Transformation is a key component of both U.S. and allied defense strategy. Defense transformation is a continuing process that not only anticipates the future but also seeks to create it. This year’s forum addressed the scope of transformation and innovation related to strategies, joint concepts and capabilities. We explored key components within transformation in the context of technology, processes and programs with emphasis on U.S. military capabilities that can work in concert with multinational partners. Since transformation is more than just the acquisition and implementation of new equipment and technologies, this year’s forum also focused on how militaries and organizational leaders must incorporate new types of creative thinking with an emphasis on concept development, experimentation, and intelligent risk-taking. Key to this process is the increasing demand for various governmental entities and agencies to work together, as well as the need for allied countries to more closely cooperate through leveraging new technologies and operational concepts to create coalition advantage against adversaries and global threats. Future military operations must be a joint, network-centric force in order meet the realities of the emerging way of war and address the rapidly evolving global security challenges. This was the 6th annual forum developed and presented by The Catevo Group in partnership with the Defense Attachés Association (DAA) of Washington, DC. The corps is comprised of over 100 nations with flag officers and senior officials accredited to DoD. Rear Admiral Michiel Hijmans, Netherlands Defense Attaché and Dean of the DAA Corps serves as the '07 Chairman. VIP Evening Reception Wednesday, June 13 | 18:00 – 20:00 Hosted by: His Excellency Christiaan Kröner, Royal Netherlands Ambassador With Remarks by: U. S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England This exclusive event included the corps of Defense Attachés, distinguished speakers, sponsors and guests from industry, federal agencies, Capitol Hill and DoD. Details provided to registered attendees. AGENDA FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 14 07:45-8:30 | Continental Breakfast & Registration Exhibits OPEN for viewing. Please review our exhibits here. 08:30-8:40 | Welcome Remarks Rear Admiral (LH) Michiel Hijmans, Defense Attaché, Royal Netherlands Embassy and Chairman of the Defense Attachés Association 08:40-9:10 | MILITARY KEYNOTE Flying and Fighting in Cyberspace: Spotlight on USAF’s new Cyber Command 09:15-10:15 | PANEL SESSION I “Transforming How We Think: Creating a Culture of Collaboration and Information Sharing” Transformation requires a fundamental shift in the way we collaborate. What are some of the pressing lessons to be learned from industry, U.S. and allied governments and militaries – to foster and sustain a culture of collaboration? The risk of not sharing information is becoming more dangerously apparent. This panel explored examples of transformational cooperation and intelligence sharing within the U.S. and within multinational operations. Panelists also discussed current priorities for interagency collaboration, innovative examples of global information sharing (e.g. Sovereign Challenge) and other catalysts for increased collaboration.
10:15-10:40 | MILITARY KEYNOTE Transformation in the Marine Corps Major General George J. Flynn, Commanding General, Training and Education Command, USMC 10:40-11:10 | Coffee Break & Meet the Exhibitors in Embassy Hall 11:10-12:10 | PANEL SESSION II "Transforming How We Fight: Changes in Land, Sea and Air Warfare" In transforming the way we fight, the future force will be one that is more agile, expeditionary and lethal than the present one, and characterized by utilizing operational maneuver and precision effects capabilities. Additionally force transformation is dependant on the innovative development of joint warfighting concepts and new architectures, with increased emphasis on experimentation and simulation. In sea warfare, collaborative concepts such as the Thousand Ship Navy embody operations that seamlessly integrate with multinational partners. From alternative energy vehicles and non-lethal weapons to precision air maneuvers, new concepts and innovation are driving defense transformation and industry must evolve rapidly to meet the challenges of today’s battlefield. This expert panel highlighted those capabilities and explored solutions.
12:10 –13:00 | PANEL SESSION III “Transforming the Future Warrior: Equipping the Soldier & Fielding Technology for the Optimum Benefit” Armies around the globe are utilizing technologies to transform their future forces, enhance combat environments and improve situational awareness. The mission necessitates joint collaboration between militaries and industry to develop and field products that improve war-fighting capabilities and save soldiers' lives. This expert panel provided insight and discussions on international “Future Soldier” programs, technologies and trends within the U.S. and internationally.
13:00 – 14:00 | Buffet Luncheon with Exhibits 13:30 –15:00 | Concurrent Workshops Workshop A – “Getting in Front of Events of the Flat World: C4 Collaboration and Interoperability Exercises and Demonstrations”
Workshop B – “New Technologies and Research Defining Defense Transformation” (from Nanotechnologies to biometrics)
This workshop focused on current trends in defense technology research and innovation as well as future research initiatives to identify and address emerging requirements. International and U.S. speakers discussed public-private partnerships and international collaboration to speed innovation in defense technology research. 2007 Defense Attachés Association (DAA) Leadership & Program Committee:
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