Full Conference Agenda
NIGHT VISION SUMMIT
3RD JUNE 2008
Optimise Soldier Targeting And Manoeuvrability Under Dark
YOUR CHALLENGE...
Night falls and the enemy encroaches on your encampment. Night patrol is not equipped with the latest night vision goggles and ground sensors won’t pick up the incoming enemy units for another 100 feet, by which time it is too late and your camp is overrun! Early detection and identification of the enemy would have prevented loss of life. In passive and active engagement of the enemy the best night vision equipment puts your soldiers at an advantage and could save their lives. But which technologies should you invest in?
YOUR SOLUTION...
- Technical Developments – learn which night vision technologies will integrate most easily into your soldier system for robust night vision capabilities in the most trying operational environments
- Live Tech Demos – visit the onsite dark room to try yourself night vision goggles and sighting systems that will penetrate the blackest night!
- Networking – put your technical questions to the distinguished speaker panel and make crucial contacts with the audience of 200+ night vision experts
| 07.45 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 08.25 | Opening Remarks: TomWebber, Director, Soldier Technology Global |
| 08.30 | Chairman’sWelcome Address
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| 08.40 | Optimising Soldier Night Vision Capability
Major Lynch is currently responsible for all equipment trials relating to ISTAR and Counter Surveillance being considered for the British Army’s infantry. Holding an influential position in the decision making process for night vision procurement and development, Major Lynch will give you unique insight into soldier feedback on current night vision equipment from the front line! During his presentation Major Lynch will cover:
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| 09.10 | Making The Sensors As Useful As The Computer Gaming Generation Soldier Expects
Dr. Ahlberg is leading a group of researchers working on sensor informatics – how to process sensor data in order to extract & exploit relevant information. Key areas are autonomy and control, multisensor simulation, intelligent local-area surveillance, and automated mapping and visualisation. Even though such technologies are often associated with higher level command and control systems, they can bring significant advantages to the dismounted soldier in terms of situational awareness.
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| 09.40 | Exploiting New Spectral Band (SWIR) And Multi-Spectral Fusion:MANTIS Program Update
Jeff heads up the MANTIS program at DARPA, one of the most exciting night vision programs globally. By combining cutting-edge sensor technologies to meet rapidly evolving operational requirements, Jeff is continually breaking new ground and is a go-to night vision expert for soldier system leaders around the world. During his presentation Jeff will give you unique insight on:
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| 10.10 | Optimizing Night Vision Across The FELIN ProgramThrough Sensor Technology
Sagem DS has developed a suite of three innovative weapon sights for improved direct and remote day/night observation and firing. Moreover, the Sagem rifle kits include on those sights a customised rifle handle, offering the user targeting – aid communication and other features . The soldier can use those functions without letting go of the weapon, and they can be adapted to similar weaponry. In this crucial presentation you will hear from Mr De Gruben on Sagem’s most recent advances in sensor technologies. |
| 10.40 | Mid-Morning Coffee In The Expo Zone |
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Jonathan is a leading night vision expert involved in field testing, trouble shooting, and deployment of colour night vision systems that bring the soldier enhanced targeting and identification capabilities. But how advanced is colour night vision technology and is it feasible to offer this capability throughout the platoon? During his presentation MrWalkenstein, a former US Army AviationWarrant Officer, will tackle these and other critical night vision questions as well as covering:
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| 11.40 | HowTo Integrate Night Vision In The Soldier System And Human Factors Implications
Marieke oversees one of the most progressive human factors study projects of night vision equipment in Europe.Working closely with end users of night vision equipment for the Netherlands Army, she is in a unique position to give you valuable feedback on essential human factors issues. In her presentation she will share her views on:
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| 12.10 | Ultraresolution Visualization Systems
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| 12.40 | PANEL DISCUSSION: How Far Does Current Night Vision Technology Meet Soldier Requirements?
