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Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe 2018
21 May - 22 May 2018
Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe 2018

SAE Media Group are proud to announce that the 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe Conference will convene in Prague on 21st and 22nd of May.

The conference will see developments and updates to armoured vehicle programmes from around Europe discussed with presentations from leading figures and networking sessions throughout the 2 day event. Key themes and challenges at the core of the European Vehicle Armoured Community will be the basis of discussion and will include the need for resiliency and robustness within land systems, interoperability and flexibility within platforms, as well as the key importance as the Iron Triangle (lethality, survivability, manoeuvrability).

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck

Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck

Head of Force Development Division, Austrian MoD
Brigadier General Michael Nilsson

Brigadier General Michael Nilsson

Chief of Defence Logistics, Swedish Armed Forces
Major General Ivo  Strecha

Major General Ivo Strecha

Director Force Development Division, Czech MoD
Major General Jaromir  Zuna

Major General Jaromir Zuna

Director of Support Division , Czech MoD

Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck

Head of Force Development Division, Austrian MoD
Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck

Brigadier General Michael Nilsson

Chief of Defence Logistics, Swedish Armed Forces
Brigadier General Michael Nilsson

Brigadier General Richard R. Coffman

First Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General - Manoeuver , US Army Europe
Brigadier General Richard R. Coffman

Captain Engineer Mario Lozano Benito

Pizarro Programme Technical Director, Weapons and Material Armament Directorate, Spanish MoD
Captain Engineer Mario Lozano Benito

Colonel (ret'd) Tomas Dvoracek

Director, Land Forces Armaments Department, Armaments and Acquisition Division Czech MoD, National Armaments Office
Colonel (ret'd) Tomas Dvoracek

Colonel Dick van Broekhoven

Head of the Material Logistics Branch, Royal Netherlands Army
Colonel Dick van Broekhoven

Colonel Gabriel Socea

Chief of Procurement, Romanian Armed Forces
Colonel Gabriel Socea

Colonel Hans-Joerg Voll

Branch Chief, Armoured Corps, Army Concepts and Capabilities Centre, German Army
Colonel Hans-Joerg  Voll

Colonel Jiri David

Commander 7th Mechanised Brigade, Czech Armed Forces
Colonel Jiri David

Colonel Svend Hokstad

Deputy Head of NDMA Land Systems Division/COS, Norwegian Defence Material Agency
Colonel Svend Hokstad

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Rosen

PdM Stryker Future Operations, US Army
Lieutenant Colonel  Joseph Rosen

Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Richard Macha

Czech National Armaments Director Representative - Permanent Delegation of the Czech Republic to NATO, NATO HQ
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Richard Macha

Major General (ret'd) Josef Sedlak

Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces
Major General (ret'd) Josef  Sedlak

Major General Ivo Strecha

Director Force Development Division, Czech MoD
Major General Ivo  Strecha

Major General Jaromir Zuna

Director of Support Division , Czech MoD
Major General Jaromir  Zuna

Mr. Alex Koers

Managing Director, Microflown AVISA
Mr. Alex Koers

Mr. Dan Lindell

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

Mr. Dave Burgess

Managing Director, Burgess Consulting Ltd.
Mr. Dave Burgess

Mr. Geradus Lijten

ILS Section Leader, OCCAR-EA
Mr. Geradus Lijten

Mr. Ian Harris

Business Development, Lockheed Martin UK
Mr. Ian Harris

Mr. Iztok Korosec

System Engineer, Engineering Department, Slovenian Armed Forces
Mr. Iztok Korosec

Mr. Jozef Valentincic

Senior Uniformed Specialist XIII. Class. Head of Engineering, Slovenian Armed Forces
Mr. Jozef Valentincic

Mr. Marcus Murphy

Principal System Safety Engineer, Burgess Consulting Ltd
Mr. Marcus Murphy

Mr. Michael Rust

Head of Sales & Marketing, IBD Deisenroth Engineering GmbH
Mr. Michael Rust

Mr. Oliver Mittelsdorf

Senior Vice President Sales Tracked Vehicles and Turrets, Rheinmetall Landsysteme Gmbh
Mr. Oliver Mittelsdorf

Mr. Tomas Eismontas

Vehicle and Trials Officer, OCCAR-EA
Mr. Tomas Eismontas

Mr. Tony White

Chief Technology Officer - Land Systems, Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems
Mr. Tony White

Richard Macha

Czech National Armaments Director Representative - Permanent Delegation of the Czech Republic to NATO, NATO HQ
Richard Macha

sponsors

Conference agenda

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8:15

Registration & Coffee

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8:50

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Major General (ret'd) Josef  Sedlak

Major General (ret'd) Josef Sedlak, Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces

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9:00

Developing Czech Land Capabilities to Optimise its Defensive stature and Achieve its Strategic Objectives

Major General Ivo  Strecha

Major General Ivo Strecha , Director Force Development Division, Czech MoD

 

·         A focus on land capabilities: optimising the Czech armoured vehicle
·         Integrating the new Infantry fighting Vehicle into the existing Armed Forces: challenges and opportunities
·         Overcoming the foreseeable interoperability challenges in land-air cooperation
·         Elaborating and implementing the Defence Strategy of the Czech Republic into the Czech military: a stronger and faster land force
·         How a modernised armoured vehicle fleet will contribute towards achieving Czech strategic objectives in Europe and globally
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9:30

Maximising Land Combat Effectiveness and Protection in Northern Europe

Brigadier General Michael Nilsson

Brigadier General Michael Nilsson, Chief of Defence Logistics, Swedish Armed Forces

 

 

·         Increasing Swedish military capabilities in Swedish Army
·         An update on latest national exercise Aurora 2017
·         Adapting to the changing security environment: requirements and planned developments in armoured vehicle capabilities from the Swedish study “Future concept of combat vehicles MBT/IFV”.
·         Update on the CV90 Success Story with future development
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10:00

Recent Developments in Medium Weight Tracked Vehicles

Mr. Oliver Mittelsdorf

Mr. Oliver Mittelsdorf, Senior Vice President Sales Tracked Vehicles and Turrets, Rheinmetall Landsysteme Gmbh

 

·         Rheinmetall's LYNX Family of Medium Weight Tracked Vehicles with a Focus on Mobility, Survivability and Commandability
·         Rheinmetall's LANCE Medium Caliber Turret System for Medium Weight Infantry Fighting Vehicles with a Focus on Lethality and Situational Awareness
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10:30

Morning Coffee

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11:00

CARAVAN, Comprehensive Acoustic Situational Awareness for Networked Vehicles

Mr. Alex Koers

Mr. Alex Koers, Managing Director, Microflown AVISA

 

  • Acoustic Multi Mission Sensors
  • Self protection of the vehicle/ convoy/crew
  • Mobile sound ranging
  • Fire control
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11:30

The Modernization of the Romanian Land Forces Armoured Vehicles Fleet

Colonel Gabriel Socea

Colonel Gabriel Socea, Chief of Procurement, Romanian Armed Forces

 

·         Existing armoured vehicle programmes
·         Operational requirements for the Romanian Land Forces
·         Future strategy and procurement
 
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12:00

Networking Lunch

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13:00

New Design Concepts for High Level Protection Systems

Mr. Michael Rust

Mr. Michael Rust, Head of Sales & Marketing, IBD Deisenroth Engineering GmbH

• Advanced KE and Shaped Charge threat scenario
• Configuration and design of combined KE and Shaped Charge protection
 

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13:30

PEO GCS Development of Stryker; supporting the US Army Europe Armoured Capabilities in the Region

Lieutenant Colonel  Joseph Rosen

Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Rosen, PdM Stryker Future Operations, US Army

 

·         The demands of the contemporary operational environment within the Eastern European theatre
·         Enhancing lethality through integrated 30mm weapon systems
·         Countering IED and mine threats: integrating the double hull and upgrading survivability
·         Adapting to the changing Eastern European strategic environment: what it means for the Stryker armoured vehicle
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Increasing the Range and Reach of Armoured Vehicle Turrets

Mr. Ian Harris

Mr. Ian Harris, Business Development, Lockheed Martin UK

 

·         Medium Weight
·         Modular capabilities
·         The Future: alternatives?
 
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14:30

Afternoon tea

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15:00

CMI Defence Leading Technologies for Future Flexibility

Mr. Bear Midkiff

Mr. Bear Midkiff, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Central and Eastern Europe , CMI Defence

 

·         Overview of the Group
·         Technology Innovation
·         3000 series turret overview
·         Discussion of Force multiplier technologies (UAV / multiple cannon configurations)
·         Logistical advantages
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15:30

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

Major (ret'd) Kevin Sloan

Major (ret'd) Kevin Sloan, International Business Development Manager, Soucy Defence

 

·         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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Modernising the Czech Armoured Vehicle Fleet: an Acquisition and Armaments Division Perspective

Colonel (ret'd) Tomas Dvoracek

Colonel (ret'd) Tomas Dvoracek, Director, Land Forces Armaments Department, Armaments and Acquisition Division Czech MoD, National Armaments Office

 

·         Increasing defence spending, maximising effectiveness of land deployments and enhancing security in Central Europe
·         Replacing the ageing BMP-2s fleet and procuring 210 new Armoured Fighting Vehicles to achieve strategic superiority
·         The acquisition programme requirements and planned procurement timeline
·         Overcoming the challenges of acquiring new technologies: interoperability and sustainability
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16:30

