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Outstanding work Dave! Leap strides in taking the "I think, IMO" and otherwise subjectivity out of assessing, predicting and prescribing and controlling for performance vs. changes. The ability to understand baseline and control for outcomes to future changes in the man (unisex definition) and machine system (HMI) is powerful. When is this going to be adopted universally across DOD platforms? With all of the desire and push to reduced crew, increased automation / autonomy, et al, in the Commercial side, it would seem that applying this would be critical to safely and rationally accelerating regulatory and public acceptance and adoption in the commercial realm.

This is truly a success story worth telling. The process from beginning to end occurred just the way we would all have hoped. It started with OPNAV N98 commissioning a study called RATPAC (led and staffed by 2 Circle training SME's) that was directed to determine the correct capacity and capability of all training media needed to support effective Air Warfare training. The study relied upon objective, measured data collected by NAVAIR PMA-298's Training Analysis Project (TAP). One of the most significant findings from the study was the actual skill acquisition and skill decay curves that an individual/squadron/CVW experiences during pre-deployment training. From this analysis, it was determined that due to a lack of "proficiency maintenance" between major training exercises and most critically, while on deployment, the proficiency of our Naval aircrew steadily declined beginning with the end of the last training exercise prior to deployment. These results were briefed to the key stakeholders at OPNAV and Admiral Andrew "Bucket" Loiselle, USN, Ret., acted decisively. Bucket provided the resources and direction to NAVAIR PMA-205 to build the capability that the Fleet required in order maintain a high level of proficiency when it mattered, deployment. As noted by Girl, the execution of this plan was astonishingly quick: less than 3 years from the day I briefed Bucket until the day the Fleet received the capability. Well done to the Government / Military / Industry team that made it all happen!

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Lots of milestones for the Oliver Wyman ADG team in 2023 including a record 140+ deals advised across the segment from private aviation to MRO, distribution, shipbuilding & naval sustainment, airport services, defense electronics, proprietary systems, space, aviation software and everything in between. The record level volumes, including participation in the most transformational deals of the year, could not have been achieved without the world class team that continues to strive for excellence. #PrivateEquity #AerospaceDefense

How? This has been the highlight of my career, being able to explore the benefits and constraints of electric propulsion for the British Army. It deviates from the norm for acquisition, embracing a user-driven approach to innovation. This originated from an impromptu pitch to senior Army leadership. With the support from my chain of command at the time, Donnie Grant and Anthony McGann enabled me to explore this as an extracurricular activity. James de St John-Pryce further supported this activity and formally tasked, noting the alignment of the British Army Electrification approach and Land Industrial strategy. The Army Rapid Innovation and Experimentation Laboratory was the team that unlocked this opportunity. Sue Hollingsbee MSc, MCIPS Chartered skillfully charted a novel procurement route, ensuring adherence to the process. Executed through the CCS Dynamic Purchasing System, one of the initial Defense acquisitions incorporating a social value scoring mechanism. Fortunate to tap into the expertise of Defense activities, collaboration with Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) TD6, Dstl MTR and power teams enhanced our efforts. Royal United Services Institute Sarah Ashbridge amplified our project to a broader audience. Insights from Jack Watling on threats to future fighting vehicles shaped our considerations. Active engagement with universities, from H4D initiatives to EV safety teachings by Paul Christensen enriched our perspective. Collaborating with industry partners like Babcock International Group and Electrogenic showcased the strengths of each diverse organisation with specialised expertise not easily found within Defence. This was prominently displayed at DSEI at the center of London Excel and simultaneously featured at the Tower of London. Additionally, our invitation to Defence iQ IAV in Twickenham highlighted the project. We will soon begin trials on these road legal compliant vehicles that have industry standard drop in conversion kits. This will help inform Defence in greater detail on this technology. We have also engaged with multiple NATO countries that have undertaken similar activities. With modern data collection methods available which are routinely exploited in motorsport. We can put digital twins into Virtual Proving Ground to multiply our trial activity understanding. This could not only accelerate our timelines, it could vastly reduce our costs and open up novel methods to work with partners. These will then nurture the opportunity to use these vehicles as innovation platforms. We could explore 48v architecture, drive by wire, regen braking, modular battery solution, energy weapon adoption, bi-directional charging to name a few. As we deviate from waterfall procurement to spiral development LURCHER has assisted not just the understanding of electric propulsion but has shed light on a different way of interacting with users, academia, civil service and industry partners.

