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Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2016
23 November - 24 November 2016
Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2016

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 Following the success of 2015's inaugural meeting, Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability returns this November, once again seeking to bring together those at the forefront of survivability development for the armoured vehicle and its occupants

A detailed analysis and discussion of platform survivability comes at a time of renewed importance. Within the UK MoD alone, projects such as the Challenger 2 life extension programme and the UK’s need for a mechanised infantry vehicle, reflect the requirements and ambitions of the operational community. In order for our land forces to remain both combat effective and protected from the increasing array of threats, it is essential that we continue to keep this capability area front of mind and explore all technologies that may be exploited.

This meeting will provide the ideal platform to do so, drawing on a uniquely technical focus that will be angled exclusively toward the safeguarding of both platform and personnel. Covering the core areas of survivability in detail, by exploring the latest vehicle architectures, passive protection and armour, signature management, soft kill, hard kill and active protection. In addition, key updates from military programme managers, operational commanders and land force planners will provide an overview of the current operational environment, and the specific areas for capability development.
 

Conference LEADER

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Robert Shaw

C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

Robert Shaw is a C-IED advisor to the UN, providing analysis and advice to capabilities and training in various fields of EOD, Security and Intelligence. With 27 years in the defence and security industry and humanitarian organisations, his military career, as an Ammunition Technical Officer, Advanced/Assault IEDD Operator, Weapons Intelligence Operator and Intelligence Officer, included experience in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, Scandinavia, Africa, Cyprus, Jordan, Oman, Central America, the USA, Libya, North West Europe and the Falkland Islands, working in support of Airborne forces, Special Forces and Defence Intelligence. His subsequent roles included the UN and NATO where he managed a multicultural training department for ISAF in Afghanistan which had the responsibility for analysing security issues including the insurgent weapons, tactics, techniques, technology and procedures. He also managed the ‘attack the network’ training all levels of command and advising on future operational strategy and equipment procurement. Robert holds an MSc in Global security from the UK Defence Academy and in his spare time is a Battlefield Tour Guide. He writes on security issues for several European publications.
 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Brigadier General (ret) Didi  Ben Yoash

Brigadier General (ret) Didi Ben Yoash

Head, Future Combat Vehicle Development Team, Israeli MoD
Brigadier General Markus  Laubenthal

Brigadier General Markus Laubenthal

Chief of Staff, US Army Europe
Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch

Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch

Chief of Combat Division, Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army
Colonel Nick Pilon

Colonel Nick Pilon

Director, Land Requirements, Canadian Armed Forces
Major General (ret) David Cullen

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD

Brigadier General (ret) Didi Ben Yoash

Head, Future Combat Vehicle Development Team, Israeli MoD
Brigadier General (ret) Didi  Ben Yoash

Brigadier General Markus Laubenthal

Chief of Staff, US Army Europe
Brigadier General Markus  Laubenthal

Captain Christophe Cailleau

Head of DGA Land Systems Simulation Department, DGA
Captain Christophe Cailleau

Captain Geoffrey Rutkowski

Technical Manager, Jaguar Vehicle, DGA
Captain Geoffrey  Rutkowski

Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch

Chief of Combat Division, Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army
Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch

Colonel Nick Pilon

Director, Land Requirements, Canadian Armed Forces
Colonel Nick Pilon

Colonel Tomas Beck

Director Armaments Branch, Plans and Development Division, Norwegian Army Staff
Colonel Tomas Beck

Colonel Tomas Dvoracek

Director, Land Forces Armaments, Armaments and Acquisition Division, National Armaments Office, Czech MoD
Colonel Tomas Dvoracek

Dr Arild Skjold

Senior Scientist, Land Systems Division, FFI
Dr Arild Skjold

Dr Dan Yaziv PhD

Armour Technologies and Business Development , Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Dr Dan Yaziv PhD

Dr Mike Dalzell

Capability Advisor, Mounted Close Combat, Capability Directorate, Combat , British Army HQ
Dr Mike Dalzell

Ian Cameron-Mowat

Director, IMP Castle Associates Limited
Ian Cameron-Mowat

Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Perry Wells

Senior Project Manager, National Research Council of Canada
Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Perry Wells

Major (ret) Kevin Sloan

Former British Army, International Business Development Manager, SOUCY DEFENSE
Major (ret) Kevin Sloan

Major Eoin Carson

SO2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army
Major Eoin Carson

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD
Major General (ret) David Cullen

Mr Christian Manthey Dipl. Ing.

