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COMBINED NAVAL EVENT 2025 PRESENTATIONS SLIDES - Day 2 - Wednesday 21st May 2025

Future Surface Fleet - Stream A
Future Surface Fleet - Stream B
Surface Fleet Technology
Submarine Technology
Underwater Defence & Security - Stream A
Underwater Defence & Security - Stream B
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0900 - Future amphibious warfare: Commando Force Programme and Multi Role Strike Ship (MRSS)

Brigadier Chris Haw RM, Director Commando Force and MRSS
Programmes, Royal Navy

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0925 - ISTAR video technology advances in the maritime sector

Mark Rushton, Global Defence and Security Lead, VITEC SA

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Poster for the Royal Netherlands Navy Modernisation & Transition Programme, featuring a battleship on rough seas. Event: CNE Farnborough, May 2025.

0950 - Modernisation and transition of the Royal Netherlands Navy

Captain Andre van der Kamp, Head of Naval Projects, Netherlands Materiel and IT Command

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"Peruvian Navy emblem with anchors and shield, titled 'Naval Projects Direction.' Text reads 'Progress in strengthening the naval industry and modernizing the fleet.' Date: May 21, 2025."

1100 - Strengthening naval industry and redesign of naval power: A modern fleet that responds to emerging challenges

Rear Admiral Belisario Zagazeta, Director Naval Projects, Peruvian Navy

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Enabling the Future Force" on left; digital wireframe render of helicopter, ship, and submarine on dark blue background. Futuristic and innovative tone.

1125 - ‘Enabling the Future Force’ — exploring the role of airborne autonomy in an integrated force

Matt Moore, Head of UAS Strategy and Product Development, Thales
Andrew Humphires, Product Line Manager — ISR Systems, Thales

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A presentation slide features a large navy ship docked at a pier, labeled "552," under a bright blue sky. A drone flies above. The title reads, "Revolutionizing Maritime Power: The Royal Thai Navy’s Journey Toward Innovation, Autonomy, and Strategic Reach," presented by Capt. Tawan Boonkongwathana at Combined Naval Event 2025. The text "Shipbuilding industry" overlays the ship image. The slide conveys a tone of technological advancement and strategic capability.

1150 - Revolutionising maritime power: The Royal Thai Navy’s journey toward innovation, autonomy and strategic reach

Captain Tawan Boonkongwathana,
Acquisition and Acceptance Team
Senior Engineer, Royal Thai Navy

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1345 - Update on the future French carrier programme; finalising requirements and design

Captain Thibault Lavernhe,
Programme Manager PA-Ng, French Navy

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Puzzle pieces with warm lighting form the background. Text reads "Enabling PODS: A framework for modularity" by Jake Rigby, CNE May 20th, 2025. BMT logo in the top left.

1410 - Enabling Persistent Operational Deployment Systems (PODS): A framework for modularity

Jake Rigby, Head of Innovation and Research, BMT

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Soldier in gear beside an inflatable boat on a rocky shore at dusk. Text reads: "How the UKHO supports amphibious planning and littoral operations in a contested age."

1435 - How the UKHO supports amphibious planning and littoral operations in a contested age

Lieutenant Colonel (ret’d) Chris Underhill, Defence Product and Service Manager, UK Hydrographic Office

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"Futuristic image depicting maritime connectivity. Satellites above Earth connect ships and aircraft with digital networks. Text reads 'The future of maritime connectivity: Enabling information advantage' by Airbus Defence and Space, Nick Fuller FRAeS."

1545 - Enhancing maritime operation: the power of X/Ka SATCOM and hybrid networks

Nick Fuller, Strategic Maritime
Business Growth Manager, Airbus Defence & Space

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"Presentation cover for Turkish Naval Ship Building Capacity. Left: Turkish flag and warship graphic. Right: Warships under a bridge at sunset."

1610 - Presentation and fireside chat: Turkish naval shipbuilding capacity and future programmes

Rear Admiral (UH) Erdinç Yetkìn, Commander Istanbul Naval Shipyard, Turkish Ministry of National Defence

Rear Admiral (LH) Cihat Eryìĝìt, Technical Director, Turkish Navy Headquarters

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Future Surface Fleet - Stream A

Future Surface Fleet - Stream B

Futuristic military concept showing jets, missiles, and a glowing hexagonal dome over ocean and land, symbolizing advanced air defense technology.

