Main Conference Day 1 – National Updates

Registration and Coffee Registration and Coffee

8:30 Chairman’s Welcome Address Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command Chairman’s Welcome Address Mark Richter Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command Mark currenty the Program Manager for the Marina Expeditionary Riffle e Squad Program. Retired from the Marine Corps he continues to work on the integration and modernization of the Marine Riffle e Squad focusing on the squad as the system and the Marine as the war fighter. The Marine Corps continues to rapidly equip the squad with new capabilities in the current conflict but must integrate these [read more]

8:45 Dismounted Close Combat in an Era of Persistent Conflict No one better could set the scene for soldier modernization than Major General Carew Wilks, recently appointed leader of the Programmes and Technology Group at DE&S - the most relevant figure in UK soldier modernization today. To find out about future soldier projects, related activities and procurement initiatives as well as the key focus areas for the Individual Capability Group at the Defence Equipment and Support agency, which procures all equipment for the soldier, make sure you have your main conference pass and are seated early: Assessing the current fight – what does the dismounted close combatant really need?  Future soldier modernisation programmes in the UK News and developments from related UK soldier system modernization initiatives

9:15 NATO Land Capability Group 1 Dismounted Soldier Update Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command If you are new to Soldier Technology you simply can’t miss the NATO update on international soldier modernisation from Mark Richter, perhaps one of the most well known figures in the community today. Recently appointed Deputy of the NATO soldier modernisation group for coordinating the advancement of soldier systems and capabilities Mark Richter has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge and experience the he will share with you, including: Organisation and mission of NATO Land Capability Group 1, Dismounted Soldier  The imperative of cooperation for development of soldier systems to be fielded in coalition operations  Freedoms and capabilities delivered to the soldier through soldier modernization over the past 5 years  A whirlwind tour of international soldier modernization today – who’s who and which nations are investing? Mark Richter Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command Mark currenty the Program Manager for the Marina Expeditionary Riffle e Squad Program. Retired from the Marine Corps he continues to work on the integration and modernization of the Marine Riffle e Squad focusing on the squad as the system and the Marine as the war fighter. The Marine Corps continues to rapidly equip the squad with new capabilities in the current conflict but must integrate these [read more]

9:45 IMESS Switzerland: How an Advanced Concept Has Been Transformed into an Operational Reality Make sure you join this session to get an exclusive perspective on one of the most exciting soldier modernisation projects in Europe! Mr Huegle, a key figure in global soldier modernisation, will give you fresh insight into how Cassidian has transformed capabilities for the Swiss Army through the IMESS project. During this session, one of the conference highlights, you’ll learn about:  Field trials and lesson learned  Body equipment: overcome the diliemma of functionality vs. weight  Extending missions through advanced vehicle integration  Industialisation: how to ramp up soldier systems to equip platoons  Way ahead and future extensions

10:15 A Commander’s Observations from Afghanistan Make sure you join this session to get an exclusive perspective on one of the most exciting soldier modernisation projects in Europe! Mr Huegle, a key figure in global soldier modernisation, will give you fresh insight into how Cassidian has transformed capabilities for the Swiss Army through the IMESS project. During this session, one of the conference highlights, you’ll learn about: Field trials and lesson learned  Body equipment: overcome the diliemma of functionality vs. weight  Extending missions through advanced vehicle integration  Industialisation: how to ramp up soldier systems to equip platoons  Way ahead and future extensions

10:45 Early Morning Coffee And Networking Early Morning Coffee And Networking

11:45 How France Plans to Modernize Land Capabilities through the Billion-Euro Scorpion Project In France today many systems are currently being renovated or replaced. However this is not done on a one-to-one basis, but fits into a general systemic strategy that aims at transforming the Army and the Land systems in order to provide increased operational efficiency, while optimizing global cost and taking advantage of modern technologies. An outstanding orator, one of the top decision makers in the French MoD today and a shaper of global trends in soldier modernisation, join Brigadier General Luzeaux to discover: Current status of programs to transform land capabilities for France  Research and technology activities in land systems and rationale for investments  Focus of future activities and lessons learned since 2010

