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Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2017
14 November - 16 November 2017
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2017


SAE Media Group's 3rd Annual Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability Conference and Exhibition returns to London between the 14th and 16th of November 2017.

As the only meeting of its kind solely dedicated to this capability area, this focused conference aims to deliver a strong emphasis on emerging technologies and how these might be leveraged. As well as hearing the perspectives of senior programme managers from procurement and future land requirements, the meeting aims to ensure thorough participation from the leading solution providers currently at the forefront of innovation in the survivability space

New for our 2017 event, we have added an Active Protection Systems Focus Day , taking place on the 14th November, where you can hear in-depth briefings on the very latest technical developments in both the soft and hard kill domain.  If you like many other organisations are prioritising Active Protection Systems to improve Armoured Vehicle Survivability , don't miss this unique and highly valuable learning and networking opportunity! 


This uniquely technical focus will aim to further cover the core areas of survivability in detail, exploring the latest platforms, vehicle architectures, passive protection, mobility, counter-IED, EW, un-manned/autonomous solutions, signature management and much more!
 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR

DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR

Survivability Lead Land Warfare Systems , Raytheon Missile Systems
Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army
Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

Commanding Officer, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army
Lieutenant General Richard  Felton

Lieutenant General Richard Felton

Director General Defence Safety Authority , UK MoD
Major Mia  Bruner

Major Mia Bruner

Deputy AD Survivability, United States Army
Major Paul Kozick

Major Paul Kozick

Combat Development and Integration, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, United States Marine Corps
Mr Alex Hansell

Mr Alex Hansell

Survivability Lead, Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, Lockheed Martin UK
Professor Bryn James

Professor Bryn James

Head of Armoured Protection, DSTL

Alexandra Sirois

Group Leader, Mobile Platform Survivability and Effects, Defence Research and Development Canada
Alexandra Sirois

Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited
Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

Brigadier (Retd.) Peter Rafferty

President, Revision MilitaryUK and Vice President Power, Revision Military Inc, Revision Military
Brigadier (Retd.) Peter  Rafferty

DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR

Survivability Lead Land Warfare Systems , Raytheon Missile Systems
DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR

Dr Carsten Weidner

Research & Technology Coordinator for Signature Management, Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies
Dr Carsten Weidner

Dr Hans Kariis

Deputy Research Director, Department of Electro-Optical Systems, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Dr Hans Kariis

Dr Ing. Robert Bayer

Head of Department, Protection, Krauss Maffei Wegmann
Dr Ing. Robert Bayer

Dr. Ronald Meixner

Engineer Business Unit Protection Systems , Rheinmetall ADS
Dr. Ronald Meixner

Gil Schwartz

VP Buisness development and marketing, Rada Electronic Industries Ltd
Gil Schwartz

Guy Davies

Capability Manager - Vehicle Systems, Leonardo
Guy Davies

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Simpson

SO1 Land Systems , DSTL
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Simpson

Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army
Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

Lieutenant Colonel Karl Heinz Boenke

Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capability Development Centre, German Army
Lieutenant Colonel Karl Heinz Boenke

Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

Commanding Officer, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army
Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

Lieutenant General Richard Felton

Director General Defence Safety Authority , UK MoD
Lieutenant General Richard  Felton

Major Darrel Commander

Programme Manager Assault Amphibian Vehicle , United States Marine Corps
Major Darrel  Commander

Major Mia Bruner

Deputy AD Survivability, United States Army
Major Mia  Bruner

Major Paul Kozick

Combat Development and Integration, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, United States Marine Corps
Major Paul Kozick

Mr Alex Hansell

Survivability Lead, Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, Lockheed Martin UK
Mr Alex Hansell

Mr Christian Manthey Dipl. Ing.

Technical Marketing Manager , UTC Aerospace Systems
Mr Christian  Manthey Dipl. Ing.

Mr Kevin Sloan

International Business Development Manager, SOUCY DEFENSE
Mr Kevin Sloan

Mr Paul Berry

Senior Systems Engineer, ARTEC GmbH
Mr Paul Berry

Mr Roger Sloman

Director, Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems
Mr Roger Sloman

Periklis Charchalakis

Technical Manager, Vetronics Research Centre
Periklis Charchalakis

Professor Bryn James

Head of Armoured Protection, DSTL
Professor Bryn James

Rami Sokolower

Armoured Combat Systems , IMI Systems
Rami Sokolower

Steve Carkner

Head of Innovation for Revision Military, Revision Military
Steve  Carkner

Ted Maciuba

Deputy Director for Mounted Requirments, US Army
Ted Maciuba

Tom Newberry

Principal Engineer Land Survivability , Dstl
Tom Newberry

Yiftach Kleinman

Manager of Marketing and Business Development at Rafael's Land Maneuver Systems Directorate, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems
Yiftach Kleinman

sponsors

Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

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9:10

An Update on the UK’s Approach to Developing an Active Protection Capability for Mounted Close Combat Vehicles

• An overview of the requirement
• APS research and development carried out in the UK to date
• The UK Active Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS) - Applying Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) principles to Active Protection Systems
• Developing architecture standards that support development and integration of new technologies
 

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9:40

US Army Vehicle Protection Suite

• Combat Vehicle Portfolio
• Current Capabilities
• Components of VPS
• Path Forward to Fielded VPS Technologies
 

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Active Protection System Test, Evaluation and Future Plans within the USMC

• Analysis of the future high threat environment that manoeuvre forces must be prepared to face
• Collaboration with the US Army to examine APS capability
• Feedback from the test and evaluation of the Trophy APS system within the M1A1
• Options available and way forward toward a viable APS solution
 

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10:40

Morning Coffee

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Survivability & Protection – A Look into the Future

• Driving Requirements
• Paradigm Shift – APS is the first step
• Technology Progression
• Gaps and Opportunities
 

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11:40

Session Reserved for Sponsor

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12:10

Lessons Learnt from the Development and Evolution of the Iron Fist Hard Kill System

• Overview of the system and its evolution
• Capabilities and feedback from recent test and evaluation
• Potential for integration within combat vehicle architecture

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12:40

Networking Lunch

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13:40

Czech Development of the Explosively Formed Axe Hard Kill APS

• The requirement for enhanced protection of the Pandur II combat vehicle from RPG’s and ATGM’s
• An overview of the EFA system and sub-systems evolution and development
• The Czech testing of the system in keeping with STANAG 4686
• What were the challenges and findings from the evaluations?

