NNEC CD

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(N)NEC CDE from the RNLN perspectiveSubnet Relay

• Cdr Henk Rohaan, COMRNLN N6

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(N)NEC CDE from the RNLN perspectiveSubnet Relay

• Introduction
• (N)NEC SENECA experiment SNR
• Conclusions / observations

The information provided is the personal and
professional understanding of the subject with
the clear intention to keep within the official
NLD plans and policy on NEC. The material used is
derived from several unclassified (formal)
briefings and open sources.
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Introduction New NLD Defence organisation (2005)
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Introduction Expectations (N)NEC

• Increased military effectiviness by effect based
  operations
• shared awareness reduction of friction and
  fog-of-war, friendly force casualties, improved
  force protection
• Increased speed of command, higher tempo of
  operations, timely effects
• Precision engagement from a safe distance
• smaller, more flexible deployable units in a
  depleted battlefield
• More capable of dealing with assymetric threats
• DOTMLPF..I

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Introduction NL Navy (N)NEC

• Forward looking
• Fully interoperable in National, NATO and
  Coalition OPS
• Effort in network connectivity, procedures and
  operations
• NEC naturally considered, obvious with
  technology, followed by training, procedures i.e.
  all NEC dimensions
• RNLMC leap forwards with NIMCIS (BOWMAN).

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Concept development experimentation ( CDE )

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International experimentation
CWID (Coalition Warrior Interoperability
Demonstration) US-NATO led, focus on new
technology
MAJIIC Multinational ISR-integration, NC3A-lead
Trident Warrior The major Forcenet sea trial
experiment
JPOW (Joint Project Optic Windmill) Integrated
Air Defence, NLD initiative
Combined Endeavour Multinational/NATO
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Operational NLD NEC Experiments SENECA

• Joint distributed simulation en experimentation
  environment
• Simulation Environment for NEC Assessment (SENECA)

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CDE SENECA

• The Seneca working group
• - Create a robust and distributed joint NEC CDE
  networked environment for NLD Defence org.
• - Process NEC experimentation proposals
• - Advise NEC board on priorities NEC experiments
• - Initiate and monitor NEC experiments
• Evaluate progress and reports/results of NEC
  experiments and report to NEC board
• Members Defence Staff, DMO (CAMS,C2SC)
  OPCOs.

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CDE, where to start?

• Knowledge of (N)NEC Transformation
  Operational planning (NRF)
• Target architecture idea how to get there
• Involve research labs like TNO, FFI,
  Qinetic/DSTL, DMO C4I lab etc.
• Steer running projects (with old money) and
  allign requirements
• Define smaller steps with limited- new money
  (experimentation) to fill the gaps
• Know the limitations of procurement
  cycle/process (not the same as fast track
  procurement)

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CDE, where to start? ctd/

• Start with keen and competent project manager
• Produce project plan
• Operational support throughout
• Seek connection with NATO, Coalition developments
• and work on SOR/MMR, operational concept,
  training etc.
• Talk to industry about concepts, hardware and
  technology
• Advertise N(NEC) aspects in order to get funding
• Ensure proper reporting mechanism en make results
  available (English)
• Spend a little, test as much as you can
• and learn a lot!

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COMRNLN experiments.

• Subnet Relay phase 1 completed, phase 2 in
  progress
• Coastguard Curaçao, awaiting results/report
• Under development
• MSA/ MDA (maritime sit. Awareness)
• NIMCIS/BOWMAN interoperability/connections
• Wireless networking joint NLD army/navy
• Purple Nectar 09 (joint COP, interoperability)

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SNR SENECA experiment COMRNLN

• OBJECTIVES
• basis of potential fleet wide requirement
• knowledge base NLD also supporting
  NATO/Coalition development
• Parallel STANAG development/ M2I2 coalition
  networks
• Partners TNO, FFI, DSTL, DMO (C4I lab), COMRNLN
  and others.
• phase 1 experiment-CWID 08 Ex Joint Warrior 08
• NSWAN/CENTRIXS waiver
• phase 2 CWID 09 with FIN/USA/GBR/DEU/GRE/NATO/CA
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• observer Rockwell Collins/ SPAWAR
• broadband and HF

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SNR phase 1

• Subnet Relay, what is it again
• Mobile Ad Hoc network (MANET)
• UHF, but HF/VHF possible
• Uses existing radios en crypto
• Product built by Rockwell Collins (former IP
  Unwired)
• Means to connect excisting network.
• (NSWAN, NLSWAN, CENTRIXS)

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SNR routing and relay
Subnet 1 (UHF LOS)
Subnet 2 (HF BLOS, SATCOM etc)
Subnet 3 (UHF LOS)
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SNR experiments

• Operational test phase 1
• 4 DEC 2007 National
• Joint character (Land/Maritime)
• 2008 International Interoperability tests
• Partners NO, UK.
• Exercise CWID 08 (NLD/NOR),
• Oct. 08 (GBR/NLD) TW08,
• Phase 2 UHF Broadband and HF

