Contact corpmem@navalsubleague.org to sponsor this event.
About SSWATS
NOTE: SSWATS 2025 will be conducted in its entirety at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level. SSWATS attendance is open to AUS and GBR personnel, including:
- AUS and GBR military
- government civilians
- industry employees
Organizations selected to present will be required to abide by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and associated established procedures to established procedures to export controlled data and information. Organizations making presentations will be authorized by VADM Gaucher, COMSUBFOR, to self-certify under CFR 126.4 (ITAR exemption), or be able to self-certify under CFR 126.7 (AUKUS ITAR exemption). In either case, organizations making presentations must be registered with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Organizations attending but not presenting are not considered to be exporting under ITAR and thus do not need to self-certify nor be registered with DDTC.
Agenda
Naval Submarine League President VADM Willy Hilarides, USN (Ret)
RDML Chris Nash, USN, Commander, Submarine Group NINE
AUKUS Subsea and Seabed Warfare Perspective
- 1450 - 1520 Overview - TBD AUKUS Int & Acq
- 1520 - 1545 UK Perspective - CAPT TBD
- 1545 - 1610 AUS Perspective - CAPT TBD
- 1610 - 1640 Question and Answer
SOF and EOD Operations and Challenges
- 0800 - 0830 NSWG-8 - TBD
- 0830 - 0900 EODGRU 1
- 0900 - 0920 Question and Answer
University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) Technology Challenges
- 1030 - 1100 ARL Penn State University - Richard Wortman
- 1100 - 1130 ARL University of Texas - TJ Brudner
Information will be posted here when available.
Government & Military Attendees
Clearance Information
Admittance to the Symposium will not be permitted unless a valid DoD clearance is received.
Security
Classified notetaking is prohibited.
Hotels
Clearwater Resort
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Fairfield Inn & Suites Poulsbo
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton
Bremerton, WA 98337
Oxford Suites Silverdale
Silverdale, WA 98383
Oyster Bay Inn
Bremerton, WA 98312
Dress Code
Active Duty
| Speakers on Speaking Day | Summer Whites |
|---|---|
| Speakers on 'Non-Speaking' Days | Service Khaki |
| General military attendees | Service Khaki |
Civilians
| Civilians | Business Casual |
|---|
Organizations interested in sponsoring the Subsea & Seabed Warfare and Technology Symposium should contact corpmem@navalsubleague.org.
Sponsorship recognition includes listing on the NSL website, in NSL mass communications, in The Submarine Review, in the event brochure, and on banners at the event.
The program for the 2025 SSWATS will be made available here. The 2024 program is available below for reference.
NOTE: STS 2025 will be conducted in its entirety at the SECRET//REL USA, AUS, GBR level. AUS and U.K. personnel (including AUS and U.K. military, government civilians, and industry) will be in attendance for the entirety of STS 2025. Organizations selected to present or provide exhibits will be required to abide by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and associated established procedures to export controlled data and information. Organizations making presentations or providing exhibits will be authorized by VADM Gaucher, COMSUBFOR, to self-certify under CFR 126.4 (ITAR exemption), or be able to self-certify under CFR 126.7 (AUKUS ITAR exemption). In either case, organizations making presentations or providing exhibits must be registered with Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Organizations attending but not presenting nor providing an exhibit are not considered to be exporting under ITAR and thus do not need to self-certify nor be registered with DDTC.