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MRO & UPGRADES FOCUS DAY MAIN CONFERENCE EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES WORKSHOP
23rd January 2017 24th-25th January 2017 26th January 2017
ICE-BREAKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION EVENING GALA DINNER VENUE
23rd January 2017 24th January 2017 Twickenham Stadium, London, UK
EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ARMOUR IN CONFRONTING FUTURE THREATS
“I was very privileged to be able to General
speak here today. But, the true value Dennis Via,
is in the personal relations…. To be Commanding
General, US
able to talk with industry to see what
Army Materiel
capabilities are here and what they
Command, 2016
are promising for the future.”
Keynote Speaker
Lead Partner: Conference Partners: Associate Partners:
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Dear Colleagues,
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to join me and so many others from across the globe at next year’s
International Armoured Vehicles Conference to be held at the Twickenham Marriot Hotel, London, 23-
26 January 2017. Now in its 17th year, the Conference will bring together practitioners, providers and
wider stakeholders to take an in-depth, contemporary look at armoured vehicles in the Defence and
Security context.
IAV 16 featured 30 outstanding speakers from 6 continents, exposing challenges, issues, risks, novel
and not so novel solutions, extensive product and service ranges, comprehensive programmes,
mature and immature requirements and even the odd gleam in the soldier’s eye. Some enduring
themes continued to resonate: the need for better dialogue; despite resource challenges – a
reasonably healthy industry, responsive to requirements; an emphasis on realistic, pragmatic and
Lieutenant
simple requirements; modularity, scalability and future proofing enabled by an Open System
General (Rtd)
Architecture (OSA); exchange of lessons and requirements between nations and partners can
Sir Gary Coward
deliver real benefits, and; the suggestion that the tank is dead still appears to be premature!
KBE CB, Former
IAV 17 promises to reprise these issues and more.
Quartermaster
General,
From these shores, 2016 has been dominated by the referendum to leave the European
DE&S, UK MoD
Union and the uncertainty that has flowed from that momentous decision. By the time
Gary spent his early career in of the Conference, we may know more about what this actually means for the UK and
the Royal Artillery, serving in Europe. We will certainly know the outcome of the US Presidential Election by the time
Germany and Northern Ireland. we meet again – the new incumbent’s inauguration will have just taken place 3 days prior,
He trained as a helicopter pilot in but we will still be in relatively uncharted waters. New relationships, notably with Russia
1978 and continued at regimental and China, as well as with and within Europe will be required. And then there has been
duty in the UK, Germany, Hong no let-up in the uncertainty and instability caused by global terrorism, especially in
Kong and Brunei, transferring
mainland Europe where unprecedented migration has heightened the severe security
to the Army Air Corps in 1983.
challenge.
On the staff, Gary has held posts
in the UISA, UK and Bosnia. He
Within this broad strategic context, conventional tensions and conflicts across the
commanded C Flight in Brunei, 656
world also claim our attention. In Europe NATO is routinely deploying armoured
Squadron in the UK and 1 Regiment
formations in Poland, Ukraine and the Baltic States to deter any further Russian
AAC in Germany and the Balkans. More
inspired instability or aggression. Throughout North and West Africa and
recently, Gary has served in the MOD,
the Middle East, conventional forces are pitted against asymmetric threats
the Joint Helicopter Command and the
Permanent Joint Headquarters. In his and terrorism, stimulated, for the most part, by Islamic Fundamentalism.
final tour in the Army he was both Chief of Significant casualties continue to result from wars in Mexico, Somalia, South
Materiel (Land) and Quartermaster General. Sudan and Yemen. Such conflicts highlight the roles armoured vehicles play
He was appointed OBE in 1996, CB in 2008 in protecting people, delivering mobility and lethality, but also expose their
and KBE in 2012. Since retiring from the Army vulnerabilities and the challenges in training and sustainability.
at the end of 2012, Gary has established a
portfolio of non-executive and charitable roles. The list of confirmed international speakers for IAV 17 is already
He maintains links with the Army through being impressive and I am confident that other significant players will add even
a Trustee of the Sandhurst Trust, President of greater diversity and insight. This conference offers an unparalleled
both the AOP Officers’ Association and the AAC opportunity to share these varied experiences in this vital field, at a
Veterans’ Association and is a Deputy Colonel
venue that offers the space to exhibit, confer and network with a wide
Commandant of the AAC.
variety of international colleagues on one site. Whether you are a
military practitioner, acquisition staffer, decision maker, programme
manager, technical expert, industrial supplier or strategic leader, I
believe you will all benefit considerably from attending and look
forward to welcoming you to Twickenham early next year.