During the Night Vision panel discussion, when the world’s leading night vision experts will drill down on the key issues facing researchers and end users, delegates will get unique insight into the future of night vision technologies. This is a great opportunity for the audience to put their pressing night vision questions to a panel of experts as well as hear responses to key questions that will be raised, including:
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| 13.10 | End of Night Vision Summit And Lunch |
Major Mike Lynch RIFLES, 
Dr Jörgen Ahlberg, 
Jeffrey Paul, 
Loic De Gruben, 
Marieke Van Der Hoeven, 
POWER MANAGEMENT AND LOAD CARRIAGE FOCUS DAY
AFTERNOON OF 3RD JUNE 2008
Improve Battlefield Endurance Through Innovative Power Sources
YOUR CHALLENGE...
Balancing electrical output and load carriage to power a multi-functional soldier system is your most enduring challenge. How can performance be increased without impacting weight and ergonomics and ultimately soldier effectiveness? Power experts agree the situation is now urgent, as by 2020 soldier systems will demand approximately 10 times more power than now. But with a multitude of directions to take, which battery technologies should you invest in?
YOUR SOLUTION...
- Leveraging State-of-the-Art – learn about innovative light-weight energy options that meet your system’s load and functionality requirements
- NewTechnologies – hear infantry power experts on future research into novel energy sources and fuel cell technologies that improve energy harvesting and reduce recurring research costs
- Networking – join 200 power experts to make vital contacts with people who could support your programme
- Handle Technologies – meet business leaders in the tech demo zone and test wearable power technologies yourself!
| 13.45 | Registration And Afternoon Coffee |
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| 14.30 | Marine Corp Systems Command Power and Energy Initiatives
Nick currently serves as Project Officer for several critical Marine Corps acquisition programmes and oversees a diverse range of supporting research and development projects in power and energy. Holding a unique position between soldiers in the field and researchers in the lab, Nick will be able to bridge understanding of user requirements and research studies to give you invaluable insight on:
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| 15.00 | The Challenges For New And Novel Power Sources In Portable Power Applications
David identifies feasible solutions for the UK MoD in the area of light-weight portable power sources for the dismounted solder. Currently he is undertaking numerous product assessments to maintain and broaden the understanding of the capabilities of various power system technologies and increasingly this includes hybrid systems containing a mix of technologies to provide enhanced capabilities. During his presentation David will elaborate on:
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| 15.30 | Project Manager Soldier Warrior Soldier Power Activities and Requirements For The MobileWarfighter
Balancing trade-offs between load carriage and battery performance, including how to integrate novel power sources into existing architecture, is central to Dave’s current work.As subject matter expert for power and S&T lead for the biggest soldier modernization programmes in the world, Dave has unique experience of and unprecedented access to developments in the most rugged power systems for aircraft platforms, soldier-borne and ground based systems for the US Army. During this high-level presentation Dave will give you:
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| 16.00 | Afternoon Coffee In The Expo Zone |
| 16.30 | Power Systems Issues For Canada's Integrated Soldier Systems Project (ISSP)
Maj Soulliere is currently the project manager of the Army Smart Advanced Power (ASAP) Project, a Technical Development Project (TDP) funded by Defence R&D and will be joined by Ed who for the past twelve years Ed has been the project manager of the Advanced Electrical Power Sources Project at the Department of National Defence.A user-engineering perspective or goal of this “Power” R&D project – is the dismounted soldier must reduce and optimize his load carriage, optimize an ever increasing power source production and consumption and manage power seamlessly.