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NOR/NLDSubNetRelay
National Flag
Subnet Relay (SNR) is an ad-hoc network providing
IP connectivity to disadvantaged platforms.
During CWID we will demonstrate SNR using fixed
and mobile nodes (vehicle as opposed to ships),
and a S5066 connection to Haakonsvern Naval base,
Bergen. This connection will provide live data
feed to the network.
3x5 inch Image or Diagram If you can control
resolution, at least 300dpi is preferable. This
resolution applies to National Flag and Crest as
well.
Trial Partners NOR NLD Navy Government
Sponsor MOD NOR and MOD NLD Status
Developmental CWID Objectives Met 2, 3, (1 Both
nation aiming to have this capability available
for NATO use by that time)

• Trial Description
• Interoperability testing of SubNetRelay as an
  ad-hoc network between NOR and NLD in a static
  and dynamic environment.
• Current Technical Objectives
• Prove bi-lateral interoperability on
  transmission, network, security and application
  level.
• Prove STANAG 5066 interoperability and connection
  to a SNR network.
• Prove dynamic routing functionality on a tactical
  level.
• Maritime position data input to NFFI
• Value/Benefit Provided to the Warfighter
• IP network for NATO, coalition and national
  applications in a maritime/joint environment.
• IP connectivity for disadvantaged platforms.
• Potential reduction on SATCOM cost.

Contact Information National project
managers Henk Rohaan NLD Navy h.rohaan_at_mindef.nl
31223658127 Roger Stenvoll NOR
Navy rstenvoll_at_mil.no 47 47467493
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NLD/NOR CWID 08 participation
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CWID SNR 08 set up
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Objectives

• Prove interoperability between Nations
• Prove application interoperability
• Prove IP crypto support
• Test different configuration in order to
  establish a best practice
• Make real time maritime situational awareness
  data (AIS) available to CWID.
• Operational NRF preparation (Excercise Joint
  Warrior 08) NOR tasking cell onboard NLD Johan
  de Witt

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Applications we are using

• Situation display including blue force tracking
  and AIS maritime data (NORCCIS II)
• Military message handling system (Xomail)
• File transfer (FTP server)
• Tactical chat (Jchat)
• Web server (WISE)
• AIS/ STANAG 5066 HF link
• VoIP and videostreaming (Netmeeting)

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Results phase 1 (CWID 08)

• Proved interoperability with NOR
• Proved network distribution, confident to build
  maritime environment
• Flexibility SNR demonstrated with connection to
  HF (ST5066)
• IP encryption with TCE 621 worked
• Showed behaviour of applications
• Progress with SOP, best practice and CONOPS.

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AIS from Bergen
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STANAG Development

• STANAG for Subnet Relay
• Initiative started in NATO SC1/MC3G (N6 NLD rep.)
• Technical development SC6/AHWG2 V/UHF
• DMO and TNO represented
• CAN leads process
• Aim
• Open SNR up for other suppliers
• Maintain interoperability

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STANAG Development

• STATUS
• New name MARLIN (Maritime Relayed Line of sight
  Network)
• Description from product to protocol
• Input included received from industry (Thales and
  others)
• Work SC6/AHWG2 in final stage
• Submitted for endorsement SC1/MC3G
• When agreed
• STANAG number
• Ratification, implementation

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STANAG Development

• Recent developments
• September 2008
• US Navy / Spawar proposal in NATO SC6/AHWG2
• Widen use of HF-IP WTRP (STANAG 5066 Ed.2 Annex
  L.)
• Also for UHF (multi hop)
• Software available in 2009
• Service can be compared with Subnet Relay

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SNR NLD phase 2

• Wideband Subnet Relay
• Mobile Ad hoc networks HF
• Related experiment under development
• Wifi / Wimax in ad hoc network mode (Army,Navy,
  NC3A?)

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Phase 2 UHF

• Wideband SNR
• Max speed 384kbps in a 100kHz channal
• Equipment
• New Wide band Modem (Rockwell Collins)
• UHF Radio with 70MHz interface (RS, Thales etc.)
  
• Status in progress.
• Co-operation with Rohde Schwarz in progress
• CO-operation withThales under negotiation
• Aim Data rates Backwards compatibility tests
• Participate in CWID 09

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Phase 2 HF

• Status
• Hardware procurement started.
• Software HF-IP WTRP received from NC3A
• Tests planned January 09
• Aim
• Compare Subnet Relay HF-IP WTRP
• Fits recent NATO developments, so highly visible

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Conclusions/observations

• (N)NEC CDE is central for NLD transformation/
  innovation of military capabilites (RNLN fully
  involved)
• CDE needs vision drive
• CDE needs to be internationally embedded
  (STANAG, research etc.)
• CDE is not the same as fast track procurement
• Industry can be a multiplier and catalyst
• CDE is sometimes the only way to get operational
  capability to the warfighterquickly!

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