12:15 Networking Capabilities with the FELIN Soldiers Deployment at the Platoon Level and Above A first FELIN battalion has been delivered in 2010 to the French Army and is planned to be deployed at a rate of 4 battalions per year till 2015. The FELIN soldier has been designed first to enhance individual capability in all domains of the close dismounted combat. However, FELIN functions as part of a team rather than alone on the battlefield and already demonstrated through field experimentation NEC during the conduct of operation at the platoon level and above. FELIN as for the other platforms shall maintain a comprehensive understanding of the situation with automated, fast and accurate information shared between combat team members. These information must stay abreast of the important elements; where am I, where are my teammates and where is the enemy. This presentation will detail the collaborative capability at the low tactical level (platoon and Inter - Arms company) used by dismounted leaders in their conduct of operation and expected to be implemented in the Army before 2015. 1245 Introducing the Jordanian Future Soldier Programme

12:45 Introducing the Jordanian Future Soldier Programme Development Strategy Soldier modernization in the Middle East is of great interest at the moment because of the vast wealth of many of the nations in the region but also because they have taken their time to discover from other countries what is working and what is not. We are delighted to welcome this year as a guest speaker Colonel Al-Etan, a figure well known in Jordan but new to the international soldier modernization community – this is his first presentation at Soldier Technology. Make sure you attend this session where Colonel Al-Etan will reveal: Future soldier program phase I  Futuer soldier program phase II  Comparison between future soldier items - capability, weight and cost

13:15 Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking

14:30 Moving From Concept to Research and Development Phase in the Brazilian Future Soldier Program If you missed last year’s introduction to the Brazilian future soldier programme – COBRA – make sure you join this session to discover why Brazil views soldier modernization as a strategic investment. Even if you did catch the briefing in 2010 you’ll need to be here because the programme manager has changed so you must introduce yourself! During this fresh presentation you’ll learn about: The organization, processes and timescale of developments to understand what it takes to partner with Brazil on its’ future soldier project  The rationale for Brazil’s determination to develop a fuller capability set for its future soldiers  The key investment areas for Brazil’s future soldier system

15:00 Soldier Modernisation Under the Umbrella of the European Defence Agency If you haven’t already met Colonel Weissenbock he is a key figure in European soldier modernization, taking an active role in the coordination and progress of groups such as the Combat Equipment of Dismounted Soldiers (CDA), a 9-nation effort to affordably harmonise the capability requirements for the next generation of soldier’s equipment. New projects and focus areas for the EDA include Force Protection so make sure you join this insightful and updated presentation to find out about the: Current status of programmes that the European Defence Agency is pursuing  Research and technology activities in force protection  Focus of future activities for the soldier

15:30 Commercial Sector Involvement in Future Soldier Systems Mike McCarthy, Program Manager and Director of Operations, Future Force Integration Directorate, Mission Command Complex, US Army If you have every wondered when commercial sector technologies like the I-Pad and I-Phone will be integrated into military spec systems you’ll truly value this exclusive briefing from the US Army! We are delighted to give you the chance to find out why the US Army is investing in mainstream technologies to achieve greater effect, reduce weight and rapidly advanced capabilities for the dismounted soldier directly from two of the most important figures working this key issue today! Join Colonel Tanner and Mr McCarthy, the two decision makers on future force integration for the US Army to learn about: What the US Army is doing to leverage mainstream R&D for the benefit of the dismounted soldier  Which commercially available technology sets are of most interest to the US Army today  How the US Army plans to overcome the clear security and integration issues of using publicly available technology in austere and life-threatening environments Mike McCarthy Program Manager and Director of Operations, Future Force Integration Directorate, Mission Command Complex, US Army Mr McCarthy has over thirty two years experience in support of the Department of Defense in a wide variety of duties and assignments. Currently serving as the Director of Operations at the Brigade Modernization Command, Mission Command Complex (MCC), Mr McCarthy has extensive experience in planning, preparing and executing live, virtual and constructive training exercises and events. He has serve [read more]