Chairman's Closing Remarks

Major General (ret'd) Josef  Sedlak

Major General (ret'd) Josef Sedlak, Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces

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8:15

Registration & Coffee

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8:50

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Major General (ret'd) Josef  Sedlak

Major General (ret'd) Josef Sedlak, Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces

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9:00

Seeing Logistics As a Land Force Enabler

Major General Jaromir  Zuna

Major General Jaromir Zuna, Director of Support Division , Czech MoD

 

·         How logistics support land deployments and operations in the Czech Armed Forces
·         Enabling land forces with comprehensive logistical support and through-life support
·         Overcoming the foreseeable interoperability challenges in land-air cooperation with logistics
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9:30

Massing Combat Power in the European Theatre Deploying an Armoured Brigade Combat Team

Brigadier General Richard R. Coffman

Brigadier General Richard R. Coffman, First Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General - Manoeuver , US Army Europe

 

·         Supporting regional forces with strategic deployment of armoured brigades
·         Overcoming the challenges of regional cooperation and interoperability among national combat vehicle fleets
·         Adapting to the shifting strategic environment: deployments, acquisition programmes, and modernisation of combat vehicle programmes
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Latest Updates on Austria’s Armoured Vehicles Fleet

Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck

Brigadier General Erich Weissenboeck, Head of Force Development Division, Austrian MoD

 

·         Completion of the protected vehicle fleet – GD PANDUR, IVECO GMF, KMW DINGO
·         Implementation of Bv S 10 to support operations in challenging terrain
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10:30

The New CV90 with iFighting – Stronger, Faster and More Intelligence

Mr. Dan Lindell

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

 

  • Key enabler – what will matter in the future?
  • The smart fighter – technology revolution versus human evolution
  • Design with growth and not for growth
  • Tying operators and system closer together – synergies to create emergent properties

     

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    11:00

    Morning Coffee

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    The RNLA’s Armoured Vehicle Fleet: Modernisation and Deployments

    Colonel Dick van Broekhoven

    Colonel Dick van Broekhoven, Head of the Material Logistics Branch, Royal Netherlands Army

     

    ·         Hardware and platform currently in use in the Royal Netherlands Army
    ·         Deploying the Dutch Boxer IFV in Lithuania and strengthening European security
    ·         Enhanced Forward Presence in Lithuania
    ·         Enhancing mobility and lethality through upgrades of the CV9035NL IFV
    ·         Current developments leading the RNLA’s procurement strategy
    ·         Foreseeable prospects of modernisation and acquisition in the RNLA 
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    12:00

    What Is An Electronic Architecture and Why Do We Need It

    Mr. Tony White

    Mr. Tony White, Chief Technology Officer - Land Systems, Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems

    • Platform Systems
    • Electrical vs Electronic
    • Modern warfare
    • A generic approach
     

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    12:30

    The Future of the Armoured Corps

    Colonel Hans-Joerg  Voll

    Colonel Hans-Joerg Voll, Branch Chief, Armoured Corps, Army Concepts and Capabilities Centre, German Army

     

    ·         Current Situation: Challenges and Threat Identification
    ·         Army 2011 – Future Capabilities of German Land Forces
    ·         Development of the Armoured Corps touching:
               o   Digitalization efforts within the Armoured Corps including the topic - Dutch integration into the German Tank Bn 414
               o   Way ahead for the AIFV PUMA in the Armoured Infantry Bn
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    Military Vehicle System Safety, Environmental Management & Legislation Compliance

     

    • Safety and Environmental Management, why bother?
    • So who does bother?
    • The aim of Safe and Environmental Management.
    • Safe and Environmental Management Terminology.
    • Legislation Compliance – supporting your Safety & Environmental Case
    • Legislation Compliance – implications of non-compliance
       

    Mr. Dave Burgess

    Mr. Dave Burgess, Managing Director, Burgess Consulting Ltd.

    Mr. Marcus Murphy

    Mr. Marcus Murphy, Principal System Safety Engineer, Burgess Consulting Ltd

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    13:30

    Networking Lunch

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    14:30

    An Insight on International Armament Cooperation: a NATO Perspective on Procurement

    Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Richard Macha

    Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Richard Macha, Czech National Armaments Director Representative - Permanent Delegation of the Czech Republic to NATO, NATO HQ

     

    ·         NATO Army Armanent Group (NAAG) – task and structure
    ·         LCG LE – Land Capability Group on Land Engagement, capability targets for ACV (Armed Combat Vehicles)
    ·         Interoperability and Standardization
    ·         Advantages of international cooperation
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    15:00