0900 - The Royal Navy Future Air Dominance System (FADS): Delivering a transformative change to maritime integrated air & missile defence and strike capability

Commodore Michael Wood RN,
Future Air Dominance System
Programme Director, Royal Navy

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Silhouetted warship sails at sunset, conveying strength and innovation. Text reads: "Air Warfare: Delivering ships and technology for future threats." BAE Systems logo is visible.

0925 - Air warfare: delivering ships and technology to counter emerging and future threats

Steve Hart, Head of UK Business
Development, BAE Systems
Gavin Rudgley, Chief Engineer, BAE Systems

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French Navy presentation on maritime UAVs and UXVs. Images show various unmanned aerial and underwater vehicles, a submarine, and naval operations. Tone: innovative and strategic.

0950 - French Navy's maritime UAVs & UxVs: enhancing naval capabilities for the future

Captain Johann Eidesheim, Head of the Naval Air Office, Naval Staff – Plans/Programs, French Navy

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"Presentation slide titled 'Shaping the Future of European Defence with Cooperation' by Rear Admiral Lorenzo Polieno. Features images of naval and aircraft technology, logos of defense projects, and collaborative ventures. Displays a professional and strategic tone. Event details: Combined Naval Event 2025, Farnborough (UK), dated 21.05.2025."

11:00 - Shaping the future of European defence with cooperation

Rear Admiral Lorenzo Poliseno,
PMSD – Integration and Programme Management Section Leader, OCCAR

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slide for Farnborough CNE 2025. Features a building with 'RENK' logo and text about survivability in naval propulsion.

1125 - ‘Survivability’ — Optimised propulsion for future frigates and destroyers

Marco Harth, Senior Sales Manager,
RENK GmbH

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Image split into two sections. Left shows 'ARMADA 2050' in bold white on a blue background with a DNA motif. Right features a naval deck in stormy seas, with text: 'Captain Miguel Cuartero Lorenzo, Plans and Policy Section Head, CNE, 21 May 2025.' Armada logo at bottom right.

1150 - Spanish Navy’s 2050 vision and development plans

Captain Miguel Cuartero, Head of the
Plans and Policy Section — Naval
Staff, Spanish Ministry of Defence

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Energy as a Force Multiplier in Maritime Security Missions" by Lisa Hammock. Image of ships under a vibrant aurora. Date: May 2025.

1345 - Energy as a force multiplier in maritime security missions

Lisa Hammock RN, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Royal Navy

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Presentation slide with a blue ocean and sky background. Features 'STADT Naval' logo, and text: 'Reliable Electrification for Naval Ships, CNE - Farnborough 2025,' by Hallvard L. Slettevoll.

1410 - Reliability in electric IEP — Lean Propulsion

Hallvard L. Slettevoll, Founder and
Chairman, STADT Naval AS

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Logo of a stylized octopus above text "Team of Tentacles." Illustration shows a person with a gear labeled "Digital Future," surrounded by birds and tentacles. Below is text: "Organically Growing an Enterprise Scale Command System for Support." Navy Digital and Renown logos included. Tone is dynamic and innovative.

1435 - Team of Tentacles – organically growing an enterprise scale command system for support

Commander Sue Seagrave, Project Renown Data Sheriff, UK – MOD DE&S

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Navy ships docked under a night sky with city lights reflecting on the water. Text reads, "Supporting naval forces to navigate challenges in a changing world."

1545 - Steering through storms: modern approaches to naval forces support in a changing world

MAN Energy Solutions SE

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Logo of Combined Joint Operations from the Sea (CJOS COE) depicting a globe with a star emblem. Text reads "Commodore Phil Nash, RN, Deputy Director CJOS COE."

1610 - Charting the future of naval warfare

Commodore Philip Nash, Deputy
Director, NATO Combined Joint
Operations from the Sea CoE

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"Cover slide of an unclassified presentation titled 'Black Sea Conflict & Maritime Warfare: The Impact of Unmanned Systems & Strategic Maritime Trends,' showing unmanned naval vessels in rough seas. Presented by RDML Mike Mattis, USN. Logos and text indicate military focus, conveying a strategic and professional tone."

1635 - Black Sea conflict & maritime warfare – the impact of UxS & strategic maritime trends

Rear Admiral Michael Mattis,
Commander Task Force 66, US Navy

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Surface Fleet Technology

"Directed Energy: Growing & Sustaining Rapid Fielded Technologies," featuring a missile launch image and Naval Surface Warfare Center branding.

