145 – Rotary wing platforms - delivering information advantage to the joint force

• Information advantage in the future operating environment

• Rotary wing platform and ISR sensor capabilities

• Capability demonstration at Leonardo Tony Duthie, Head of Land Maritime Marketing, Leonardo MW 1215 – The UK’s Combat Aviation Force and its impact on national response

• Current force laydown of UK helicopter forces and how we propose to change

• Adaptations required to bring the unit into action and timeline for introduction

• What further changes will be required in order to field a combat effective force

1245 – Lunch and networking

FUTURE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ON ROTARY CAPABILITIES

1415 – Where next for Future Vertical Lift

• How the 5 aims of reach, speed, endurance, lethality, affordability and survivability have guided us

• March 2020 decision on prototypes moving forward and the timeline through to selection

• Further development work requiring external input 1445 – Analysis of optimising survivability in the future operating environment

• Recent air defence developments that could shape how air assets can effectively engage

• Sensor and projectile considerations when assessing enemy threats

• Future development programmes that will tip the balance in favour of rotary attack David Morin, Program Manager, BAE Systems Electronic Systems 1515 – What are the next generation threats that are influencing design

• Detection improvements for air defence threats that have encouraged lower profile design

• SAM counter-counter measures changing sensor suites on board

• What are the human factors we need to overcome to ensure fast/appropriate response



RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND TRIALS INFLUENCING AVIATION MISSIONS Traditional platform design has reached the limit of performance capabilities in terms of speed, lift and range and there are many programmes ongoing to promote change. Although many bi/tri/quad lateral agreements abound, careful efforts should be made to avoid duplication of effort and the closing session will explore some of the biggest changes with potential complimentary work ongoing and/or planned. 1630 – How Airbus Helicopter is helping shape the backbone of European aviation missions

• Accessing the technology that can optimise operational capabilities

• Analysing the options for attack helicopters designed for modern conflicts

• Future demands for multi mission aircraft and how this has influenced our priorities Airbus 1700 – Comparison of threat picture against R&D priorities

• Current tactics, instructors and courses that are changing due to current threat picture

• MANPAD, A2AD and opportunities for national/industry participation

• Transition towards a multinational helicopter tactics/training centres

1730 – Chairman’s summary and close of main conference Lieutenant General Richard Felton CBE, Commandant Army Air Corps, UK MoD 1735 – Networking drinks reception 1900 – Exhibition setup 2000 – Close of networking drinks reception


WEDNESDAY 28th OCTOBER TECHNOLOGY FOCUS DAYS

‘Developing Fleet agility from concept through life’

0630 – 5km run with Defence Director Harry Macleod – meet in hotel foyer 0800 – Registration and welcome coffee

Stream 1: OFFENSIVE SYSTEMS 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

GUIDED WEAPONS Now accepted as the “norm” and an established part of modern warfare, the current drive is to ensure these weapons are not vulnerable to manipulation, and are scalable to fit the future needs of developed militaries.

0900 – Exercise performance from live firing phase of Ex ANAKONDA

• Units involved in the firing phase and how targetry was established

• How it was executed and the results of target hits/misses

• Proposed changes for ANAKONDA21

Steam 2: FLEET MODERNISATION 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

INTEGRATING LEGACY PLATFORMS

For nations not ready to acquire custom built aircraft legacy acquisition provides the biggest value for money. With several recent and many planned programmes, we will look at how best to bring legacy Fleets to full operational effect.

0900 – Upgrading utility helicopters to match national mission requirements

• Where and how Black Hawks have evolved national response

• Common issues during implementation

• Upcoming plan for rollout of legacy Fleets

Stream 3: CONNECTVITY INTEGRATION 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

OPTIMISED ROTARY COMMUNICATIONS Fleets must communicate nationally and with partner nations for successful operations. From avionics to cross-queued-sensors, integrated connectivity is crucial to mission success. This session will break down the optimum use of this digital architecture.

0900 – Where are the biggest threats vs opportunities for improved C7 support

• EW/Spoofing impact on aviation missions

• Optimum countermeasures under consideration

• Invitation for industry input to future cyber protection

Stream 4: DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS 0850 – Chairman’s opening remarks

DEFENSIVE AID SUITE EFFECTIVENESS

As missile systems become more complex there must be constant improvements to defensive aid suites to ensure they remain effective. This should incorporate both threat assessments and the latest technology available. 0900 – Faster pilot-in-the-loop response times to inbound missile threats

• Operational overview of recent incidents influenced by slow decision speeds

• Integrating countermeasures across Fleets to bolster battlefield safety

• Where next for NATO Helicopters: Future DAS proposals



Stream 1: OFFENSIVE SYSTEMS

GUIDED WEAPONS

0930 – How Tiered Suppliers are shaping next generation weapon systems

• Overview of current UK multi-platform 50kg weapon system

• Feedback from operational use and impact on mission outcomes

• Future capabilities in the pipeline and effect on current requirements

1000 – Considerations for optimum integration of ISR sensors and weapons

• Tactical use of ISR/weapons during Mali attack, assault and heavy lift operations

