Euro Hawk. EuroHawk GmbH. Prerequisites for a Successful Transatlantic Cooperation

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1 EuroHawk GmbH Euro Hawk Prerequisites for a Successful Transatlantic Cooperation Heinz J. Rommel National Press Club Washington, DC, September 9th, 2009

2 Agenda Business Processes Soft Facts Wrap-Up Page 2

3 Convincing System Solution The Euro Hawk Formula Modified RQ-4B Global Hawk + National SIGINT System = Euro Hawk Page 3

4 Euro Hawk System Solution Unmanned Platform RQ-4B: Already Developed UAV Platform (Global Hawk), Proven By US Air Force Efficient With High Performance Compared To Manned Mission A/C National Mission System ISIS Secures Unlimited Access To Data And New Technologies National Control And Ease Of System Upgrades The Combination Of An Existing Platform With Independent, National Mission System Guarantees Most Efficient Investment Page 4

5 Sound Mix of DCS and FMS Elements GE Procurement Policy Is Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) One German Prime Contractor as Key Acquisition Requirement Due To Previous Problems With Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Although Recently Getting Better US Policy Requires FMS For Some Highly Sensitive Items To Protect Strategic Technology Also Provides The Benefit Of USAF Participation Solution Was A Mixture Of Coordinated DCS And FMS That Requires Very Good Cooperation Of USAF DCS FMS Page 5

6 DCS Organisational Structure German Procurement Agency BWB Main Contract EuroHawk GmbH Joint Venture EADS NGC Subcontracts Subcontracts EADS NGC Subcontracts Subcontractors Subcontractors Mission System ISIS Green Euro Hawk SIGINT System Page 6

7 The Principal Euro Hawk Management Tools Systems / Management Work-Breakdown Structure Euro Hawk Green Aircraft System Euro Hawk Prototype Project Phase ISIS Integrated SIGINT System Euro Hawk System Engineering Integrated Logistic Support Functional ICD Physical ICD ICD ICD. Interface Control Documents (ICD s) Time Schedule Page 7

8 Configuration Management Global Hawk User Group Global Hawk Spiral Development Joint Interoperability Board Euro Hawk Upgrades Joint Config. Control Board Lot 5 Baseline Page 8

9 Understood Import/Export Regulations US Regulations MTCR Missile Technology Control Regime > Created To Control Proliferation Of Cruise Missile Technology (GH Is Considered To Be A Category 1 System) ITAR International Traffic In Arms Regulation > Provides Mechanism To Obtain US Export/Import Approvals GE Regulations KWKG Kriegswaffenkontrollgesetz > Created To Control Proliferation Of Weapon Systems AWV - Außenwirtschaftsverordnung > Provides Mechanism To Obtain GE Export Approvals Page 9

10 TAA for Euro Hawk UAV System > Basic Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) Approval In 2002 Provided Approval For The EH System Concept > Using US GH Technology > Using GE Mission System Technology Following Amendments To The TAA Provided Approvals As The Program Matured > Proposal For Sale > Contract > Definition Of Statement Of Work > Airworthiness > Etc Page 10

11 Export/Import Licence Processes Import Exemption, End User Certificate Temporary Export License For Payload Mock-Ups For Mock-Up Repairs DSP-73 Temporary Customs Clearance For System Delivery incl. Payload Mock-Ups DSP-5 Permanent Customs Clearance Import Repair Exemption, End User Certificate Temporary Temporary Export License For AV Repairs Page 11

12 Team Spirit Program Began With A German Mod - USAF Project Agreement GH Demo At Nordholz Germany Led To 4 Party Activity (Ge Mod, USAF, EADS, NGC) Four Parties One Objective EuroHawk GmbH Was Created Seconded Employees From NGC And EADS Cultural Differences, Language Barriers, Time Zones And Worldwide Locations Now Five Parties Same Spirit of Cooperation Program Execution Activities Shared By All Parties Regular Technical Interface Meetings Twice-yearly Program Reviews Anticipated Contract Update Negotiations Teamwork and Trust are the Keys to Success Page 12

13 Wrap-Up Euro Hawk Is Best Example For A Good Transatlantic Cooperation Overcoming Export Issue Establishing Team Spirit Creating Profitable Business Developing Strong Capabilities For The German Armed Forces Euro Hawk Is The Basis For Joint US/GE Operations Coalition Operations Sharing Equipment Cross Training Military Exchange Activities Page 13

14 Questions? Page 14