0900 - Directed energy: Growing & sustaining rapidly fielded technologies

Davidson Sim, Directed Energy
Sustainment Systems Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Centre — Port
Hueneme

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0925 - Rapid modular enhancement of frigate fire power

Uri Shenfield, Chief Marketing Officer –
Missiles Division, IAI

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A presentation slide titled "Training for the Future: Blending Live and Synthetic Technology" with a photo of a person and Royal Navy logos.

0950 - Training for the future: blending live and synthetic technology

Commodore Andrew Ingham,
Commander of FOST, Royal Navy

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"Royal Navy presentation slide labeled 'Maritime Big Play AUKUS Pillar II' by Captain Keith Taylor. Dark blue grid background, logos, and an official seal. Dated 21/05/2025."

1100 - AUKUS Pillar II: Maritime Big Play 2025 (MBP)

Captain Keith Taylor, Head Digital & C5ISR Development, Royal Navy

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Navy Leaders event poster with geometric blue background. Text reads "Future Fleet in Action: Digitalising with SitaWare Maritime," "Combined Naval Event," and "21 May 2025."

1125 - Future fleet in action: discover how the world’s leading navies are digitalising with SitaWare Maritime

Commander (ret’d) Nicholas Kristof, Director – Defense Sales, SYSTEMATIC

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Futuristic RAF presentation slide titled "Pushing the boundaries of Capability Delivery" with aircraft outlines, digital codes, and a bold emblem.

1150 - Pushing the bounds of capability delivery

Group Captain Peter Morley,
Assistant Head Rapid Capabilities Office, Royal Air Force

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1345 - French Navy combat systems — future plans

Commander Florentin Dhellemmes,
Combat Systems Program Officer,
French Navy

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"Close-up of a naval defense system on a ship, featuring several cylindrical launchers. Text reads: 'The Importance of Electronic Warfare and Soft-Kill Systems in Modern Naval Defence' by SEA."

1410 - Countering emerging threats in the evolving maritime landscape

Nick Poplawski, Head of Ship & Fleet Protection, SEA 

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Geometric green and brown background. Overlay text: "CONCEPT HARBOUR PROTECTION, Bundeswehr Technical Center WTD71, new technologies, asymmetric warfare, Jan Peifer."

1435 - Harbour protection: A contribution to save freedom and independence

Jan Peifer, Branch head and project leader, Technical Centre of Naval Ships and Weapons, Maritime Research and Technology (WTD 71), Bundeswehr

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A naval ship navigates calm waters at sunset, under the headline "Advancing Surface Fleet Capabilities." Logo of Safran is visible—conveys innovation.

1545 - Safran Electronics and Defense UK: Modern optronic excellence for advanced surface fleets

Keith Muir, Chief Executive Officer,
Safran Electronics & Defense United
Kingdom

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1610 - Fireside chat - Developing cyber-resilience

Commander Florentin Dhelemmes, Combat Systems Program Officer, French Navy

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Submarine Technology

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0900 - Partnership for Agile Capability Evolution (PACE)

Chris Bamforth, Head of Combat Systems Delivery Team, Submarine Delivery Agency

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0925 - Innovative ISR capabilities for submarines

Commander (ret’d) Michael Sela, CEO and Founder, Sela Projects

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A large submarine surfaces, silhouetted against a hazy sky. Several figures stand atop it beside a waving flag. Text overlay promotes a naval event.

0950 - Enabling combat system transformation and innovation

Dr Andy Flinn, SDA Senior Scientist, Submarine Delivery Agency

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"Royal Netherlands Navy poster featuring three images of a Walrus Class submarine undergoing refurbishment and at sea. Text details a naval event in Farnborough on May 21, 2025, discussing extending the submarine's end life."

1100 - Overcoming the pinch points of submarine lifecycles: Predictive maintenance and monitoring tools

Commander Pieter van Poll,
Programme Manager Walrus Life
Extension Programme, Royal
Netherlands Navy

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Blue digital-themed graphic with a stylized hand touching a glowing sphere, representing technology. Text reads "Keeping Safety Simple" and "Frazer-Nash Consultancy."

1125 - Keeping safety simple — modern methodologies to deliver capability

Darran Hunter-Hughes, Principal Consultant, Frazer-Nash Consultancy

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A large submarine on a calm sea background, surrounded by ice chunks. Overlays of bold text read: "Latest Developments in Chinese Submarine Capabilities."