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14:10

Further Development of Standards to assess Active Protection Systems in Accordance with NATO STANAG 4686

• Performance Testing and Assessment of APS
• Assessment of Safety
• Collateral Damage Assessment with APS
• Integration Aspects with APS

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14:40

Session Reserved for Sponsor

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15:10

Afternoon Tea

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15:40

The Adventures and Maverick Israeli Path to Wide Scale Fielded Combat Proven Active Protection System for Armoured Vehicles: The Promising Future of Follow on Systems

• Time line of the technology development of the Israeli APS capabilities
• Main challenges and lessons learned from the integration, fielding and operationally deployment of the APS
• What challenges till exist and how will Israek further develop the APS capability in the future?

 


 

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Optimal Architectures to Support APS Integration: US Army Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) Project

• Why a modular and open system architecture is the right choice
• An overview of the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) Project and its architecture
• Leveraging NDI systems
• Beyond APS

 

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16:40

DAS Architectures

• Requirements of DAS
• Potential architectures
• Feedback from collaboration with the UK MoD

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17:10

Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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8:15

Active Protection Systems Focus Day -Registration & Coffee

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8:50

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Mr Ricolt Boeschoten

Mr Ricolt Boeschoten, Senior Test Engineer, Explosives, Ballistics and Protection, TNO

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9:00

An Update on the UK’s Approach to Developing an Active Protection Capability for Mounted Close Combat Vehicles

• An overview of the requirement
• APS research and development carried out in the UK to date
• The UK Active Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS) - Applying Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) principles to Active Protection Systems
• Developing architecture standards that support development and integration of new technologies
 

Mr Richard Hooper

Mr Richard Hooper, Principle Vetronics Engineer, Platform Systems Division, DSTL

Tom Newberry

Tom Newberry , Principal Engineer Land Survivability , Dstl

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9:30

US Army Vehicle Protection Suite

Ted Maciuba

Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director for Mounted Requirments, US Army

• Combat Vehicle Portfolio
• Current Capabilities
• Components of VPS
• Path Forward to Fielded VPS Technologies
 

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10:00

Active Protection System Test, Evaluation and Future Plans within the USMC

Major Paul Kozick

Major Paul Kozick, Combat Development and Integration, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, United States Marine Corps

• Analysis of the future high threat environment that manoeuvre forces must be prepared to face
• Collaboration with the US Army to examine APS capability
• Feedback from the test and evaluation of the Trophy APS system within the M1A1
• Options available and way forward toward a viable APS solution
 

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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

Advancing APS Design to meet Next Generation Threats

Dr. Ronald Meixner

Dr. Ronald Meixner, Engineer Business Unit Protection Systems , Rheinmetall ADS

 

  • Lessons learned from early APS deployments
  • New APS comparative metrics defined by STANG 4686 and why they are important
  • Latest Threats and Challenges
  • Challenges of light armoured vehicle integration - SWaP
  • Nation state led interoperable/integration frameworks demand modularity
  • Distributed APS for next generation survivability
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Optimal Architectures to Support APS Integration: US Army Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) Project

Major Mia  Bruner

Major Mia Bruner, Deputy AD Survivability, United States Army

• Why a modular and open system architecture is the right choice
• An overview of the Modular Active Protection System (MAPS) Project and its architecture
• Leveraging NDI systems
• Beyond APS

 

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12:00

Raytheon’ s Quick Kill 2.0 Active Protection System – Designing for the Future

DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR

DAVID MASEREDJIAN JR, Survivability Lead Land Warfare Systems , Raytheon Missile Systems

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12:30

Further Development of Standards to assess Active Protection Systems in Accordance with NATO STANAG 4686

Arild Skjold

Arild Skjold, Senior Scientist, FFI

• Performance Testing and Assessment of APS
• Assessment of Safety
• Collateral Damage Assessment with APS
• Integration Aspects with APS

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13:00

Networking Lunch

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14:00

Czech Development of the Explosively Formed Axe Hard Kill APS

• The requirement for enhanced protection of the Pandur II combat vehicle from RPG’s and ATGM’s
• An overview of the EFA system and sub-systems evolution and development
• The Czech testing of the system in keeping with STANAG 4686
• What were the challenges and findings from the evaluations?

Dr Stanislav Rolc

Dr Stanislav Rolc, Chief of Material Engineering Division and Active Protection Lead, Czech Military Research Institute

Dr Jan Krestan

Dr Jan Krestan, Head of Department of Special Materials, Material Engineering, Czech Military Research Institute

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14:30

Revision Military – The Power to Protect

 

  • Revision Military Protects the Soldier through design, development and delivery of World Class protective equipment; but Revision also designs, develops and delivers innovative battlefield energy solutions to protect the soldier and the platform, to deliver Mission Survivability through signature management, reducing platform acoustic, thermal and logistic signatures.
  • Revision’s energy solutions provide prolonged performance at high loading, supplying high capacity and maintenance free, low logistic drag energy solutions delivering operational energy independence and self-reliance to expeditionary forces.
  • As demonstrated on the F-35 Lightening II, F/A 18 Hornet, AH1 Attack Cobra and LRSS LAV 6.0 Combat Vehicle, Revision powers protection and in the Land Vehicle domain delivers tailorable, scalable and reconfigurable platform power solutions delivering improved power density, reduced platform weight and greater power to weight ratios.
  • Steve  Carkner