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

Mr Dan Lindell

Platform Manager, Combat Vehicles, BAE Systems Hägglunds
Mr Dan Lindell

Mr Hans-Josef Maas

Project Leader, Referent Vetronics, Systronics, BAAINBw
Mr Hans-Josef Maas

Mr Jens Schroeter Dipl. Ing. TU

Senior Director, Engineering, General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag
Mr Jens Schroeter Dipl. Ing. TU

Mr Jim Taylor

President and CEO , Skydex Technologies Inc
Mr Jim Taylor

Mr Marius Thiart

VP Business Development and Sales, Protection Systems, Rheinmetall
Mr Marius Thiart

Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH

Head of Heavy Platforms, General Dynamics European Land Systems
Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH

Mr Paul Berry

Senior Systems Engineer, ARTEC GmbH
Mr Paul Berry

Mr Roger Sloman

Director, Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems
Mr Roger Sloman

Mr Thomas Bristow

Environmental System Design Authority, Engineering, Lockheed Martin UK
Mr Thomas  Bristow

Mr William Hooper

Senior Survivability Engineer, Platform Systems Division, Platform Survivability Group, DSTL
Mr William Hooper

Professor Bryn James

Senior Fellow, Platform Systems Division, DSTL
Professor Bryn James

Robert Shaw

C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters
Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw is a C-IED advisor to the UN, providing analysis and advice to capabilities and training in various fields of EOD, Security and Intelligence. With 27 years in the defence and security industry and humanitarian organisations, his military career, as an Ammunition Technical Officer, Advanced/Assault IEDD Operator, Weapons Intelligence Operator and Intelligence Officer, included experience in Northern Ireland, Iraq, Afghanistan, Scandinavia, Africa, Cyprus, Jordan, Oman, Central America, the USA, Libya, North West Europe and the Falkland Islands, working in support of Airborne forces, Special Forces and Defence Intelligence. His subsequent roles included the UN and NATO where he managed a multicultural training department for ISAF in Afghanistan which had the responsibility for analysing security issues including the insurgent weapons, tactics, techniques, technology and procedures. He also managed the ‘attack the network’ training all levels of command and advising on future operational strategy and equipment procurement. Robert holds an MSc in Global security from the UK Defence Academy and in his spare time is a Battlefield Tour Guide. He writes on security issues for several European publications.
 

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Conference agenda

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12:30

Registration & Coffee

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13:00

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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13:15

Mapping conflict: The future character of conflict and the use of IED’s

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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13:45

Mapping the threat: How have IED’s developed over the last decade and what they will look like in the future?

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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14:45

Friendly force changes: How C-IED doctrine has developed and driven integration and organisational change

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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15:15

Training for C-IED. How training has developed in C-IED and its future requirements.

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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15:45

Afternoon Tea

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16:15

Search: Overt and covert search and the impact of search on attack the network

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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16:45

Attacking the network: Intelligence analysis and integration of exploitation forces.

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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17:15

Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

Robert Shaw, C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, NATO Headquarters

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8:15

Registration & Coffee

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8:30

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Major General (ret) David Cullen, Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD

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8:45

Land Doctrine and Plans to Meet Adapting European Security Requirements

Brigadier General Markus  Laubenthal

Brigadier General Markus Laubenthal, Chief of Staff, US Army Europe

 

• The role of US Army Europe in support of regional European security
• An overview of requirements for land force planning: Considering lessons learnt from areas such as Ukraine
• A focus on plans for mechanised capability development
• Ensuring Readiness: Feedback from exercises and training support in the Eastern European area of operations


 

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Norwegian Army Future Mechanised Capability Development: Plans and Priorities

Colonel Tomas Beck

Colonel Tomas Beck, Director Armaments Branch, Plans and Development Division, Norwegian Army Staff


• An overview of the Norwegian Army’s mechanised force structure
• Recent and planned developments including:
 o Ongoing and planned developments on the Main Battle Tank (Leo 2) including family vehicles
 o Planned procurement of new artillery
 o Planned procurement of combat air defence system
 o Ongoing developments on the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (CV9030) including family vehicles
 o Integrated Combat Solution (ICS) as a mean to better situational awareness, decision making and joint fire

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Active Protection: An Integral Part of Layered Defence

 

• What is active protection?
• Role in a Layered Defence solution and requirements
• Proven technology