16:00 Afternoon Coffee and Networking Afternoon Coffee and Networking

Stream A – New Strategies to Improve ...Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality...Stream C – Human Capability Developmen... 16:45 How the US Marine Corps is Lightening the Load While Increasing Protection for the Squad and Individual Marine Stream A – New Strategies to Improve Survivability for the Soldier and Marine Mark Richter, Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command Make sure you join Mark Richter for this exclusive interview on Marine requirements for new protection. Drawing on his vast record of Marine feedback from Iraq and Afghanistan Mr Richter will give you the data and insight you need to rapidly improve the protection levels and weight and acceptance of your product or system. Join this unmissable briefing to discover: Marine feedback on current armour  New requirements for survivability coming out of Afghanistan  How the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad has contributed to the development of lighter, more survivable kit for the Marine  Advice on the new drivers for protection Mark Richter Program Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Systems Command Mark currenty the Program Manager for the Marina Expeditionary Riffle e Squad Program. Retired from the Marine Corps he continues to work on the integration and modernization of the Marine Riffle e Squad focusing on the squad as the system and the Marine as the war fighter. The Marine Corps continues to rapidly equip the squad with new capabilities in the current conflict but must integrate these [read more] 16:45 HYDRA and CERBORUS - Infantry Weapons Providing 40mm Medium and Low Velocity Air-Burst Firepower Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality through Advanced Weapons and Sensors Rheinmetall is well known for its innovative infantry weapons MP 38, Fallschirmjägergewehr 42, MG 42 and Sturmgewehr 44. After 6 decades of abscense in the field of infantry weapons Rheinemtall Weapon Munitions returns with the GLM/ UGL CERBORUS and AGL HYDRA. These combine the innovative ammunition family 40mm LV and MV with state of the art weapons engineering. 16:45 UK Human Capability Development Strategies for Soldier System Integrators Stream C – Human Capability Development Workshop Find out from two of the world’s leading thinkers in the field of Human System Integration how to increase acceptance of your soldier products and systems during this exclusive workshop! Before joining Cranfield University at Shrivenham, Professor Carr spent 21 years in defence industry, initially carrying out human factors research and providing consultancy support in the areas such as Human-Machine Interface, information management, design processes and tools, and synthetic environments. Customers included BAe Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Airbus, Boeing, MoD and DoD. Karen became Head of the Human Factors department in BAE Systems before moving into the company’s Head Office to take on a more strategic role as Director of Capability. In November 2006 Karen took up her present role to develop the Centre for Human Systems at the Defence Academy. She teaches a range of behavioural topics on courses covering Through Life Capability Management, Engineering, Acquisition and Leadership. She is currently leading an MoD research programme to take a pan-DLOD approach to supporting Cognitive Capability in Defence. Dr Sparks is a Systems Engineer specialising in human systems. Formerly a consultant to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory in Adelaide where Emma worked extensively over the last three years to help progress Project Land 125, the Australian Soldier Modernisation Programme. In September 2005 Emma Joined Cranfield University, specialising in systems thinking, enterprise architecture and more recently Human Factors Integration.

