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Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems
23 September - 24 September 2024
Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems

As technological innovations continue to advance rapidly, effective power management for future armoured vehicles is more crucial than ever to ensure the operational readiness of armed forces worldwide. Power systems play a pivotal role in various performance aspects of armoured vehicles, encompassing both mechanical and electronic functionalities. Join us at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event to stay ahead in understanding and addressing these critical considerations that directly impact the capabilities and effectiveness of your armoured vehicle operations.

As the only conference of its kind, Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems, will provide you with unique briefings on the efforts being made to enhance current armoured vehicle performance, as well as an exploration of the developments and innovations being made in an effort to guarantee the long-term effectiveness of future forces.

Join us to hear the latest insights into vehicle architecture, powertrain considerations and developments, the electrification of future platforms, and the methods being employed that will power the system of systems required for operational excellence.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Colonel Charles Seaberry

Colonel Charles Seaberry

Director, DEVCOM FWD Element-Atlantic, US Army DEVCOM

Colonel Charles Seaberry

Director, DEVCOM FWD Element-Atlantic, US Army DEVCOM
Colonel Charles Seaberry

 COL Seaberry serves as the Director of Army Futures Command International-Atlantic overseeing a globally-reaching organization spanning Europe, Africa, and the Middle East committed to advancing military capabilities and collaborative efforts in research and development. AFC International-Atlantic identifies foreign technology for seamless integration into Army Research and Development centers, ensuring the Army maintains its innovation edge. By aligning Army initiatives with key agencies such as OSD, USAF, and USN, COL Seaberry maximizes investments to enhance future combat capabilities. AFC International-Atlantic actively supports EUCOM, AFRICOM, and USAREUR-AF in shaping strategic S&T engagement plans to fortify the Army's global presence. Serving as the Army's S&T lead to NATO, COL Seaberry champions interoperability and modernization priorities and fostering collaborative R&D partnerships with foreign stakeholders. AFC International-Atlantic remains at the forefront of innovation and international collaboration, contributing significantly to national security.

 

Dr Gerhard Skoff

Vice President & General Manager, AVL List GmbH
Dr Gerhard Skoff

Major (ret) Kamil Balwar

MBT Project Supervisor, Armaments Acquisition Division, Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
Major (ret) Kamil Balwar

Major Charles Bradford

SO2 Future Force, British Army
Major Charles Bradford

Major Joe Williamson

SO2 Current Forces, ATDU
Major Joe Williamson

Mr Andrew Sloan

Engineering Director, Magtec
Mr Andrew Sloan

Mr Bradley Watters

Vice President of International Business Development, GM Defense
Mr Bradley Watters

 Bradley Watters is the vice president of international business for GM Defense LLC. He is responsible for identifying international growth opportunities and for shaping customer and partner requirements that align with the business’ core capabilities.

Prior to joining GM Defense, Watters served as the director for customer requirements & capabilities, Global Customer Accounts for Raytheon Missiles & Defense. In this role, he focused on U.S. Central Command partnerships, including subordinate commands and partner nations. Watters previously managed customer relationships and oversaw growth strategy for Raytheon Emirates in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Earlier in his career, Watters held the role of international program development manager for Naval Air Systems Command. Before transitioning to private industry, Watters served in the U.S. Marine Corps, focused on aviation ordnance for multiple Fighter Attack Squadrons and was medically retired in July of 2001.

Watters is a certified Advanced Global Capture Manager and completed the Leadership Excellence Program at the Center for Creative Leadership. Bradley earned an undergraduate degree in business administration from Florida State College of Jacksonville.

Mr Colin Morgan

Principal Engineer, QinetiQ
Mr Colin Morgan

Mr David Small

Sales Director - EMEA Defence, EnerSys
Mr David Small

 Sales Director – EMEA Defence at EnerSys – the World’s largest industrial battery manufacturer. 30 years experience in specialist vehicle electrical systems including batteries, battery monitoring and management systems and electrical power distribution.