    Developing the Norwegian Armoured Vehicle and Learning from Experience

    Colonel Svend Hokstad

    Colonel Svend Hokstad, Deputy Head of NDMA Land Systems Division/COS, Norwegian Defence Material Agency

     

    ·         Current force structure of the Norwegian land Forces
    ·         Recent Developments in the Norwegian armoured vehicle capabilities
    ·         Cooperation in Eastern Europe: Strengthening NATO’s land capabilities and sharing armoured vehicle fleets
    ·         Steps forward for the Norwegian programmes and progress in implementation
     
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    OCCAR - An Update on the Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV) BOXER Programme: Enhancing European Land Warfare Capabilities

     

    ·         A European success story: feedback from Lithuanian, Dutch, and German experiences
    ·         Enhancing lethality, survivability and mobility: integrating new weapon systems, protecting against ballistic threats, and adapting to mission requirements through modularity
    ·         Future acquisition programmes of the BOXER vehicle in Europe
     

    Mr. Tomas Eismontas

    Mr. Tomas Eismontas, Vehicle and Trials Officer, OCCAR-EA

    Mr. Geradus Lijten

    Mr. Geradus Lijten, ILS Section Leader, OCCAR-EA

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    16:00

    Afternoon Tea

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    16:30

    Upgrading Spanish Armoured Vehicle Capabilities, Modernising Hardware, and Adapting to Changing Threat Environments

    Captain Engineer Mario Lozano Benito

    Captain Engineer Mario Lozano Benito, Pizarro Programme Technical Director, Weapons and Material Armament Directorate, Spanish MoD

     

    ·         International cooperation in the armoured vehicle- the case of ASCOD AFV
    ·         Focus on combat vehicle modernisation with key platforms:
                  o   8x8 APC
                  o   Pizzaro IFV and its derived developments
                  o   Pizarro Combat Engineer Vehicle, the next breakthrough.
    ·         Achieving capability superiority in land deployments with the Pizarro platform
    ·         Maximising effectiveness of land operations through enhanced situational awareness, lethality, and command and control
    ·         Prospects of development and future modernisation of the Pizarro platform as well as projects of overall procurement in the Spanish MoD
     
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    Upgrades of MRAP vehicle in Slovenian Armed Forces

    Mr. Jozef Valentincic

    Mr. Jozef Valentincic, Senior Uniformed Specialist XIII. Class. Head of Engineering, Slovenian Armed Forces

     

    ·         Mechanical upgrades
    ·         Electro-energetic upgrades
    ·         Integrating new materiel into legacy equipment
     
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    Chairman's Closing Remarks

    Major General (ret'd) Josef  Sedlak

    Major General (ret'd) Josef Sedlak, Former Commander Joint Forces, Czech Armed Forces


    Head of Force Development Division
    Austrian MoD
    Chief of Defence Logistics
    Swedish Armed Forces
    First Infantry Division Deputy Commanding General - Manoeuver
    US Army Europe
    Pizarro Programme Technical Director, Weapons and Material Armament Directorate
    Spanish MoD
    Director, Land Forces Armaments Department, Armaments and Acquisition Division Czech MoD
    National Armaments Office
    Head of the Material Logistics Branch
    Royal Netherlands Army
    Chief of Procurement
    Romanian Armed Forces
    Branch Chief, Armoured Corps, Army Concepts and Capabilities Centre
    German Army
    Commander 7th Mechanised Brigade
    Czech Armed Forces
    Deputy Head of NDMA Land Systems Division/COS
    Norwegian Defence Material Agency
    PdM Stryker Future Operations
    US Army
    Czech National Armaments Director Representative - Permanent Delegation of the Czech Republic to NATO
    NATO HQ
    Former Commander Joint Forces
    Czech Armed Forces
    Director Force Development Division
    Czech MoD
    Director of Support Division
    Czech MoD
    Managing Director
    Microflown AVISA
    Platform Manager, Combat Vehicles
    BAE Systems Hägglunds
    Managing Director
    Burgess Consulting Ltd.
    ILS Section Leader
    OCCAR-EA
    Business Development
    Lockheed Martin UK
    System Engineer, Engineering Department
    Slovenian Armed Forces
    Senior Uniformed Specialist XIII. Class. Head of Engineering
    Slovenian Armed Forces
    Principal System Safety Engineer
    Burgess Consulting Ltd
    Head of Sales & Marketing
    IBD Deisenroth Engineering GmbH
    Senior Vice President Sales Tracked Vehicles and Turrets
    Rheinmetall Landsysteme Gmbh
    Vehicle and Trials Officer
    OCCAR-EA
    Chief Technology Officer - Land Systems
    Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems
    Czech National Armaments Director Representative - Permanent Delegation of the Czech Republic to NATO
    NATO HQ

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    Sponsors and Exhibitors

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    Preliminary Attendee List for 2018

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    Sponsors and Exhibitors


    Rheinmetall Defence

    Gold Sponsor
    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.