Mr Marius Thiart

Mr Marius Thiart, VP Business Development and Sales, Protection Systems, Rheinmetall

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Cold War – Old War? Challenges to AFV Survivability in Future High-Intensity Conflict

Dr Mike Dalzell

Dr Mike Dalzell, Capability Advisor, Mounted Close Combat, Capability Directorate, Combat , British Army HQ

 

• Survivability lessons from past and present conflicts, and insights to the future
• New and emerging survivability technologies
• Non-equipment solutions to survivability

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Morning Coffee and Networking in Exhibition Area

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Panel Discussion: Industry Developments and Optimal Approaches to Co-ordination 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

Mr Dan Lindell

Mr Dan Lindell, Platform Manager, Combat Vehicles, BAE Systems Hägglunds

Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH

Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH, Head of Heavy Platforms, General Dynamics European Land Systems

Mr Paul Berry

Mr Paul Berry, Senior Systems Engineer, ARTEC GmbH

Colonel (ret) Yiftach Kleinman

Colonel (ret) Yiftach Kleinman, Head of Future Combat Systems, Manager for Active Protection Systems, Land, Rafael Advanced Defence Systems

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Medium Weight Future Combat Vehicle Survivability

Brigadier General (ret) Didi  Ben Yoash

Brigadier General (ret) Didi Ben Yoash, Head, Future Combat Vehicle Development Team, Israeli MoD


• Background – Traditional survivability approaches 
• Active protection systems – The revolution 
• Medium weight vehicles – Survivability challenges
• Future survivability – Vision

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General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag: Survivability Systems Development for Wheeled Combat Vehicles


• GDELS-Mowag wheeled armoured vehicles
• General development approach
• Specific examples

Mr Jens Schroeter Dipl. Ing. TU

Mr Jens Schroeter Dipl. Ing. TU, Senior Director, Engineering, General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag

Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH

Mr Michal Bieniek Dipl. Ing. ETH, Head of Heavy Platforms, General Dynamics European Land Systems

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13:00

Networking Lunch in Exhibition Area

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14:00

UK Active Protection Research and Development: Addressing Near and Long-Term Threats

Mr William Hooper

Mr William Hooper, Senior Survivability Engineer, Platform Systems Division, Platform Survivability Group, DSTL


• Introduction to active protection
• Requirement for active protection
• Active protection technologies

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Taking the Next Step in Impact Mitigation Solutions with Engineered Polymer Geometries

Mr Jim Taylor

Mr Jim Taylor, President and CEO , Skydex Technologies Inc

 


• Easily integrated solutions custom engineered for specific applications
• Lightweight, low profile technology with high shock absorption per thickness ratio
• Vehicle solutions include: Blasts mats, impact mitigating seat cushions, protective interior trim 

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German Army Survivability Doctrine and Capability Development

Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch

Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch, Chief of Combat Division, Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre, German Army


• Feedback from past German operations in Afghanistan
• Perception of the current and future operational environment and its associated threats: What has changed?
• Doctrine and concepts of operation as a starting point for protecting soldiers and vehicles
• Key areas identified for material capability development
• Co-operation with research, development and procurement to develop future capability

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Afternoon Tea and Networking in Exhibition Area

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16:00

ABBS Active Mine Protection Systems (AMPS™) Technology Update

Mr Roger Sloman

Mr Roger Sloman, Director, Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems


• Passive belly plate design and test results
• Active floor and seat options
• Level 2b VGAM™ test result
• Use of blast gauges to check over-pressures
• AMPS™ in the USA and ROW

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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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Feedback from the Research of Advanced Armour Solutions for Protected Vehicles

Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Perry Wells

Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Perry Wells, Senior Project Manager, National Research Council of Canada


• An update on Canadian Army requirements for mounted survivability
• The role of the National Research Council in exploring approaches to armouring and passive protection
• Materials and configurations at the forefront of research and development
 

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17:30

Chairmans Closing Remarks

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Major General (ret) David Cullen, Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD

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8:15

Registration & Coffee

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8:45

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Major General (ret) David Cullen, Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD

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9:00

Canadian Progress in its Upgrade of the LAV to 6.0 Standard: How Crew Protection and System Effectiveness has been Enhanced

Colonel Nick Pilon

Colonel Nick Pilon , Director, Land Requirements, Canadian Armed Forces

 