• Future approach to optimal synchronisation of weapons with sensors

• Industry collaboration in enhancing reconnaissance for attack helicopter Fleets

Steam 2: FLEET MODERNISATION

INTEGRATING LEGACY PLATFORMS 0930 – The role of industry in ensuring a seamless transition with a legacy Fleet

• Ensuring flexible design to meet unique, platform specific requirements

• Legacy-fit friendly to bring older platforms up to date with modern weapons suites

• Designing MIL-SPEC requirements while able to integrate future weapons

1000 – Enabling optimised reconnaissance via light platforms

• Simplifying the support model and procurement processes

• Development process principles for helicopter platforms

• Management of modernisation requirements with smaller platforms

Stream 3: CONNECITVITY INTEGRATION

OPTIMISED ROTARY COMMUNICATIONS 0930 – Using COTS for military aviators on combined operations

• Moving from different production requirements to common solutions

• Intergovernmental collaboration driving the transition to integrated communications

• Modernizing networks through a multinational approach

1000 – Balancing size, weight and power against improved signals

• Best use of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) lightweight RW solutions

• Past issues with broadband approaches

• New technologies that allow for high-speed data transfer with minimal interference

Stream 4: DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS

DEFENSIVE AID SUITE EFFECTIVENESS

0930 – Combined operations: increasing the importance of collision avoidance

• Lessons from DAS development and integration for helicopters

• Unique DAS RW requirements

• Enhancing operational performance in complex environments

BAE Systems 1000 – Addressing concerns around the EW survivability of aircraft

• What the self-protection solutions available?

• How the evolution of EW requirements have enabled survivability

• Integrated suites- technologies, capabilities and key benefit


UNGUIDED WEAPONS Unguided weapons are relatively cheap, less susceptible to jamming, low collateral damage and, in the case of guns, multiple firing passes can be achieved in a single sortie. We will look at training with these, followed by insights for those considering unguided options.

1115 – Upgrading light platforms to ensure organic protection

• Adaptable platforms to optimise weapon maintainability

• Field solutions increase value via modularity and multi-mission execution

• Weapon upgrades and standardisation for mission flexibility

1145 – Developmental options for dumb munitions

• Challenges around using unguided weapons in the modern battlefield

• Lessons learned regarding effective targeting from operational experience

• Increasing standoff range F N Herstal

UPGRADE/OVERHAUL OPPORTUNITIES Why buy a new platform when we can overhaul our current Fleet? It seems an easy question, but there are a myriad of difficulties including licensing and where platforms can be built/maintained and this session will explore how best to overhaul platforms. 1115 – Optimising availability of Mi Fleets for operational effectiveness

• Background to the difficulties in Mi Fleets

• Acquisition and testing: recommendations for countries considering Mi replacements

• Future development plans including training devices, FLIR and DVE retrofits

1145 – Extending the life of unique exercise with minimal platforms

• From single service to joint support: how our helicopter programme is progressing

• Developing Army flying capabilities whilst utilising Naval and Air Force experience

• Decision timeline for the upcoming procurement plan and potential industry opportunities

INCREASING SENSOR ACCURACY With sensors now more complex, consideration at the design stage becomes increasingly important. This enables forces to choose the optimal solution for their mission requirements. Here we will help hasten design/upgrade decisions for increased ISR.

1115 – Safety statistics regarding sensor accuracy and potential solution

• Cross sector opportunities from current R&D for maximum reliability

• Achieving MILSPEC standardisation across COTS for faster applications

• Considerations including health unit monitoring systems to maximise operational readiness levels

1145 – Behind the science of maximising pilot and crew performance

• Key areas for improvement including Self Contained Aerial Reconnaissance (SCAR) pods to ease crew fatigue

• Industry members involved and further collaborative opportunities

• Working with paramilitary organisations for input on solutions to improve ISR support

George DeCock, SCAR Pod & Sensors, Airborne Technologies

UTILISING INNOVATIVE MATERIALS Helicopter protection is more than just armour, warning systems and countermeasures; it is more nuanced and involves input which could come from outside the community. This session will explore potential innovation. 1115 – Where and how sustainable materials will impact helicopter design

• Emerging aviation ecosystem and where complimentary technologies can best fit

• Advanced teaming for tactical aviation

• Degraded Visual Environment – Mitigation (DVE-M) Program

1145 – Driving decreased size and weight whilst increasing power

• Material technologies to enable greater power density in future rotorcraft

• Where can the biggest savings be made without compromising safety

• Collaborative projects on the horizon to reduce duplication of effort


1245 – Lunch and networking

UNGUIDED WEAPONS 1215 – Designing multi role platforms around rocket/gun assaults