    Steve Carkner, Head of Innovation for Revision Military, Revision Military

    Brigadier (Retd.) Peter  Rafferty

    Brigadier (Retd.) Peter Rafferty , President, Revision MilitaryUK and Vice President Power, Revision Military Inc, Revision Military

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    Lessons Learnt from the Development and Evolution of the Iron Fist Hard Kill System

    Mr Rami Sokolower

    Mr Rami Sokolower, Armoured Combat Systems, IMI Systems

    • Overview of the system and its evolution
    • Capabilities and feedback from recent test and evaluation
    • Potential for integration within combat vehicle architecture

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    15:30

    Afternoon Tea

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    16:00

    ABBS Active Mine Protection Systems (AMPS™) Technology for Complete Protection of Vehicle Occupants From Mine Blast Effects.

    Mr Roger Sloman

    Mr Roger Sloman, Director, Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems

     

     

     

    The threats to the occupants of armoured vehicles hit by mine/IED blasts.

    Fundamental design principles of the required protection systems.

    Proof-of-concept test results.

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    16:30

    Radars for Active Protection Systems – Past, Present and Future

    Gil Schwartz

    Gil Schwartz, VP Buisness development and marketing, Rada Electronic Industries Ltd

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    17:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks

    Mr Ricolt Boeschoten

    Mr Ricolt Boeschoten, Senior Test Engineer, Explosives, Ballistics and Protection, TNO

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    17:15

    Close of APS Focus Day

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    8:15

    Main Conference -Registration & Coffee

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    8:50

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

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    9:00

    Safety In Defence-Everyone's Business

    Lieutenant General Richard  Felton

    Lieutenant General Richard Felton , Director General Defence Safety Authority , UK MoD

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    9:30

    Feedback from Recent and Ongoing Survivability Analysis within the Armoured Trials and Development Unit

    Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

    Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond, Commanding Officer, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army

    • An overview of the Structure, Role and Responsibilities of ATDU
    • User views on AFV Survivability, to include:
     o Signature Management
     o Active Protection
     o Passive Protection
    • Thoughts on how work in these areas may inform future capability development

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    Survivability Requirements for Mounted Close Combat: Current and Future Priorities within the British Army

    Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Simpson

    Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Simpson, SO1 Land Systems , DSTL


    • Perceptions of the current operational environment and the threats to land forces:
      o Persistent and available ISTAR
      o Long range precision fires
      o Proliferation of anti-armour weapons
      o Near peer capability
    • The ‘so what’ for Science and Technology research on behalf of the British Army
    • The ‘so what’ for the British Army’s vehicle programmes

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    Strategies for Future Development of Armoured Vehicle Survivability within the German Army

    • Perception of the current and future operational environment and its associated threats
    • Doctrine and concepts of operation as a starting point for protecting soldiers and vehicles
    • Protected mobility within the Bundeswehr:
     o Light Wheeled Combat Vehicles
     o BOXER
     o PUMA
    • Future plans for growth potential within the vehicle fleet

    Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

    Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig, Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army

    Lieutenant Colonel Karl Heinz Boenke

    Lieutenant Colonel Karl Heinz Boenke, Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capability Development Centre, German Army

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    11:30

    The UK MoD Icarus TDP – Path Towards MIPS

    Guy Davies

    Guy Davies, Capability Manager - Vehicle Systems, Leonardo

     

    ·         Icarus TDP overview (aims and objectives)
     
    ·         A modular approach for APS integration
     
    ·         The need and opportunity for industrial collaboration
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    12:00

    United States Marine Corps Development of Future Amphibious Protected Mobility

    Major Darrel  Commander

    Major Darrel Commander , Programme Manager Assault Amphibian Vehicle , United States Marine Corps

    • An overview of the marine corps current capabilities and feedback from operations
    • Bridging the gap: Planned and ongoing upgrades to the AAV for the enhancement of survivability to the platform
    • Requirements for the future Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV)
    • Countering dilemmas such as weight vs mobility and weight vs amphibious capability

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    Networking Lunch

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    13:30

    Panel Discussion: Industry Survivability Developments and Optimal Approaches to Co-operation with the End User

    • An update from solution providers: What are the respective key areas of activity and priorities within the survivability domain?
    • Optimising and streamlining co-operation with the end user: From the definition of requirements to effective practices for trials and development
    • Interactive question and answer session
     

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

    Dr Ing. Robert Bayer

    Dr Ing. Robert Bayer, Head of Department, Protection, Krauss Maffei Wegmann

    Mr Paul Berry

    Mr Paul Berry, Senior Systems Engineer, ARTEC GmbH

    Yiftach Kleinman

    Yiftach Kleinman, Manager of Marketing and Business Development at Rafael's Land Maneuver Systems Directorate, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

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    14:15

    ABBS’s Active Mine Protection Systems (AMPS™) Technology Update

    Mr Roger Sloman

    Mr Roger Sloman, Director, Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems

    • Latest test results of full AMPS™ protection suite dealing with global acceleration, floor shock, and belly plate deformation
    • Global market developments
    • Future technical developments

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    Composite Rubber Track: Operate at Reach, Lower Logistic Need and Fight for Longer

    Mr Kevin Sloan

    Mr Kevin Sloan, International Business Development Manager, SOUCY DEFENSE

    • An overview of the composite rubber track system
    • Survivability benefits:
     - Noise & vibration (troops fight for longer)
     - Durability & maintainability
     - Vehicle weight & manoeuvrability
     - Ammunition & electronics
     - Low logistic support & life cycle costs
    • Challenges for integration and maintainability
     