• The requirements driving development of the LAV 6.0 and the progress in implementing ongoing upgrades
• Armour and passive protection upgrades: Double-V hull, energy-attenuating seats and modular add on armour
• Threat detection and defeat: How upgrades to optics and sensors have dramatically enhanced target detection and engagement
• Future upgrade plans and timelines

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ATDU Armoured Vehicle Latest Findings For Future Protection

Major Eoin Carson

Major Eoin Carson, SO2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Trials and Development Unit, British Army


• An overview of the Armoured Trials and Development Units role in the test and evaluation of British Army land systems
• Test and evaluation methodology and parameters for successful experimentation
• Feedback from current work within the survivability domain and plans for forthcoming trials

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Hybrid Evaluation of the SCORPION Vehicles Collaborative Protection


• Presentation of the SCORPION Programme
• Survivability approach for SCORPION vehicles
• The collaborative protection as a dramatic enhancement of survivability
• Evaluation of the collaborative protection using tests and hybrid simulation

Captain Christophe Cailleau

Captain Christophe Cailleau, Head of DGA Land Systems Simulation Department, DGA

Captain Geoffrey  Rutkowski

Captain Geoffrey Rutkowski, Technical Manager, Jaguar Vehicle, DGA

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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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Morning Coffee and Networking in Exhibition Area

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Increasing Armoured Vehicle Survivability through Enhanced Situational Awareness: Effectively Harnessing Augmented Reality

Mr Dan Lindell

Mr Dan Lindell, Platform Manager, Combat Vehicles, BAE Systems Hägglunds


• An overview of the rationale behind BAE Hagglunds Battle View 360 system: How can augmented reality enhance situational awareness?
• Survivability advantages delivered:
 o Blue force tracking
 o Red force tracking
 o Target acquisition
• Challenges to consider such as system integration and human factors
• Potential plans for integration within CV90 and feedback from trials and development

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Advanced Reactive Armour Technologies for Armoured Vehicles

Dr Dan Yaziv PhD

Dr Dan Yaziv PhD, Armour Technologies and Business Development , Rafael Advanced Defense Systems


•   The state of the art in reactive armour technologies and their applications
•   The most advanced and effective add-on armour protection for armoured vehicles
•   Characteristics, including performance, sensitivity, survivability and safety
•   Optimization under weight, space, budget limitations

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

Major (ret) Kevin Sloan

Major (ret) Kevin Sloan, Former British Army, International Business Development Manager, SOUCY DEFENSE

 

• An overview of the Composite Rubber Track System
• Survivability benefits:
  o Noise & Vibration (troops fight for longer)
  o Durability & Maintainability
  o Vehicle weight & Manoeuvrability 
  o Ammunition & Electronics
  o Low logistic Support & Life Cycle Costs
• Challenges for Integration and Maintainability

 

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Networking Lunch in Exhibition Area

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Increasing Protection and Combat Effectiveness of the Czech Army’s Mechanised Forces

Colonel Tomas Dvoracek

Colonel Tomas Dvoracek, Director, Land Forces Armaments, Armaments and Acquisition Division, National Armaments Office, Czech MoD


• An overview of the Czech Army’s mechanised force structure
• Key areas for capability development to prepare for the current and future operational environment
• Future plans and timelines for implementation of upgrades and procurement

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Transversal Requirements - Lockheed Martin’s Approach to Vehicle Integration of Survivability Systems

Mr Thomas  Bristow

Mr Thomas Bristow, Environmental System Design Authority, Engineering, Lockheed Martin UK

 

• An overview of the integration of Survivability products, including:
o Armour
  • Applique vs fixed
  • Maximising coverage
  • Base vehicle construction
o Mine blast shock attenuation seating
o Spall Liner

• Focussing on transversal requirements and environmental considerations that are required in addition to ballistic performance
 

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SENECA – Sensor Effector Network for Advanced Combat Applications: The Automated Sensor to Shooter Chain

Mr Hans-Josef Maas

Mr Hans-Josef Maas, Project Leader, Referent Vetronics, Systronics, BAAINBw

 

• Situational Awareness and Survivability
• SENECA - Vision, Terms and Conditions
• SENECA - Reconnaissance and Tactical Combat Network
• SENECA - Experiment Scenario, Vignettes and SENECA Platform
• SENECA - Participating Manned and Un-manned Platforms
• SENECA - Simulation and Tactical Experiments

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Afternoon Tea and Networking in Exhibition Area

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Adaptability to Enable Technology Insertion