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| 17.00 | Future Trends in Dismounted Soldier Power Sources
Dr Browning’s unique role at DSTL includes finding novel sources of portable power for the dismounted soldier. His job is ultimately restricted by the limitations of current technology, so he spends time looking ahead to alternative sources of power and always has his finger on the pulse on developments in the portable power community. He is looking forward to sharing his broad experience on future power sources with you, including:
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| 17.30 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Requirements For Interoperable Soldier Power Sources
During this panel discussion, which attracts great interest each year, power experts from both sides of the Atlantic will address some of the burning questions in the battle to produce an interoperable light-weight, performance energy source for the dismounted soldier. Since last year’s conference many advances in power technologies have been made, bringing the goal of a standardised power source ever closer. Key areas of focus for the panellists will be:
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| 18.00 | End of Power Focus Day |
Major Paul Soulliere & Dr Ed Andrukaitus, 
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1
4TH JUNE 2008
| 07.30 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 08.15 | Opening Remarks: Miles Dixon, Global Director, Soldier Technology Conferences |
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| 08.30 | Achieving Soldier Interoperability Through NATO Standardisation
It is a pleasure and honour to welcome back to Soldier Technology the most outstanding figure in the global soldier modernisation community: This year Lt Colonel Bodner, Chairman, NATO Land Capability Group 1 Dismounted Soldier, Project Director, Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP) will be speaking with his NATO hat firmly on, addressing issues that impact all soldier modernisation project leaders and giving you insight into future recommendations from NATO. During his presentation Lt Colonel Bodner will elaborate on:
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| 09.00 | UK Soldier Modernisation: The Forward Programme Including An Update On The FIST Programme
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Alan is a recently retired helicopter pilot in the US Marine Corps and is currently Deputy Program Manager for the Marine Expeditionary Riffle Squad Program. He works on the integration and modernisation of the Marine Riffle Squad, focusing on the squad as a system and the Marine as the war fighter.Alan will give an update on tests in Iraq on MERS body armour and evaluations of future load carriage and ergonomic requirements. The Marine Corps continues to rapidly equip the squad with new capabilities in the current conflict, but must integrate these capabilities for the future.
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| 10.15 | Challenge: Dismounted Soldier Power
Colonel Stone is responsible for maintaining and increasing material overmatch against potential enemies by providing technologically superior equipment ensuring dominance on the battlefield across the full range of military operations. Proponent for 582 systems and 23 billion dollars worth of equipment he manages the entire life cycle of weapons, vehicles, electronic equipment, and Soldier equipment from concept to retirement. He is also responsible for concepts, requirements, assists in procurement, fielding, and improvements in Infantry systems for the US Army. Over the past decade dismounted Soldier power requirements have increased dramatically. Hear Colonel Stone on:
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| 10.45 | Mid-Morning Coffee In The Expo Zone |
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As coalition warfighting and peacekeeping become more central to a warfighter’s operational capabilities, overcoming interoperability issues with technical interfaces for weapons and sub-systems is increasingly important. In this crucial panel discussion, you will hear from weapons experts, including key figures in NATO, on how standardisation is changing the landscape in weapons development:
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| 12.00 | The Israel Advanced Infantry Soldier Program: Integrating Disparate Modalities Into A Unified System
With Israeli operations recently focused in urban theatres the ANOG programme emphasises integration of systems to succeed in challenging urban environments, including lethality, ISR, maneuverability, and survivability. The need for integration is crucial as aspects of the programme are developed independently, often by different developers. During his presentation Lt Colonel Geva will give you an in-depth view of one of the world’s fastest moving Soldier Modernisation programs:
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| 12.30 | Human Factors in Effective Soldier System Integration
Major Bossi was the scientific lead for Canada’s Soldier Information REQuirements Technology (SIREQ TD) Programme. SIREQ TD empirically validated the information requirements for future soldiers in the areas of Situation Awareness, Command Execution and Lethality. Major Bossi was also the Scientific Authority for Soldier Integrated Headwear SystemTechnology Demonstration Project (SIHS TD) and the DRDC Toronto center lead for the Human Factors support to near-term development and testing of enhanced protection against current operational threats until her departure from DRDC Toronto in March 2007. In April 2007,Major Bossi became the Human Factors Advisor to Canada’s Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP), bringing with her many years of experience conducting Human Factors studies in support of soldier systems. ISSP follows Canada’s successful Clothe the Soldier project and is the major capital project that will acquire Canada’s next generation soldier system.