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    15:15

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:40

    Sponsorship Promotional Video By Intermat

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    Survivability Approaches within ARTEC: Current and Future Capability Development within Boxer

    Mr Paul Berry

    Mr Paul Berry, Senior Systems Engineer, ARTEC GmbH

    • Modularity within the platform
    • Current survivability technology
    • Future plans for technology insertion
     

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    16:15

    Optimizing Signature Management for Vehicles: Perspectives of the Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies

    Dr Carsten Weidner

    Dr Carsten Weidner, Research & Technology Coordinator for Signature Management, Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies

    • The role of the Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies
    • Managing signatures and minimizing the chances of detection:
     o Thermal
     o Visual
     o Radar

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    APS fundamentals : The reality of development, integration, fielding and deploying - Sharing Trophy APS legacy - From the Israeli Merkavas and Namers to the US Abrams MBTs

    Yiftach Kleinman

    Yiftach Kleinman, Manager of Marketing and Business Development at Rafael's Land Maneuver Systems Directorate, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

     

    The process to mature an APS, lessons learned from fielding and deploying Trophy.

    The "golden triangle" of APS integration on  vehicles - APS vendor, platform vendor, user.

     Is a defensive approach for armor protection still relevant?

    Holistic approach in armor protection. Can APS be a one stop shop for all scenarios?"
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    Signature Management and Camouflage for Combat Vehicles

    Dr Hans Kariis

    Dr Hans Kariis, Deputy Research Director, Department of Electro-Optical Systems, Swedish Defence Research Agency

    • Camouflage and signature management for the combat vehicle
    • New threats in the modern battle space from the proliferation of advanced sensors
    • Integrated survivability; combination of several protection measures
    • Evaluation methods for camouflage, experimental and simulation based
    • Military utility assessment of signature management
     

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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

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    18:00

    Networking Drinks Reception In The Exhibition Area

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    19:00

    Close of Conference Day One

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

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    9:10

    The US Army’s Next Generation Combat Vehicle

    Ted Maciuba

    Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director for Mounted Requirments, US Army

    • US Army Operational Concept
    • Multi-domain Battle Concept
    • Maneuver Force Modernization Strategy
    • Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy
    • Next Generation Combat Vehicle
     

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    Armoured Fighting Vehicle protection: bridging the gap between innovation and Integrated Survivability

    Alexandra Sirois

    Alexandra Sirois, Group Leader, Mobile Platform Survivability and Effects, Defence Research and Development Canada

     

    -          Canadian army’s major AFV acquisitions
    -          DRDC’s R&D projects related to future AFVs, the IDEAS innovation program and how to link technological advances with IS
    -          Case study on the complexity of predicting the performance of armour systems 
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    Morning Coffee

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    Survivability – Fire Protection on Board of Military Vehicles

    Mr Christian  Manthey Dipl. Ing.

    Mr Christian Manthey Dipl. Ing., Technical Marketing Manager , UTC Aerospace Systems

    • All vehicles deployed in asymmetric warfare situations are targets
    • Fires starting in unprotected areas led to loss of crew and destruction of vehicle
    • Properly designed and tested fire suppression has saved lives and bought time for first responders to assist embarked crew to egress

     

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    Armour – Future Technology Insertion

    Professor Bryn James

    Professor Bryn James, Head of Armoured Protection, DSTL

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    Military Panel Discussion: How Experience from Previous Operations and the Emergence of New Threats will Shape Armoured Vehicle Doctrines and Technology

    • Current challenges to mechnised forces conducting ongoing and future counter insurgency missions
    • Considering requirements for the conventional domain and current capability gaps when compared to near peer actors
    • Balancing unconventional vs conventional threats
    • Question and answer session

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

    Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond

    Lieutenant Colonel Paddy Bond, Commanding Officer, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army

    Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig

    Lieutenant Colonel Eike Sinzig, Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army

    Major Darrel  Commander

    Major Darrel Commander , Programme Manager Assault Amphibian Vehicle , United States Marine Corps

    Ted Maciuba

    Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director for Mounted Requirments, US Army

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    12:45

    Networking Lunch

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    13:45

    WCSP – A Pragmatic Approach to Integrating Survivability Techniques & Technologies

    Mr Alex Hansell

    Mr Alex Hansell, Survivability Lead, Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme, Lockheed Martin UK

    • Threats in theatre
    • A pragmatic approach to providing protection
    • Maintaining an ability to upgrade against emergent threats

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    Delivering High Levels of Protection within the PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicle

    Dr Ing. Robert Bayer

    Dr Ing. Robert Bayer, Head of Department, Protection, Krauss Maffei Wegmann

    • Platforms high level of blast and ballistic protection: Approaches to developing the modular system
    • The Multifunctional Self-protection System MUSS (softkill protection system against guided missiles)
    • Potential for integration of hard kill active protection systems within the platform
    • Managing platform weight and size: What is the potential for growth of survivability systems?

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    Afternoon Tea

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    Panel Discussion: The Latest Survivability Developments from Defence Scientific Research Establishments

  • Current national research programmes supporting front line armoured vehicle survivability
  • The need for greater collaboration with industry to support growing defence capability development
  • Joint and international project potential
  • what will AV survivability be enabled to do in the next 20 years through technology  and engineering development
  • Professor Bryn James

    Professor Bryn James, Head of Armoured Protection, DSTL

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

    Dr Carsten Weidner

    Dr Carsten Weidner, Research & Technology Coordinator for Signature Management, Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies

    Alexandra Sirois

    Alexandra Sirois, Group Leader, Mobile Platform Survivability and Effects, Defence Research and Development Canada

    Elias  Stipidis

    Elias Stipidis, Director, Vetronics Research Centre

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    DAS Architectures

    • Requirements of DAS
    • Potential architectures
    • Feedback from collaboration with the UK MoD