Best Wishes,

Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB
Chairman
International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2017
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Keynote Speakers
Speakers Include
General David G. Perkins,
Commanding General,
General Robert B. Neller,
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Commandant of the Marine Corps,
U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters Lieutenant General Ajax Porto Pinheiro (Brazil),
Force Commander,
MINUSTAH
Neller is the 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Prior to his current Major General Robert Talbot-Rice,
assignment, he served as the Commander of Marine Forces Command (2014-2015) Director Land Equipment,
Defence Equipment and Support – UK MoD
and Marine Forces Central Command (2012-2014). He has served as an infantry officer
at all levels, including command of Marine Security Force Company Panama during Major General Idriss M Alkali,
Operations JUST CAUSE and PROMOTE LIBERTY; 3d Light Armored Infantry Battalion Commander Armoured Corps,
Nigerian Army
during Operation RESTORE HOPE; 6th Marine Regiment; and 3d Marine Division. He
also served as Deputy Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Brigadier General Andrés Chapa Huidor,
during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (2005-2007); Assistant Division Commander Commander, Calvary Brigade “Castillejos,
for 1st and 2d Marine Divisions; and President of Marine Corps University. His Joint Spanish Army
assignments include service in the Policy Division of Supreme Headquarters Allied Head of Armoured Vehicle Programmes,
Powers Europe, and as the Director of Operations of the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. Defence Equipment and Support –
He is a graduate of the Armor Officer Advanced Course, Marine Corps Command and UK MoD
Staff College, NATO Defense College, and the Armed Forces Staff College. Brigadier General Chris Mills,
Director General, Army Modernization,
Australian Army
General Robert Abrams, Brigadier-General D.A. Macaulay,
Commanding General, CD, Chief of Staff Army Strategy,
U.S. Army Forces Command Canadian Army
Brigadier General Roger Turner,
Director, Capabilities Development
General Robert B. “Abe” Abrams assumed duties as the 22nd Commander of Directorate,
United States Army Forces Command August 10, 2015. He is a 1982 graduate U.S. Marine Corps
of the U.S. Military Academy where he was commissioned as an armor officer. Brigadier General Charles Beaudouin,
During his 34 years of service he has served in command and staff positions Director Technical Section,
across the Army, Joint and Department of Defense community in Germany, the French Army
United States, and Southwest Asia. His tours of duty with warfighting units include Brigadier General Norbert Huber,
3rd Armored Division; 1st Cavalry Division (three tours); the 3rd Infantry Division; Director Armament and Procurement,
and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. His joint experience includes serving as a MoD Austria
strategic war planner for the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, with responsibility for
Brigadier General Bernhard Liechtenauer,
CENTCOM Area of Operations; and as Director of the Joint Center of Excellence Chief of Staff and Deputy Director, ACCDC,
for Improvised Explosive Device Defeat/ Deputy Director for Training for Joint IED German Army
Defeat Organization (JIEDDO). He also commanded the Army’s National Training
Brigadier General Fahd Faleh Al Dhamen,
Center at Fort Irwin, California and prior to his current command, he was the
3rd Division Commander,
Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense. Jordan Armed Forces
Brigadier General Thomas Oppong-Peprah,
Chief Staff Officer,
Ghana Army HQ
Lieutenant General Paul Jaques,
Chief of Materiel (Land), Brigadier General Ovidiu Uifaleanu,
Defence Equipment and Support – UK MoD Commander,
Multinational Division South-East (MND-SE)
Brigadier General Gabor Horvath,
Jaques was commissioned into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Acting Chief of Land Forces,
on 6 August 1983. He became commander of 101st Logistic Brigade in Hungarian Defence Forces JFC (Tentative)
December 2005, and saw action in that role in Iraq. He went on to be Head Brigadier General Jack Sinyangwe,
of Capability and Expeditionary Logistics in April 2008, Head of Equipment Chief of Policy, Doctrine and Strategic Branch,
Planning to the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Capability) in July 2011, and Zambian Army
Director Land Equipment at Defence Equipment and Support in December Brigadier Richard A W Spencer OBE ADC,
2013. He was promoted to lieutenant general on 8 March 2016, and made Assistant Chief of Staff Land and Littoral
Chief of Materiél (Land) and Quartermaster-General to the Forces. The Chiefs Manoeuvre and Deputy Commandant General,
of Materiel (CofMs) are responsible for managing key relationships with the Royal Marines
Capability Sponsor and User. They work at the strategic level to make sure that Colonel EP Raul Ramos Peralta,
the operational readiness and sustainability needs of the User are met. Member of Public Investment Project,
Peruvian Army
Colonel Eric Molenaar,
Major General Karl Engelbrektson, Head of material, Army Staff,
Netherlands Army
Chief of Staff,
Army of Sweden Colonel John Atkinson,
Director, Fires and Maneuver Integration
Division, Capabilities Development
Engelbrektson was born 1962, and currently serves as Chief of Staff Swedish Directorate, CD&I,
U.S. Marine Corps Headquarters
Army. Prior to this he was Head of Training and Education Swedish Armed
Forces 2014-2016 and chairman of the NATO Connecting Forces Initiative, Colonel Shane Fullmer,
Task Force 2013/14; successfully negotiating new partnerships on behalf Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Joint Program
of seven nations in view of the NATO summit in Wales. Prior to that he was Office Manager,
U.S. Army
SWE Military Representative to the EU and NATO, and senior mentor to the
East African Stand By Forces. In 2005 he was assigned to set up the EU- Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch,
Nordic Battlegroup and in 2006-2008 was appointed to be the first Force Chief of Combat Division: CCDC,
Bundeswehr
Commander. In 2004 he was Military District Commander of the Island of
Gotland. In 2003/04 he was Commanding Officer of the Swedish Battalion Colonel Glenn A. Dean,
in Kosovo. During this command he experienced the latest Crisis in Kosovo Stryker Program Manager,
during mid-march fights in Caglavica 2004. U.S. Army
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Speakers Include continued…
IAVs is recognised as the
Commander Pablo von UNGER Thauby,
must-attend annual event for
Project Manager for Marine Corps Integrated
development, Programs, Research and
the armoured community: Development Directorate,
Chilean Navy
Colonel Paul Villare,
Whether you are serving in the military or working in industry, this Head of Intelligence G2,
conference will deliver valuable insights that will lead to better dialogue US Army
with colleagues, other nations’ officers or potential customers. You will Colonel (Eng.) Hani Aoad Al Wardat,
participate in two-way information exchange, but more importantly you will Royal Maintenance Corps,
Jordan Armed Forces
improve your work-place effectiveness.
