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"We added new computer and sensing capabilities.

“The technology onboard –notably the display screens and the interchangeability of data displayed on
those screens including in the cockpit -- now allowed for a different workflow as the cockpit crew could
now see the information being generated in the back end so that enhancing SA to all stations, including
in the cockpit, provided a greater synergy and potential for new workflows throughout the airplane.

“Block Three has also brought us an increased level of automation in the aircraft.

"So the sensors, as opposed to just spinning raw data that the operator needs to look at and analyze and
make a decision what he's looking at, there is a level of interpretation that is done by the systems that is
actually tailorable by the operators: how much they want, how much they want to look at, what do they want,
what type of information.

“A lot of it's much more visually intuitive, as well, as opposed to just looking at a gram dropping in front of
you or lines on a gram and having to do the entire interpretation.

“There's some visual representation of the information that the sensors are getting.

"For the younger generation of operators this really appeals to them. And they can process the information so
much faster than the older generation. This is a shift in generations and approaches which will inform our way
ahead as well.”

Question: Somewhat similar or perhaps anticipating what is happening in the P-8?

Lt. Col. Baker: Somewhat similar and allows us to share these workflow experiences and new approaches to
SA with our allies as well.

Question: MPAs are very flexible assets, and have been used widely in land operations, but this takes
away from the ASW focus and skill sets. How has this challenge affected you?

Lt. Col. Baker: We have been deployed in the Middle East since October of 2014.

"We're it for ISR platform in Canada. We're not an ideal platform, but we can do it.

"What I tell people is, it's a little bit like taking a Ferrari to go grocery shopping. Sure you can do it. It's not
really what it's designed for.

"And there is the challenge of keeping the ASW skill sets fresh as well.

"The skill sets are different. With regard to the ISR overland role, we are providing information for someone
else to make the targeting decision.

"With regard to ASW, you are multi-mission and putting yourself in the position to either make the targeting
decision or executing it.

"Clearly, the first is different from the second and the second more demanding.

Question: In your ISR role, you are operating somewhat like a manned drone; but with ASW you are a
C2, ISR, strike platform.

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