    Professor Elias Stipidis

    Professor Elias Stipidis, Director, Vetronics Research Centre

    Periklis Charchalakis

    Periklis Charchalakis, Technical Manager, Vetronics Research Centre

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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat

    Brigadier (ret) Ian Cameron-Mowat, Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited

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    Close of Conference


    Group Leader, Mobile Platform Survivability and Effects
    Defence Research and Development Canada
    Director
    IMP Castle Associates Limited
    President, Revision MilitaryUK and Vice President Power, Revision Military Inc
    Revision Military
    Survivability Lead Land Warfare Systems
    Raytheon Missile Systems
    Research & Technology Coordinator for Signature Management
    Bundeswehr Technical Centre for Protective and Special Technologies
    Deputy Research Director, Department of Electro-Optical Systems
    Swedish Defence Research Agency
    Head of Department, Protection
    Krauss Maffei Wegmann
    Engineer Business Unit Protection Systems
    Rheinmetall ADS
    VP Buisness development and marketing
    Rada Electronic Industries Ltd
    Capability Manager - Vehicle Systems
    Leonardo
    SO1 Land Systems
    DSTL
    Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre
    German Army
    Team Leader, Infantry Concepts and Mobility, Army Concepts and Capability Development Centre
    German Army
    Commanding Officer, Armoured Trials and Development Unit
    British Army
    Director General Defence Safety Authority
    UK MoD
    Programme Manager Assault Amphibian Vehicle
    United States Marine Corps
    Deputy AD Survivability
    United States Army
    Combat Development and Integration, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division
    United States Marine Corps
    Survivability Lead, Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme
    Lockheed Martin UK
    Technical Marketing Manager
    UTC Aerospace Systems
    International Business Development Manager
    SOUCY DEFENSE
    Senior Systems Engineer
    ARTEC GmbH
    Director
    Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems
    Technical Manager
    Vetronics Research Centre
    Head of Armoured Protection
    DSTL
    Armoured Combat Systems
    IMI Systems
    Head of Innovation for Revision Military
    Revision Military
    Deputy Director for Mounted Requirments
    US Army
    Principal Engineer Land Survivability
    Dstl
    Manager of Marketing and Business Development at Rafael's Land Maneuver Systems Directorate
    Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

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    Kidde Aerospace and Defense (KAD

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    Kidde Aerospace and Defense (KAD), a unit of UTC Aerospace Systems, is a leading provider of combat-proven automatic fire suppression equipment for military vehicles. Systems are available to protect all areas including engine, crew, external, tires and fuel tanks, on all types of vehicles, from heavily armored to tactical trucks.


    Raytheon

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    http://www.raytheon.com/uk/

    Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Broughton, Waddington, Gloucester and Manchester. Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defence, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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    ABBS

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    http://www.advanced-blast.com

    The ABBS Active Mine Protection System (AMPS™) package is a suite of three systems designed to fully protect the occupants of an armoured vehicle from all the secondary effects of an under-belly mine.

    • Floor Shock. An active system very rapidly removes the vehicle floor from under the seated occupant’s feet, and from under any loose objects on the floor. The floor re-sets to its original position automatically and does not require any maintenance afterwards apart from replacing the energetic cartridges in the actuators.

    • Belly Plate Deformation. A simple passive system using composite reinforcement of a steel belly plate has been developed to minimise the deformation that occurs directly over the mine location. As well as protecting the occupant’s legs by eliminating contact between the belly plate and the floor, this also enables a reduction in the depth of the space that is normally left open between the belly plate and the vehicle floor. Reducing this space claim has significant benefits in terms of vehicle overall height and weight. A 12kg test to AEP55 at 300mm standoff resulted in only 80mm deformation very locally in the belly plate with no deformation at the edges of the belly plate.

    • Global Acceleration. The ABBS VGAM™ (Vehicle Global Acceleration Mitigation) system has been fully proven by testing in the UK during 2017 and in August 2018 by a large-scale test in the USA. The system can completely eliminate Global Acceleration due to the mine blast. The immensely powerful patented, easily fitted, lightweight, Linear Rocket Motor (LRM™) countermeasures initiate in less than 3ms after the mine blast and can deliver nearly all their impulse in another 20 – 30ms to counteract the mine blast lifting forces and keep the vehicle on the ground. The system is being evaluated and developed to TRL6 under a CRADA with TARDEC.

    • New Development – Active Belly Plate System – A new active system designed to counteract the initial high peak of the mine blast force/time curve is being developed. It is anticipated that the system will enable a substantial reduction in belly plate weight which can translate into full 6kg underbelly protection for light commercial vehicles such as a Toyota Land Cruiser at a reasonable weight and cost without the need to use the Linear Rocket Motors to control Global Acceleration.

    • Call Roger Sloman on (+44) 7989381057 or e-mail roger.sloman@advanced-blast.com



    Arconic Inc.

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    http://www.arconic.com

    Arconic Inc. creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensures customer success and shareholder value.


    ARTEC

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    http://www.artec-boxer.com/index.php?id=home

    ARTEC GmbH was founded in the year 1999 and is a Joint Venture of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, Rheinmetall Landsysteme and Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Nederland. ARTEC is responsible for the BOXER development programme for Germany, the Netherlands, Lithuania and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland acting as the prime contractor. The company is further in charge of the co-ordination of series production and is the focal point organisation for any BOXER export cases.

    The main tasks of ARTEC are:

    • Programme Management,

    • Systems Engineering,

    • Configuration Management,

    • ILS Management and

    • Contract Administration.