Colonel Kevin Vanyo,
Interactive sessions and expert panel discussions will quickly enhance Military Deputy to the Director, TARDEC,
U.S. Army
your understanding of, and ability to address, complex issues, including:
Colonel Kirk Mullins,
 Challenges Faced by Land Force  Implementing Open Systems PM, Amphibious Combat Vehicle & Head of
Commanders  FMS And Collective EUn.Sh. aMnacreinde L Ceothrpaslity Initiative,
 APS and RPG Protection Procurement
Lieutenant Colonel William Nortey,
 Optimising Lethality  Identifying Market Trends Commanding Officer of Armoured
Reconnaissance Regiment,
 Mobility and Deployability  Implementing Emerging
Ghana Army
 Identifying Future Threats Technology
Major Roi Siman tov,
Weapons Development Department,
Keynote presentations delivered by senior generals will provide you Armored Branch,
with unrivalled strategic notice of future trends across various nations’ Israel Defence Force
vehicle fleet. You won’t just gain an unrivalled strategic view of armoured Mr. Tim Rowntree,
land capability 2035+, but also have the chance to network with the Director,
OCCAR
OF-3 – OF5 tactical leaders in attendance
Professor Bryn James,
The opportunity to meet face-to-face with an unrivalled mix of armour- Head - Armour & Protection Science &
specific experts; operators, OEMs, tier-two manufacturers and ancillary Technology Centre,
Dstl
system suppliers. The perfect market-research group to test out
Dr William Suttie,
new ideas, as well as identify cost-saving and business-winning
Land Equipment Science Gateway,
opportunities, all in a friendly and stimulating environment. Dstl
Dr Mike Dalzell,
“This is the main rendezvous Brigadier Capability Advisor: Mounted Close Combat,
for me to discuss Armoured General Dstl
Vehicles. If I can retain only Beaudoin, Brigadier General (Res.) Didi Benyoash,
French Army, Team Leader, Future Combat Vehicle,
one rendezvous in the year it is
Speaker 2017 Israeli MoD
here, in London”
Mr. Ton de Heus,
Head of Knowledge and Innovation, Ground
Systems Dept.,
NL Defense Material Command
Meet The Team
Ian Bonallo,
Chief, Land Systems Services & Material
Management Section,
NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Alexander Stephenson, Dr Yazid Ahmad,
Conference Director Director Mechanical & Aerospace
Technology Division,
STRIDE
Georgina Hunter,
Senior Operations Manager Dr Dong Hyun Kim,
Director for Mobility & Automotive R&D,
(Military & Government)
ADD
Amar Karia, Mr Ted Maciuba,
Deputy Director, Mounted Requirements,
Head of Armoured
US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
Vehicles Portfolio
General Sir Jack Deverell KCB OBE,
Jessica Taylor, Commander in Chief Allied Forces North
Elizabeth Crawley, Marketing (2001-2004),
Retired UK MoD
Senior Operations Manager
The Right Hon. Sir Lawrence Freedman,
Manager (Commercial)
Emeritus Professor of War Studies,
King’s College London
Christopher F Foss,
Editor, IHS Jane’s Armoured Fighting
Vehicles, Consulting Editor,
IHS Jane’s Land Forces
Chris Donnelly,
Director,
The Institute for Statecraft
Lieutenant General Thomas Boyd-Carpenter,
Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (1992–1996),
Retired UK MoD
Professor Merfyn Lloyd,
lately science advisor,
DE&S
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Conference Focus Day: Modernisation, Retrofit & MRO
Monday 23rd January 2017
0730 MORNING REGISTRATION 1000 COST SAVINGS AND FLEET LIFE EXTENSION THROUGH PROPER
CORROSION CONTROL
0820 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS  Proper maintenance and corrosion control significantly extends the life
Christopher F Foss, Editor, IHS Jane’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles, of very expensive equipment
Consulting Editor, IHS Jane’s Land Forces  Milspray comes to you and saves costs and equipment down time
 Recognised as the pre-eminent provider of this service to the US Marine
0830 KEYNOTE: EVOLVING THE NIGERIAN ARMY TO BE AT THE CENTRE Corps, US Army and US Air Force
OF SECURITY AND INNOVATION  Milspray utilises local assets and personnel returning funds to the economy
 Overview of the threats that are driving Nigerian Army procurement  Services equally applicable to commercial equipment as well
projects, and the capabilities required by the armoured corps to meet
Brian Feser, President & CEO,
them
Milspray Military Technologies
 Lessons learned from the operational deployment of BVP-1 Infantry
Peder Cox, VP of Strategic Initiatives and Sales,
Fighting Vehicles, T72 AV tanks, and REVA MRAPs 2015-2016
Milspray Military Technologies
 Progress made establishing New Army Divisions In Northern Borno and
Niger Delta 1030 MORNING COFFEE
 Use of indigenously developed “GULMA” UAV and the advantages this
brings to the fight against Boko Haram 1100 MODERNISATION PROGRAMMES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE
 The requirement for increased C-IED protection and technologies ROYAL NETHERLANDS ARMY
 Moving towards standardisation of diverse army hardware systems to  Operational context
ensure ease of logistical support, and maintenance as well as simplicity  Development within the Royal Netherlands Army (RNLA) regarding
of future upgrades and modernisation international cooperation
Major General Idriss M Alkali, Commander Armoured Corps, Nigerian  Ongoing and foreseen modernisation programmes such as CV90, Boxer
Army and the operational soldier system
Colonel Eric Molenaar, Head of Material, Army Staff, Netherlands Army
0900 ASSESSMENT OF MODIFICATION REQUIRED TO CORE EQUIPMENT
FOR PEACE SUPPORT OPERATIONS 1130 BALANCE OF POWER; RELIABLE ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTIONS
 Retrofitting to improve the effectiveness of Armoured Fighting Vehicles FOR THE MODERN WORLD
(AFVs) deployed in African Peace Support Operations (PSOs)  With ever-increasing power demands discover the advantages of Thin
 Understanding of Threat Dynamics for appropriate equipment selection; Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) dual-purpose batteries that offer both high
Strategy of irregular warfare Insurgency and terrorism; Employment power engine-start capability and deep-cycle reserve capacity
of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs); Rocket Propelled Grenades  Learn how TPPL batteries consistently offer reliability to our partner
