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Sea-Air-Space
2015 - Press Release |
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SEA-AIR-SPACE
2015 debuts UK Technology Zone in partnership with British Embassy in
Wash, D.C. |
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In its commitment to help bring the latest in technology to the US market,
the Navy League of the United States has partnered with the UK’s
Embassy in Washington, DC, and Admiral Sir George Zambellas, the First
Sea Lord of the UK’s Royal Navy (RN), to launch a UK Technology
Zone. The UK Technology Zone will host briefings on Royal Navy investment
programmes and highlight UK innovation to the US Sea Services (Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard), Monday, April 13, through Wednesday,
April 15, 2015 at the Gaylord Convention Center, Washington, DC |
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 U.K. Royal Navy First Sea Lord Admiral Zambellas will lead the opening. Picture: Royal Navy |
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In
December 2014, Admiral Sir George Zambellas and his US counterpart,
Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, signed a shared
vision for RN and USN cooperation. It affirms that a mutual pursuit
of innovative solutions and advanced technological prowess are essential
to retain strategic advantage in both Navies. Interoperability and Mutual
Technology Investment constitute a cornerstone of the RN-USN partnership.
It builds upon extensive existing investments the two countries make
in each other’s national industries through joint programmes,
Science & Technology and equipment acquisition. Sea-Air-Space will
showcase innovative scientific and technological solutions and make
connections to spur partnerships that will continue to underpin the
strength of the vision for the future. Close engagement of this kind
demonstrates the commitment to ensure the USN and RN remain credible
against modern threats. The Sea-Air-Space event is quickly becoming the go-to destination for the leaders of the $200 billion US Sea Services market, with large gains in active duty military attendance and exhibitors in the last three years, as well as being named to TSE’s “Fastest 50” growing shows. Sea-Air-Space is regarded as the platform for the Sea Services to introduce and define policy initiatives and plans, and is the best opportunity for these leaders to see the equipment, technology and innovation as they prepare their strategies for the future. “We are firmly committed in becoming a world-class platform for the U.S. Sea Services, and an international partnership such as this creates the best possible climate for companies to do business in the U.S.,” said Kevin Traver, Staff Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Navy League. “We believe it is a win-win for both sides, and are thrilled to have the British Embassy on board to help pave the way in this effort.” First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, said, "Our two great maritime nations, reinforced by the elegant and symmetrical relationships between the USN, the USMC, and the Royal Navy of Great Britain, share the ambition together to exploit maritime technology. To make this real, investment in the Defence Growth Partnership and the development of a Centre for Maritime Intelligent Systems, reinforce the UK's excellence in this field. Pleasingly, Sea-Air-Space will now provide the opportunity for our US partners to see how world class industrial capability and innovation in the UK is helping to build a modern, credible and technology-fuelled Royal Navy, as well as supporting the broader UK maritime sector, and the needs of our people." Sea-Air-Space attendee registration is free to U.S. military, government and other qualified individuals. Attendee registration, event tickets and trade fair details are available at seaairspace.org. |