1150 - Latest developments in Chinese submarine capabilities

H I Sutton, OSINT Analyst, Covert Shores

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Green slide with text: "Quantum magnetometers for Submarine detection and GNSS-denied positioning" by Dr. Stuart Ingleby, University of Strathclyde.

1345 - Quantum magnetometers for submarine detection and GNSS-denied positioning

Dr Stuart Ingleby, Chancellor’s Fellow, Strathclyde University

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"Naval Vessel Performance" presentation, featuring a navy ship on the right. Includes Thales logo, event details, and contact info.

1410 - Naval vessel performance: Challenges for navigation systems in a rapidly changing world

Inga-Christien Dittmar, Senior Sales Manager Service (AWS / NIS), Thales Deutschland GmbH

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Two submarines glide on a sunlit sea under a vibrant sunset. The right side has Dutch Ministry of Defence text and logos, a modern and strategic tone.

1435 - Royal Netherlands Navy replacement submarine programme

Commander Erwin Ruijsink, RNLN Coordinator Submarine Replacement Programme, Royal Netherlands Navy

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A submarine cuts through dark ocean waves under a cloudy sky. A logo in the top left reads "Platform Lighting – A New Approach, MARL International."

1545 - Platform lighting: Primary, secondary, tertiary — a new approach

Mark Harper, Head of Design & Development, Marl International Ltd

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1610 - Panel discussion: delivering safer and efficient systems for rapid underwater recovery

WO1 Jamie McCarthy Smith, DISSUB Support Group (DSG), Royal Navy

Lieutenant Commander Gary Tregunna MSc RN, Operations Officer, NATO ISMERLO

WO1 Ian Brown, Head of Training — DISSUB Support Group (DSG), Royal Navy

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Underwater Defence & Security - Stream A

Alt text: Presentation slide titled "Maritime Critical Infrastructure Protection (MCIP): A Strategic Perspective." Includes a NATO emblem, author's name, and date, 21 May 2025. Tone is formal, focused on maritime security.

0900 - Maritime Critical Infrastructure Protection (MCIP): A MARSEC COE perspective

Captain Mehmet Cengiz Ekren,
Director of MARSEC COE, MARSEC COE NATO

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A concept image shows a futuristic military scene with naval ships, drones, and aircraft connected via communication lines over a digital ocean.

0925 - Assuring capability across the underwater battlespace

Tim O’Neil, Business Development Manager, BAE Systems

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Presentation title slide with two ships on a calm sea. Title: 'Shaping the future of Maritime Geospatial data.' UK Ministry of Defence focus. Topics: prioritizing data availability, UK Hydrographic Office's contributions, addressing maritime geospatial priorities. Speaker: Richard Hembrow.

0950 - Shaping the future of maritime geospatial data: Enhancing UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy situational awareness from surface to seabed

Richard Hembrow, Defence Product Manager Tactical Exploitation of the Environment and Underwater Warfare, UK Hydrographic Office

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"Diagram titled 'Autonomous Robotic Monitoring of Subsea Communication Cables.' Features yellow robotic submarines scanning seabed with green sonar beams, question marks, and exclamation points above. Logos: University of Southampton, Sonardyne, Defence and Security Accelerator. Website: oceanperception.com.

1100 - Autonomous robotic monitoring of subsea communication cables

Professor Blair Thornton, Professor of Marine Autonomy, University of Southampton

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1125 - Advances in autonomous systems for next-generation tactical oceanography and persistent surveillance

Dr Thomas W. Altshuler, Senior Vice President – Global Maritime Defense Strategy and Business Development, Teledyne Marine

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A cold, snowy scene with a person in a snow jacket and goggles on the right. Text reads "NMCSCUI presentation at CNE!" with NATO logos on the left.

1150 - The role of NATO’s Maritime Centre for Critical Undersea Infrastructure

Commander Paul Bratbak, Branch Head NATO Maritime Centre for the Security of Critical Undersea Infrastructure, NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM)

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Blue presentation slide titled "MUS R&D Activity for Future ASW Capability" by Japan's Ministry of Defense, featuring the ATLA logo in the corner.

1345 - MUS R&D activities for the future ASW capability

Naoya Suzuki, Senior Researcher, Naval Systems Development Division ATLA, Japan MoD

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Presentation slide titled 'Global Adversary Signal Analytics' with a blue Earth view on the right. Contact: Vishal Mothie, 2025-05-21, vmothie@opentext.com.

