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ITT Exelis i-Aware™ – NextGen Night Vision for New Warfighter Needs
Increasing the dismounted soldier's visibility on night ops whilst lightening the load is always the aim for the world's armies. In this White Paper ITT Exelis demonstrate their latest innovation to provide an enhanced night vision goggle to increase situational awareness for soldiers on the ground.
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Soldier Simulation and Training: How To Eliminate Soldier System Issues
With more equipment and technology comes the need to deliver full soldier training and simulation. It also requires testing and evaluation prior to being fielded or even trialled. The Joint Training Evaluation Simulation (JTES) programme is the UK MoDs programme dedicated to this and works in conjunction with QinetiQ. Australia and the US Army are also focusing on soldier training and simulation to eliminate any issues that could occur before putting equipment in the hands of soldiers. This report looks at which nations are working on training and simulation and what needs to be taken in to consideration during the evaluations.Click on the green link above to read the report. JTES and Australian soldier programme Project Land 125 will be tackling these issues at Soldier Technology 2012.
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What technology is being used to boost soldier situational awareness?
As armies across the world upgrade their facilities and ways of operating, new technology means that a number of departments are seeing benefits.One of these is the field of soldier situational awareness, which is key for personnel in battle situations. The term encompasses any circumstances where people are under pressure to interpret information and make quick decisions...
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"Having the right information in the right place, at the right time, can mean the difference between life and death"
In this interview Guenter Rohr, Global Portfolio Manager at ODU, discusses the importance of connecting soldiers and how ODU are approaching the new requirements for the dismounted soldier Rohr sees new challenges on the horizon. “New technologies will be needed in all areas of the army.” “The trend is moving towards networking all troop units; this starts with the soldier and continues through to the means of security and transport market segments,” he concludes. “Having the right information in the right place, at the right time, can mean the difference between life and death...
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Soldier Modernisation: Swedish Soldier Programme (MARKUS) Update
Major Magnus Halberg discusses the role Swedish army is playing in NATO operations and how soldier modernisation is at the forefront of their strategy.
Swedish soldier modernisation programme procurement and research teams will be at Soldier Technology 2012 in May to brief industry.
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Soldier Communication: Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications
Soldier modernisation is very much focused connecting each soldier to the network. Connecting soldiers to digital applications not only plans to increase situational awareness but mainly communications and navigation. Mike McCarthy gives a brief update on his work to deliver smartphones to the US soldier
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ADAPTABILITY 'CRUCIAL' TO FUTURE INFANTRY EQUIPMENT, SAYS DEFENCE MINISTER
The character of war is changing and therefore, so must the nature of soldier equipment and also the nature of soldier training and simulation. This article details the UK MoD's current approach to defence equipment following interviews with Defence Secretary Philip Hammond and Peter Luff. Click the green link above to read the article
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Rapid Equipping Force Overview: Fast Soldier Modernisation Solutions
The Rapid Equipping Force (REF) have taken soldier requirements and feedback and have developed advance interrogation devices with industry. Soldier modernisation requires a complete solution and REF have fielded solutions quickly that has provided protection for soldiers and saved lives. |
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Soldier Energy and Power: How Clean Technology Is Saving Lives
Soldier energy and power ranges from what the soldier carries to what is being employed in FOBs and what comes before that. This article looks at how the US DoD is investing in clean technology such as solar power to keep soldiers operating and also to save their lives.Download the article by clicking the green link above
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Where are investment opportunities going to come from for soldier modernisation?
This is a question that surely has passed through anyone’s mind whose remit is modernisation of soldier equipment.We’ve seen at defence events and heard from soldier modernisation programmes themselves that there is likely to be some impact. However, the outlook doesn’t seem as grim as first thought – i.e. when US Army completed withdrawal from Iraq and when coalition forces stated aims to exit Afghanistan by 2014. Click on the link to download this article in full
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The argument for wool as a fabric for soldier clothing and protection
This video discusses soldier protection and body armour for soldiers and other military forces using wool as the fabric. It explores the benefits of using wool for soldier protection and body armour versus man-made fabrics such as polyester.Andy Caughey from Ministry of Wool discusses the advantages and origins of merino wool for military clothing. Areas discussed include protection for soldiers against fire and improvement in comfort for troops. Find out more about Armadillo
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Mark Richter – US Marines
The current turbulent times are a real test of US army and its Marines. With the impact of global war on terrorism and looming threats in Afghanistan, soldier safety and improvement is a key area of focus for US Marines.Mark Richter from US Marines joined us at the SoldierTech to discuss these challenges and their strategies for the future.
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Brigadier General Norbert Huber - Austrian MoD
Brig. Norbert spoke to us at SoldierTech to discuss the current challenges the Austrian armed forces are facing and how the modernisation and improvement Programmes are implemented to improve the standards.
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Colonel Jason Blain – Australian Department of Defense
Colonel Jason Blain joined us at the SoldierTech 2011 to discuss the involvement of Australian DoD in the SoldierTech event and the wider importance and strategy of Australian armed forces in the current world scenario, their major issues, concerns and plans for the time ahead.
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Lennart Ljungfelt – President, Aimpoint
Worldwide leader and originator of red dot sights also called reflex sights. Aimpoint is the recognized worldwide leader and originator of the red dot sighting technology.
After more than 35 years of working closely with military weapon systems experts, experienced hunters and marksmen around the world, Aimpoint red dot sights remain the No. 1 choice for combined speed and accuracy.
President of Aimpoint Lennart Ljungfelt joined us the SoldierTech 2011 to describe in detail their systems and plans for the future
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Colonel Engineer Yousef Al Aitan – Jordanian Armed Forces
Colonel Yousef is the Programme Department Manager in the Jordanian armed forces. He joined us in London for a chat about the importance of modernisation Programmes in improving the standard of Jordanian army and how they have benefited from the latest developments in the field.
