Global MilSatCom

With the ever-growing demand for improved communications capabilities, the need for survivable and secure bandwidth, across continental distances, continues to increase exponentially. Satellite communications are now in the reach of many nations via improved technology and innovative means of financing, and the options for both customers and providers across the spectrum shows how essential satellite communications are to the project of radical transformation.

Benefits of Attending:

• Summarise the latest advances in the MilSatCom arena
• Identify new opportunities and developments in military communications
• Network with key decision makers at this dedicated forum
• Further your knowledge of key transformational technologies
• Promote your solutions for military's communications needs

• General Robert Dickman, Deputy for Military Space, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, US Department of Defence
• Gary Blohm, SES, Director, Space and Terrestrial Communications, US Army
• Colonel Ciro Minutello, Chief, Telecommunication Office, CIS Department, General Staff, Ministry of Defence, Italy
• Michael Rupar, Head, Satellite and Wireless Networking Section, Naval Research Laboratory
• Commander Rodolphe Paris, SATCOM Program Manager, French Navy Senior Representative, DEC Terrestrial and Satellite Communications, Ministry of Defence, UK*
• Simon Kershaw, Satellite Acquisition Team IPT Leader, Defence Procurement Agency, Ministry of Defence, UK
• David Helfgott, President and Chief Executive Officer, Americom Government Services
• Rick Sanford, Director, Space Initiatives, Global Defense, Space and Security, Cisco Systems
• Dylan Browne, Managing Director, London Satellite Exchange
• Nicolas Daly, General Manager, Eutelsat

DAY ONE

Registration & Coffee

Chairman's Opening Remarks

SPECIAL ADDRESS

Achieving the best in communications

A new generation solution to fulfill ever-increasing transmission and data requirements

Applying the revolution in military communications to the ISR task

Providing a fully deployable C4ISTAR capability in support of US operations

General Robert Dickman, Deputy for Military Space, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, US Department of Defense.

SATCOM FOR THE ARMY

The way ahead

It is about connectivity

SATCOM on the move

The integrated part of the tactical network

Gary Blohm, SES, Director, Space and Terrestrial Communications, US Army.

Morning Coffee sponsored by Arianespace

EUROPEAN ADVANCES IN SATCOM

Italian developments and future options

Italy’s military satellite communications requirements - overview

The SICRAL project - operational effectiveness

Interoperability with allied systems

The future: SICRAL 2

Colonel Ciro Minutello, Chief, Telecommunication Office, CIS Department, General Staff, Ministry of Defence, Italy.

Commander Giovanni Durando, Manager, Communication Services, Military Satellite Control and Management Centre, Ministry of Defence, Italy.

ACHIEVING FRENCH AND ALLIED MILSATCOM

Syracuse III

French MilSatCom Program - Syracuse

National space assets and policies: Syracuse II - ground segment enhancements

Syracuse III - a seamless integrated network

Space and ground segment - modem XXl - broadcasting

Best value for money acquisition plan

International matters: NATO, co-operation and agreements that could be offered

Jerome Bendell, Vice President Defence, Alcatel.

Networking Lunch sponsored by Eutelsat with presentation:

TRANSATLANTIC POLICY PERSPECTIVES FOR MILSATCOM

Transatlantic policy perspectives for MilSatCom

Jean-Paul Brillaud, Deputy CEO, Eutelsat.

TRI-SERVICE MILSATCOM FOR UK FORCES

Robust and mobile communications for the British warfighter

An update on the Skynet 5 system development and procurement programme

Military and commercial interests in partnership

Sale and leasing of bandwidth

Interoperability with existing systems and continuity of service with Skynet 4

The practical requirements of the PFI contract with the MoD

The commercial elements of the Skynet contract

The procurement strategy for Skynet 5

Selling and providing bandwidth on a commercial basis to supplement income

A new way for NATO MilSatCom?

A UK military perspective

Achievements to date and the customers future requirements

Peter Dingley, Skynet 5 Programme Operations Manager, EADS Astrium.

Simon Kershaw, Satellite Acquisition IPT Leader, Defence Procurement Agency, Ministry of Defence, UK .

Richard Spalding, Terrestrial and Satellite Communications - Reach Back, DEC (CCII).

Andy Stroomer, Projects Director, Paradigm Secure Communications.

Afternoon Tea sponsored by Arianespace

CASE STUDIES

Military use of civilian services

Present usage of Satcom in various environments

Royal Danish Navy Satellite Communications - Military Use of Civilian Services

Communication requirements

Comparison of military and civilian satellite systems

VSAT antenna usage on military vessels

Joint hub programme between Danish Army and Air Force

Peter Malmberg, Engineer, Naval Materiel Command Denmark.

Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

Networking Drinks reception sponsored by ASTRA

DAY TWO

Re-registration & Coffee

Chairman's Opening Remarks

MILSATCOM POST

The theatre of operation

The new needs of the projected and special forces in terms of interoperability, security and mobility

Evolution of the Ground Segment Architectures and the Syracuse III example

Transmission security: the EPM modem XXI and the future area of use

The highly tactical communications: the TALISMAN system concept and terminals

The ‘On The Move’ communications: concept and technology

Geoff Blanchfield, Business Manager, Signature Management, Thales.

Patrick Heuline, Director, SATCOM Strategy and Business Development, Thales.

EUROPEAN ACCESS TO SPACE

A tool for security and diplomacy

The armed forces part in diplomacy

How space operations help leaders take the right actions

Advantages of such space tools

Ways to utilise them:

national

bilateral

multinational

The European example of co-operation

How space is of crucial importance to achieving a "zero dead" requirement

How space has become a tool for the politician or diplomat to resolve conflicts

Patrick Rudloff, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs, Arianespace.

Morning Coffee

EXTENDING THE POWER OF THE NETWORK IN SPACE

Public/Private partnerships

Benefits of using IP in satellite communications

Mission critical cost savings

Engendered standards-based solutions

Proven results: commercial mobile router tested in orbit

Klaus-P Dörpelkus, Space Initiatives Manager EMEA, Cisco Systems.

ENABLING REDUNDANT, FLEXIBLE AND TRANSPORTABLE SOLUTIONS

Meeting the needs of disaster recovery and emergency services

Maintain communication in emergency cases

Being flexible on provided services (voice and data)

Enabling continuous supervision systems

Paul Heinerscheid, President and CEO, SATLYNX.

Networking Lunch

CONCLUDING REMARKS

Broadband, space and opportunities

David Helfgott, President and Chief Executive Officer, Americom Government Services.

Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Conference