(RPGs) customers even when operating in extreme temperatures or from a state
 Zambian Vehicle overview; BRDM-2 and WMZ 551 WAV and their 5 of deep discharge
Key capabilities; Armoured car capability or High-Mobility Combat  Develop an understanding of how our batteries can be integrated as part
Capability; MBT capability or High-Intensity Combat Capability; of a complete energy solution for both monitoring and management of
Counter-Armour capability; Armour reconnaissance capability; Strategic equipment performance
landward lift capability Tom Spinks, Land Product Manager, EnerSys
 Upgrades required on AFVs to meet emerging threats in PSOs
Brigadier General Jack Sinyangwe, Chief of Policy, Doctrine and 1200 C HANGES OF NATO MEMBER STATES’ FLEETS TO COMPLIANCE
Strategic Branch, Zambian Army STANDARDS AND THE EFFECT ON LIFE CYCLE MAINTENANCE
 Beyond supply and maintenance: Technical assistance, configuration
0930 JORDAN’S EXPERIENCE IN RETROFIT AND THE SUSTAINMENT OF management and training
ARMOURED CORPS  How reduction of transport cost can be achieved for the customer state
 Overview of current fleet inventory (M60A3, AL Hussein (Challenger 1),  Managing strategic on-site support and engineering services to keep
APC M 113 A2, AIFV YPR765 member forces operational
 Jordan’s geostrategic location, and regional threats - how this impacts  Thoughts on the future recyclability of demilitarised and disposed of platforms
doctrine and operational requirements  MRAP/Leopard case studies
 Terrain in the region and implications on required capability, as well Ian Bonallo, Chief, Land Systems Services & Material Management
as specific environmental and climate issues and their impact on Section, NATO Support and Procurement Agency
maintenance regime required
 How JAF’s international obligations and participation in PSO and
other joint missions creates demand for capabilities and modifications
required for interoperability
 User requirements: Durable gyroscopic stabilised weapons system;
target detection day/night with auto tracking; accurate fire control
systems with navigation and maps (GPS & GIS); protection systems,
signature masking, NBC, and fire extinguishing systems
 The role and function of the King Abdullah II Design and Development
Bureau in vehicle modernisation and retrofit
 Future vision of the armoured fleet, including the introduction of wheeled
vehicles to mechanised units
Brigadier General Fahd Faleh Al Dhamen, 3rd Division Commander,
Jordan Armed Forces
Colonel (Eng.) Hani Aoad Al Wardat, Royal Maintenance Corps, Jordan
Armed Forces
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Conference Focus Day: Modernisation, Retrofit & MRO
Monday 23rd January 2017
1230 R&D PANEL DISCUSSION: TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES FOR FUTURE 1600 IS THE ARMOURED VEHICLE MARKET DRIVING IN THE WRONG
VEHICLE DESIGN IN INDIA AND ASIA DIRECTION?
The armies of India and Asia face many challenging operating scenarios,  How we got to this point: Vehicle design history / future
both in home theatres and in the many PSO missions that these armies  Are we giving the market what it wants or what it needs?
participate in around the world. At the same time there is a wealth of  A return to basics to meet future challenges
technological development taking place to field better and better vehicles. David Bogner, International Marketing Manager,
Combining both indigenous developments and international partnerships Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd.
the science and technology institutes of the region are at the forefront of
developing the future solutions required by these diverse armed forces: 1630 AFTERNOON COFFEE AND NETWORKING BREAK
 Modular designs that adapt the platform to different configurations- HOSTED BY SCEPTER CANADA
including infantry carrier, various specialist and support vehicles- are on
the rise. What problems does this pose for different variants? 1700 PANDUR I APC UPGRADES: INCREASED PROTECTION FOR
 Advances in weapons stations an, in particular, remotely controlled OBSERVATION IN CRISIS SITUATIONS
weapon stations, are increasing the lethality and survivability of vehicles.  The platforms: Update on the modification of PANDUR and the midlife
What are the current challenges with perfecting such systems? update to ULAN
 A typical composite protection tile weighs half the weight of a steel  The protection systems: Remote Controlled and NLC Weapon Stations;
plate that offers the same level of protection and allows vehicles to Multi-spectral protection; C-IED Jamming Kit
be amphibious, which is critical to many Asian armies’ operating  Sensors integration for situational awareness (cameras) and Laser
environments. In spite of its weight advantage significant drawbacks of Warning and Shot Detection Kits
the composite armour remains in its limited capability to protect against Brigadier General Norbert Huber, Director Armament and Procurement,
multiple hits. What developments are taking place to address this? MoD Austria
 Night vision upgrades are required by many vehicle fleets. Are there
indigenous solutions to this challenge or is it easier to retrofit with 1730 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT AND
existing technologies? More broadly, what emphasis does indigenisation MODERNISING THE FLEET IN ORDER TO MEET COMMITMENTS TO
have in different countries and contexts? UN AND REGIONAL PEACE SUPPORT MISSIONS
 Overview of the future threat environment and expected missions in
Dr Yazid Ahmad, Director Mechanical & Aerospace Technology Division,
order to provide a rationale for future requirements and investment in
STRIDE – Malaysian MoD
protected mobility
Dr Dong Hyun Kim, Director for Mobility & Automotive R&D, ADD –
 The importance of investing in armour in the context of the Peace
Republic of Korea
Support Operations
Further invited organisations:  Experience and use of the Piranha I 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 vehicles by the
Defence Technology Institute, Thailand MoD
Army of Ghana
Combat Vehicles Research & Development Estt. (CVRDE), DRDO India  Maintenance and upgrade plans for the existing APC fleet as part of
wider Army capability modernisation
1330 LUNCH
 ISR Capability and upgrade requirements required in order to field a fully
