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SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP

This is the agenda for the November 14, 2013 meeting of the Space & Missile Defense Working Group (SMDWG). It includes introductions, charter review, introduction of a special guest, announcements, budget review and approval, kickoff summary, and discussion of upcoming events.

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SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP

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  1. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE WORKING GROUP 14 November 2013 Meeting

  2. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • SMDWG Charter • Introduction of Special Guest • Announcements • 2014 Budget Review - Approval • Kick Start (Events Summary) • Trumors

  3. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Host Welcome – Lockheed Martin • New Members / First Time Attendees • SMDWG Charter • Why the SMDWG exists

  4. SMDWG Charter Space and Missile Defense Working Group (SMDWG) Charter Background The SMDWG is formed to respond to our civic responsibility to assist in the decision making process on issues pertaining to space and ballistic missile defense. Scope The Scope of the SMDWG is to Educate the general population and elected representation on space and ballistic missile defense. Membership Membership is open to all individuals in government, industry, and the community. SMDWG members must belong to the NDIA or an affiliate.

  5. Guest Introduction • Introduction of Special Guest • Dr. David Burns • Program Director • Science and Technology • Missile Defense Agency

  6. Dr. David Burns Dr. David Burns is the Program Director of Science and Technology for the Missile Defense Agency. He supports the Advanced Technology Program Executive by leading teams that mature directed energy technology for missile defense applications; develop advanced long range sensors; sponsor missile defense related academic and small business research; investigate breakthrough technologies; and model and simulate potential impacts of new missile defense capabilities. Dr. Burns previously served as the founder and CEO of dBi. He was also the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) manager for the Armed Robotic Vehicle- Heavy, an element of the Army's Future Combat System.

  7. Dr. David Burns Dr. Burns retired from Air Force active duty in 2003. His military assignments included Technical Director, European Office of Aerospace Research and Development; Program Manager, Advanced Radar Technology, Sensors Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory; Program Element Manager, Advanced Reconnaissance Systems, Secretary of the Air Force; Program Manager, B-2 Mission Planning System, Electronic Systems Center; Software Manager, Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting Minuteman II/III Upgrade, Electronic Systems Center; and Radar Engineer, Aeronautical Systems. .

  8. Dr. David Burns Dr. Burns holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He also holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the US Air Force Academy.

  9. Agenda (Cont’d) • Kick Start Report – Hugh Stanley • Trumors (definition: More truth than rumor)

  10. Trumors • Programs and Timelines • Organization Changes • Personnel/Leadership Changes • Industry and Industry Leadership Changes • Significant Events or Prognostications in Space and Missile Defense

  11. SMDWG Schedule • SMDWG Meeting • 21 November 2013 • Mr. James Lackey • Senior Executive Service • Director, Engineering Directorate • AMRDEC • U.S. Army RDECOM

  12. Future Topics MSIC Program Executive Programs and Integration, MDA Program Executive for Aegis BMD, MDA Program Executive for C4ISR, MDA Director of Engineering, MDA

  13. SMDWG Leadership • Officers: • Treasurer: Bob Darnall • Secretary: Mike Roddy • Deputy Chair: Ray Baker • Chair: Joe Fitzgerald

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