Gain unique insights into how the U.S. Department of Defense and Congress plan to spend development & procurement dollars - the priorities, the refresh opportunities, and what programs move to the back burner in this process. Aviation Week's Defense Technology & Requirements Conference will be a first-look analysis of the 200 DoD program tradeoffs on current and future requirements.
USAF challenges include: (1) recapitalization of the aerial refueling tanker fleet to project power globally; (2) decisions over upgrading versus fresh production of strategic airlift capability; (3) technical & cost tradeoffs against schedule urgency in Combat-Search-and-Rescue mission; and (4) inherent-affordability concerns in parallel production of "fifth-generation" tactical aircraft.
Navy challenges include; (1) credibility concerns among Congress from recent cost growth in Shipbuilding programs; (2) outyear-budget risks from initiation of lead-ship production of multiple ship-classes simultaneously; and (3) potential risk of Nunn-McCurdy breaches in select aircraft programs.
Army & USMC challenges include: (1) emergency adaptation of comprehensive Force Protection solutions, to react to "thinking enemy" in OIF; (2) transition to next-generation "network" & C4ISR "enablers" during active war; (3) clarifying immediate re-set & accelerated equipping of a growing force, versus longer-term recapitalization for full-spectrum capability; and (4) aggressively managing both risk-reduction & development schedule in anticipation of affordability "glass ceilings" in these manpower-intensive services.
Tuesday, February 12 (Agenda subject to change)
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| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome
- Ed Hazelwood, Editorial Director, AVIATION WEEK
- Tom Henricks, President, AVIATION WEEK
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| 8:15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: OSD Senior Leadership
Over the past year, the mission of the U.S. military has continued to evolve. In this session, we will examine the crucial considerations for military operations in the coming 12 months and how those operations translate into priorities for the military industry.
- Introduction and commentary: Jim McAleese, President, McAleese & Associates
- Dr. James I. Finley, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Thoughts from the Missile Defense Agency
- LTG Henry A. Trey Obering III, Director, Missile Defense Agency, United States Air Force
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U.S. ARMY PERSPECTIVE- DT&R |
| 9:30 a.m. |
U.S. Army Modernization in an Era of Persistent Conflict
The U.S. Army faces diverse challenges of: (1) executing the Administration's Surge Strategy in Iraq; (2) maintaining readiness, and closing equipment deficits; and (3) re-set/replacement due to combat losses in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Come hear how the Army will address its priorities in the FY2009 budget request, to achieve Iraq Strategy, maintain readiness, and re-tool Army for both counter-insurgency warfare and Major Combat Operations.
- Introduction and commentary: Jim McAleese, President, McAleese & Associates
- LTG Stephen Speakes, Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs, G-8
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Army Program Executive Officers Define Priorities
Program Executive Officers of key programs, such as FCS, Aerial Common Sensor, PAC-3, JCM/JSM, and Army Aviation must constantly make deliberate tradeoffs between Technical capabilities, and both Schedule & Cost. This is particularly true given increasing Congressional scrutiny of Cost and Schedule growth on major Army programs. Come hear what the Army considers it's URGENT NEEDS during this PEO Panel.
- MG Charles A. Cartwright, Program Manager, Future Combat Systems (FCS) Brigade Combat Team.
- Colonel William T. (Tim) Crosby, Deputy Program Executive Officer, Aviation
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Special Focus Panel - MRAP
The lives of the men and women who serve our country are always at the forefront of our minds. Come hear how the military plans to handle this particular Urgent Need "MRAP" Procurement and what the fielding of this equipment will mean in terms of saving lives on the battlefield, as well as for the contractors racing to produce this life-saving equipment.
- BG Michael M. Brogan, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch - Keynote Speaker Congressman John P. Murtha, Chairman, House Appropriations Committee, Defense Subcommittee
Congressman Murtha is well-respected for his first-hand knowledge of military and defense issues; has been a trusted adviser to presidents of both parties on military and defense issues; and is one of the most effective advocates for national defense. He is the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, a Vietnam combat veteran and a retired Marine Corps colonel with 37 years of service, a rare combination of experience that enables him to understand defense and military operations from every perspective. |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker: Congressional Perspective on Navy Shipbuilding
Containment of cost growth is Key to maintaining schedule on several key Navy programs. Hear the Congressional perspective on this, and other Navy Shipbuilding Issues.
- Congressman Gene Taylor, Chairman Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, House Armed Services Committee
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U.S. NAVY/USMC PERSPECTIVE - DT&R |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Service Chief's Overview
In this session, the USMC provides an overview of the challenges facing the service branch in this key period of transformation.
- Introduction and Commentary: Jim McAleese, President, McAleese & Associates
- General James T. Conway,
34th Commandant of the Marine Corps
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| 2:30 p.m. |
Navy Resource Allocation
Of the four Service branches, the Navy is at greatest risk because it has the largest future-planned funding growth. This places major Navy/USMC programs in jeopardy if planned funding growth does not materialize. The Navy has made a commitment to fielding a 313-ship fleet. Due to "affordability" constraints, this may require tradeoffs between sailor end-strength, readiness, and even procurement of "aircraft versus ships".