1430 THE NEW PARADIGM: HOW WE PROCURE AND FIT PROTECTION integrated vehicle capability
TO ARMOURED VEHICLES Brigadier General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, Chief Staff Officer, Ghana
 The days of a large organisation receiving a big order for hundreds of Army HQ
armour kits are over Lieutenant Colonel William Nii Nortey, Commanding Officer of Armoured
 Evaluating the trend towards procuring armour as and when necessary Reconnaissance Regiment, Ghana Army
for specific roles/threats
 How do we keep industry alive and ready to take these orders? 1800 CHAIRMAN’S SUMMATION
Professor Bryn James, Head - Armour & Protection Science & Christopher F Foss, Editor, IHS Jane’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles,
Technology Centre, Dstl Consulting Editor, IHS Jane’s Land Forces
1500 KEY DIFFERENTIATORS AND TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR 1815
ICE BREAKER DRINKS
ARMOURED VEHICLE DISPLAYS
 Requirements definition RECEPTION
 E-commerce-based decision making This annual ice-breaker is a critical
 Define the need, not the availability feature of the conference programme
 Industrial and custom display differentiators and sets the tone for future days; without
 Near term cost vs. through lifecost networking events like this we can
Jamie Boulet, Manager, American Panel Corporation not build the trust we need to ensure
productive, frank and flowing debate
1530 THE PERUVIAN ARMY’S ‘UGARTE’ MODERNISATION PLAN AND across the Q&A sessions and panel
‘HARPAY NINA’ PROGRAMME discussions over the following days.
 The Peruvian Army is seeking 106 armoured fighting vehicles and 105
main battle tanks (MBTs) as part of its ‘Harpay Nina’ (Firepower in native
“I think the main benefit
Quechua) programme
has been meeting new
 The project forms part of the army’s wider ‘Ugarte’ modernisation plan
colleagues and discussion
 Procurement of infantry fighting vehicles is looking at both new built and
new ideas and future Lieutenant
surplus platforms
cooperation on the project to Colonel Vit
 Analysis of whether tracked or wheeled vehicles, or a mix of both, are find a new armoured vehicle Duchacek,
best suited to the intended operating environments for the Army.” Czech MoD
Colonel EP Raul Ramos Peralta, Member of Public Investment Project,
Peruvian Army
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Main Conference Day One
Tuesday 24th January 2017
0800 CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS  The N35 multi-mission family of vehicles offer high levels of protection,
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB, Chief of Materiel (Land) combat and tactical mobility, operational and strategic mobility, high
DE&S (2009-2012), Retired UK MoD payload, modular design and manufactured in UAE
 The N35 is characterised by very high mobility, proven survivability, excellent
0815 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: situational awareness, compact design, high internal volume and system ready
H OW THE U.S. ARMY MAINTAINS COMBAT READY AND GLOBALLY
Major General (Rtd.) Carey Wilks CB CBE,
RESPONSIVE ARMOURED FORCES THAT WIN IN A COMPLEX WORLD
Chief Operating Officer, NIMR
General Robert Abrams,
Commanding General, 1000 HOST NATION KEYNOTE:
U.S. Army Forces Command STRATEGIC OVERVIEW OF LAND PROJECTS
FORSCOM trains and prepares a combat ready, globally responsive Lieutenant General Paul Jaques,
Total Force in order to build and sustain readiness to meet Combatant Chief of Materiel (Land),
Command requirements.
Defence Equipment and Support – UK MoD
0845 PANEL DISCUSSION: DE&S is part of the Ministry of Defence. They manage a range of
complex projects to buy and support all the equipment and services
C HALLENGES FACED BY LAND FORCE COMMANDERS NOW AND
required for the military to operate effectively. They work closely
TOMORROW WITHIN A FULL SPECTRUM ENVIRONMENT with industry, including through partnering agreements and private
“Tactics without strategy is just the noise before defeat” - Sun Tzu finance initiatives. The Chiefs of Materiel (CofMs) are responsible for
Full spectrum operations acknowledge that conflict involves more than managing key relationships with the Capability Sponsor and User.
They work at the strategic level to make sure that the operational
combat between armed opponents. Land forces must defeat enemies while
readiness and sustainability needs of the User are met.
simultaneously shaping the civil situation. This can be accomplished
through stability operations in foreign theatres, and civil support 1030 MORNING COFFEE
operations in the domestic environment. Furthermore, operations are now
increasingly network-centric, and land forces need superior information 1115 IN CONVERSATION WITH UK DIRECTOR LAND EQUIPMENT
and communications capabilities to respond to new threats and to work FOLLOWED BY Q&A
efficiently and seamlessly with joint and allied forces. General Robert and General Sir Gary will discuss current land equipment
 Warfighting at the high end is getting more difficult as a result of advances priorities in the style of a fireside chat – minus the whisky. The ambition
by near-peer competitors, while the low end is moving towards enduring will be to cover the key developments of the last year and tease out some
commitment. What is the right fleet balance to address these demands? of the challenges being addressed in the world of British Army vehicle
 What lessons can we take from recent land force operations to apply and procurement. Before general questions are opened to the floor, discussion
prepare for the threats of tomorrow? points will include:
 Can strategies developed to overcome challenges in Peace Support  Improving communication between industry and the military in order to
Operations in unpredictable settings, sporadic armed conflict, and deliver vehicle projects
unfriendly local populations, be applied to future asymmetric operations?  The ideal balance between protection and mobility in armoured vehicle
 How can forces best train, and what is required to ensure soldiers are fleets? Will there be more focus on lightweight vehicles in the future?
agile, adaptable and able to operate unilaterally or with multinational and  To what extent is the integration of open architecture a priority looking at
civilian partners? future vehicle fleets?
