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Wednesday 1 February
This conference will be held on Wednesday 1st of February and will be conducted by the Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO) in conjunction with Maritime Australia Limited.
The theme for the 2012 conference will be "Science and Technology for Amphibious Capability"
With the acquisition of the Canberra Class LHDs and their subsequent inclusion in the RAN fleet, Australia faces a whole new set of technological challenges supporting a new and vastly enhanced capability. DSTO will bring experts from around the world and from within Australia to look at the way ahead in this exciting new phase of Australian Naval Defence Operations.
Topics covered include:
- Command and Control
- Capability Development
- Amphibious Simulation Tools
- Platforms
The Keynote address will be given by:-
- BGen Mark Wise Commanding General,
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, USA
There will also be key contributions by:-
- The Hon Warren Snowdon, MP, Minister for Defence Science & Personnel
- RADM Peter Hudson, Chief of Staff (Capability), Naval Command HQ, UK
- Mr Rhett Plash, Naval Surface Warfare Center, USA
- Mr Vince Goulding, Director, Experiment, Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, USA
- AVM Neil Hart, RAAF
- Mr Mike O'Neal, Marine Corps, USA
- Dr Geoffrey Main, Seabasing Program Manager, Office of Naval Research, USA
- Dr Warren Harch, Deputy Chief Defence Scientist, DSTO
For information about this conference contact Jimmy Hafesjee:
Jimmy Hafesjee
Director Defence Science Communications
(P/N 103232)
DSTO
Tel (02) 61286376
Email: jimmy.hafesjee@defence.gov.au
For information regarding exhibition opportunities contact Don Fraser:-
Don Fraser
Executive Manager Industry Services
Maritime Australia Limited
PO Box 4095
Geelong, VIC 3220
Australia
Tel: +61 3 5282 0501
Email: dfraser@amda.com.au
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