Building Partnerships to Address the Operational Challenges of the Navy.WASHINGTON -- IDGA's Future Naval Plans and Requirements Summit, December 7 - 9 will address the uncertainty about future plans and questions about budgets and affordability that could hamper the development of the Navy's 21st Century Fleet. The 21(st) Century Fleet sets the stage for tremendous increases in naval precision, reach, and connectivity. To help clarify the uncertainty, IDGA's Future Naval Plans and Requirements Summit focuses on the long-term requirements of the Navy and opportunities for immediate and future acquisition and participation in key programs. Positioned shortly before the release of the Quadrennial Defense Review
The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a report by the United States Department of Defense that analyzes strategic objectives and potential military , the conference will provide a forum to analyze what the QDR means for the Navy's long-term plan and what specific requirements will be for the fleet's developing needs. This year's event will emphasize the following key issues: * Updates and plans on Littoral Combat Ship The Littoral Combat Ship is the first of the U.S. Navy's next-generation surface combatants. Intended as a relatively small surface vessel for operations in the littoral region (close to shore), the LCS is smaller than the Navy's guided missile frigates, and have been compared to , DDG-100, Virginia Class Submarine The Virginia class (or SSN-774 class) of attack submarines are the first U.S. subs to be designed for a broad spectrum of open-ocean and littoral missions around the world. , DDG-51 Destroyer, Unmanned Vehicles and Amphibious Ships * Appropriated Funding * Marine Corps input to the Naval Transformation Roadmap * The developing needs of the fleet 10-15 years down the road IDGA's Future Naval Plans and Requirements December 7 - 9, 2009 at the Westin at Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA. IDGA IDGA Institute for Defense and Government Advancement IDGA International Dennis Gabor Award IDGA Indiana Dairy Goat Association IDGA Indiana Deaf Golf Association is as a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to promoting innovative ideas in public service and defense. IDGA brings together speaker panels comprised of military and government professionals while attracting delegates with decision-making power from military, government, and defense industries. IDGA events are well-researched, uniquely tailored topics that keep delegates abreast of operational and industry advancements and provide a forum to gain access to influential representatives and professionals from the aforementioned industries. http://www.idga.org |
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