    Sponsors and Exhibitors


    Burgess Consulting

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.burgessconsulting.ltd.uk/

    Burgess Consulting Limited specialises in delivering pragmatic safety and environmental management, legislation compliance and homologation support to the Defence and specialist vehicle industry world-wide. Our experienced consultants can provide project teams and design engineers with first class tailored support that includes: the management of compliance validation and verification programmes, through life compliance audits and the management of type approval submissions for specialist vehicles. javascript:__doPostBack('UserControlDictionaryPartnerSponsorEdit$PortalLinkButton1','') Certificated by the French EU/UNECE accredited organisation UTAC CERAM to ISO 9001:2008, we are a registered agent with the Australian Department of Transport and Infrastructure and as such, are able to manage Type Approval submissions against Australian Design Rules. We are FATS accredited and a preferred supplier to the UK MoD. Experienced in risk assessment processes as prescribed in: IEC 61508; Military Standard 882; Defence Standard 00-56; DSA02 DLSR LSSR and DSA03 DLSR LSSR; DSA02 DMR and JSP 340; ASEMS POSMS and POEMS and other applicable civil and military standards. Burgess Consulting Limited is a highly professional consultancy that is committed to providing all clients with a first class service. We are proud of our long standing relationship with a number of prominent key suppliers of specialist vehicles to both the defence and private sectors.


    General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS)

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

    GDELS is the European business unit of the American Company, General Dynamics Corporation. At present, our company employs roughly 2,200 highly motivated workers with excellent qualifications in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Romania and Denmark. Our products include heavy armoured wheeled and tracked vehicles, amphibious bridge and ferry systems, as well as repair, maintenance and servicing of military vehicles “made in Europe.” Through our partnership with our sister company General Dynamics Mission Systems, we also offer C4I components, vehicle-supported communications and information systems, as well as complete solutions in the field of digitalization of ground forces (D-LBO). • Cooperation is in our DNA: • We are a reliable business partner for more than 4,500 suppliers, • We employ 2200 people and do business in 44 countries around the globe • 44 nations – 19 NATO / EU – rely on our products and services for their safety and security Our multi-national business structure has demonstrated us that cultural diversity, the different origins, educations and expertise of our employees can create business success. In this regard we commit to a core believe: Willingness and capacity for good, professional cooperation! Political requirements such as “fostering defense cooperation” or “commonality and interoperability” between military partners can, in our view, be achieved successfully if we, as a defense company, develop consistent models for cooperation across borders with other companies - we have taken this step. ASCOD is a versatile and powerful tracked armoured land platform for current and future operation theatres, with near 1,000 vehicles deployed and current in-series production within NATO allies. Designed to include all proven technologies and best practices from previous programs; Spanish PIZARRO, Austrian ULAN or British SV, the result is a modular platform with open architecture suitable for a wide range of configurations covering all major roles of todays’ large or small tactical groups.


    IBD Deisenroth

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.ibd-deisenroth-engineering.de/

    IBD Deisenroth Engineering is a leading supplier of protection systems for light to heavy platforms. With its more than 35 years of experience IBD has been involved in many large vehicle programs. As of today about 60,000 vehicles have been equipped with IBD’s protection kits. The products of the IBD PROTech Family cover all layers of the Survivability Onion. Therefore comprehensive survivability kits can be designed providing broad band protection against almost every actual and upcoming threat. Recent developments in materials and technologies allow for higher protection levels at significantly lower weight. The IBD NanoTech materials show much higher ballistic performance compared to standard materials so that weight savings up to 40 % are possible. With IBD’s concept of Integrated Protection new vehicles have been designed with significantly improved basic protection at lower vehicle weight. The IBD ESPACE Concept is a comprehensive Survivability Concept for combat platforms and has successfully been applied to MBTs and heavy IFVs. Spin-off solutions have been designed and applied to different versions of the Leopard 2 and other MBTs.


    Indra

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    https://www.indracompany.com/en/horus-bms

    Indra has developed the SILVER Battlefield Management Systems to enable commanders making decisions in timely manner by acquiring relevant information, presenting common operational picture and exchanging information to coordinate the forces and react effective and efficiently. In addition to the widely demanded functionalities like planning, situation awareness, messenger, management of ISR data in real-time, video streaming, etc., SILVER BMS is a flexible tool to operate with legacy systems for navigation, communication and platform control. SILVER BMS minimize the use of the electromagnetic spectrum and the selectivity of the information, reporting what is necessary to each users, using standardize interfaces, protocols, and messages. SILVER BMS is the latest version of a mature product in service in different vehicles of Spanish Army. The Spanish Army has already installed BMS in Leopardo II battle tanks, Pizarro Armour vehicle and other types of vehicles, and will installed in the PIRANHA 8x8 in the future.


