IDGA’s Air-Launched Weapons Summit is taking place August 24-25, 2009 and will give you the opportunity to learn more about developing and deploying better, faster, and cheaper air-launched weapons. You will have the unique opportunity to interact and network with military, government, academic and private sector leaders.
The event will cover the ever more pivotal role in the way combat operations are conducted across the globe. OIF and OEF have shown that precision strike weapons are a necessity in the modern, urban warfare environment. This event will cover:
• Program Needs and Requirements
• Increasing Weapon System Effectiveness While Reducing Civilian Casualties
• UAV Weapon Integration
For more details please visit the website at: www.idga.org/us/AirLaunchedWeapons
Welcome to the Jan. 7, 2011 edition of The Ivy Leaf.
For more stories, videos and photos, be sure to view, "like" and friend us the U.S. Division-North Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/4thID?ref=sgm.
IDGA’s Air-Launched Weapons Summit is taking place August 24-25, 2009 and will give you the opportunity to learn more about developing and deploying better, faster, and cheaper air-launched weapons. You will have the unique opportunity to interact and network with military, government, academic and private sector leaders.
The event will cover the ever more pivotal role in the way combat operations are conducted across the globe. OIF and OEF have shown that precision strike weapons are a necessity in the modern, urban warfare environment. This event will cover:
• Program Needs and Requirements
• Increasing Weapon System Effectiveness While Reducing Civilian Casualties
• UAV Weapon Integration
For more details please visit the website at: www.idga.org/us/AirLaunchedWeapons
Welcome to the Jan. 7, 2011 edition of The Ivy Leaf.
For more stories, videos and photos, be sure to view, "like" and friend us the U.S. Division-North Facebook page, at http://www.facebook.com/4thID?ref=sgm.
The largest indirect-fire conference in the world, Future Artillery invites you to keep up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, hear about lessons emerging from Afghanistan, and examine the future strategies of different nations to take their indirect fire capabilities forward on an ever-decreasing budget.
Introduction to Matrix and Data Navigator (updated May 2013)MatrixSteve
This presentation introduces Matrix Industrial Control Systems, a company that provides plant floor data collection, reporting and visualization solutions to the food manufacturing industry.
The largest indirect-fire conference in the world, Future Artillery invites you to keep up-to-date with the latest technological advancements, hear about lessons emerging from Afghanistan, and examine the future strategies of different nations to take their indirect fire capabilities forward on an ever-decreasing budget.
Introduction to Matrix and Data Navigator (updated May 2013)MatrixSteve
This presentation introduces Matrix Industrial Control Systems, a company that provides plant floor data collection, reporting and visualization solutions to the food manufacturing industry.
SMi's 13th annual Military Airlift conference Dale Butler
SMi's 13th annual Military Airlift conference takes place in Florence, Italy on December 3rd and 4th 2012. There is also a site visit to Pisa Airforce Base on December 5th.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
Mental Health: Maintaining balance and not feeling pressured by user demands.
Key insights include the importance of automation, making the adoption process seamless, and leveraging offline interactions for marketing. The presentation also emphasizes the need for continuous small improvements and building a friendly, inclusive community that contributes to the project's growth.
Vladimir Iglovikov brings his extensive experience as a Kaggle Grandmaster, ex-Staff ML Engineer at Lyft, sharing valuable lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to enhance the adoption of their open-source projects.
Explore more about Albumentations and join the community at:
GitHub: https://github.com/albumentations-team/albumentations
Website: https://albumentations.ai/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/100504475
Twitter: https://x.com/albumentations
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technologies, XML continues to play a vital role in structuring, storing, and transporting data across diverse systems. The recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) present new methodologies for enhancing XML development workflows, introducing efficiency, automation, and intelligent capabilities. This presentation will outline the scope and perspective of utilizing AI in XML development. The potential benefits and the possible pitfalls will be highlighted, providing a balanced view of the subject.
We will explore the capabilities of AI in understanding XML markup languages and autonomously creating structured XML content. Additionally, we will examine the capacity of AI to enrich plain text with appropriate XML markup. Practical examples and methodological guidelines will be provided to elucidate how AI can be effectively prompted to interpret and generate accurate XML markup.
