ONR Global and MARSEC COE to Present Updates on Maritime ISR Technology at Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology

London, United Kingdom, January 06, 2021 –(PR.com)– In recent news, the US Navy and Royal Navy partner in a newly launched London Tech Bridge. Both nations as full partners will serve as a command post for innovation for the two Navies as they work toward interchangeability in everything from technology development to deployment and operation. In a live interview, Cmdr. Albert Arnold, of Office of Naval Research Global (ONR Global), who will serve as the U.S. director, noted “Using ONR Global’s deep networks as the perfect foundation, we’re very excited to expand the breadth and reach with our Royal Navy partners to deliver capability for defense and beyond.” *

With this in mind, SMi Group’s 6th annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology conference, taking place virtually on the 3rd-4th February 2021, will feature exclusive briefings from ONR Global, as well as the Multinational Maritime Security Centre of Excellence on how to achieve comprehensive maritime domain awareness (MDA) through new innovative solutions.

Registration is free for military and government personnel, and just �499 for commercial organisations. Register at http://www.maritime-recon.com/pr5

The two speakers will delve into the key theme for the conference of research and development into maritime ISR technology:

Dr Rhett Jefferies, Technical Director, Office of Naval Research Global will be presenting on “Exploiting Developing Technologies for Superior Maritime Domain Awareness,” covering:
• Update on Office of Naval Research Global Initiatives to accelerate transition of New Technologies for Superior Maritime Situational Awareness
• Innovative technology for greater and more efficient data harvesting
• Collaborating with international partners to improve joint capabilities

Mr Guy Thomas, President, C-SIGMA, Multinational Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (MARSEC COE) will be presenting on “Space-Based Maritime Awareness,” covering:
• Dramatically enhancing space-based maritime awareness through innovative technologies
• The role of AI and machine learning tools in rapidly analysing data
• from Earth observation satellites and their sensors
• Drivers and goals of future innovations in the field of space-based maritime awareness

The event brochure is available to download online at http://www.maritime-recon.com/pr5

Maritime Reconnaissance & Surveillance Technology
3rd-4th February 2021
Virtual Conference: Online Access Only
Gold Sponsor: Orbital Micro Systems
Sponsors & Exhibitors: AeroVironment, CLS, General Atomics, Hisdesat, Maxar, Navantia and Robin Radar Systems

For sponsorship enquiries contact Justin Predescu on T: +44 (0) 207 827 6130 E: jpredescu@smi-online.co.uk

For any delegate enquiries contact James Hitchen on T: +44 (0) 207 827 6054 E: jhitchen@smi-online.co.uk

*Source: royalnavy.mod.uk

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