Conference Day Two: 26 February 2009, Thursday

08:30 Registration

09:00 Chairman’s Welcome

09:10 Keynote: US Pacific Fleet Submarine Force Requirements And Projects

• Analyzing the future of the underwater battlespace: modern submarine operations
• Viewing the submarine as a multi role platform
• Understanding the deployment and capabilities of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Forces

Rear Admiral Douglas McAneny
Commander Submarine Forces
US PACIFIC FLEET

09:50 Keynote: The Importance Of Regional Naval Cooperation And Exercises In Strategic Planning And Policy Formulation

• US Pacific Command perspective
• What are the main challenges facing inter naval cooperation?
• Expeditionary warfare, land and littoral force projection
• The need for establishing closer communication between Asia Pacific navies
• A proposition for an increase in the frequency of exercises and cultural exchanges

Major General Thomas Conant
Director for Strategic Planning and Policy J5
US PACIFIC COMMAND

11:00 Tonga Defence Services Perspective: Utilizing Tools And Technologies For Small Effective Naval Forces

• Analysis on the capabilities and operations of a compact maritime element
• Case studies of the Tonga Defence Services (TDS) on protecting outlying coastal areas, islands and effectively using patrol boats on an archipelago
• A look into the future, cost effective technologies and upgrades to be incorporated into small navies such as the TDS

Captain Toni Fonokalafi
2nd in Command, Chief of Defence
TONGA DEFENCE SERVICES

11:40 Tailoring Naval Modernization Programs For The Asia Pacific Context

• Reviewing the existing modernization programs for various fleets in the region
• Understanding the requirements of the vessel procurement systems upgrades for naval transformation
• Assessing the Asia Pacific naval plans for procurement of vessels, naval robotics and system packages

Dr. Richard A. Bitzinger
Senior Fellow
RAJARATNAM INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, SINGAPORE

12:20 Taking Your VSAT Communication To Places It Has Never Been Before

• Stabilised Antenna systems for “always on communication”
• Larger coverage at sea
• Zenith passage without X-pole losses
• Get the bandwidth you pay for

Craig Dunn
Director
MARITIME COMMUNICATION PTY. LTD.

14:00 US Pacific Command Perspective: How Might Future Naval Plans And Requirements Be Defined In The Asia Pacific Context?

• Looking into the fundamental differences between the traditional threat and asymmetric threat
• Assessing technological upgrade requirements with regard to Asian navies
• Analysis of contemporary naval issues in the region

Captain William Hamblet
J2 Operations Division
US PACIFIC COMMAND

14:40 Examining The Key Developments In Maritime Security And Crisis Response

• Outlining the strategic importance of maritime security for effective regional development
• Highlighting the secondary objective of naval doc: Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
• Securing sea lanes and the global supply chain
• Countering threats of piracy and terrorism

Dr. Mohd Ibrahim Bin Haji Mohamed
Director of Research
MARITIME INSTITUTE OF MALAYSIA

15:50 Introducing HF Surface Wave Radar As A Technological Solution For The Modern Navy

• Reviewing the existing limitations of current radar, sonar and sensor systems.
• Analyzing the development and research of HF Surface Wave Radar technology
• Enhancing the maritime picture for smaller navies
• Understanding the benefits of HF Surface Wave Radar technology

Senior Representative
Naval Headquarters
SRI LANKA NAVY

16:30 Asia Pacific Perspectives: Naval Plans And Policies Aimed At Interoperability

• Engaging in multinational cooperation
• Protecting regional trade routes against piracy
• Identifying and eliminating foreign and domestic asymmetric threats
• Discussion on cost effective upgrades on existing vessels and systems
• Long range goals and plans for regional navies, 10-15 years ahead

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Premvir Das
Former Co-Chair
MARITIME SECURITY COOPERATION ADVISORY GROUP OF THE COUNCIL FOR SECURITY COOPERATION IN ASIAPACIFIC

17:10 Chairman Hosted Q&A And Summary

17:20 Close Of Day 2

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