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| 13.00 | Lunch |
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| 14.30 | NATO InfantryWeapons Standardisation
In one of the most eagerly anticipated presentations at this year’s Soldier Technology Global conference, Mr Arvidsson will give you the latest news on NATO weapons standardisation recommendations that will directly impact your efforts to improve lethality. Make sure you hear this presentation to get insight on how clip-on technologies will affect your weapons systems and what the latest STANAGS mean for your weapons programme. During his presentation Mr Arvidsson will address:
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| 15.00 | Developing Sighting Systems For The Future Soldier
Mr Ljungfelt served as an officer in the Swedish Army for more than 15 years, has experience from larger Defence Industries and has been the president of Aimpoint since spring 2003. Mr Ljungfelt is also a dedicated hunter. During his presentation he will introduce the Aimpoint BR8 Fire Control System, a small lightweight Fire Control System for handheld or vehicle mounted Small Arms. The system provides capabilities in a format that is without comparison.A Fire Control System—small and rugged enough to be suitable for real combat—creates a possibility to enhance effectiveness of Small Arms considerably. |
| 15.30 | Canadian Small Arms Upgrades And Associated R&D
Capt Bruce Gilchrist is an Infantry Officer who has served in a variety of positions in both Mechanised and Airborne Infantry battalions and as instructor at the Canadian Infantry School. He has a masters degree in ergonomics and has completed Canadian Forces Land Command and Staff Course. After returning from a tour in Afghanistan in December 2007 he assumed his present position as the head of theWeapons and Ammunition Section in the Directorate of Land Requirements. Mr. Harris is a senior scientist from Defence Research & Development Canada and coordinator of the scientific input to the Canadian Forces small arms upgrade project. He has worked in the area of weapons systems for 28 years. During their presentation they will be addressing:
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| 16.00 | Afternoon Coffee In The Expo Zone |
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Pre-deployment weapons training increasingly results in greater lethality and maximum use of force in the heat of battle. Lt ColonelWalsh manages one of the most advanced weapons simulators on the planet, integrating new weapons capabilities into soldier systems pre-deployment for optimal performance on the battlefield. Hear how he puts soldiers in the British Army through the world’s most advanced synthetic simulations so that they effectively win the fight:
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| 17.15 | Marine Corps Small Arms Modernization During Time Of War
Currently serving as the Program Manager, InfantryWeapons,Marine Corps Systems Command Lt Colonel Tafolla is the go-to expert in the US on research, development, and life-cycle management of small arms including pistols, rifles, specialized weapons,machine guns and mortars.As increasingly more emphasis is put on lethality in soldier modernisation programmes around the world this essential presentation will give you invaluable insight on how to overcome challenges when developing a robust weapons system for your programme. During his presentation he will cover:
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Last year at Soldier Technology delegates heard about exciting developments made by the MARKUS programme in C4i, Single Radio Solutions and Navigation Systems. Since then great advances have been made during phase 2 to integrate C4i sub-systems, including Night Vision equipment, electronic navigation systems and radio technologies. Hear from Programme Manager Major Lamberth on the milestones and future plans, including:
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| 15.00 | The Israeli Infantry’s Integrated Combat System
The Israeli Defence Force has chosen a modular approach based on proven low-risk technologies that deliver well-understood capabilities in a cost effective and timely fashion. Elbit Systems leads the Integrated Infantry Combat System. In 2008 the project aims to greatly improve situational awareness, lethality and tactical agility of the individual dismounted infantryman by enabling him to be part of a fully networked combat team, and thus providing commanders with the greatest possible capability to complete his mission. Colonel (Retired) Cohen Rachamim’s principal area of expertise is Infantry, urban fighting and special forces. |
| 15.30 | Overcoming Interoperability ChallengesWhen Developing A C4i System For The Dismounted Soldier
Rune is Project Manager NORMANS R&D and Chairman LCG/1 C4I & Architecture where he is currently managing 15 people. Current projects and initiatives include Soldier C4i developments and ongoing projects increasing ballistic protection without increasing weight, and increased CBRN protection with reduced weight.