    John Cockerill Defense

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    https://johncockerill.com/defense

    John Cockerill, An international, Reliable & Efficient group

    John cockerill, solutions for every market

    John cockerill designs, installs, upgrades and services equipment for energy, defense, Steel-making, the environment and other industries in general. John cockerill assists Clients throughout the whole of the life-cycle of their equipment in order to improve the Economic, technical and environmental performance of this equipment.

    When technology inspires people

    John cockerill has numerous assets: a unique combination of expertise in engineering, Maintenance and the management of international technical projects, a vast geographic And technological scope, and an ability to innovate in accordance with the concrete Needs of its customers.

    Designing the equipment of the future

    Proud of its past and aware of its own capacities to invent the processes of the future, John cockerill intends to contribute to meeting the challenges of today’s society and to Generate sustainable industrial progress for the benefit of its customers, employees, the Communities in which it is established, and the planet.



    Lockheed Martin

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    https://lockheedmartin.com

    Lockheed Martin’s Ampthill facility is the largest and fastest growing Lockheed Martin business in the United Kingdom. Lockheed Martin Ampthill is a leading provider of mission systems for armoured fighting vehicles and their integration onto a range of platforms. Lockheed Martin turret solutions integrate a range of lethal effects from the highly versatile and effective Case-Telescoped 40mm ‘fire-on-the-move’ cannon, to more traditional 30-40mm solutions. Lockheed Martin can integrate a range of surveillance and target acquisition systems and can provide elegant integration of Anti-Tank Guided Missiles including the battle-proven Javelin Missile. Lockheed Martin’s armoured vehicle pedigree extends into the provision of modular armour solutions and the integration of upgrades to power, transmission and drive-train solutions. The company’s billion-dollar contracts to deliver the turret for the British Army’s AJAX reconnaissance vehicle and the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle Capability Sustainment Programme underlines how strategic investments in technology are allowing Lockheed Martin to engineer a better tomorrow.


    Microflown AVISA

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    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.


    Patria

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://patria.fi

    Global market leader of modern armoured wheeled vehicles – Patria AMV

    Patria is a trusted provider of defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions. Patria’s Land business unit develops, markets and manufactures armoured wheeled vehicles and provides life cycle support for them. Key product is Patria AMV product family. Patria is the undisputed market leader in the product segment of modern armoured wheeled 8x8 vehicles with deliveries to seven different customer nations.

    The armoured wheeled vehicles and mortar systems developed by Patria represent the latest technology in the industry. Patria’s expertise is based on decades of experience and major investment in product development. Patria works in close cooperation with its customers and its extensive network of international industrial partners. Patria’s products and services are NATO-compatible and are customised on an individual, customer-by-customer basis.

    Patria employs 2,800 professionals. Patria is owned by the State of Finland (50.1%) and Norwegian Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (49.9%).

    www.patria.fi



    Soucy Group

    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.
    • • 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.


    Thiot Ingenierie

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.thiot-ingenierie.com/en/

    THIOT-INGENIERIE is a World leader in SHOCK PHYSICS and HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS THIOT-INGENIERIE is your provider for: Machines for the AUTOFRETTAGE of barrels from 105mm to 155mm Design of AUTOFRETTAGE process CONTAINMENT CHAMBERS for the study of energetic materials behaviour CONTAINMENT CHAMBERS for the destruction of explosives ACCELERATION GENERATORS for component testing SHOCK PHYSICS LABORATORY service for material characterization IMPACT TESTING on reactive material/ pollutant THIOT-INGENIERIE MAKES YOUR WEAPONS STRONGER


    Ultra Electronics

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    https://www.ultra-pcs.com

    The need for improving how we fit technology and increase capability, such as situational awareness, onto the soldier is well understood. UltraLYNX is a key component in the realisation of future dismounted situational awareness systems; Increased operational tempo, improved operational agility and effectiveness and more efficient force application in a Combined, Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational command (CJIIM). The benefits delivered by better situational awareness and more efficient power and data management contribute to reducing the cognitive and physical burden on the soldier. Finding a way to reduce these burdens while increasing operational effectiveness has been the driving force behind UltraLYNX By empowering the user to employ UltraLYNX as their role or mission demands, for the first time soldier technology can truly adapt to the users needs and evolve with the constant and rapidly changing situation on a modern battlefield. Designed from the ground up to deliver smart, open architecture, capable of providing users with a simple plug and play function of a range of common bearer and end user devices, while also providing the necessary technological infrastructure to support future systems growth and development; UltraLYNX provides the definitive standard for future soldier systems and delivers a truly integrated, scalable and open solution to meet current and future close combat challenges head on Ultra Electronics Precision Control Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ultra Electronics PLC, a FTSE 250 company which specialises in the areas of defence, security, transport and energy with a track record stretching back over 40 years. The group comprises over 24 specialist businesses with 4,000 employees. Sales in 2015 totaling over one billion US dollars. The company has expertise in high-integrity sensing, control, communication and display systems. Ultra Electronics takes pride in being engineering focused and undertakes significant investment in technology and innovation. Ultra’s principal areas of land based defence expertise are: • Soldier Systems • Power Management Equipment & Systems • Rugged Processing & Ethernet Solutions • Local Situational Awareness Systems • Human Machine Interfaces