 How important are international and multinational partnerships, joint  The Firepower of the Challenger 2 tank–the L30 rifled gun is great, but are
training and enhanced readiness for NATO, EU and UN Contributions? there plans to replace it in line with other NATO armies smoothbore guns
 What are the future security challenges and dilemmas faced by Land Forces, within the LEP?
and what role can armoured vehicles play in addressing these challenges?  NATO nations are seeing a rise in requirements for and popularity of
 How important are strong land forces for deterrence? 8x8 wheeled vehicles. Is there coordination among NATO procurement
Moderator: agencies with a view to commonality and ensuring an efficient logistical
chain for future joint operations?
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward, KBE CB, Chief of Materiél (Land)
 When it comes to vehicles, how can it be ensured that future
DE&S (2009-2012), Retired UK MoD
procurement decisions are robust when operating theatres are
Discussants:
increasingly diverse and emerging threats increasingly sophisticated,
Lieutenant General Ajax Pinheiro (Brazil), Force Commander,
such as unmanned, electronic and cyber elements all being adopted by
United Nations Stabilization Mission In Haiti, Commander
the adversary?
Field Army, British Army
Major General Robert Talbot-Rice, Director Land Equipment, Defence
Brigadier General Ovidiu Uifaleanu, Commander,
Equipment and Support – UK MoD
Multinational Division South-East (MND-SE)
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB, Chief of
Brigadier General Gabor Horvath, Acting Chief of Land Forces,
Materiel (Land) DE&S (2009-2012), Retired UK MoD
Hungarian Defence Forces JFC
Brigadier General Roger Turner, Director, Capabilities Development 1200 DIGITISED ARMOURED PLATFORM FOR FULL SPECTRUM
Directorate, U.S. Marine Corps OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
 Armed Forces now have to build capabilities to deal with a full range of
0930 FUTURE CAPABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTS
operations from Hot War to Low Intensity conflict and Operations other
 The original MRAP met a specific need to improve survivability, however than War. Combat platforms must be able to perform the full role.
was limited in size and weight, mobility and off road performance.  How can a combat platform be enabled to operate in a digital battlefield
 Capability trends in user requirements include a need for mobility, rapid across the spectrum?
deployment over distance, crew protection, tactical mobility through  Approach to designing armoured vehicles to protect and enable our
terrain, flexible/adaptable platforms, self-defence weapons, logistics soldiers to operate in such an environment.
support and value for money
Brigadier General (Ret’d) Winston Toh, Executive
 Changing design priorities call for a multi-role wheeled vehicle that
Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, ST Kinetics
provides combat AFV capability with high levels of protection and mobility
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1230 INDUSTRY LEADERS’ PANEL DISCUSSION:
IDENTIFYING TRENDS IN THE MARKET, FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS AND EXAMING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE CUSTOMER
This panel discussion invites key industry players to debate the topics currently driving the community. Before general questions are opened to
the floor, discussion points will include:
 By identifying the challenges land forces will face in the future, industry can keep ahead of the game and develop innovative solutions. What are seen as the
key challenges nations will be facing 2020-2040? How is this affecting trends in vehicle design?
 The trend towards nations procuring armour kits as and when necessary for specific roles/threats is highly efficient. But, these smaller, more frequent and less
predictable orders can make it challenging to maintain the industrial base. How can industry adapt to this shift in procurement pattern?
 OEM partnership models and local content requirements are common in many nations: What case-studies demonstrate where this can be done to everyone’s
advantage and where in the value chain can local content make the biggest impact
 Government-to-government sales and FMS procurement among partner nations can drive efficiencies. What are the pros, cons and risks, and what role can
industry play in assisting this process?
 Homogenising platforms and modularity can help drive cost efficiencies across the fleet both in terms of through-life-cost and also reducing the wider
logistical burden. How can customers do this intelligently, and what else can they do to gain cost savings across their capability?
 Interoperable open architectures for vehicles, such as GVA and NGVA are becoming more common. What are the commercial incentives for Open Systems, and
where are the challenges?
Moderator:
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB, Chief of Materiél (Land) DE&S (2009-2012), Retired UK MoD
Discussants to be confirmed
1300 LUNCH HOSTED BY NIMR
SURVIVABILITY STREAM FIREPOWER STREAM MOBILITY STREAM
Christopher Foss,
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB,
Editor, IHS Jane’s Armoured Fighting Vehicles,
Chief of Materiél (Land) DE&S (2009-2012), Facilitator to be announced
Consulting Editor,
Retired UK MoD
IHS Jane’s Land Forces
1400 ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE PROJECTS: THE FUTURE OF DIRECT FIRE JLTV PROGRAMME UPDATE
AJAX (SCOUT SV)  Lessons learned from the LAV III upgrade The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Family of
 Summary of the Armoured Vehicles programme which modernised 550 vehicles Vehicles (FoV) is a Joint Army and Marine Corps
Programmes across Artillery Systems, In- with new fire control and acquisition systems, programme that provides vehicles, along with
Service Platforms and Specialist Vehicles upgraded firepower, and enhanced mobility, as companion trailers, capable of performing multiple
 How AVP is providing ‘through life’ equipment well as an increase to level 4 STANAG 4569 mission roles while providing protected, sustained,
solutions in order to equip and support current protection, and life extension until 2035 and networked mobility for personnel and pay loads
and future operations  Outcomes of ongoing testing with the Nanuk across the full spectrum of military operations. The
 Update on the SV programme and progress Remotely Controlled Weapon Station which is to Acquisition Objective is for 54,599 vehicles.