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| 16.00 | Afternoon Coffee In The Solutions Zone |
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This presentation will give you an essential perspective on how to take a long-term approach to modernisation through a series of strategic short-term approaches. Short term, the Danish Army will meet urgent operational requirements by fielding best-in-class technologies and equipment. Hear Lt Colonel Nielsen on how to achieve long-term transformation through short term achievements, including:
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| 17.15 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Achieving Interoperability During Joint-Force Peacekeeping Operations
Making sure your soldiers can effectively cooperate and collaborate on the battlefield is only achievable through interoperable equipment and operational cultures. Hear from this expert panel from Nordic countries who are involved in joint peacekeeping missions around the world, on building a well-oiled interoperable fighting force:
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| 14.30-17.45 | Human Factors Workshop – How To Effectively Address User Needs In Your Programme
Join Major Linda Bossi, world renowned Human Factors expert, to discuss and interact on common Human Factors challenges and learn why and when you should seek advice from a Human Factors advisor. In this exclusive 3-hour interactive workshop you will gain critical skills to make sure the soldier is at the centre of developments in your programme.You will also have a unique opportunity to put your Human Factors questions to the world’s top expert. Due to high demand places will be limited to 30 so get involved early! Topics that will be covered include:
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| 17.45 | End of Main Conference |
Alan Stocks, 
Lt Colonel Amir Geva, 
Lennart Ljungfelt, 
Colonel (Retired) Cohen
Rachamim, 
Lt Colonel Kim Nielsen, 
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2
5TH JUNE 2008
| 08.15 | Welcome And Morning Coffee |
| 08.45 | Chairman’sWelcome Address |
| 09.00 | Fielding the Infrastructure For The Dismounted Soldier System: The ISSP Approach
Lieutenant Colonel Jacques Levesque is the Project Manager for the Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP) within the Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management, which is part of the Material Group of the Canadian Department of National Defence. An Infantryman with 33 years Army experience, he has served in a variety of command and staff appointments in Canada and in Europe, with NATO and the United Nations, as a senior Staff Officer in Germany and Deputy Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment (Vandoos) in Germany, Bosnia and Croatia.
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| 09.30 | Integrating New Technologies Into Your Modular Soldier System: The FELIN Approach
Laurent is not only responsible for FELIN project but holds accountability for all soldier dismounted equipment for the DGA. The project currently employs around 50 people in the DGA or in the Army and over 100 at Sagem Défense Sécurité.
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| 10.00 | WorkingWith Soldiers To Define Requirements To Rapidly Develop The African Warrior Programme
The AfricanWarrior programme is making exciting progress in the area of load carriage, responding to the vigorous demands of the South African landscape. Lt Colonel Seokamo has been project officer of the programme since 2003 and will give you insight on how to make the soldier last longer in the field, achieve superior mobility and dominate varied operational environments. He will be joined by AfricanWarrior Programme Manager Nico Ras on the latest equipment being fielded and progress in the campaign to balance load budgets with the need for high mobility:
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| 10.30 | Mid-Morning Coffee In The Expo Zone |
| 11.15 | Non-LethalWeapons As An Effective Use Of Force
Major Stéphane Dufour has been employed for the last four years with the Soldier Systems Land Requirement Directorate at the National Defense Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His responsibilities include Non-Lethal weapons and ammunition, Crowd Confrontation Operations, Unique Operations and Light Forces equipment. He is the Project Director for the Crowd Confrontation Systems Project which will field crowd confrontation equipment and non-lethal solutions to support ongoing operations.
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| 11.45 | Escalation Of Force And The Relevance Of Non-Lethal Weapons (Nlw)
This crucial presentation will give you the most up-to-date information on non-lethal weapons capabilities and how you can integrate them into your soldier system. The JNLWD leads the DoD in the identification, evaluation, and development of NLWs to enable their employment across diverse military operations. Hear Colonel Hymes on how non-lethal weapons provide military leaders with additional capabilities to meet today’s complex missions:
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| 12.15 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Improving Targeting, Lethality And Tracking Through Use Of Robotics And UAV’s
Fielding tracked robots and UAVs in net-centric warfare gives the soldier on the ground immeasurable advantages over his enemy, but to what extent can he harness their capabilities and what impact will their presence have on soldier performance?
