A&D Conf General Dynamics C4 Systems
- 1. Ron Wood Enterprise Manager & Chief Engineer, EDGE ® Innovation Network Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6 © 2011 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 1
- 2. Today’s Briefing 1) Who We Are: Our programs and products. 2) What We See: The changing environment. 3) How to Engage: Getting your ideas & innovations known. Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 2
- 3. Today’s Briefing 1) Who We Are: Our programs and products. 2) What We See: The changing environment. 3) How to Engage: Getting your ideas & innovations known. Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 3
- 4. General Dynamics Corporation Executive Management J.L. JOHNSON | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J.T. LOMBARDO Aerospace Information G.J. DeMURO Systems & Technology Executive VP Executive VP • Gulfstream • C4 Systems • Jet Aviation • Advanced Information Systems • Information Technology • GD UK, Ltd. Marine Systems Combat Systems P.N. NOVAKOVIC D.K. HEEBNER Executive VP Executive VP • Bath Iron Works • Armament and • Electric Boat Technical Products • NASSCO • European Land Systems • Land Systems • Ordnance and Tactical Systems Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6 © 2011 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 4
- 5. General Dynamics C4 Systems Trusted Solutions Core to Edge Portfolio / Lines of Business BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES COMMUNICATION NETWORKS SECURE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL DYNAMICS CANADA Courtesy of CNN SATCOM TECHNOLOGIES Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6 © 2011 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. Select images courtesy of U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard 5
- 6. Built on Programs of Record Warfighter Joint Tactical Radio Mobile User Rescue 21 Space Network Information System (JTRS) Objective System Ground Segment An advanced command, Sustainment (SGSS) Network-Tactical Handheld, Manpack, (MUOS) control and (WIN-T) Small Form Fit (HMS) communications system, Modernization of the DoD’s next generation U.S. Army’s at-the-quick- Ultimate extension of narrow band tactical Rescue 21 enables the U.S. ground system and network information sharing, satellite Coast Guard to perform for the National halt and on-the-move, tracking and network communications system both life-saving and Aeronautics and Space high-speed, high-capacity connectivity with voice, that will help eliminate homeland security Administration (NASA) backbone data and video “communication-on- missions with greater Tracking and Data Relay communications network, communications for every the-move” challenges agility and increased Satellite System (TDRSS) to linking soldiers on the warfighter. There are no by extending efficiency. ensure the space network Battlefield with the Global Information Grid (GIG). other radios for a truly narrowband access to will continue to provide networked battlefield. mobile forces using global space-to-ground handheld radios. telecommunications and tracking coverage for low- Earth orbit and near-Earth space flight missions. Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6 © 2011 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. Select photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard and JPEO JTRS 6
- 7. Built on Programs of Record Command Post of Tactical Ground Combat Operations Prophet Maritime Common Hardware Helicopter Systems-4 (CHS-4) the Future (CPOF) Reporting System Center (COC) System that enables Project (MHP) (TIGR) Five-year IDIQ contract U.S. Army’s state of Mobile, modular tactical commanders provides commercial the art collaborative A web-based command and control to better “see,” Primary systems and rugged computers, visualization information centers providing “hear” and “respond” integration of 28 of ultra-thin clients, Command and management tool that commanders with to intelligence, the Sikorsky CH-148 network hardware Control system. allows Soldiers and critical communications surveillance and Cyclone aircraft for equipment, power Used in command Marines to collect, and information reconnaissance (ISR) the Canadian armed subsystems and centers to execute report and share management tools for information forces involving the peripheral devices to Army Mission information at the an integrated, throughout the selection, purchase, military and lowest levels to provide networked battle integration and government users. Command. comprehensive view of real-time information space. Systems integration, and situational the battle space. installation of all environmental testing, awareness on events, mission systems. program management, people and places long-term warranty and across the full spectrum end-user support are of operations. provided. Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6 © 2011 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. Select photo courtesy of U.S. Army 7
- 8. Today’s Briefing 1) Who We Are: Our programs and products. 2) What We See: The changing environment. 3) How to Engage: Getting your ideas & innovations known. Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 8
- 9. Examples of the Changing (Changed) Environment • Technology advances are now largely driven by Industry, not Govt. • Hence the need for better visibility of Govt to Industry R&D. • Pace of technological advancement is very very rapid. • Faster than Govt can generate/upkeep a requirements document. • Customer expectation that new programs will begin at high TRL. • End Users want and expect solutions to their problems – quick & cheap. Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 9
- 10. • Innovative Technologies and Products for Integration into Solutions that are: • Holistic • Quick-Turn • Practical • Good-Enough • Affordable Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 10
- 11. Today’s Briefing 1) Who We Are: Our programs and products. 2) What We See: The changing environment. 3) How to Engage: Getting your ideas & innovations known. Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 11
- 12. Open, Virtual, Collaborative Overview Brief 11.10.2010_Ver. 3.41 © 2010 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. 12
- 13. How the EDGE® Works Connecting Customers, Users and Technology Providers EDGE® Innovation Network End Users and Knowledge Management System Network Members Customers • Industry • Gaps EDGE® Innovation Centers (EICs) • Academia • Requirements • Visioneering and Collaboration Facilities • Non-Profits • Needs • Prototyping and Integration Labs • Business Services • Feedback • Demonstration Areas & Tech Shelves • Close to Technologists, Customers, & End Users. Identifying Needs Vast Network of & Giving Feedback Technology on Innovations & Providers Integrations Collaborating on Innovations & Integrations Worldwide Set of Innovation Centers to Integrate Technology & Facilitate Collaboration c. 2010 General Dynamics. All Rights Reserved 1/27/2012 13
- 14. Worldwide Network of EDGE® Innovation Centers Open and Collaborative Environment New Innovation Center Existing Innovation Center Taunton, MA Nova Scotia, Vehicle C4ISR & Network Canada Under Water ISR Ft, Meade, MD Cyber Sterling Heights, MI Leavenworth, KS Combat Vehicle Design/Mfg Maryland Battle Command Satellite Ground System and User Center User Center Ottawa, Scottsdale, AZ 1) Warrior Systems and Canada 2) Federal/Civil & Cyber Quantico, VA Washington DC C4ISR Marines User Public Sector Technologies Center College Station (Texas A&M) Emergency Informatics Orlando, FL Testing & Training United Kingdom San Antonio, TX User and Healthcare Innovation Center Technology Center Innovation Centers provide facilities, experts, and equipment for rapid integration of technologies for particular domains. All Centers use the core principles of Human Centered Design and continuous collaboration of Industry, Academia, Customers, and End Users. c. 2010 General Dynamics. All Rights Reserved 1/27/2012 14
- 15. For More Info / Join the EDGE® www.EDGE-Innovation.com EDGE Enterprise Manager & Chief Engineer: Ron.Wood@gdc4s.com (480) 441-0271 EDGE Membership Relations Manager: Luis.Rodriguez@gdc4s.com (410) 272-2800 c. 2010 General Dynamics. All Rights Reserved 15