Further emphasis will be placed on the role of AI in developing XSLT, or schemas such as XSD and Schematron. We will address the techniques and strategies adopted to create prompts for generating code, explaining code, or refactoring the code, and the results achieved.
The discussion will extend to how AI can be used to transform XML content. In particular, the focus will be on the use of AI XPath extension functions in XSLT, Schematron, Schematron Quick Fixes, or for XML content refactoring.
The presentation aims to deliver a comprehensive overview of AI usage in XML development, providing attendees with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions. Whether you’re at the early stages of adopting AI or considering integrating it in advanced XML development, this presentation will cover all levels of expertise.
By highlighting the potential advantages and challenges of integrating AI with XML development tools and languages, the presentation seeks to inspire thoughtful conversation around the future of XML development. We’ll not only delve into the technical aspects of AI-powered XML development but also discuss practical implications and possible future directions.
Goodbye Windows 11: Make Way for Nitrux Linux 3.5.0!SOFTTECHHUB
As the digital landscape continually evolves, operating systems play a critical role in shaping user experiences and productivity. The launch of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 marks a significant milestone, offering a robust alternative to traditional systems such as Windows 11. This article delves into the essence of Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, exploring its unique features, advantages, and how it stands as a compelling choice for both casual users and tech enthusiasts.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
GridMate - End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid...ThomasParaiso2
End to end testing is a critical piece to ensure quality and avoid regressions. In this session, we share our journey building an E2E testing pipeline for GridMate components (LWC and Aura) using Cypress, JSForce, FakerJS…
Alt. GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using ...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Communications Mining Series - Zero to Hero - Session 1DianaGray10
This session provides introduction to UiPath Communication Mining, importance and platform overview. You will acquire a good understand of the phases in Communication Mining as we go over the platform with you. Topics covered:
• Communication Mining Overview
• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
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Join Maher Hanafi, VP of Engineering at Betterworks, in this new session where he'll share a practical framework to transform Gen AI prototypes into impactful products! He'll delve into the complexities of data collection and management, model selection and optimization, and ensuring security, scalability, and responsible use.
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Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Pushing the limits of ePRTC: 100ns holdover for 100 daysAdtran
At WSTS 2024, Alon Stern explored the topic of parametric holdover and explained how recent research findings can be implemented in real-world PNT networks to achieve 100 nanoseconds of accuracy for up to 100 days.
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Keynote MEnA Attendees:
Brigadier General Hussein R.
Alabbass, Director of Royal
Artillery Directorate,
Jordanian Armed Forces
Mr Shadi Majali, CEO and
Chairman, King Abdullah II Design
and Development Bureau (KADDB)
Brigadier General Mufareh
Al-Tarawneh, Deputy MD, King
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Benefits of Attending Confirmed Brigadier General,
Head of Qatar Emiri Land Forces,
> Engage with key decision makers from key gulf nations and Qatar Armed Forces
leaders in Global artillery technology procurement to identify Confirmed Brigadier General,
Artillery Directorate,
unparalleled opportunities UAE Armed Forces
> Ensure your solutions are at the forefront in the minds of leaders
in this ever expanding market
> Network with exceptional technical experts including key Keynote International
artillery, tracked vehicle and C4I Programme Managers, Attendees:
Capability Developers and Operators joining the event to share Confirmed Major General, Artillery
and build on experiences plus challenges Directorate, Pakistan Army
Brigadier General Jonathan A.