Professor Bryn James

Professor Bryn James, Senior Fellow, Platform Systems Division, DSTL

 

• What technologies are being developed to enhance future armour systems?
• A discussion of the benefit vs. burden of adaptable armour systems
• Factors affecting the economics of technology insertion for armour

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Ensuring Active Protection System Safety: Joint Feedback from Collateral Damage Testing

Dr Arild Skjold

Dr Arild Skjold, Senior Scientist, Land Systems Division, FFI


• The collateral damage question surrounding active protection systems: What are the key challenges?
• Multi-nation testing and evaluation in accordance with STANAG 4686: Performance levels of active protection systems
• Feedback from test and evaluation: What are the lessons learnt and means of mitigating risk
 

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Chairmans Closing Remarks: End of Day 2

Major General (ret) David Cullen

Major General (ret) David Cullen, Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff, UK MoD


Head, Future Combat Vehicle Development Team
Israeli MoD
Chief of Staff
US Army Europe
Head of DGA Land Systems Simulation Department
DGA
Technical Manager, Jaguar Vehicle
DGA
Chief of Combat Division, Concepts and Capabilities Development Centre
German Army
Director, Land Requirements
Canadian Armed Forces
Director Armaments Branch, Plans and Development Division
Norwegian Army Staff
Director, Land Forces Armaments, Armaments and Acquisition Division
National Armaments Office, Czech MoD
Senior Scientist, Land Systems Division
FFI
Armour Technologies and Business Development
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Capability Advisor, Mounted Close Combat, Capability Directorate, Combat
British Army HQ
Director
IMP Castle Associates Limited
Senior Project Manager
National Research Council of Canada
Former British Army, International Business Development Manager
SOUCY DEFENSE
SO2 Infantry Fighting Vehicles, Armoured Trials and Development Unit
British Army
Former Assistant Chief of the General Staff
UK MoD
Technical Marketing Manager
UTC Aerospace Systems
Platform Manager, Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems Hägglunds
Project Leader, Referent Vetronics, Systronics
BAAINBw
Senior Director, Engineering
General Dynamics European Land Systems-Mowag
President and CEO
Skydex Technologies Inc
VP Business Development and Sales, Protection Systems
Rheinmetall
Head of Heavy Platforms
General Dynamics European Land Systems
Senior Systems Engineer
ARTEC GmbH
Director
Advanced Blast and Ballistic Systems
Environmental System Design Authority, Engineering
Lockheed Martin UK
Senior Survivability Engineer, Platform Systems Division, Platform Survivability Group
DSTL
Senior Fellow, Platform Systems Division
DSTL
C-IED Advisor, UNMAS, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations
NATO Headquarters

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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.


Rheinmetall Defence

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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.

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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.

Sponsors and Exhibitors


ABBS

Sponsors and Exhibitors
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



AmSafe Bridport

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Our net solution- Tarian®, is the world’s lightest and highly effective solution for protection against RPGs. Offering– a complete, fold-flat, ‘lightweight’ RPG Armour System and Quick Shield – an innovative bar armour repair kit. Further capabilities include providing safer, more efficient, airframe restraints & barrier solutions and cargo handling & movement systems.


Arconic Inc.

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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.


BMT

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The BMT group of companies provide independent design, engineering, and business services to national defence forces and major contractors. Our capabilities within the Land Systems domain include: Requirements Engineering; Test, Evaluation & Acceptance Management; Safety, Environmental & Risk Management; Reliability & Obsolescence Management; Maintenance Optimisation & RCM; Availability & In-service Performance Management; Technical Documentation, and Training Solutions.


CeramTec

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CeramTec-ETEC – Your Partner in Ceramics for Light-Weight Composite Armour Systems CeramTec-ETEC is specialized in manufacturing and supplying high-quality transparent and non-transparent armour ceramics, based on its alumina spinel, alumina and silicon carbide materials PERLUCOR®, ALOTEC® and SICADUR®, for all vehicle lightweight composite armour protection applications. Besides its ballistic application field, achieving weight and thickness reductions of 40 to 60 % compared to existing glass/polymer laminate transparent armour systems, PERLUCOR® can be used as well for protection of windscreens and highly valuable optic/optronic equipment against environmental damages such as stone hits and sand scratches. Considering its life saving as well as life cycle prolonging advantages, PERLUCOR® can offer an excellent cost/performance ratio. The intense cooperation between CeramTec-ETEC and worldwide leading system integrators enables a consistent product quality improvement and introduction of new materials into the market.