The U.S. Navy depends on the P-8A Poseidon to fulfill vital ISR and maritime missions. Trusted industry partners can help the Navy meet emerging national defense priorities by providing multiple sources for aircraft sustainment and keep its fleet mission ready.   As a 35+ year provider of NAVAIR maintenance, repair and overhaul support, our L3Harris team is prepared to enhance depot capabilities for reduced aircraft downtime and increased aircraft availability. L3Harris: ✔ Meets or exceed all P-8A Airframe Depot requirements ✔ Exceeds P-8 Depot capacity requirements ✔ Benefits from extensive 737 experience without the challenge of navigating around commercial airline maintenance schedules

We are geared up and ready to head to Dallas next week for the 2024 Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA) Annual Symposium! This event brings together aviation Marines from around the globe and industry to discuss the future of Marine aviation challenges, the future battlefield, and the innovation required to address those challenges. SteerBridge is not just another company. Our team is comprised of retired Marines who grew up in the Wing. The continued success of the ACE is near and dear to each of us. We thrive on challenges, are committed to understanding our customer's needs, and do not stop until we deliver tailor-made solutions that exceed expectations. If you want to tackle your most challenging problems head-on, let’s start the conversation. Your Mission. Our Passion. #MarineAviation #SteerBridge #VeteranOwned #Innovation #Dallas2024 #MarineCorps #AviationSummit #YourMissionOurPassion

💥Big News in Aviation!💥 The recent $1.1B deal for 17 Super Hornets is set to revolutionize naval aviation as we know it. 🚀 Let's take a moment to contemplate the magnitude of this change. This deal is not just about numbers or economics. It's about innovation, security, and the future of flight.🌐 We are at the cusp of a potentially groundbreaking era in naval aviation, and this deal is one of the key indicators. The Super Hornets are a symbol of power, potential, and innovation in the sky.✈️ With this, we will see a shift in the dynamics of naval aviation. The implications of this deal could resonate for years to come, shaping the future of naval defense strategies and spearheading cutting-edge research and development.🔬 This is a moment of change, a moment of promise. This massive deal has put the spotlight on the future of naval aviation.🔦 So, what are your thoughts on this milestone deal and its potential impact on naval aviation? Share your perspectives in the comments below.👇 #NavalAviation #Innovation #SuperHornets #DefenseStrategy 🚀Ready to take flight with us? Connect, engage, and let's soar to new heights together! #Aviation #Defense #Innovation #Engagement #FutureOfFlight

“Lucky for the #Navy the C-2 Greyhound is still available,” Air Boss Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever https://lnkd.in/gNfY2jFp said in a panel at the WEST 2024 conference https://lnkd.in/gGq7WwTH, co-hosted by the U.S. Naval Institute and AFCEA International. “Limited operational impacts at this point but there are still operational impacts. And as you look into the future, significant operational impacts.” The C-2A Greyhound is a twin-engine turbojet cargo aircraft produced by Northrop Grumman, primarily used by the United States Navy for carrier onboard delivery (COD) missions. It has been a reliable workhorse for the Navy for more than 60 years, known for its ability to transport personnel, mail, and cargo between shore and aircraft carriers at sea. Most carrier visitors at sea get there and back via a COD ride. See https://lnkd.in/d_xjRcTb Looks like it might have to "keep calm and carry on" a few more. Originally procured in 1960, it was reupped in 1980 with the same airframe. https://lnkd.in/gufudUbR As part of the planned retirement for the Greyhounds, the Navy has stopped training new C-2 pilots and has begun to wind down spares and logistic support. Of course, since it has a lot of commonality with the E-2, there are still spares and pilots around. The service initially planned to retire its 15 remaining C-2A Greyhound carrier onboard delivery aircraft over the next two years and replace them with a total of 38 CMV-22B #Ospreys. Navy’s COD Transition from C-2A to CMV-22B Accelerated; First V-22 Deployment Set for 2021 https://lnkd.in/gfsX8DJJ During a House Armed Services seapower [October 2018] and projection forces subcommittee hearing on Friday, Rear Adm. Scott Conn, then director of air warfare on the chief of naval operations’ staff (OPNAV N98), told lawmakers that the transition was already happening as fast as possible. “We have accelerated the sundown of the C-2 from 2027 to 2024. We have our first (CMV-22B) aircraft being built in Philadelphia today, going down the line. That aircraft will deliver in FY 20. We then have to do a modified [operational test] and [developmental test] and the only thing … we’re testing are the things different on the CMV-22 as compared to the MV-22. So that’s going to be a very compressed test,” Conn said. Maybe they shouldn't have accelerated the testing. As we used to say when I was in the testing business 🤔 "you want it bad, you get it bad."

When I last read about Triton, it had flight endurance of up to 24 hours. If the #royalnavy can improve the reliability of the #QueemElizabethClass aircraft carriers, systems like Triton will revolutionise #CarrierEnabledPowerProjection. Could see an increase in the number of RN engineers required, though. Of course, all these Uncrewed systems (Air, Surface & Sub-surface) will be systems engineered on an open architecture…!!??