    Intermat Stealth

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    http://www.intermatstealth.com

    Intermat Stealth is a Group of Companies pioneer in Stealth Technology Coatings and materials for military applications that have been developed after more than 20 years of R&D and extensive field tests and evaluations. Since 1997, we specialize in the research, development, and production of anti-thermal/anti-IR coatings. Production is carried out in our modern facilities, under the highest standards, in compliance with the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Assurance provisions. Intermat Stealth’s products are applied on military vehicles of all types, military installations and strategic infrastructure, such as hangars/shelters, air-fields, bunkers, oil and gas installations, missile and radar sites, communications and command & control and more. What our coatings (paints) do is to keep in stealth mode all your assets (mobile and fixed). Stealth technology, after the military definition, is regarded as a combination of materials and methods which significantly lower the emissions of a target, thereby effectively decreasing the enemy's detection range. In order to attain a Stealth effect the level of the Signatures must be reduced down to about the same as, or ideally lower than, the environmental background noise. Intermat Stealth can give you this stealth/anti-thermal effect within a coating. Intermat Stealth coatings technology integrates high Stealth Mobility and high Stealth Capability in an all-in-one combat-proven weightless camouflage system: The utmost protection that warfighters, vehicles, weapon systems and assets can have. Key Features: • Ease of Application (Spray Gun Paint) • Real Stealth Capability (Multispectral performance effective in NIR-MIR-FIR) • Solar Reflective • Maintenance Free • Unobstructed Vehicle Mobility • Paint can be applied on any vehicle modern or old with no restriction • Robust, effective & leading edge result • Maximum durability due to advanced production techniques • Our technology is combat proven • Available in ALL military hues and colors • Ultimate Protection


    Leonardo

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    http://www.leonardocompany.com

    Leonardo is amongst the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and operates globally, leveraging on its breadth of technology and capability and product leadership. With over 45,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in four markets: Italy, the UK, US and Poland, and a network of strategic partnerships across the world. Leonardo has strong heritage in the provision and integration of active protection systems, providing equipment to counter IED threats and self-defence systems to the British Army and integrated Defensive Aids Systems across the UK’s helicopter fleet and on the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet


    Microflown AVISA

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    http://www.microflown-avisa.com

    Microflown AVISA from the Netherlands is a trusted partner of several NATO countries in the field of acoustic situational awareness. Enabled by its revolutionary acoustic particle velocity sensor, the MEMS technology based Microflown transducer, AVISA delivers sensor nodes that are very low: • Size, less than 30 cm diameter • Weight, less than 2 kg • Power, around 2 W Because of this small footprint the intrinsically directional sensor nodes can be mounted on any vehicle deck. As these sensor nodes: • are acoustically speaking broad banded • have 3 D elevation capabilities they are able to detect, locate, track and classify all sorts of audible events, such as: • Small Arms Fire • RPGs • Mortars/ artillery • Drones and attack helicopters Hence, Microflown AVISA’s sensor nodes combine the traditional: • vehicle mounted gunshot localization systems • ground based sound ranging systems and they can be used (simultaneously!) for: • self protection: o of the vehicle itself o and because of its wide diameter “Acoustic Umbrella”: ? of the other convoy vehicles ? of dismounted soldiers • mobile sound ranging • cueing: o remote weapon stations o board canons o cameras o fire control purposes Two sensor nodes configured as a subarray on a vehicle deck are denoted CAMEL. Various vehicles networked create the CARAVAN then. Arrays of AMMS can be easily deployed from a vehicle standing still in a silent watch or firing mode.


    Pleora Technologies

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    http://www.pleora.com

    Military imaging system manufacturers rely on proven real-time video expertise from Pleora Technologies to help meet performance and cost demands in local situational awareness applications. Our broad portfolio of video networking hardware and software – backed by extensive standards expertise and systems knowledge – has been designed into vision applications for sighting, navigation, threat detection, and targeting in ground-based vehicles, naval vessels, manned and unmanned airframes, and standalone systems for persistent surveillance. Manufacturers rely on Pleora in new systems delivering real-time video from multiple imaging sources to processing platforms and display panels, and retrofit upgrades integrating existing imaging sources into fully networked systems. Pleora’s video interface products, network standards expertise, and systems knowledge allow manufacturers to bypass development and integration complexities in mission-critical imaging applications. Our real-time video expertise revolutionized the factory automation market, and today we’re bringing new levels of awareness and intelligence for security and defense applications.


    RADA

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    http://www.rada.com

    RADA is a pioneer of combat-proven, multi-mission software-defined radars for enhanced survivability of on-the-move operations.

    Offering a wide range of compact, lightweight radar platforms based on cutting-edge 4D AESA pulse Doppler technology, our systems meet the highest SWaP-C criteria.

    RADA’s cutting-edge software defined radars enable lifesaving, mission-critical capabilities for the maneuver force. With simultaneous multi-mission capability, our radar systems provide real-time 360° Situation Awareness for operational superiority.