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| 13.00 | Lunch |
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| 14.30 | Improving Soldier Effectiveness Through Enhanced Soldier Protection
This year we are delighted to welcome a joint presentation from Colonel Sucahnek and the requirements manager for the UK IPT Clothing, Major Coomber. In this highly topical presentation, Colonel Suchanek will give you crucial insight on novel materials that will protect your soldiers from current and future environmental threats in a wide variety of battlefield situations. As head of the Personal Equipment and Common Operational Clothing Programme (PECOC) for the UK MoD, Colonel Suchanek is perfectly placed to answer any of your questions about load carriage and personal soldier protection. During this unmissable joint presentation you will hear about:
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| 15.00 | NORMANS Clothing, Protection and Integration Update
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| 15.30 | Afternoon Coffee In The Expo Zone |
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| 14.30 | Managing Sleep To Sustain Operational Readiness And Situational Awareness
Sleep loss is an enduring problem that affects all soldiers at all levels, finding ways to combat it can improve soldier effectiveness and ultimately mission success. But how much does sleep loss impair a soldier’s effectiveness and what are the implications of using advanced equipment when deprived of sleep? In this engaging session from Dr Wesensten, expert on sleep loss at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, you will discover approaches to and benefits of sleep management:
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| 15.00 | Romanian Individual Fighting System (RIFS) Capabilities Assessment and Challenges
Romania’s new role in Europe means it has had to raise its military profile, including overhauling technical capabilities of its armed forces. In an unprecedented presentation, the Romanian Army has agreed to deliver an in-depth look at the Romanian Individual Fighting System (RIFS), concentrating on current capabilities and future trends. The two key figures in the programme, Major Tomoioaga and Colonel Tanase, who heads up the R&D section in the Romanian Armaments Department, will address:
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| 15.30 | Afternoon Coffee In The Expo Zone |
| 16.15 | 21st Century Soldier Systems – The European Defence Agency's Approach
According to the European Defence Agency, the key to development of the best equipment for soldier systems in Europe is stimulation of a healthy equipment market and the operation of robust R&D projects by member states. Through its EU mandate, the EDA seeks to boost the capabilities of the dismounted soldier through initiatives and fostering cooperation between countries with advanced soldier system programmes. Get the latest advice on how the EDA can help you collaborate with your neighbours to boost your dismounted soldier programme now:
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| 16.45 | New Materials For Improved Survivability
Dr Savage is a world-renowned expert on nanotechnologies and new materials for soldier protection. He believes that future military missions will depend heavily on the mobility, sustainability, firepower and intelligence available to the dismounted soldier. Through his work on the use of new multifunctional materials, he focuses on achieving total design of the soldier system where materials and construction must be considered simultaneously. In this presentation, which will be central to your understanding of how nanotechnologies will be used in ballistic protection, Dr Savage will expand on:
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| 17.15 | End of Main Conference |
Laurent Catty, 
Colonel T P Seokomo, 
Colonel Marin Tanase, 
Colonel Thomas Starlinger,
BATTLEFIELD SITUATIONAL AWARENESS FOCUS DAY
6TH JUNE 2008
Gain Battlefield Visibility With Unmanned Platforms And Advanced C4i
YOUR CHALLENGE...
How can soldiers identify the enemy in the dust and smoke of war? And how can they communicate in urban operations when contained spaces prevent radio penetration and narrow streets prohibit mobilised support? In order for soldiers to access all areas all the time you must ensure they have the most powerful C4i equipment and comprehensive vehicle support available. But how?
YOUR SOLUTION...