> Enjoy historical Amman and the serene Dead Sea whilst Maddux, Programme Executive
helping shape the future debate for near term artillery Officer, PEO Ammunition, US Army
procurement priorities Brigadier General Ediwan
Prabowo, Commander Field
Artillery, Indonesian Army
MENA Military Members Attend the Conference for Free Colonel Ivan Mraz, Head of Artillery
Directorate, Czech Ministry of
Defence
New for 2011 Lieutenant Colonel Valerio Luiz
Lange, Commander of the 6th
Group MRL, Brazilian Army
> Precision Munition and Artillery Mobility Briefings: Gain a more Lieutenant Colonel Manfred
comprehensive analysis of Middle Eastern requirements through Dietmar Felber, Plans & Concepts,
a series of briefings on the role of precision versus affordability and Transformation Army Office,
German Ministry of Defence
between wheeled and tracked capabilities
Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Fort,
> More Middle Eastern Speakers and Attendees: Building on the Head of Doctrine and Prospective
success of our events this year such as International Symposium on Air Studies, Field Artillery School,
French Army
Defence in Saudi Arabia under the kind patronage of Prince Khalid, Hans Oiom, Senior Munitions Safety
Armoured Vehicles and Defence Logistics UAE, we will bring together Expert, Norwegian Ministry of
a strong regional attendance Defence
> Innovative C-RAM Focus Day on the Bank of the Dead Sea: With many Mark Stoop, Munitions and Guided
Weapons Programme Manager,
militaries looking to make better use of existing capabilities, what TNO Netherlands
prospects exist for widening the scope of 155mm assets? In this
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in Middle Eastern artillery procurement and upgrades. Pakistan Army
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event. Building on the success of a number of Middle Managing Director, King Abdullah II Design and
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Khalid, but also Armoured Vehicles and Defence Logistics Executive Officer, PEO Ammunition, US Army
UAE we have commitments from regional players such as
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07:30 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE 08:00 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
08:20 WELCOME ADDRESS AND INTRODUCTORY REMARKS 08:20 OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
FROM THE CHAIRPERSON
08.30 KING ABDULLAH II DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
08.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH: THE FUTURE OF THE JORDANIAN Lieutenant Colonel Yahia Zweiri, Head of Design
ARMY AND THE CAPABILITIES REQUIRED FOR and Development Department, King Abdullah II Design
ARTILLERY OPERATIONS and Development Bureau (KADDB)
Brigadier General Hussein R. Alabbass, Director of Royal
Artillery Directorate, Jordanian Armed Forces 09.10 ANALYSING THE DEPLOYMENT OF CAESAR BY
THE FRENCH ARMY
09.10 DEVELOPING A REGIONAL MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY TO Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Fort, Head of Doctrine and
SUPPORT JORDAN'S DEFENCE INDUSTRIES Prospective Studies, Field Artillery School, French Army
Reserved for Mr Shadi Majali, CEO and Chairman, King
Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) 09:50 MORNING NETWORKING BREAK
09:50 MORNING NETWORKING BREAK 10.20 SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARTHUR
ARTILLERY TRACKING SYSTEM IN THE CZECH ARMY
10.20 GUEST SPEAKER: THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN'S Colonel Ivan Mraz, Head of Artillery Directorate,
ARTILLERY DIRECTORATE Czech Ministry of Defence
Reserved for Major General, Director General
Artillery, Pakistan 11.00 THE DEVELOPMENT OF UK ARTILLERY: CHALLENGES OF
ARTILLERY DEPLOYMENT AFTER AFGHANISTAN
11.00 AQUIRING CAPABILITIES FOR FUTURE OPERATIONS IN A Reserved for Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Grace, SO1
CHANGABLE ENVIRONMENT: THE QATARI ARTILLERY Strike, HQ Director Royal Artillery
MODERNISATION PROGRAMME
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of Qatar Emiri Land Forces, Qatari Armed Forces If you are interested in this session please call Paul
Williamson +44(0)207 368 9337
12:20 NETWORKING LUNCH AND AZAN DHUHR
12:20 NETWORKING LUNCH AND AZAN DHUHR
13.20 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: US ARTILLERY UPDATES
Brigadier General Jonathan A. Maddux, Programme 13.20 SAFETY FIRST: BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE STORAGE
Executive Officer, PEO Ammunition, US Army AND HANDLING FOR PRECISION MUNITIONS
Hans Oiom, Senior Munitions Safety Expert,
14.00 ADDRESSING CURRENT PRECISION MUNTION Norwegian Ministry of Defence
PROCUREMENTS FOR THE M109L47 SELF
PROPELLED HOWITZER 14.00 FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN BRAZILIAN ARTILLERY
Reserved for Brigadier General Khalfan Ubaid Al Kaa'bi, DEPLOYMENT AND PROCUREMENT
Commander of the Artillery Directorate, United Arab Lieutenant Colonel Valerio Luiz Lange, Commander of
Emirates Land Forces 6th Group MRL, Brazilian Army
14.40 SHOWCASING CURRENT INDONESIAN ARTILLERY 14.40 AFTERNOON NETWORKING BREAK
OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 15.20 KEY INDIRECT FIRE PROJECTS OF THE GERMAN
Brigadier General Ediwan Prabowo, Commander Field ARMED FORCES
Artillery, Indonesian Army Lieutenant Colonel Manfred Dietmar Felber, Plans
15:20 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING COMMENTS AND END OF DAY 1 & Concepts, Transformation Army Office, German
Ministry of Defence
16.00 INNOVATION IN FUTURE ARTILLERY
15.30 TRADITIONAL COFFEE NETWORKING RECEPTION Mark Stoop, Munitions and Guided Weapons Programme
Should you be interested in sponsoring this please Manager, TNO Netherlands
contact Paul Williamson on +44(0)207 368 9737
16:40 CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING COMMENTS AND END OF CONFERENCE
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Former four-star General of the US Army, and Vice President of defence and
aerospace systems supplier Raytheon talks to us about the overall importance of
precision artillery in modern warfare, the ‘revolutionary’ Excalibur system currently
being deployed to the US Army and Marine Corps, and future capabilities in the pipeline.