    Rafael

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    http://www.rafael.co.il

    Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures and supplies a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications for the Israeli Defense Forces and the defense establishment, as well as for customers around the world. The company offers its customers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technology, from underwater systems through naval, ground, and air superiority systems to space systems. Rafael is the largest employer in Northern Israel with approximately 7,000 employees and numerous subcontractors and service suppliers. Qualitative Edge Rafael was established in 1948 as Israel's Defense Ministry national research and development laboratory. Initially, the company's main focus was the development of missile technology. With the years, Rafael started developing advanced weapon systems for all the branches of the IDF. These systems are based on vast expertise, technological know-how, and a thorough understanding of the IDF's specific operational requirements. Rafael's solutions helped bolster the IDF's qualitative advantage, and most of them have already been successfully used in the battlefield. In 2002 Rafael was incorporated into a state-owned company, with the vision of maintaining its technological capabilities and continuing wide-scale R&D programs. Rafael has received 43 Israel Security Awards. Economic Data Rafael is Israel's second largest defense company, with 2015 sales of 2 Billion Dollars, an order backlog of 4.9 Billion Dollars and a net profit of 118 Million Dollars. Partnerships and cooperation As part of its corporate culture of partnerships and cooperation, Rafael has created agreements with over 100 governmental, aviation, space and defense organizations in Israel and around the world. These programs allow Rafael and its partners to capitalize on mutual strengths and leverage existing capabilities. Organizational Structure Rafael is divided into six divisions: Air Superiority Systems – designs, develops and manufactures world-leading air defense and air-to-air systems. This division is responsible for the design and development of leading air defense and air-to-air systems such as: • David's Sling – an air defense system designed to intercept medium range missiles. Developed in cooperation with Raytheon USA. • Iron Dome – an air defense system for interception of short-medium range rockets. In addition, this division is also responsible for SPYDER, an air-defense system, based on Rafael's advanced air-to-air Python-5 and I-Derby missiles, and for C-Dome – a naval point defense system based on its combat-proven Iron Dome system. Air and C4ISR Division – develops and manufactures a wide array of air and C4ISR systems for targeting and sensor-to-shooter missions, including electro-optic systems, communications and intelligence, as well as cyber systems. Some of the division's products include Air-To-Ground Systems (SPICE - a precise standoff bomb with advanced target-detection and navigation capabilities), airborne Electro-Optical Systems for observation, navigation and targeting (Litening) and for real-time aerial reconnaissance (Reccelite), multi-platform, observation and targeting (Toplite), ISR and trageting (Toplite), detection of light arms, ATGM and RPG fire sources, for quick sensor-to-shooter engagement (Spotlite), Communications and Intelligence and Cyber. The division is also responsible for the "Sparrow" family of missiles, for simulation of ballistic trajectories of targets. Other division solutions include advanced communications systems such as BNET (Software Defined Radio), TACMAX, and the Imilite intelligence data exploitation and processing system. Rafael is a leader in the cyber warfare domain, and in 2015 it was selected to head Israel's national Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT). Land and Naval Systems Division – designs, develops and manufactures land, naval and underwater systems. These systems include the Spike family of electro-optical, precision-guided, tactical missiles launched from the air, ground and sea, Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations for ground and naval applications, Passive and Reactive armor for armored vehicles (such as the Bradley and the AAV7), the Trophy APS family (already installed and combat-proven on the Merkava-4 MBT's), shoulder-launched systems (Matador), the Protector USV, and others. This division acts as the integrator of Rafael's SIS (Security Integrated Systems) solutions for the protection of critical and strategic assets on land and at sea. Manor and Technologies – develops rocket motors, warheads and pyrotechnics, and naval decoys. Manor also develops space propulsion systems, already in use on the Israeli OFEQ and EROS satellites, as well as on the French Proteus and Myriade, and has also developed the rocket motor for the "Arrow" anti-ballistic missile. R&D and Engineering Division – Responsible for Rafael's entire R&D activity, with advanced knowledge and capabilities in a variety of fields, including image processing, mechanics, electronics, software, aeronautical and micro electronics, and more. Each year Rafael invests over 8% of its sales in R&D. Ordnance and National Infrastructure Division – manages national development centers and infrastructure, including the national test-range, the Center for Military Research, and the Center for EW Simulation. RDC (RAFAEL Development Corporation) RDC is a business development company privately owned by ELRON and Rafael. RDC's mission is to generate new businesses by applying the core technologies of Rafael and offering innovative solutions to fast growing commercial markets. Some of RDC's most famous investments include Given Imaging (NASDAQ: GIVN), which developed and manufactures diagnostic products for visualization and detection of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, Medingo, which developed a semi-disposable insulin patch pump, and others. Community involvement 1,700 of Rafael's employees volunteer in over 50 community projects. These activities include after-school enrichment lessons for excelling science and technology students, design of special accessories for the mentally and physically challenged, tutorials for weaker students, and many more. ACCOUNTANTS KPMG Somekh Chaikin ADDRESS P.O.B. 2250, Haifa 3102102 TEL 972-73-3354444 FAX 972-73-3354657 E-MAIL mkt@rafael.co.il WEBSITE www.rafael.co.il


    Revision Military

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    http://www.revisionmilitary.com/

    All Revision products are built to enhance survivability for soldiers and tactical users operating in extreme environments and situations. The Company’s history began with eyewear and has expanded to include face, head, and torso protective solutions. Revision’s evolution continues with innovative battlefield energy solutions to protect the soldier and the platform, to deliver Mission Survivability through signature management, reducing platform acoustic, thermal and logistic signatures. Revision’s energy solutions provide prolonged performance at high loading, supplying high capacity and maintenance free, low logistic drag energy solutions delivering operational energy independence and self-reliance to expeditionary forces. Revision powers protection and in the Land Vehicle domain delivers tailorable, scalable and reconfigurable platform power solutions delivering improved power density, reduced platform weight and greater power to weight ratios. Across each of the Company’s Business Units, Revision brings together the finest technical minds, with wide-ranging expertise, in state-of-the-art facilities.


    Rheinmetall Defence

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    http://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/index.php



    Rheinmetall Defence is Europe’s foremost supplier of defence and security technology and a longstanding partner of the armed forces. Rheinmetall Defence products set the global standard for excellence in a wide array of disciplines: from vehicle, force protection and weapon systems to infantry equipment and air defence, and from network-enabled warfare capabilities to electro-optics and simulation technology.

    As part of the Rheinmetall Group’s defence branch, Rheinmetall’s Vehicle Systems Division (VSD) is a comprehensive supplier of tracked and wheeled military vehicles and turret solutions, capable of meeting the complete ground mobility needs of the world’s armed forces – all from a single source.