Stream A – New Strategies to Improve ...Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality...Stream C – Human Capability Developmen... 17:15 A Holistic Approach to Threats, Weight, and Cost Stream A – New Strategies to Improve Survivability for the Soldier and Marine The modern soldier is dealing with a variety of missions, climates and threats. All of them are adding to his battle weight and the amount of kit that he must carry in combat. “Soldier survivability” is a phrase where armour is a key element, but there is so much more to consider. Join experts from one of the world’s market leaders in protective capability to learn about: Lightening the total soldier system  How and where to attack the problem.  Mitigating non ballistic threats too  Lightening the load but reducing cost. is that possible? 17:15 New Results from NATO’s Weapons and Sensors Working Group Tests and Tirals to Increase Lethality Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality through Advanced Weapons and Sensors Per Arvidsson, Chairman, Weapons and Sensors Working Group, NATO Land Capability Group 1 Dismounted Soldier We are pleased to give you the chance to spend time with Mr Arvidsson once again after a two year hiatus. Not only is Mr Arvidsson a procurement leader in the Swedish FMV organization, he is also a crucial figure in the NATO soldier modernization community as the head of the weapons and sensors group for Land Capability Group 1, Dismounted Soldier. During this briefing you’ll learn about: Progress being made by NATO on standards for weapons and sensors  The importance of training versus new capability development  How Sweden is planning to procure and develop sensor networks Per Arvidsson Chairman, Weapons and Sensors Working Group, NATO Land Capability Group 1 Dismounted Soldier As a former military officer.Master degree in weapon technology and ballistics from the Swedish military academy. Worked with small arms systems at FMV – which is the technical and procuring agency for the Swedish armed forces for 30 years.Has been the product manager for small arms systems since 1994.Has been active in various NATO groups since 1998.Has been the chairman for [read more] 17:15 UK Human Capability Development Strategies for Soldier System Integrators Stream C – Human Capability Development Workshop Measuring and Leveraging Human Capability Human Factors as Part of Equipment Design and Development Human System Integration

Stream A – New Strategies to Improve ...Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality...Stream C – Human Capability Developmen... 17:45 Assessing Developments in Survivability and Weight Management in the Finnish Warrior 2020 Programme Stream A – New Strategies to Improve Survivability for the Soldier and Marine Major Matti Honkela, Programme Manager, Warrior 2020, Finnish Army Warrior 2020 sets out to radically improve capabilities for the dismounted soldier in the Finnish Army and part of this will be the enhancement of the survivability and protection and weight aspects of the system. Join Major Honkela who looks after the programme to discover: Drivers for modernisation of soldier systems in Finland  Why survivability is a priority  How Warrior 2020 will reduce weight  Other key areas of focus for Warrior 2020 Major Matti Honkela Programme Manager, Warrior 2020, Finnish Army Major Matti Honkela graduated from Finnish Military Academy 1987. He has been working on different development programs and procurement projects since 1996, when he started as a test officer in FDF Armoured Brigade Trials and Development Division. He was transferred to FDFHQ 1999. The programs he has been involved in are:Medium Range AT Programme XA-203 development Programme, CV9030 Programme ,MBT [read more] 17:45 Consolidating the Power Source for Rifle Accesories Stream B – Enhancing Soldier Lethality through Advanced Weapons and Sensors T.Worx Ventures developed the Accessory Rail Communication and Power Transfer system (ARC-PT) through US Army SBIR Phase I and Phase II funding. Under the guidance of PM Soldier Weapons, and with end-user input from active and Guard soldiers, the T.Worx Ventures team has designed the ARC-PT system to be a user-friendly, drop-in replacement on existing M4 carbines. The system is backwards compatible with existing legacy accessories, while also providing the platform for the next generation of lighter accessories with expanded capabilities. During this briefing you will learn how the ARCPT: Simplifies power management  Reduces the overall weight of the weapon  Balances the weapon and improves handling  Provides a central control pad for all weapon-mounted accessories  Opens up opportunities for next generation accessories 17:45 UK Human Capability Development Strategies for Soldier System Integrators Stream C – Human Capability Development Workshop Measuring and Leveraging Human Capability Human Factors as Part of Equipment Design and Development Human System Integration

18:15 Drinks reception and networking in the Exhibition Hall Relax with your customers and peers at the end of the day in this focused networking environment where you can catch up with all the day's activities and build stronger relationships for future collaboration

19:00 10th Anniversary Networking Awards Dinner with Senior Military Guest Speaker Make sure you join the annual networking awards dinner to find out who will win the coveted Soldier Technology awards this year PLUS benefit from a visionary speech offered by a senior military figure from the UK MoD on the current threat and future capabilities.