delivering a fleet of medium-weight, AFVs to be gradually phased in across the LAV III fleet  Overview of key programme information,
replace the existing CVR(T) fleet, in addition to  Advantages and disadvantages of the LAV objectives and milestones
introducing new vehicle roles – including one Remote Weapons System  Production schedules through T&E, full rate
of the Army’s highest equipment priorities, the Brigadier-General D.A. Macaulay, CD, production
AJAX vehicle Chief of Staff Army Strategy, Canadian  Acquisition strategy and lessons learned
Head of Armoured Vehicle Programmes, Army  Technology upgrade and obsolescence
Defence Equipment and Support – UK avoidance strategy
MoD Colonel Shane Fullmer, Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle Joint Program Office
Manager, U.S. Army
1430 THE BEST TECHNOLOGY: THE ROLE OF WEAPONS SYSTEMS: A NEW PARADIGM FFG’S PMMC G5 AS THE PARADIGM OF A
INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS IN PROVIDING  Operational challenges MULTI-ROLE PLATFORM: FEATURES AND
CAPABILITIES  Achieving high lethality at Low Weight with a BENEFITS OF FFG’S MULTI-ROLE SUPPORT
 The advantages of being manufacture heavy gun and automatic cannon capabilities in VEHICLE CONCEPT
independent the same system  Why go for “multi-role” from OEM point of view
 RUAG Defence’s approach to technology  Modularity and configuration options: Helping  Challenges of “multi-role” for concept and
 The changing requirements of modern forces to keep development cost and time low while design
Arnaud De Péchy, Regional Sales allowing customisation to fit customer needs  Advantages and benefits for the user
Director Europe West/South, RUAG  Precision high-angle engagement capability Benjamin Lindsay, International Sales
Defence advantages for urban, mountain and other Manager, FFG
complex terrains
Patrick Langlois, Vice President of
Marketing, CMi Defence
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1500 GROUND FORCES COMMAND WEAPON CHILEAN MARINE CORPS LETHALITY THE FUTURE OF SPANISH PROTECTED MOBILITY
DEPARTMENT: TROPHY ACTIVE PROTECTION ENHANCEMENT  Overview of current vehicle fleet
SYSTEM (APS)  Overview of planned projects to modernise  Plan to replace the existing American-built
 Active protection systems: First operation vehicles M-113 personnel carrier and the Spanish-built
impressions  Lessons learned from upgrades to AAV7 fleet six-wheel-drive BMR
 From dream to reality: Integrating the system  How these projects integrate into the Marine  Outline of programme timeline and milestones
into ground forces Corps strategic plan and insight into the research and development
 ‘APS’ as a significant leap in ongoing  Enhancing Chilean Marine Corps’ firepower, (R&D) phase
development expeditionary, mobility, and protection capabilities  Operational experience that helped inform the
 Operational conclusions from the recent conflict  Anticipated operating scenarios and how the capability requirement
in the Gaza Strip vehicles are optimised for these conditions  Next steps in enhancing Spanish Army’s
 Supporting armoured vehicles survivability Commander Pablo von UNGER Thauby, firepower, expeditionary, mobility, and
technologies protection capabilities
Project Manager for Marine Corps
Major Roi Siman tov, Weapons Integrated development, Programs, Brigadier General Andrés Chapa
Development Department, Armored Branch, Research and Development Directorate, Huidoro, Commander, Calvary Brigade
Israel Defence Force Chilean Navy “Castillejos”, Spanish Army
1530 LIGHT WEIGHT ARMOURED VEHICLE SIMULATION FOR INDIVIDUAL AND CREW COMPOSITE RUBBER TRACK OPERATE AT
PROTECTION GUNNERY AND COMBAT TRAINING REACH - LOWER LOGISTIC NEED - FIGHT
 Advances in Composite Armoured Vehicle  Virtual training and simulation systems combine FOR LONGER
Survivability real people and real platforms with a virtual  An overview of the Composite Rubber Track
 Ceramic Composite Applique Armour upgrades environment System
for Light Armoured vehicles  Benefits of training on actual turrets original  Survivability benefits:
 Cost Optimised, high coverage spall liners for control units and, motion systems, audio • Noise & Vibration (troops fight for longer)
Light Armoured vehicles systems, and environmental representation using • Durability & Maintainability
high-resolution visual systems • Vehicle weight & Manoeuvrability
 Cost-savings of training systems • Ammunition & Electronics
Mike Sandercott, Lead Engineer for Special  Other benefits of training in virtual scenarios • Low logistic Support & Life Cycle Costs
Projects & Anthony Moran, Lead Engineer for and simulators; lack of access to large training  Challenges for Integration and Maintainability
Armour Systems, Morgan grounds or particular terrain types Major (ret) Kevin Sloan,
International Business
Development Manager, Soucy
Defense
1600 AFTERNOON COFFEE – TECHNOLOGY DEMO FROM PROX DYNAMICS
1630 WHAT FUTURE PLACE IS THERE FOR FIREPOWER PANEL DISCUSSION RIGID OR INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
PASSIVE ANTI-RPG SYSTEMS?  What is the optimum combination of firepower, AXLES: PROS AND CONS
 Passive versus active systems protection, mobility and operational readiness?  Impact on driveability in critical situation
 Achieving the right level of force projection  Upgunning APCs and integrating missile systems  Overal benefit of each solution
 Through life cost advantages on to IFVs; what are the trade-offs?  Case study - Light 4x4
Matthew Chuter, Business  Remotely Controlled Weapon Stations; what are Jean Vandel, Director,
Unit Manager, RPG, the disadvantages of these systems? Business Development, Texelis
AmSafe Bridport Discussants:
Colonel Klaus Schiefenbusch, Chief of
1700 PROTECTION PANEL DISCUSSION MOBILITY PANEL DISCUSSION
 Passive Systems vs Active Systems Combat Division: CCDC, Bundeswehr  Wheels Vs. Tracks – all terrain capabilities and
 APS from drawing board to working systems; Mr. Ton de Heus, Head of the Section logistical trains; trade-offs and latest operational
Knowledge and Innovation, Ground
how developed are they? feedback
 Soft kill Vs. Hard kill – different systems Systems Department, Netherlands  Deployability as well as manoeuvrability; how
Defense Material Command
available and trade-offs; what are the effects on quickly can vehicles arrive at the fight?
