Navy Outlook 2013 The Future of Underwater Warfare in the RCN Presentation to CADSI 11 April 2013 Cdr Jason Armstrong, DNR 5, Underwater Warfare Requirements Cdr Brian May, DNR 9, Submarine Requirements Version 2 051300 Apr 13 1
Outline Introduction DNR 5 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Capability Outlook Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade Project Torpedo Defence Project Approval Process DNR 5: Lines of Requirements Underwater Warfare Roadmap Introduction DNR 9 Submarine Capability Outlook Victoria Class Challenges DNR 9: Lines of Requirements Submarine Warfare Roadmap Dialogue Ask of Industry RCN Industry Dialogue Period 2
Director Naval Requirements 5 Staff DNR 9 Submarine Requirements Section Head: Cdr Jason Armstrong//Cdr Allen Fry (819)939-3969 Jason.Armstrong@forces.gc.ca Allen.Fry@forces.gc.ca Underwater Warfare Requirements Section DNR 5-2: Project Director Underwater Warfare weapons, decoys and countermeasures. LCdr David Puddington (819)939-3970 David.Puddington@forces.gc.ca FDNR 5-3: Project Director UWS Underwater Warfare Sensors LCdr Melaine Blanchard (819)939-3985 Melanie.Blanchard@forces.gc.ca 3
Director Naval Requirements 9 Staff DNR 9 Submarine Requirements Section Head: Cdr BRIAN MAY (819)939-3976 Brian.May@forces.gc.ca Combat Systems Team DNR 9-5: Project Director (Heavyweight Torpedo Upgrade, Bow Sonar System Upgrade) LCdr Mike McDonald (819) 939-3982 Platform Systems DNR 9-3: Project Director (Augmenter, Automatic Voice Recorder) LT Tristen Hannah, USN (819) 939-3981 C4ISTAR DMRS 9-2: Project Director (Sub Escape & Rescue Capability, Universal Modular Mast) LCdr Aaron Malek (LCdr Tim Paterson) (819) 939-3975 DMRS 9-4: LCdr Réal Fortin (LCdr Tom McCall) (819) 939-3977 4
Underwater Warfare (ASW) Outlook Challenges: Arctic and Littoral waters More capable submarine threat weapons More sophisticated submarine launched acoustic countermeasures Submarine proliferation Opportunities: Multi-Static Sonar technology Signature Awareness Systems Improved processing systems Anti-torpedo defence (hard kill) ASROC and improved weaponry Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Future Focus Networking sensors in the underwater realm UWW System Processing: Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) Project (HCM & CSC) Multi-Statics: Advancing Multi-static Active Sonar Employment (AMASE) Technology Demonstration Project (TDP) (HCM & CSC) 5
Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) Improve the Halifax Class Underwater Suite through modern signal processing and improved sensors Update Definition Phase Capability & costs under review Procurement Strategy Competitive MOTS Milestones FOC: 2024 6
UWSU Considerations Open Tender Cross-decking of components (proposed) Minimization of hull work (desirable) Utilization of existing handling gear (desirable) Utilization of CMS 330 consoles and infrastructure (desirable) Technology Refresh / Technology Insertion (ISS) Future technology areas: Advanced Active Waveforms, Bistatic/Multistatics (HELRAS), Continuous Active SONAR Transition to future Surface Combatants 7
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Underwater Warfare Work Plan 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 SENSORS & WEAPONS HMS Towed Actve Sensor Towed Passive Sensor Deployable Active Sensor Deployable Passive Sensor Active Intercept Lightweight Torpedo Upgrade COUNTERMEASURES Towed Torpedo CM Expendible Decoy Hardkill (Anti- Torpedo) 9
Underwater Warfare (Sub Warfare) - Outlook Challenges Modern, stealthy submarines Advanced submarine combat systems High contact density environments Opportunities Tech refreshes instead of complete replacement Rapid environmental assessment Off-board surveillance systems Unmanned underwater vehicles Anti-torpedo defence systems Future Focus Improvement to Victoria Class Information Warfare (C4ISTAR) capability Improved collection capability: Upgrade to Electronic Warfare systems and periscope imagery Improved sonar systems inclusive of post mission analysis Improved communication capacity: Large bandwidth satellite communications system 10
Défis Les sous-marins ont été conçus pour les opérations dans l'atlantique du Nord La MRC exploite ces sousmarins de l'arctique à l'équateur 11
Victoria Class Challenges Manage obsolescence Ensure the fitted equipment is materially supported Ensure stealth 12
Submarine Warfare Work Plan 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Missile Capability SENSORS & WEAPONS RADAR Long Range Sonars ISR Sensors SATCOM PLATFORM SYSTEMS Conversion Machinery Chiller Capacity Control Systems 13
Ask of Industry DNR 5 & 9 1. Is the RCN on the correct path for UWW detection techniques and platforms? 2. Do you agree with our view of a unified UWW Battlespace becoming a driver for our ASW and Sub Warfare considerations? 3. Noting that we all benefit from the fastest possible capability delivery, based upon your appreciation of the environment, how can we work better together to develop requirements as quickly as possible? 14
RCN - Industry Dialogue Period Task Force ASW, Anti-Submarine Warfare Concept of Operations for the 21 st Century, http://www.navy.mil/navydata/policy/asw/asw-conops.pdf, accessed April, 05 2013. 15
Victoria Class Challenges Submarines designed for operations in the GIUK Gap RCN operates these boats from the Arctic to the Equator 16
DNR 9: Capability Interests Platform ELECTRICAL GENERATION CAPACITY OPERATIONAL AVAILABILITY C4ISTAR ISR INTEGRATION COMMUNICATIONS INFLUENCE THE LAND BATTLE JOINT FIRES 17