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Sponsors and Exhibitors
http://www.metravib.com

METRAVIB is the worldwide leader for Acoustic Gunshot Detection & Localization Systems in terms of performances and quantities delivered to Armies. METRAVIB products: - can detect small & mediums calibers shots and provide all information about the threats: azimuth, elevation, range, GPS coordinates, caliber category... - improve the protection of people, armored vehicles, sensitive sites and enable fast & efficient management of the threat. - are very operational and easy to mount on any type of platform. - are combat proven: Thousands of systems have been sold to more than 20 countries and deployed on many theaters of operations.


Microflown Avisa

Sponsors and Exhibitors
http://www.microflown-avisa.com

Microflown AVISA provides complete acoustic situational awareness for the purpose of both self-protection and target acquisition for all sorts of military vehicles, ranging from open unarmored recce vehicles to (rubber) tracked shooting infantry fighting vehicles and tanks. For an individual vehicle, a single so called Acoustic Multi Mission Sensor (AMMS) can be used to detect, locate (and where applicable track) the positions of small arms fire or a helicopter/drone. The same AMMS is able to detect the direction of a RPG being fired upon a vehicle. A more advanced version is the CAMEL, two AMMSs on a vehicle deck providing more spatial distribution and hence better performance. When networked, the CAMELS become part of the CARAVAN, providing convoy protection also against mortars and light artillery. But the same network also creates a mobile (passive) sound ranging array, a passive function replacing (active) weapon localization radars.


Morgan Advanced Materials

Sponsors and Exhibitors
http://www.morgancomposites.com

Composites and Defence Systems, a business of Morgan Advanced Materials combines core competencies in materials technology, manufacturing processes and integration to deliver world-leading armour systems for vehicles, ships and aircraft. Engineered using a unique combination of advanced ceramic and structural composite materials, our high performance multi-hit CAMAC® armour weighs up to 50% less than equivalent steel products. We have extensive engineering capability to design complete custom composite armour systems to meet the specific requirements of our customers. Our armour systems are tailored to the requirements of the threat, the individual platform and its operational duties. Our capabilities include: · CAMAC® spall liners for enhanced crew protection · CAMAC® appliqué armour systems up to and including STANAG 4569 Level 6 · CAMAC® ultra-light semi-structural armour systems for protected weapon stations and other applications · CAMAC® composite survivability pods for light patrol vehicles


PHOTONIS

Sponsors and Exhibitors
http:/www.photonis.com

PHOTONIS is the preferred partner for Night Vision Solutions to armed forces and special units worldwide, with its products in use in all NATO countries and NATO affiliates. The most important function of a night vision device is to detect, recognize and identify targets during night time operations or low light environments. The sooner you can detect an object or threat, the sooner you can react and the more effective and safer you are. PHOTONIS with its innovative 4G image intensifier tubes currently provides the highest performing image intensifier available on the market. The image intensifier tube is the component that allows a night vision device (i.e. a goggle) to actually see during the night and other low light conditions. Specifically the wider spectral bandwidth sensitivity of the 4G image intensifier allows it to multiply more (in)visible light than any other image intensifiers on the market. This results into an increase of up to 40% more range in detection, recognition and identification in very low light conditions (and other unique operational capabilities). Furthermore the auto-gating options as developed by PHOTONIS allow for undisrupted effective operations in dynamic lighting conditions.


Pleora Technologies

Sponsors and Exhibitors
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.


PROENGIN

Sponsors and Exhibitors
http://www.proengin.com/

Proengin has developed biological and chemical warfare agents (CWA) field detectors using flame spectrometry.

Chemical detection
AP4C is a hand held chemical detector able to detect all CWA and many TICs, precursors, derivatives or unknown (Novichok). Continuous measurement, fast clear down after positive detection and particular easiness of use make of this detector the perfect one for field missions.
Range of products show also:
- AP4C-V, aboard wheeled and tracked reconnaissance vehicles, - AP4C-F, on critical buildings and ships.
These detectors show same detection performances, with characteristics suitable for vehicles, buildings and ships, in terms of autonomy and data networking.

Biological detection
The biological detector MAB has the unique capacity of detecting and categorizing biological particles with a proven extremely low false alarm rate. It is designed to trigger sampling and analysing devices. AP4C-FB combines chemical detection and biological alarm in the same body.