Mr Elias Lallo

Research Engineer, Swedish Defence Research Agency
Mr Elias Lallo

Mr Jan Gosewinkel

Vehicles & Trials Officer - BOXER Programme Division, OCCAR EA
Mr Jan Gosewinkel

Mr Mathyas Petit

Director International Business Development, Bren-Tronics (EnerSys)
Mr Mathyas Petit

Mr Paul Foxx

Chief Engineer, PM Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV)
Mr Paul Foxx

Mr William Suttie

Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Mr William Suttie

Mrs Lorrie Owens

Program Manager, Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles PM MHTV, USMC
Mrs Lorrie Owens

Professor Sam Akehurst

Research Director, University of Bath
Professor Sam Akehurst

Senior Representative

, Rolls Royce Solutions GmbH
Senior Representative

Why you can't afford to miss out:

  • Engage in discussions covering topics crucial to your interests, including current challenges and future plans for enhanced drivetrain performance, power-sensitive system maintenance and addressing the growing prevalence and adoption of HED power systems
     
  • Explore how technological advancements will directly impact your operations, offering drastically enhanced performance for future armoured vehicles. With platform electrification becoming a reality and software developments enabling system management, you'll stay ahead of the curve
     
  • Gain invaluable insights from leading vendors and OEMs, providing you with a deeper understanding of the mechanical and electrical architecture of platforms crucial to your mechanized operations now and in the years to come.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights and solutions tailored to enhance the performance and effectiveness of your armoured vehicle operations. Join us at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event and stay ahead of the curve in addressing the critical considerations shaping the future of military mobility.

 

Who should attend? 
All companies, OEMs and government representatives wishing to drive forward the development of armoured vehicle power generation and ensure the next generation of armoured fighting vehicles are as capable as possible.

Build your armoured vehicle network, combining internal and external resources and partners to discover new ways to power the armoured vehicle fleets of national militaries

Wish to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from successes and difficulties in both armoured vehicle development, and power generation and hybrid electric power – fast-changing fields that need interdisciplinary skills & experience to navigate.

Gain insight into the true nature of the major challenges behind armoured vehicle development – away from algorithms and theories, towards data and technical leadership.

Book your place here! See you in September.

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Conference agenda

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8:30

Registration & Coffee

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9:25

Chairman's Opening Remarks

Mr William Suttie

Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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9:30

AFC International Collaboration Opportunities To Enhance AFV Development

Colonel Charles Seaberry, Director, DEVCOM FWD Element-Atlantic, US Army DEVCOM

  • DEVCOM Atlantic: mission and vision
  • Enhancing capability through international partnerships
  • Industry opportunities to collaborate with US Army DEVCOM
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    10:00

    Hybrid Propulsion System within the energy network of future armoured vehicles

    Senior Representative

    Senior Representative, , Rolls Royce Solutions GmbH

  •   New Requirements for future propulsion systems
  • Technical challenges and Trade- Offs
  • Hybridization Technology options and solutions for power generation and distribution
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:15

    Modernization Strategy Of Czech Armed Forces’ Armour Land Capability

    Major (ret) Kamil Balwar

    Major (ret) Kamil Balwar, MBT Project Supervisor, Armaments Acquisition Division, Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic

  • Modernization the T-72 fleet to meet power generation requirements
  •  Lessons identified regarding Vehicle Power from the Russo-Ukrainian War
  • Integration of Leopard 2A4 MBT
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    11:45

    Latest developments in alternative fuels for high power and energy applications, progress and challenges

    Professor Sam Akehurst

    Professor Sam Akehurst, Research Director, University of Bath

  • Challenges with energy density
  • Efficiency and energy of production
  • Challenges with storage
  • Refuelling infrastructure requirements
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    12:15

    Networking Lunch

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    13:15

    The Future of Armoured Vehicle Propulsion Systems - Advanced testing methodologies

    Dr Gerhard Skoff

    Dr Gerhard Skoff, Vice President & General Manager, AVL List GmbH

  • Combine virtual testing, HIL testing and hardware testing on proving ground
  • Improve time, cost, and quality with “first time right”-approach
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    13:45

    EnerSys & Evolving Military Vehicle Battery Requirements

    Mr David Small, Sales Director - EMEA Defence, EnerSys

  • Overview of EnerSys Advanced Systems
  • Thin Plate Pure Lead Batteries
  • Battery Monitoring & Management
  • Bren-Tronics Acquisition
  • Investment In Lithium-Ion Gigafactory
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    14:15

