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April 19-20, 2024
Atlanta, GA
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MRO in a Contested Indo-Pacific Region

  • Wednesday, April 10, 2024:9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Room: S103

Description

The U.S. military has a significant presence in the Indo-Pacific and operates numerous sites across the region. But what if there is a conflict, the need to build up MRO capabilities in the region becomes critical. Developing infrastructure specialized facilities will offer a strategic advantage. It’s important having a contingency operation in the region to avoid maintenance repairs being shipped back to U.S. A wide-ranging discussion on a sustainment plan in the event of a regional conflict.


    Moderator
    Craig Caffrey
    Head – Defense Markets & Data
    Aviation Week Network
    Panelist
    Edgar W. Apollo, SES
    F-35 Product Support Manager
    Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
    Panelist
    Lisa P. Smith, SES
    Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support
    Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
    Panelist
    Lorenzo Marandola
    President
    M1 Composites Technology
    Panelist
    Maj. Gen. Donald K. Carpenter
    Director, Lightning Sustainment Center, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program Office
    Wright-Patterson AFB