- RADM Stanley D. Bozin, Office of Budget Director, US Navy
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| 3:00 p.m. |
U.S. Navy Research, Development and Acquisition
As the Navy moves forward in building a 313-ship fleet, compromises have been required on other historic priorities. This session will discuss required program tradeoffs to provide combat capability among Navy/USMC aircraft programs, while recapitalizing both naval surface combatant & expeditionary warfare fleet capabilities. It will also address corrective actions being taken in response to recent cost growth on Navy shipbuilding programs, such as LCS.
- VADM David Architzel, United States Navy
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Navy/USMC Program Executive Officers Shed Light on "Big Ticket" Ship & Aircraft Decisions
A major challenge for Navy Investment Account in FY2009 Budget Request is the increasing funding competition between ships v. aircraft. Navy leaders are eliminating overly optimistic planned aircraft orders, under "affordability" constraints. Expected tradeoffs include more moderate ramp-up of F-35 STOVL orders, as F/A-18E/F multiyear winds down; continued prioritization of MMA/P-8A development; affordability constraints on capabilities of Broad Area Maritime Surveillance program; and operational combat performance of key USMC aviation programs, such as V-22 Osprey.
- William M. Balderson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Navy Air Programs
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| 4:30 p.m. |
Special Focus - Urgent Program Requirements
As the War-on-Terror continues, the men and women of the USMC continue to require new and advanced weapons for both immediate fielding and longer-term operational capability. This Special Focus section will allow the USMC to articulate It's immediate and longer-term program priorities.
- LTG John G. Castellaw, Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Cocktail Reception
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Wednesday, February 13
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| 7:30 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome
- Ed Hazelwood, Editorial Director, AVIATION WEEK
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| 8:15 a.m. |
Keynote Speaker: OSD Senior Leadership
OSD's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics leadership is bringing about a new era of business process and efficiency to the acquisition process. In this session, we will discuss the priorities, urgencies and issues facing industry and government in the near future. |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Congressional Perspective as We Enter the New Budget Cycle
Legislative leaders have had a first look at the President's FY 2009 budget submission, and now they are examining how it may affect the various capabilities needed to fight the global war on terror and support the mission in Iraq. Our speaker will look at those challenges and how they are being addressed in Congress.
- Honorable Neil Abercrombie, United States House of Representatives
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U.S. AIRFORCE PERSPECTIVE- DT&R |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Service Chief's Overview
The challenges facing the U.S. Air Force range from immediate combat operations in OIF/OEF; to supporting the broader global war on terror; to longer-term space and energy priorities. We will look at the USAF's broad strategies and goals and will outline priorities for the remainder of this Administration.
- Gen. Bruce Carlson, Commander, Air Force Materiel Command
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Break |
| 9:45 a.m. |
U.S. Air Force Resource Allocation
While Air Force funding has clearly benefited under the current Administration, there are genuine concerns as to whether the next Administration will continue to prioritize USAF's mission. This is compounded by the expanding national debate over how to continue to fund the President's Surge Strategy in Iraq, while growing active end-strength of both the Army & Marine Corps to avoid breaking those Ground Combat Forces. There are expected to be tradeoffs in FY2009 USAF Budget Request, to ensure continued stable production of both F-22 and F-35 CTOL; plus transition of historic funding from C-17 to USAF Tanker Procurement, and to ensure expeditious replacement of aging KC-135 Tanker fleet.
- Richard W. Lombardi, Director, Budget Investment, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management & Comptroller
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| 10:15 a.m. |
U.S. Air Force Roadmap
The Air Force must balance the fight tonight while ensuring we are prepared for tomorrow’s fight. We are facing declining readiness and soaring recapitalization rates. As Airmen we must articulate what we believe is necessary to be successful in all future strategic missions. Gen Johns will describe the Required Force, which is a strategy-driven, resource-informed force structure plan that conveys a requirements-based force. He’ll then describe the risk between the Required Force and the Programmed Force, which is the existing force constrained by fiscal guidance through the FYDP.
- LTG Raymond Johns, USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Plans & Programs
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| 10:45 a.m. |
Program Executive Officers Speak Out
USAF Leadership has clearly identified five priority acquisition programs of Tanker, CSAR-X, SBIRS-High & TSAT spacecraft programs, F-35 CTOL and the Next-Generation Long Range Strike Bomber. Each of these programs will encounter different obstacles from Technical, Schedule and Cost perspectives, as well as differing Congressional scrutiny. The USAF PEO Panel will discuss these acquisition priorities of TACAIR, Airlift/Refueling, Space, and Strategic Strike. This will include discussion of whether select technical capabilities can be traded-off to maintain Schedule, and meet affordability constraints, for successful program execution.
- MG Charles Davis, PEO, F-35 Lightning II, Joint Program Office (DoD-Wide program)
- MG Jeffrey Reimer, Air Force Program Executive Officer for the F-22 Program, USAF
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Secretary of the Air Force Speaks Out
- The Honorable Michael Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force
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