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Ships of the Future Fleet – A Surface Navy Update

4 August, 2003

MEMORANDUM TO EDITORS

Who: Rear Admiral Mark Edward, U.S. Navy -Deputy Director for Surface Warfare, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

What: Executive Luncheon: Ships of the Future Fleet – A Surface Navy Update: Preserving Strengths and Eliminating Gaps Admiral Edwards will outline the imperative for new combat capabilities at sea, and a new fleet of surface combatants. He'll describe the Surface Navy's role of protecting the force; providing assured access anytime, anywhere; and projecting power over land. The Navy faces a growing threat in the littoral, or coastal waters of the world, and Admiral Edwards will show how the Navy's experience in Operation Iraqi Freedom underscores the requirement for highly capable multi-mission combatants, as well as focused-mission ships to counter assymetric anti-access threats.

When: Wednesday, August 6, 2003 11:30 to 1:00 pm

Where: Potomac Institute for Policy Studies Ballston Metro Center Office Tower 901 N. Stuart Street, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22203 (Ballston stop on the Orange line)

Media Contact: D. S. Dayton, 703-562-4511 or ddayton@potomacinstitute.org

ABOUT THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON SERIES: The Executive Luncheon Series was initiated three years ago by the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies and has hosted many notable experts in a variety of national security fields. The purpose of the series is to keep the Institute and its community abreast of current national security issues, and to allow the Institute to promote an ever-expanding outlook on the application of science and technology and related policy.

Please RSVP - acceptances only - via e-mail to jgatchalian@potomacinstitute.org, or by calling 703.525.0770. Lunch will be served for $10 p/p.