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Mark Lee – Istec Services Limited
Istec Services Ltd is the UK's principal supplier of high quality, precision-engineered small arm gun mounts and weapon ancillaries.Istec was formed in 1985 by ex-Royal Ordnance personnel, cutting our teeth providing weapon ancillaries for Special Forces and Police customers worldwide. During that time, we developed a reputation as a dynamic, customer-focused company, capable of understanding customers' requirements and delivering advice and high quality products in a timely manner. Istec have now grown to be the UK MoD’s main supplier of small arms gun mounts and protected weapon stations, building upon our reputation for design, manufacturing and integration in support of continuing overseas operations. Istec’s Business Development Manager Mark Lee joins us at the SoldierTech event to detail out their current technologies and innovations for the future.
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Major Magnus Halberg – Swedish Army
Major Magnus discusses the role Swedish army is playing in NATO troops and how are the processes of innovation and upgrading of soldier technology implemented.
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Craig Taylor – Qioptiq
Qioptiq designs and manufactures photonic products and solutions
that serve a wide range of markets and applications in the areas of
medical and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, defense and aerospace,
and research and developmentCraig Taylor, Communications Director at Qioptiq joined us at the SoldierTech to discuss their latest technologies and how are they changing the face of photonics.
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Phil Froom – Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the design, production and support of innovative solutions for our customers in aerospace and defense. Our expertise in flight-deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information management and simulation and training is strengthened by our global service and support network spanning 27 countries. Working together, our global team of nearly 20,000 employees shares a vision to create the most trusted source of communication and aviation electronics solutions.Phil Froom the account director for Europe joined us at the event to discuss their industry competencies and their innovations for the future.
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Free Whitepaper: Why Wear Wool?
This free whitepaper looks at soldier protection and body armour for soldiers and other military forces using wool as the fabric. It explores the benefits of using wool for soldier protection and body armour versus man-made fabrics such as polyester.
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Free Whitepaper: Dressing For Success - Equipping the 21st Century Warfighter Quickly and Efficiently
This free whitepaper looks at the specific soldier equipment lessons that should be learned from Iraq, written by Dr. Daniel Goure of the Lexington Institute and was reviewed by participants in the Warfighter Equipment and Readiness Working Group.
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Battlefield Management Systems are the key to true Soldier Modernisation
Jean-Michel Petitjean, DGA/DT/ETAS, French MoD is a Battlefield Management Systems Expert, working on integrated soldier systems for the modernisation of dismounted soldier equipment, allowing them to be simultaneously in radio contact with other BMS and his FELIN subordinates mid-mission. He spoke to us ahead of his presentation "Maintaining the Data Link Between Soldiers" at Soldier Technology 2011
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Soldier Technology Whitepaper - Lighten the Load or Enhance the Soldier?
Combat units get no smaller than the individual soldiers and one of the key challenges acknowledged across the globe is the weight warfighters have to carry into battle. Every Future Soldier operating as part of a small unit will be equipped with the appropriate materiel to conduct Full Spectrum Operations. But what is the best option to make sure they are as prepared as possible, without being overloaded and unable to function at their full effectiveness? We examine the current trends and analyse what way could be the right way in this free and exclusive Soldier Technology whitepaper download.With contributions and opinion from; - LtCol Chris Woodburn, USMC, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division
- Dr. Marilyn M. Freeman, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology, the US
- Lt Colonel Mike Bodner, Chairman, NATO Land Capability Group 1, Dismounted Soldier
- David Libersat, Deputy, Soldier Requirements Division, Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE)
- Keith Maxwell from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
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Do we need prime contractors?
Brigadier General Francis L. Kelley, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command
Marine Corps, spoke of 'Procurement Strategies to Lighten the Load for the Marine' at Soldier Technology US 2011 in January but he made some interesting comments about the relationship between programme managers and prime contractors - and that of the sub-contractor. Download to find out more...
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The UK's approach to soldier capability outside of FIST
Soldier Technology speakers Col. Pointing and Marcus Bruton field questions on where investment and resource will be channelled in DE&S outside of FIST and what the 3 biggest current challenges are for soldier modernisation in the UK. Download to gain more insight...
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Soldato Futuro Major Andrea Candian - Challenges For Italian Soldier Programme
The Italian Soldier Modernisation programme manager discusses his challenges current and future for infantry and soldier systems modernisation. View to find out more....
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French DGA - Direction for French Land Systems
Brigadier General Dominque Luzeaux, Director, Land System Procurement, Direction Generale de l'Armement talks to Soldier Technology about challengs for the FELIN and SCORPION programmes. Download to find out more...
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Smart grid soldier power sources for mission effectiveness - Colonel Roege, US Army
Colonel Paul E. Roege, P.E., Operational Energy Integrator, Capabilities Integration Center, US Army talks to us at Soldier Technology US about integratied systems solutions that will address energy challenges across soldier load, long convys and fuel costs. He also discusses investment in alternative fuels and the use of smart grids.
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"Soldier systems integration is still the big issue" Colonel (ret'd) Richard Hansen, PEO Soldier
Colonel (ret'd) Richard Hansen, Former Project Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier speaks to us at Soldier Technology US about system integration, lightening the load whist maintaining effectiveness
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Lightening soldier equipment load whilst maintaining soldier capability - Lt Col Woodburn
Lt Colonel Christopher Woodburn, Infantry Combat Equipment and Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad Capabilities Integration Officer, Fires and Maneuver Integration Division, Capabilities Development Directorate, Marine Corps Combat Development Command talks to us at Soldier Technology US about fixing peristent challenges in soldier technology and equipment, including lightening the load and integrating equipment.
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