1410 - Protecting your cyber borders through adversary signals

Alex Nijland, Sr. Account Executive, OpenText

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Alt text: "Blue-themed banner for NATO Maritime GEOMETOC Centre of Excellence event. Features globe and wave emblem, event dates May 20-22, 2025, and flags of Portugal, Romania, Spain, and Turkey, evoking international collaboration."

1435 - Uncrewed systems experimentation to improve the operational maritime effectiveness

Commander Gustavo Gómez, Deputy Director, NATO GEOMETOC COE

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1545 - As above, so below

Dave Allen, Director Business
Development, Anduril Industries UK

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1610 - Panel discussion: What are the blockers to the exploitation of uncrewed systems in the underwater battlespace?

Commander (Ret’d) Ian Danbury, Navy Dev NATO ASW SDI and REPMUS, Royal Navy

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Underwater Defence & Security - Stream B

Slide with dark background featuring text: "Enhanced ASW via Allied MAS Teaming" by Phil Brown, Maritime Autonomy Principal Adviser, Dstl. UK Ministry of Defence logo.

0900 - Allied Underwater Battlespace — Mission Network (AUWB — MN)

Phil Brown, Maritime Autonomy Principal Adviser, MoD — dstl

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A white "H" logo with the text "Helsing" beneath it is centered over a dark, turbulent ocean background. The image conveys a sense of mystery and power.

0925 - Autonomous mass for persistent underwater surveillance

Ameila Gould, General Manager
Maritime, Helsing

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NATO Allied Command Transformation slide titled 'Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) and its Maritime Aspects.' Features a globe with network lines, aircraft surveillance scene, jet with flares, and a UAV with NATO branding. Date: May 2025."

0950 - Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) and its maritime aspects

Captain Erhan Atasoy, Project
Coordinator (AFSC), NATO ACT

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Slide titled "The Operationalisation of Autonomous and Uncrewed MCM Systems Within the Royal Navy." Features images of naval operations, drone footage, and emblems, portraying innovation and technology.

1100 - The operationalisation of autonomous and uncrewed MCM systems within the Royal Navy

Lieutenant Commander Nick Court, Commanding officer X-RAY Squadron Unit 1 Mine & Threat Exploitation Group, Royal Navy

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Presentation slide titled "Interoperability and Cooperation with a Modular Medium UUV" over a teal water background. Name and title: Nick Green, Senior Manager, Business Development – International. Bottom text: "Mission Technologies | A Division of HII."

1125 - Interoperability and cooperation with a modular medium UUV

Nick Green, Senior Manager
International Business Development,
HII Mission Unmanned Systems

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Navy ships on the ocean with a seal of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center. Title reads “LCS MCM Mission Package Lessons Learned.”

1150 - Lessons learned during MCM Mission Package Fleet Training (MCMTD)

Captain Scott B Hattaway, Director, MCM Technical Division, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center

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"Logo of Naval Mine Warfare Centre with a globe background, anchor, and trident. Text reads 'Combined Naval Event, 21st May 2025, Transforming MCM capabilities in modern warfare.' Location mentioned as Farnborough."

1345 - How to combine NATO’s future MCM effort

Lieutenant Commander Hans van IJzerloo, SME Concept Development and Experimentation, NATO Naval Mine Warfare Centre of Excellence

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Slide titled 'The Benefits of Kraken SAS for MCM, MARSEC, and SUBSAR Operations' by Cem Hasanoğlu. Includes event location, date, and Kraken Robotics logo on a black and red gradient background.

1410 - The benefits of Kraken SAS for mine countermeasures measures (MCM), search and rescue (SAR) and maritime security operations

Captain (N) (Ret’d) Cem Hasanoğlu, Business Development Manager, Kraken Robotics

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1435 - The present and future of multinational mine warfare exercises (MNMIW EX)

Commodore Lee Taegseon, Commander of Mine Squadron 52, ROK Navy

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Logo on a textured black background featuring bold white letters "DSG" with blue curved accents, and the tagline "Advancing Lethality" in white below.

1545 - Cost-effective turnkey solutions for emerging maritime threats

Dean Brandly, Chief Technical Officer, DSG Technology USA Inc

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1610 - Panel discussion: Ensuring the balance between traditional and emerging technologies in MCM operations

Captain Scott B Hattaway, Director, MCM Technical Division, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center

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