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    European Security & Defence (ESD)

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    http://www.euro-sd.com

    ESD is a Mittler Report Verlag (MRV) publication, tracing its history back to 1789. Launched in 2002 and re-set in January 2015, ESD has evolved into a top-quality, global print publication. Published 8 times yearly, supplemented by ESD Spotlight, the on-line newsletter. Both are global leaders. ESD: a unique blend of quality editorial, for the step beyond thought leadership. ESD: Intelligence for the Intelligent.


    ULTRA PCS

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    https://www.ultra-pcs.com/

    Ultra Electronics is a Group of businesses that manages a wide range of specialist capabilities, generating highly-differentiated solutions and products in the Defence & Aerospace, Security & Cyber, Transport and Energy markets, by applying electronic and software technologies in demanding environments and critical applications to meet customer needs. • It is a UK FTSE 250 company with strong financial track record • The business is focused on cash generation • It has broad geographic reach and a wide customer base • There are Headquartered operations in UK, US, Canada, and Australia Ultra Electronics has an extended range of specialist capability areas, and is present on over 350 platforms and programmes. It supplies to a wide customer base, using a broad geographic reach. Ultra Precision Control Systems (Ultra PCS) is based in Cheltenham in the UK. The company has a strong pedigree in the AFV domain and supplies numerous platforms in Europe and worldwide. PCS specialises in vehicle Electronics (Vetronics), and the company was instrumental in supporting the UK MoD in the generation of the Generic Vehicle Architecture (GVA). The company maintains a core skill set of world renowned expertise in the implementation of open standards in the AFV domain. The PCS core capabilities are Power and Data distribution and management. This is achieved with the companies own products designed and built at the Cheltenham site in the UK, or by the integration of other companies products to form an integrated system. If a customer requires a bespoke solution, due to a unique requirement then PCS can provide a full design service.


    Armada International

    Supporters
    http://armadainternational.com

    ARMADA INTERNATIONAL is leading defence magazine which reports on and analyses defence systems, equipment and technology. Together with its Compendium supplements, ARMADA provides defence planners in the militaries, in government, in procurement and in the defence industry itself with the information they need to plan their strategies.


    ArmedForces.co.uk

    Supporters
    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


    Defence and Security Alert

    Supporters
    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.


    Army Technology

    Supporters
    http://www.army-technology.com

    Army-technology.com brings you up-to-date international news and features on the defence industry, covering military projects, trends, products, services and more in the army sector. With a team of journalists around the world, army-technology.com, along with sister sites naval-technology.com and airforce-technology.com, is the only business service that focuses on the technologies required by military personnel and companies working in this important field. When you combine this with one of the most comprehensive and detailed listings of military equipment suppliers, products and services, free white paper downloads and company press releases, you see why army-technology.com is the key point of reference for the defence industry.


    Asian Military Review

    Supporters
    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.


    Defense Express

    Supporters
    http://www.defense-ua.com

    Limited Liability Company “DEFENSE EXPRESS MEDIA AND CONSULTING” highlights events in security, defense and military cooperation areas. Regular information products of the company: - Daily News Wire and Analysis on http://www.defense-ua.com; - Weekly newsletter “Ukrainian Defense Survey”; - “DEFENSE EXPRESS” Magazine; - “Ukrainian Defense Review” Magazine (in English); - Book series “Weapons of Ukraine”. Company also provides advice and assistance based on deep analytical skills and knowledge of the conditions and characteristics of Ukrainian military market to companies, government bodies and intermediaries in the implementation of their strategy, relating to finding new partners and interests promoting.


    SEGURANÇA & DEFESA

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    http://www.segurancaedefesa.com/

    SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”) is the recognized leader among South American printed defense magazines. It has been in the market for 37 years, and presently is the only one of its kind in Brazil to be nationally distributed. Sold on news stands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector in Brazil and in South American countries.


    Defense Conferences

    Supporters
    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.


    Soldier Modernisation

    Supporters
    http://www.soldiermod.com

    Soldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.