    The VSD portfolio ranges from main battle tanks to next-generation infantry fighting vehicles and from wheeled armoured multirole vehicles to state-of-the-art tactical and militarised trucks. VSD also offers vehicle solutions for security and law enforcement applications. Rounding out the portfolio is Rheinmetall’s expertise in turret systems, exemplified by products like the Lance turret and the turret structure for the UK’s new Ajax reconnaissance vehicle.

    VSD consists of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH (RLS), Rheinmetall Military Vehicles GmbH (RMV) and Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH (RMMV). The united competencies of the three Rheinmetall companies create a leading European systems supplier and the world’s most robust platform for tactical land mobility solutions.

    The Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is one of Rheinmetall’s latest core innovations. Highly survivable, adaptable to diverse environments, extremely agile, hard hitting, and with huge payload reserves, the Lynx KF41 is a next-generation combat vehicle designed to confront the challenges of the future battlefield like no other. The Lynx can be configured for various roles ranging from Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and Command & Control to Armoured Reconnaissance, Repair and Recovery or Ambulance.

    Providing friendly forces with the best-possible protection - that is our mission.


    Saab

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    http://saab.com/

    Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions from military defence to civil security. With operations on every continent, Saab continuously develops, adapts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. Saab has extensive experience in supporting ground forces with solutions designed to meet the need for enhanced operational capabilities and a higher level of effectiveness. This includes first class protection, from a full range of Signature Management systems to fully-integrated, cost effective, modular Active Protection Systems for vehicle platforms.


    SKYDEX

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    http://www.skydex.com/

    SKYDEX is a global leader in advanced impact mitigation and cushioning solutions and is dedicated to Protecting Things That Matter®. With superior precision, durability and tunability, our proprietary technology is engineered to excel in the harshest and most demanding conditions. Our customized applications unlock value for customers across a range of commercial and military applications. We are a team of innovators, engineers and problem solvers - and are dedicated to maximizing your performance. We seek out every possibility to push our technology to its limits to meet your specific impact and cushioning needs. SKYDEX is excited to introduce our expanded product line of vehicle decking. SKYDEX Convoy Deck absorbs energy forces transmitted to occupants through the vehicle floor during a blast event, reducing the probability of injury. Our products have been field tested in over 18,000 vehicles and have been the go-to solution for threat mitigation from underbody mine blasts.


    Soucy Defence

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    http://www.soucy-group.com/industry-sectors/defense

    The Soucy Group, a private corporation established for 50 years with more than 1,700 employees over 13 subsidiaries located in North America and Asia, specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of Composite Rubber Tracks (CRT) and associated systems. It supplies a variety of components and parts for leading manufacturers of power sport, industrial, agricultural and defense vehicles around the world. Soucy has also developed its own manufacturing equipment and facilities to meet the specific requirements of each application – from ATVs to military vehicles up to 90,000 lbs. A world leader in Composite Rubber Track (CRT) systems and products, Soucy International Inc. with his Defense Department brings its expertise and partnership to all major manufacturers (OEMs). Soucy Track™ line of products for agricultural vehicles benefits from a global distribution network with more than 400 dealers in 30 countries and on all continents. In the industrial market, Soucy is the exclusive supplier to two of the three largest manufacturers of tracks for skid-steer loaders. This Group is also renowned as a leader in design and development of parts and accessories for power sports. As the leading manufacturer of CRT for Defense purposes, Soucy products meet the highest requirements and are approved by military forces around the world, offering the following advantages and benefits: • Increased durability over conventional steel tracks. • Reduced vibration (up to 70%), noise (up to 13dB), thermal signature, braking distance, vehicle weight (up to 50%) and fuel consumption (up to 30-35%). • Reduced vehicle crew fatigue. • Significant reduction in life cycle costs and virtually maintenance free. • Elimination of damage on paved surface.

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    Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and only ISO 9001:2015 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in defence and security journalism. Covering a strictly research based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging horizons beyond national borders, DSA is the only Indian defence magazine available on the intranets of Indian Air Force (IAF) and Border Security Force (BSF). DSA is an ideal platform in this domain to showcase your products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in India and worldwide through print and online editions.

    Copthorne Tara Hotel

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    Kensington
    London W8 5SR
    United Kingdom

    Copthorne Tara Hotel

    The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is an elegant contemporary four-star hotel in prestigious Kensington, located just a two minutes walk from High Street Kensington underground station, making exploring easy. The hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms combining Standard, Superior and Club accommodation. Club rooms offer iconic views over the city and include Club Lounge access for complimentary breakfast and refreshments. Guests can sample the authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine at Bugis Street, traditional pub fare at the Brasserie Restaurant & Bar or relax with a delicious drink at West8 Cocktail Lounge & Bar.

    The Copthorne Tara Hotel boasts 745 square meters of flexible meeting space, consisting of the Shannon Suite and the Liffey Suite, ideal for hosting conferences, weddings and social events. Facilities include access to the business centre 24 hours a day, fully equipped fitness room, gift shop, theatre desk and Bureau de Change. With ample onsite parking outside the London congestion charge zone and excellent transport links via Heathrow Airport, the hotel is the perfect location for business or leisure stays. The hotel is within close proximity to the shops of High Street Kensington, Knightsbridge and Westfield London, Olympia Conference Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace and Hyde Park.

     

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    WHAT IS CPD?

    CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy, which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and structured. The most common definition is:

    ‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional competence’

    CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular CPD activities.

    Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to be upheld.

    CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured reading.

    CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

    There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their members to undertake CPD.

    For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards, legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

    CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

    TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

    Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ based.

    ‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning.

    ‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives. These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD through their preferred mode of learning.

    The majority of Input and Output based schemes actively encourage individuals to seek appropriate CPD activities independently.

    As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SAE Media Group can provide an indication of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

    GLOBAL CPD

    Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

    CPD Certificates

    We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@saemediagroup.com

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