• The threat picture shaping munition array • Enhancing the relationship between

military/ industry and integrators to achieve long term solutions

• Prioritising Fleet requirements for the optimum contingent response

UPGRADE/OVERHAUL OPPORTUNITIES 1215 – Lessons from the paramilitary sector to ensure effective overhauls

• Ensuring cyber protection across sensors

when using 3rd parties • What are the barriers to smooth overhaul

processed and how these are best overcome • Moving forward to ensure closer future

collaboration

INCREASING SENSOR ACCURACY 1215 – Ensuring effective deployment of helicopters on board Naval assets

• Over-the-horizon considerations for rotary operations at sea

• From concept to end use: marinisation of platforms including floatation and salt water coatings

• Future vision for the HOSTAC operations

UTILISING INNOVATIVE MATERIALS 1215 – Increasing power systems for support at higher heights/ longer reach

• Trends, challenges and risks to future “more electric” rotorcraft

• Review of materials to enhance performance and reliability

• Comparison of impact on performance, and associated benefits in safety and reliability


TRANSFERRABLE TECHNOLOGY Whilst rotorcraft are featuring more in the news with quad-copter taxis, there is a wealth of technology from other sectors, such as 3D printing and wireless networks that could benefit the community. Here we will analyse just some of the options available. 1415 – Training aids to enhance crew/ flight preparedness

• How are psychological assessments optimising training

• Key trends, including augmented reality that are shaping simulators

• Synthetic training with other nations and units

1445 – The effect of energy weapons / lasers on the ability of aviation forces

• Ensuring coherence across energy weapon development projects

• Contingency plans to ensure power systems are compatible with Fleet ambitions

• Next steps for Elbit’s users and opportunities for further collaboration

1515 – Chairman’s summary and close of stream 1

FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) Many nations are approaching end of life for their platforms and careful consideration is being put into which platforms will be upgraded/acquired/built/discarded. FMS provides an attractive solution for many and this session will explore why.

1415 – Multi role acquisition roll out across eastern Europe and beyond

• Current platforms available and their operational performance

• Mission review and impact on requirements including possible equipment packages

• Planned timeline of platforms available including structural, electronic and armament upgrades

1445 – Easing the burden of integrating modern platforms into legacy Fleets

• Background factors that give an early

indication of how well the process can go

• Recent success stories and lessons bought forward to prepare your nation

• Upcoming export plans and how you can get involved


ENSURING AVIONICS SYNCHRONISATION

As the brains of the aircraft both OEMs and end users must consider how best avionics can be added/removed at later stages of a platform’s life cycle. This incorporates more than just maintenance, but also mission reconfiguration at later stages. 1415 – SOF requirements for avionic attack and observation

• Ensuring constant communications for embarked troops

• Opportunities for continued ISR for crew/troops during insertion

• Upcoming requirements and timeline for avionics upgrade

1445 – Collaborative opportunities for plug-and-play ISR systems

• How infrared and thermal imaging is enhancing pilot/crew response

• Customer requirements that have led to our current portfolio

• How we can augment your tactical warfighting needs

Safran Electronics and Defence


ARMOUR/PANELLING PROTECTION Whether it’s pilot, crew, weight or threat requirements there is huge interest in how armour can ensure platform survivability from small arms up. This session will look at some of the material options available. 1415 – Reducing platform signatures in line with current and expected threats

• Options for ballistic protection that do not increase signature

• How shape/texture is reducing the visibility from enemy sensors

• What can academia/STEM/SMEs bring as solutions

1445 – Opportunities from cross sector fields utilising hardening technology

• How is industry adapting to changing requirements

• The role of manufacturing developments in ensuring protected materials

• Next steps for ensuring MILSPEC materials and ensuring access to operators




1600 – Recent technology trials on reducing platform signature against anti air threats

• What is the status of the current Fleet against perceived and actual threats

• Overview of potential programme developments

• Evolutions, enhancements and modernisation planning for the ultimate protected aircraft 1630 – Prime Panel: Linking military requirements/budgets with industry developments

• What human factors are impacting the workload of the crew and how to mitigate risk

• What is the impact of electrification compared to simple systems and how are you reacting?