Rafael

Sponsors and Exhibitors
http://www.rafael.co.il

Rafael develops and manufactures a wide range of high-tech defense systems for air, land, sea and space applications for the IDF and international customers around the world. It offers a diversified array of innovative solutions at the leading edge of global technologies. Rafael has developed the most advanced armor systems applying all protection technologies: passive, reactive and Active Protection systems (APS). All are lightweight, low cost, modular with minimal risk of collateral damage, capable of protecting combat vehicles in 360° from a broad range of threats including AP projectiles, AT rockets and missiles, fragments of artillery, IEDs EFPs. Rafael is the world leading company in the application of the Reactive Armor and APS technologies. It was the first company to develop and integrate those technologies onto combat vehicles.


SKYDEX

Sponsors and Exhibitors
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

Sponsors and Exhibitors
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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DefenseFile.com

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http://www.defensefile.com

DefenseFile.com is a free online news and product resource for the global defense and aerospace industries. DefenseFile is a valuable resource for procurement executives and others involved in specifying and purchasing defense-related goods and services within aerospace, marine and navy, land, manufacturing, personnel and backup equipment sectors.


International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems

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http://www.inderscience.com/ijvics

IJVICS provides a refereed reference in the field of vehicle networking, information and communication systems.


Asian Military Review

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http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/

Asian Military Review is ABC audited publication, read & discussed by key decision makers & advisors to Asia Pacific militaries. Published since 1993 it’s widely recognised as authoritative provider of unbiased & objective information to Asian military. Editorial content comprises capability analysis, special reports & relevant news coverage from the region. AMR provides information, opinion & facts allowing military professionals to track & understand defence developments worldwide, concerning equipment, training, organisation & doctrine issues. The magazine is a proven source keeping military professionals up to date on national & international defence & security issues.


Epicos

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http://www.Epicos.com

Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.


International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems

Supporters
http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijhvs

IJHVS provides an authoritative source of information and an international forum in the field of on/off road heavy vehicle systems, including buses. It is a highly professional and refereed journal which forms part of the proceedings of the International Association for Vehicle Design. IAVD is an independent, non-profit, learned society which provides a forum for professionals in both industry and academic institutions to meet, exchange ideas and disseminate knowledge in the field of automotive engineering, technology, and management.


Australian Security Magazine

Supporters
http://www.australiansecuritymagazine.com.au/

The Australian Security Magazine is the country’s leading government and corporate security magazine. It is published bi-monthly and is distributed free of charge to many of the biggest decision makers in the security industry and also sold in selected stores. It is a highly respected and sought after publication, incorporating investigative journalism, provoking editorial and up-to-date news, trends and events for all security professionals.


Defense Conferences

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https://marketanalysis.com

Market Research Media Ltd, a leading market research firm, provides comprehensive market research reports and forecasts to assist governmental and corporate decision makers understand the dynamics of world’s technology markets. Fortune 500 companies, US Congress and EU government bodies rely on our strategic insights.


Drastic News

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http://drasticnews.com/

The Drastic News website is your one-stop shop for all things Drones, Robotics, Automation, Security, Technology, Information and Communications. Be kept up-to-date with all the latest industry news and products. It is proudly produced by the publishers of the Australian Security Magazine and the Asia Pacific Security Magazine.


Asia Pacific Security Magazine

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http://www.asiapacificsecuritymagazine.com/

The Asia Pacific Security Magazine is the sister publication to the Australian Security Magazine. It is published bi-monthly – on the alternate month to the Australian Security Magazine – and its content complements the Australian Security Magazine with a strong focus on events. It is available online to read by all and upon every issue release a direct link is sent to a database of subscribers who are industry decision makers.


International Journal of Vehicle Safety

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http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijvs

IJVS provides an authoritative source of information in the field of vehicle safety design, research and development. It serves applied scientists, engineers, policy makers and safety advocates with a platform to develop, promote and coordinate the science, technology and practice of vehicle safety. IJVS seeks to establish channels of communication between industry, academy and government in the field of vehicle safety, and also covers subjects of passive/active safety in road traffic as well as traffic-related public health issues.


ProSecurityZone

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http://www.prosecurityzone.com

ProSecurityZone brings the latest security news to professionals throughout the world every day, offering them industry insight, new developments and inspiring ideas. Each day, news is added to our growing archive, creating a rich and valuable information resource for anybody involved or interested in the security industry. With free access, free publication of news and free newsletter distribution, both users and suppliers have the world of security at their fingertips.