- Leverage the possibilities of unmanned vehicles – let Infantry,Air Force and research experts on unmanned vehicles teach you how to multiply ground force and increase battlefield visibility with eyes in the air
- Software Defined Radios – learn how modular radio systems with blisteringly fast network architecture will empower soldiers to communicate ad-hoc
- Networking – meet 200 military, research and industry experts on UAVs, UGVs and C4i to make sure your soldiers own the battlefield and don’t unnecessarily risk their lives!
| 08.45 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
| 09.15 | Opening Remarks: Tom Webber, Director, Soldier Technology Global |
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In this crucial presentation, Colonel Beattie, who was the lead author of the UK’s Future Land Operational Concept (FLOC) document 2003, will address how the British Army responds to the need for greater situational awareness for the dismounted soldier. Close analysis of operational experience with the latest C4i equipment, including the Bowman radio, will give you a deeper understanding of capability gaps in current communications technology. During his presentation Colonel Beattie will address:
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In the most insightful presentation on harnessing UAV capabilities this year, the head of the RAF Battlelab will give you invaluable insight on interoperating UAV and soldier for force multiplication. All aspects of UAVs indicate that capabilities and demand for UAVs will grow.Advanced sensors, miniaturisation, autonomy, the move of fast air assets away from low levels in ground support roles, all serve to lower the barriers to the use of UAVs even at the smallest tactical unit level. Hear fromWing Commander Humphreys and Major Preston on the latest UAVs tested by the RAF Battlelab, including:
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Mr Jonson makes sure new UAV technologies to be used by the Swedish Armed Forces are put through stringent field tests on the biggest test range inWestern Europe.Working closely with Infantry in the Swedish Armed Forces, his work ensures robotic controllers fully benefit from the reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities of UAVS.As UAVs play more of a role in join force operations, this presentation will be an unmissable opportunity to hear how soldiers can interoperate with UAVs in the future:
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| 11.00 | Mid-Morning Coffee In The Expo Zone |
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Superior surveillance, reconnaissance and bomb disposal are offered by UGVs in current operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, but questions remain over their operational performance: Do they have adequate power sources for the most critical missions? If armed, do they pose a risk to the soldiers they support? How much surveillance equipment can they effectively carry? And are they robust enough for the most challenging environments? Dr Lannon, who oversees the most advanced robotic projects in the world at the Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, will address these questions as well as:
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| 12.00 | Scalability of Robotic Controllers for Use by Dismounted Units
As robotic platforms increasingly play a role alongside the dismounted soldier it is critical that controllers receive the best training available. Dr Redden is the leading expert on night vision, human robotic interfaces and infantry situational awareness in the US Army and is running the world’s most progressive projects on robotic control at the moment to support and improve this emerging role. During her presentation Dr Redden will address:
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Advances in C4i equipment and increasing use of unmanned vehicles in joint force operations have changed the role of the dismounted soldier from just a warfighter to an information nodal point – a collector and a disseminator of mission critical information. But how much do these technological improvements enhance the capabilities of the dismounted soldier, and should he have access to so many different sources of information? New eyes and new ears surely give the soldier a huge advantage on the digital battlefield – hear what our expert panel have to say on:
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| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 14.30 | Overcoming Situational Awareness Challenges To Improve Soldier Efficiency And Safety
Communicating in urban environments is notoriously challenging. Rob is active in the area of situational awareness for force protection and urban operations, working with a team of 20 experts to develop interoperable networking systems to improve soldier safety on the battlefield and enhance communications between soldiers. Currently, Rob heads up a TNO project on software defined radios, aiming to surmount obstacles in communication on the modern battlefield. In his presentation Rob will expand on:
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| 15.00 | Leveraging The NIAG Capability To Accelerate NATO LCG/1 Interoperability Stanags Development
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| 15.30 | Finnish Software Radio Programme And Advantages of SDR Technology in Situational Awareness
Software defined radio (SDR) is currently considered as a key technology for enhancing communications capabilities in both military and civilian operations. SDR will have an important role in interconnecting different systems used for acquiring enhanced situational awareness. In this crucial analysis of SDR, Dr Molsa will assess the benefits including: flexible use of different waveforms, increased bandwidth, better connectivity and increased tolerance against changes in the topology of tactical wireless networks. Find out how SDR technology could benefit your soldier system from Dr Mölsa, including:
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| 15.45 | End of Focus Day |
Dr Jarmo Molsa,