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:00

    Powered by Magtec

    Mr Andrew Sloan

    Mr Andrew Sloan, Engineering Director, Magtec

     • Demonstrated capability in armoured vehicle repowering
    • TD6 overview
    • Future capabilities

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    15:30

    Modelling and Simulation considerations for electrified armoured vehicles

    Mr Colin Morgan

    Mr Colin Morgan, Principal Engineer, QinetiQ

  • Benefits of HED Powertrain solutions
  • E-X-Drive® and In-wheel Hub drive solutions
  • Future technology challenges
  • Industry trends in next generation batteries
  • Needs for standards and test facilities specific to military needs
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    16:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Drinks Reception

    Mr William Suttie

    Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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    17:00

    Close of Day One

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    8:50

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:25

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Mr William Suttie

    Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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    9:30

    SOF Ground Mobility: Evolving for the Future

    Mr Paul Foxx

    Mr Paul Foxx, Chief Engineer, PM Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV)

  •  SOF mobility requirements in the modern theatre
  • FOSOV technology roadmap
  • Current/past projects and demand signals to industry
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    10:00

    Modernizing the Marine Corps Medium Lift Capability

    Mrs Lorrie Owens

    Mrs Lorrie Owens, Program Manager, Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles PM MHTV, USMC

  • Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) requirements
  • Hybridization Challenges/lessons learned
  • MTT Path Forward
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:15

    ATDU Briefing

  •  Introductory Brief
  • Overview of the ATU
  • Overview of TD6 and Project Lurcher
  • Power System Developments and Requirements
  • Successes and Challenges of the Projects
  • Updates since last year
  • Major Joe Williamson

    Major Joe Williamson, SO2 Current Forces, ATDU

    Major Charles Bradford

    Major Charles Bradford, SO2 Future Force, British Army

    Corporal Bryan Munce

    Corporal Bryan Munce, Pj LURCHER Lead, DE&S

    WO1 Harmer

    WO1 Harmer, RSMI Auto, ATDU

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    12:15

    Networking Lunch

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    13:15

    Industry Panel Discussion: Current and Future Industry Priorities

    Mr William Suttie

    Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

    Mr Andrew Sloan

    Mr Andrew Sloan, Engineering Director, Magtec

    Mr David Small, Sales Director - EMEA Defence, EnerSys

    Mr Mathyas Petit

    Mr Mathyas Petit, Director International Business Development, Bren-Tronics (EnerSys)

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    13:45

    Power Packs in the Multinational BOXER Programme

    Mr Jan Gosewinkel

    Mr Jan Gosewinkel, Vehicles & Trials Officer - BOXER Programme Division, OCCAR EA

  • Powerpacks currently in use
  • Different Configurations of Power Packs
  • Coordination of Different Requirements vs. Commonality Between the User Nations
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    14:15

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:00

    Panel Discussion: Power Generation in Unarmoured Vehicles

    Mr William Suttie

    Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

    Mr Bradley Watters, Vice President of International Business Development, GM Defense

    Mrs Lorrie Owens

    Mrs Lorrie Owens, Program Manager, Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles (PM MHTV), US Marine Corps

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    15:30

    Ensuring battery systems in armoured vehicles are safe and reliable

    Mr Elias Lallo

    Mr Elias Lallo, Research Engineer, Swedish Defence Research Agency

  •  Next generational Battery development – challenges and successes
  • The need for Battery Safety in Armoured Vehicles
  • Areas for development in the next generation of armoured vehicle power
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    16:00

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Mr William Suttie

    Mr William Suttie, Technical Authority, UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory


    Director, DEVCOM FWD Element-Atlantic
    US Army DEVCOM
    Vice President & General Manager
    AVL List GmbH
    MBT Project Supervisor, Armaments Acquisition Division
    Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic
    SO2 Future Force
    British Army
    SO2 Current Forces
    ATDU
    Engineering Director
    Magtec
    Vice President of International Business Development
    GM Defense
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    Swedish Defence Research Agency
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    Director International Business Development
    Bren-Tronics (EnerSys)
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    PM Family of Special Operations Vehicles (FOSOV)
    Technical Authority
    UK Ministry of Defence; Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
    Program Manager, Medium and Heavy Tactical Vehicles PM MHTV
    USMC
    Research Director
    University of Bath
    Rolls Royce Solutions GmbH

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