nearby infantry? Dr Mike Dalzell, Capability Advisor:  Gap crossings techniques and equipment to
Mounted Close Combat, Dstl
Discussants: allow manoeuvre and firepower to occur
Colonel Kirk Mullins, Program Manager,
Major Roi Siman tov, Weapons Discussants:
Amphibious Combat Vehicle & Head of
Development Dept., Armored Branch, Israel Brigadier General Norbert Huber, Director
Enhanced Lethality Initiative, U.S. Marine
Defence Force Armament and Procurement, MoD Austria
Corps
Colonel Kevin Vanyo, Military Deputy to Mr Ted Maciuba, Deputy Director,
the Director, TARDEC, U.S. Army Mounted Requirements, US Army
Dr William Suttie, Land Equipment Maneuver Center of Excellence
Science Gateway, Dstl Brigadier General Andrés Chapa Huidor,
Colonel John Atkinson, Director, Fires and Commander, Calvary Brigade “Castillejos,
Maneuver Integration Division, Capabilities Spanish Army
Development Directorate, CD&I, U.S.
Marine Corps
Matthew Chuter, Business
Unit Manager, RPG,
AmSafe Bridport
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1730 TRANSIT FROM STREAM ROOMS TO PLENARY SESSION HALL 1935 E ND OF DAY ONE AND START OF DRINKS RECEPTION
HOSTED BY RUAG
1745 THE PARADIGM CHANGE: FUTURE CAPABILITIES OF GERMAN ‘A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or
LAND FORCES too much ammunition’ – Rudyard Kipling
 Situational Awareness; challenges and threat identification
What better way to end the day and ease the strain on a mind over-flowing
 NATO and VJTF; Readiness Action Plan (RAP), training & exercises
with ideas than a glass filled to equal measure? Hosted by RUAG in the
 Army2011 and Paradigm Change
exhibition hall, delegates are invited to take part in the perfect opportunity
 ACCDC and the conceptual development of the German Army
to network with colleagues, continue the debates of the day, and make
 Modernisation and Future Projects including LEOPARD 2 MBT
new acquaintances. Refreshments include a range of alcoholic and non-
replacement from 2030+ by new Main Ground Combat System (MGCS)
alcoholic drinks and light snacks.
Brigadier General Bernhard Liechtenauer, Chief of Staff
and Deputy Director, Army Concepts and Capabilities
Development Centre, German Army
1815 U SMC VISION OF FUTURE THREATS FROM THE FORCE
DEVELOPER’S PERSPECTIVE
This short 15-minute intervention will provide the U.S. Marine Corps’
conceptualisation of the future threat and how the Corps is responding to
this to ensure they stay ahead of the curve and field the equipment they
require to face future threats. This thought-piece will lead into the panel
discussion that follows as an example of contemporary military thought on
2030 CONFERENCE GALA DINNER: Guest of Honour details not to be
the subject.
disclosed. Attendance by invitation only
Brigadier General Roger Turner, Director, Capabilities Development
Directorate, U.S. Marine Corps
1830 GREYBEARD PANEL DISCUSSION: IDENTIFYING FUTURE THREATS “This is a really important
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives... It is the conference for the Ministry
Minister
one that is most adaptable to change” - Darwin of Defence, it provides
Dunne, British
Over the past decade the world has witnessed significant change in the land command for the
Government,
nature of the threats we face. We now live in a seemingly much more British Army to set out its
Speaker 2015
complicated world; cyber-attacks, asymmetric warfare, terrorism at home priorities for equipment
capability setting…”
and abroad / The Nation states’ monopoly on the use of force has been
eroded, state boundaries have lost much of their importance and non-state
actors have become increasingly powerful drivers of change:
 What are the likely sources of future threats and future combat
scenarios?
 How do armed forces adapt to combat threats in this complex world?
 Is it possible for a nation to maintain forces capable of combatting a full
range of potential scenarios?
 Can nations specialise and collaborate with other nations to collectively
combat a full spectrum of threats without losing sovereignty and the ability
to standalone?
 What is the role for land forces and armoured vehicles, how is it
changing and how will it have to change further?
Moderator:
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB, Chief of Materiél (Land)
DE&S (2009-2012),
Retired UK MoD
Discussants:
The Right Hon. Sir Lawrence Freedman KCMG, CBE, FBA, Emeritus
Professor of War Studies, King’s College London
Chris Donnelly, CMG TD, Director,
The Institute for Statecraft
General Sir Jack Deverell KCB OBE, Commander in Chief Allied Forces
North (2001-2004), Retired UK MoD
Lieutenant General The Hon Sir Thomas Boyd-Carpenter KBE, Deputy
Chief of the Defence Staff for Programmes and Personnel (1992–1996),
Retired UK MoD
1930 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS
Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward KBE CB, Chief of Materiél (Land)
DE&S (2009-2012), Retired UK MoD
PICTURE BY: Cpl Si Longworth RLC, MoD/Crown copyright (2014)
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