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Ron Wood

Enterprise Manager & Chief Engineer, EDGE ® Innovation Network

Overview Brief 11.29.2011_Ver. 3.6

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1) Who We Are: Our programs and products.

2) What We See: The changing environment.

3) How to Engage: Getting your ideas & innovations known.

Today’s Briefing






Today’s Briefing

General Dynamics Corporation Executive Management

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J.L. JOHNSON | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

J.T. LOMBARDO Executive VP

• Gulfstream

• Jet Aviation

P.N. NOVAKOVIC Executive VP

• Bath Iron Works

• Electric Boat

• NASSCO

G.J. DeMURO Executive VP

• C4 Systems • Advanced Information

Systems

• Information Technology

• GD UK, Ltd.

D.K. HEEBNER Executive VP

• Armament and Technical Products

• European Land Systems

• Land Systems

• Ordnance and Tactical Systems

Aerospace Information Systems & Technology

Marine Systems Combat Systems


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General Dynamics C4 Systems Trusted Solutions Core to Edge

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Portfolio / Lines of Business

COMPUTING TECHNOLOGIES

BATTLE MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

GENERAL DYNAMICS CANADA

SATCOM TECHNOLOGIES

SECURE COMMUNICATIONS

TECHNOLOGIES

Courtesy of CNN



Select images courtesy of U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard

Built on Programs of Record

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Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)

U.S. Army’s at-the-quick-halt and on-the-move, high-speed, high-capacity backbone communications network, linking soldiers on the Battlefield with the Global Information Grid (GIG).

Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Handheld, Manpack, Small Form Fit (HMS)

Ultimate extension of information sharing, tracking and network connectivity with voice, data and video communications for every warfighter. There are no other radios for a truly networked battlefield.

Rescue 21

An advanced command, control and communications system, Rescue 21 enables the U.S. Coast Guard to perform both life-saving and homeland security missions with greater agility and increased efficiency.

Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment (SGSS)

Modernization of the ground system and network for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) to ensure the space network will continue to provide global space-to-ground telecommunications and tracking coverage for low-Earth orbit and near-Earth space flight missions.

Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)

DoD’s next generation narrow band tactical satellite communications system that will help eliminate “communication-on-the-move” challenges by extending narrowband access to mobile forces using handheld radios.



Select photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard and JPEO JTRS

Built on Programs of Record

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Command Post of the Future (CPOF)

U.S. Army’s state of the art collaborative visualization Command and Control system. Used in command centers to execute Army Mission Command.

Tactical Ground Reporting System (TIGR)

A web-based information management tool that allows Soldiers and Marines to collect, report and share information at the lowest levels to provide real-time information and situational awareness on events, people and places across the full spectrum of operations.

Combat Operations Center (COC)

Mobile, modular command and control centers providing commanders with critical communications and information management tools for an integrated, comprehensive view of the battle space.

Prophet

System that enables tactical commanders to better “see,” “hear” and “respond” to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) information throughout the networked battle space.

Maritime Helicopter Project (MHP)

Primary systems integration of 28 of the Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone aircraft for the Canadian armed forces involving the selection, purchase, integration and installation of all mission systems.

Common Hardware Systems-4 (CHS-4)

Five-year IDIQ contract provides commercial and rugged computers, ultra-thin clients, network hardware equipment, power subsystems and peripheral devices to military and government users. Systems integration, environmental testing, program management, long-term warranty and end-user support are provided.



Select photo courtesy of U.S. Army






Today’s Briefing

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.



• Innovative Technologies and Products for Integration into

Solutions that are:

• Holistic

• Quick-Turn

• Practical

• Good-Enough

• Affordable






Today’s Briefing

Open, Virtual, Collaborative



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How the EDGE® Works Connecting Customers, Users and Technology Providers

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EDGE® Innovation Network

Worldwide Set of Innovation Centers

to Integrate Technology & Facilitate Collaboration

End Users and

Customers • Gaps

• Requirements

• Needs

• Feedback

Network Members • Industry

• Academia

• Non-Profits

• Business Services

EDGE® Innovation Centers (EICs) • Visioneering and Collaboration Facilities

• Prototyping and Integration Labs

• Demonstration Areas & Tech Shelves

• Close to Technologists, Customers, & End Users.

Identifying Needs

& Giving Feedback

on Innovations &

Integrations

Vast Network of

Technology

Providers

Collaborating on

Innovations &

Integrations

Knowledge Management System


Worldwide Network of EDGE® Innovation Centers Open and Collaborative Environment

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Leavenworth, KS Battle Command

and User Center Scottsdale, AZ

1) Warrior Systems and

2) Federal/Civil & Cyber

College Station (Texas A&M) Emergency Informatics

San Antonio, TX Healthcare Innovation Center

Orlando, FL Testing & Training

Sterling Heights, MI Combat Vehicle Design/Mfg

Taunton, MA Vehicle C4ISR &

Network

Maryland Satellite Ground System

User Center

Ft, Meade, MD Cyber

Washington DC Public Sector

Quantico, VA Marines User

Center

United Kingdom User and

Technology Center

Nova Scotia,

Canada Under Water ISR

Ottawa,

Canada C4ISR

Technologies

New Innovation Center

Existing Innovation 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.


For More Info / Join the EDGE®

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EDGE Enterprise Manager & Chief Engineer: [email protected]

(480) 441-0271

EDGE Membership Relations Manager: [email protected]

(410) 272-2800

www.EDGE-Innovation.com

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