Defense-update.com

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http://www.defense-update.com

Defense Update highlights worldwide defense programs, including; land warfare covering armor and infantry and support elements,aerospace, naval, C4ISR, EW, Cyber Warfare, intelligence and net-centric warfare, unmanned systems and robotics, and homeland defense. Written by experienced defense journalists from different nations, with contribution by analysts specializing in different fields, Defense Update provides comprehensive coverage of specific defense related topics, including Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFV), Future Combat Systems, Aerospace – and unmanned systems as well as robotics and Precision Strike weapons. It also covers in-depth analysis of developing trends in Command, Control, Communications and Computing, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).


International Journal of Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing

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http://www.inderscience.com/ijvsmt

IJVSMT provides a resource of information for the scientific and engineering community working with ground vehicles. Emphases are placed on novel computational and testing techniques that are used by automotive engineers and scientists.


International Journal of Vehicle Performance

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http://www.inderscience.com/ijvp

IJVP, a journal of the International Association for Vehicle Design, addresses multidisciplinary issues relevant to performance of ground vehicle systems and sub-systems for vehicle engineers/scientists. Its scope covers theoretical and experimental developments in performance analyses/assessments of ground vehicles including road, off-road, all-terrain and guided vehicles. In light of the diversified performance requirements for different vehicles, IJVP focuses on identification of measures relevant to different performance aspects of a vehicle system and new concepts/methods/pioneering techniques in analysis/assessment/improvements in vehicle performance.


ArmedForces.co.uk

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http://www.armedforces.co.uk

The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk


International Journal of Vehicle Design

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http://www.inderscience.com/ijvd

IJVD, the journal of vehicle engineering, automotive technology and components, has been established for over a quarter of a century as an international authoritative reference in the field. It publishes the Proceedings of the International Association for Vehicle Design, which is an independent, non-profit-making learned society that exists to develop, promote and coordinate the science and practice of vehicle design and safety.


Defence Suppliers

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http://www.defence-suppliers.com

Defence-Suppliers provides a unique platform to present your latest equipment and systems to the world's defence and security industry. We are a key information resource for MODs, DODs, decision makers, governments, prime contractors, service chiefs, defence ministers, police forces and system integrators. Delivering a comprehensive breakdown of products and services from leading industry contractors, with up-to-date news and press releases when developments occur. With links to all the major industry events, the portal provides an opportunity for visitors to develop international relationships and generate new business opportunities.


Defence and Security Alert

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http://www.dsalert.org

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.


Copybook - Military

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http://www.copybook.com/military

Copybook’s global military network is designed to facilitate business between defence contractors, governments and defence procurement companies worldwide. We cover the latest military news, developments, events, exhibitions and we help promote military products through working with specific military experts. If you supply to the military, you can simply add your company for free today. You can then network with other military suppliers, arrange meetings and network at leading military events worldwide. SIGN UP FOR FREE today! Copybook – Your Global Business Network


Homeland Security Research Corporation

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http://www.homelandsecurityresearch.com

HSRC provides premium off-the-shelf market reports on present and emerging technologies and industry expertise, enabling global clients to gain time-critical insight into business opportunities. All reports include in-depth information and analysis of emerging markets, technologies, and industries broken down by geography, market, vertical, technology, product, and revenue stream. Our reports support Homeland Security & Public Safety communities worldwide in their strategic decision-making process, providing up-to-date market knowledge, analysis, and insights. HSRC offers customized research services geared towards providing our clients with clear, actionable recommendations designed to empower decision-making and to help exploit emerging opportunities in the market. The customized research services provide a deep analysis of specific markets and eco-systems, target geographies, strategic segments and verticals, competitor analysis and technological benchmarks. The custom research services are provided as an ad hoc assignment or as an ongoing service.


SUAS Global

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http://www.suas-global.com/

SUAS-Global represents UAV Operators, Manufacturers and Service providers all over the World providing them with an online community, the latest information and updates, valuable resources and benefits as well as 24/7 support. SUAS-Global works directly with regulators and legislators and we have partnered with leading specialist organisations to ensure that we have access to the very latest information and guidance needed by our members. Our team have years of experience as operators, airworthiness experts and successful business owners so we are well placed to assist our members.

Copthorne Tara Hotel

Scarsdale Place
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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