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The Rear Admiral closed by highlighting the challenge of shaping rapid decision making systems which can
make effective use of the new systems.

In many ways his concern on this issue reminded of the comments by the Commander of the Australian Fleet:

“We are joint by necessity.

“Unlike the US Navy, we do not have our own air force or our own army. Joint is not a theological choice, it’s
an operational necessity.”
It was clear both from his presentation and our discussion during the interview that Rear Admiral Mayer was
focused on how the build out of the Navy in the period ahead would be highly correlated with the evolution
of the joint network.

“The network is a weapons system.

“Lethality and survivability have to be realized through a networked effect.”
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Norway has announced that they are adding a P-8 acquisition to their coming F-35 force as part of their
enhanced defense posture.

To provide for a maritime surveillance capability that can meet current and future challenges, the Norwegian
Government has announced their intention to acquire five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for the
Armed Forces,” the Norwegian Defense Ministry said in a statement attributed to Defence Minister Ine Eriksen
Soreide.

“P-8A Poseidon is a formidable platform for monitoring our oceans, and will provide both Norwegian and
allied civil and military authorities with a sound basis for decisions.

With modern sensors and weapons, the new Poseidon aircraft continue and improve this capability.”

The aircraft would replace Norway’s six Lockheed Martin-made P-3C Orion aircraft and three DA-20
Falcons, jets made by the French company Dassault.

The contract for the Poseidon aircraft also includes sensors, surveillance systems, anti-submarine weapons and
support systems, according to the release.

This joins with the UK emphasis on the return to ASW and North Sea defense efforts as well,

According to a story on the UK Ministry of Defence website, the UK and Norway have agreed on new
cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft.

With the coming of the P-8 to the RAF, the UK MoD is looking to ways to enhance its impact on defense in the
North Sea and beyond.

Sir Michael, who visited Norway’s top military headquarters, close to the Arctic Circle on Thursday, announced
that the UK and Norway would work closer on Maritime Patrol Aircraft cooperation, including in reducing
costs and increasing operational effectiveness.
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