• How are multinational approaches/standardisation impacting your processes

• What changes are you planning in line with the next generation of Defence Helicopters

• How are simulation facilities (virtual reality) defining your future requirements & solutions

1700 – Chairman’s summary and close of focus day 1705 – Drinks reception in the exhibition area 2000 – Close of drinks reception


THURSDAY 29th OCTOBER CONFERENCE DAY 3

‘Shaping global requirements using current Fleets’

Whilst ‘traditional’ campaigns have reduced from their peak, conflicts in Ukraine and Syria point to new trends and a higher technology threat than ballistic weapons/MANPADS faced recently. The response could mean greater lethality than those recently confronted, and in genuinely congested and contested airspace. These threats will need to be detected and defeated quickly if the helicopter is to remain relevant to tomorrow’s battlefield. The keys to survivability will be information; the ability to plan to be where the enemy is not, and to dynamically re-route when the enemy is met unexpectedly, Low Observability (radar, visual, IR, acoustic) to stay, where possible, undetected or out of range and, finally, sensors and effectors to protect the platform if an engagement is unavoidable. We look forward to discussing these, and more issues throughout the final day.

0800 – Registration and welcome coffee 0855 – Chairman’s opening remarks Lieutenant General Richard Felton CBE, Commandant Army Air Corps, UK MoD

DEVELOPING MULTI ROLE CAPACITY ACROSS ROTARY USERS

Multi-role aircraft are becoming increasingly essential, with modular weaponry, support and transport missions as well as SAR/CSAR and disaster relief packages available. This capacity provides advantages in logistic, operational and training standardization (one platform for all purposes). Is there the tendency to trade-off some operational effect against procurement and life cycle costs by designing a standard, multi-role platform? This session will analyse how and why multi-role could be the answer to fighting a peer opponent. 0900 – The capability modernised/future helicopters can provide commanders

• Current experience and outline of capabilities offered by traditional platforms

• Where are the opportunities for exploitation to enhance current support

• Impact on future rotary capabilities, including VTOL and future concepts for the commander 0930 – Industry overview from OEMs on maintaining current Fleets whilst factoring in future vertical lift

• How best to optimize operational effect with multi mission aircraft

• Ensuring forward deployed maintenance, MEDEVAC and transport missions via systems/training

• Flight control considerations for future aircraft that can be incorporated into current platforms 1000 – Optimum methods of ensuring Combat Search and Rescue and Personnel Recovery

• How different nations approach CSAR and how planning differs to ensure appropriate response

• The role of on board technology in facilitating guaranteed treatment/ extraction

• Capitalising from experience and paving the road ahead: medical support, sensors, protection



TRIALS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE CURRENT FLEETS With many countries looking to renew entire Fleets, and others looking to overhaul their current platforms it is imperative that they have clear direction on timeline, requirements and cost to help manage control. Delays can result in out of date technology and additional needs to extend the lifespan of platforms being replaced. This session of the agenda looks at plans and trials for reviewing fleets how best it is being accomplished. 1115 – Enhancing the safety envelope through laser technology for degraded visual environment landings

• Identifying potential challenges in sensor applications and matching with degraded environments

• Bringing technology from R&D to the frontline to enhance operational safety and deployability

• Enabling next generation of concepts: tightening the links between industry and military end users 1145 – Embracing the trend for electrification of platforms

• High voltage considerations when electrifying systems during upgrade programmes

• Tightening the integration of C4 systems for optimised targeting opportunities

• How can we ensure future electrical systems add value and reliability to programmes 1215 – How best to continue/improve the development of MUM-T for rotary operations

• Analysis of the current stage of development for rotary ‘teaming’ capabilities • Video feedback on autonomous elements from technology teams using >3x sensors for one pilot • Current scope for UAS teaming on both national and international programmes

1245 – Lunch and networking 1345 – Collapse of exhibition area

EXPANDING COLLABORATION ACROSS DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TO DEPLOYMENT

Newer platforms will bring new approaches to use, maintenance and sustainment of helicopter forces. Condition based maintenance and self-diagnosing platforms will permit aircraft to stay “in the fight” longer between maintenance periods, with a concomitant increase in output and savings in costs. Future force sizes anticipate fewer pilots and engineers; closer collaboration is needed which should entail a greater role for automation and artificial intelligence if output is to be maintained. The final session will surmise the lessons from the 3 days into a final panel discussion. 1345 – Special Operations Support: Ensuring capable aircraft and capable crew

• Integrating weapon systems into 6 tonne platforms and lower

• Analysis of available options and current development projects to improve the process

• Lessons learnt operating and training Mi aircraft 1415 – Expanding the mission scope of Fleets for maximum mission support

• Increasing the load, speed and range capacity of rotary platforms using basic upgrades

• Current tactical issues with spending too long on the ground and associated risks

• Invitations for industry proposals to assist the program 1515 – The ultimate collaboration: bringing together military/industry/academia for the ultimate platform

• Current solutions under consideration across the STEM community to ensure survivability

• Limitations regarding the evolution of threats and technology

• Opportunities for development and how industry can assist

1545 – Chairman’s summary and close of main conference Lieutenant General Richard Felton CBE, Commandant Army Air Corps, UK MoD

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