    SecurityClearedJobs.com

    Supporters
    http://www.SecurityClearedJobs.com

    SecurityClearedJobs.com is an on-line job board designed and marketed to attract candidates who work within Defence, Government and Nuclear sectors. We advertise 1000’s of job opportunities both on a Permanent and Contract basis covering opportunities within all industry sectors. Visit our site www.SecurityClearedJobs.com to search for your next job opportunity.


    International Journal of Vehicle Information and Communication Systems

    Supporters
    http://www.inderscience.com/ijvics

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


    Wojsko i Technika

    Supporters
    http://zbiam.pl/nasze-wydawnictwa/wojsko-i-technika/

    This is a professionally edited magazine which focuses on the most important problems of the Polish military, security and defence industry. Much attention is paid on the current political and military situation in the region, new models of armament and military equipment, weaponry exhibitions, current tenders and laid contracts.


    International Journal of Vehicle Safety

    Supporters
    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.


    ATM

    Supporters
    http://www.vydavatelstvo-mps.sk/archiv/?p=1

    ATM is a specialized monthly magazine with a tradition of almost 50 years, focused on all aspects of military affairs. It is published and distributed in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Regarding its technical nouveau, extent, print run and distribution network it holds a leading position in the relevant media segment in both countries. It informs on current armed conflicts and modern ground, air, and naval weapons. It introduces both domestic and international defense industry projects. The English language special issue called ATM International is being published on the occasion of Eurosatory 2018 exhibition. Since 2012, the ATM is an official media partner of Czech Republic MoD in the area of printed magazines. A 9-page MoD public information supplement is a part of each issue. ATM is prepared by a team of highly professional editors and experts. Complimentary copies are delivered to governmental institutions, military representatives and defense industry organizations.


    Warfare Today

    Supporters
    http://www.warfare.today/

    Warfare.Today is an online magazine devoted to current military operations and development, technology, defence news and security analysis. We draw on a massive range of sources to deliver holistic reporting across the defence sector, but with a primary bias towards the UK Armed Forces.


    Global Defence Technology

    Supporters
    http://www.nridigital.com/global-defence-technology.html

    Global Defence Technology is the essential reading material for decision-makers in the defence industry, bringing you the latest news and insights in an exciting, interactive format. Produced by a team of experienced editors and contributors, this monthly magazine takes an in-depth look at defence procurement, market developments and the latest defence systems for land, air and sea. From major international equipment programmes to the next-generation technologies being developed in the labs of militaries and private manufacturers, GDT is keeping a finger on the pulse of the global defence industry.


    International Journal of Vehicle Design

    Supporters
    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.


    21st Century Asian Arms Race

    Supporters
    https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/

    21st Century Asian Arms Race (21AAR) is an online resource for conflict and security related information specific to Eurasia. 21AAR's editorial style and open source approach to gathering public intelligence ensures a unique and independent presentation of events in real-time.


    Homeland Security Research Corporation

    Supporters
    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.


    Technologies.org

    Supporters
    https://www.technologies.org

    Technologies.org is a collaborative research tool maintained and supported by team of market analysts to track, monitor and share vital information on the latest technology trends by following money trail of government grants and venture capital deals. Sharing market intelligence data helps all parties develop a more complete integrated picture of market and technology trends.


    Defence Suppliers

    Supporters
    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.


    ATM

    Supporters
    www.vydavatelstvo-mps.cz

    ATM is a specialized monthly magazine with a tradition of almost 50 years, focused on all aspects of military affairs. It is published and distributed in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Regarding its technical nouveau, extent, print run and distribution network it holds a leading position in the relevant media segment in both countries. It informs on current armed conflicts and modern ground, air, and naval weapons. It introduces both domestic and international defense industry projects. The English language special issue called ATM International is being published on the occasion of Eurosatory 2018 exhibition. Since 2012, the ATM is an official media partner of Czech Republic MoD in the area of printed magazines. A 9-page MoD public information supplement is a part of each issue. ATM is prepared by a team of highly professional editors and experts. Complimentary copies are delivered to governmental institutions, military representatives and defense industry organizations.


    ARMSCOM.net

    Supporters
    http://www.armscom.net

    ARMSCOM.net is a B2B /B2G platform for brokers of military goods. ARMSCOM.net is dedicated for Aerospace and Defense Industry with database containing more than 4000 companies and 3400 defense industrial sectors. Add Company and Products Profiles. For more information e-mail: armscom.net@gmail.com or visit http://www.armscom.net, tel.: + 372 816 946 77


    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.


    International Journal of Vehicle Performance

    Supporters
    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.


    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 Vehicle Systems Modelling and Testing

    Supporters
    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.

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    Angelo Hotel

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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:

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

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    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.

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    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.

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