2nd National Summit on Hypersonic Weapon Systems - AAAG

2ND NATIONAL SUMMIT ON

HYPERSONIC WEAPON SYSTEMS

April 25–26, 2023 Hilton Ballston Washington, D.C.

Outlining the Path Forward in the Development of Testing, Emerging Advanced Capabilities, and Latest DoD Hypersonic Weapon Systems Programs & Opportunities for Industry CO-CHAIRS

General Neil Thurgood (USA-ret)

Former Director, Army Hypersonics, Space, Directed Energy and Rapid Acquisition

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LTG (USAF ret) Bruce “Orville” Wright

President & CEO Air & Space Forces Association

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr. Yvette S. Weber, SES

Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics)

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LTG Robert A. Rasch, Jr., USA

Director, Hypersonic, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)

Dr. Victoria Coleman Chief Scientist United States Air Force

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2023 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Summit Chairmen LtGen (USAF-ret) Bruce “Orville” Wright President & CEO Air & Space Forces Association

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Yvette S. Weber, SES Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) LTG Robert A. Rasch, Jr., USA Director, Hypersonic, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) Dr. Victoria Coleman Chief Scientist United States Air Force

Speakers: Dr. Nathan R. Tichenor Director of Hypersonic Facilities | Bush Combat Development Complex Texas A&M University System Eric Scherff Vice President Lockheed Martin Space Systems Dr. Tom Karako Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Missile Defense Project Center for Strategic & International Studies Dr. Jeffrey C. Boulware Technical Director Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO)

LTG Neil Thurgood, (USA-ret) Former Director, Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition

John Otto Senior Director, Advanced Hypersonic Weapons, Advanced Technologies Product Line Raytheon Missiles & Defense Dr. Eric Marineau Program Officer, Hypersonics, Aerothermodynamics, High Speed Propulsion and Materials Office of Naval Research (ONR) Dr. Rodney Bowersox Director, Texas A&M National Aerothermochemistry and Hypersonics Laboratory Texas A&M Tim Wadhams Senior Research Scientist, and the Vice President CUBRC Aerosciences Sector, CUBRC Aerosciences Group Dr. Erica Corral Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Associate Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Associate Professor, BIO5 Institute, University Distinguished Scholar in Materials Science and Engineering University of AZ Tucson Dr. Marco Panesi Director of the Center for Hypersonics and Entry Systems Studies (CHESS) University of IL Urbana-Champaign Lt Col Jared Thompson, USAF Chief, Advanced Capabilities Integration Branch USSTRATCOM J875

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Dr. Kelly Stephani Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Kritzer Faculty Fellow, Co-Director, University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH) Center for Hypersonics & Entry Systems Studies, (CHESS) University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Viti Valerio Aerospace & Defense Team Lead Ansys Christopher Gettinger Director, Advanced Propulsion and Systems Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Dr. Luca Maddalena Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept The University of Texas at Arlington Director Aerodynamics Research Center John “JV” Venable Senior Research Fellow for Defense Policy, Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy The Heritage Foundation Dr. Daniel (LtCol (USAF-ret), Millman Chief Technology Officer Stratolaunch, LLC CAPT (USN-ret) David “Dave” McFarland Senior Director, Integrated Defense Solutions BAE Systems Intelligence and Security Geoff Adams Senior Mission Architect, Missile Defense L3 Harris Space & Airborne Systems

2023 AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE Conference Day 1, April 25, 2023 9:00

Opening Remarks & Introductions

by Chairmen 9:15

KEYNOTE

Hypersonics, Directed Energy, Space and Rapid Acquisition, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), Redstone Arsenal 9:45

KEYNOTE

Hypersonic Weapons Testing: Needs Challenges & Opportunities 10:15

KEYNOTE

Modernizing the DoD Hypersonic Weapons Vision and Strategy 10:45

Networking Break

11:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

Advancements in Testing; Fielding of Hypersonic Weapons 12:15

Luncheon

1:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

State-of-the-Art Hypersonic Detection 2:15

AIR FORCE KEYNOTE

Air Force Hypersonic Needs, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Perspectives

2:45

SPECIAL KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

PANEL DISCUSSION

Modernizing the DoD Hypersonic Weapons Vision & Strategy: A Roadmap to Defense Superiority

High-temperature Materials and Aerothermochemical Effects R&D

3:15

Networking Break

3:45

PANEL SESSION

Engineering Advancements in Hypersonic Weapon Propulsion and Maneuverability

Countering Hypersonic Weapons Threat Needs & Requirements 5:00

End of Day One

Conference Day 2, April 26, 2023 9:00

Opening Remarks & Introductions

by Chairmen 9:15

KEYNOTE

Advancements in Testing, Simulation & Acquisition Strategies 9:45

PANEL DISCUSSION

AI & ML Capabilities for Countering a Hypersonic Threat 10:45

Networking Break

11:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

Advancements in Testing, Software Simulation and High Enthalpy Testing

3:15

4:15

PANEL DISCUSSION

PANEL DISCUSSION

JHTO: Future DoD – Industry and Academia Engagement and Solicitation Opportunities & Way Ahead 5:30

Adjournment & Final Comments

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