2. LT. COL. FORT ON WEAPONRY
Lt. Col. Oliver Fort of the French Army discusses his presentation at IQPC’s Future Artillery conference.
Lt. Col. Fort specializes in the 155-52 caliber gun, and he explains the technical advantages of this gun and
how to use these advantages to your benefit. In particular, Lt. Col. Fort speaks on the weight, range, speed
and type of ammunition of the gun.
3. PANEL DISCUSSION – WHAT WILL THE SDSR MEAN FOR ARMED FORCES PROCUREMENT,
EQUIPMENT AND MANPOWER?
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Security Review – with Brigadier Charlie Hobson, an expert in expedition requirements from the UK MoD
and Lieutenant Colonel Jim Storr PhD, a specialist in Army doctrinal analysis.
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FUTURE ARTILLERY MIDDLE EAST 2011
1/ The only opportunity for content-driven networkingunparalleled opportunity to understand Jordan andmakers, Operational
Commanders and KADDB: Affording participants an
with key Jordanian and Middle Eastern decision
the Middle East’s key
technology needs for procurement of precision munitions, artillery mobility and C4I systems
2/ Keynote presentations from MENA and International artillery and land systems experts: Take advantage of their vast
experience to identify new trends in both regional and international procurement priorities and to benchmark your capabilities
in the future evolution of precision munition technology
Meet key local industry partners: Learn about the importance of local economic priorities and key ways and techniques of
3/ partnering with local industry to exploit both parties’ strengths
An outstanding opportunity to engage with exceptional technical experts including key artillery, tracked vehicle and C4I
4/ Programme Managers, Capability Developers and Operators joining the event to share experiences and challenges
Meet all the key decision making players in the Middle East including; The Jordanian Armed Forces, Qatar Army, UAE Armed
5/ Forces and delegates from KADDB, Al-Taif and key OEMs
A focus on precision: Taking advantage of the wealth of experience ranging from French ‘Bonus Round’, the MLRS Programme
6/ and 155mm developments in the Qatar Army
PRE-ConFEREnCE WoRKShoP AnD DEAD SEA SItE vISIt
21ST NOVEMBER 2011
COUNTER-RAM 155MM: PROSPECTS AND LIMITS 8.45 Coach Departs from Four Seasons
With many militaries looking to make better use of Hotel Amman
existing capabilities, what prospects exist for widening
the scope of 155mm assets? In this innovative workshop 9.30 Arrive at King Hussein Bin Talal
by Univ. –Prof. Dr. –Ing Habil. Hendrik Rothe from the Convention Centre
German Ministry of Defence’s Army University, he will 9.45 Workshop Part 1
analyse the real-time computation of:
• Trajectory forecast of the incoming RAM-target 11:00 Coffee Break & Networking
• Fire control in case of moving weapon and moving target 11.30 Workshop Part 2
• Optimal time of ignition of the remotely controllable fuse
• Design of an optimised artillery shell for small and 12:30 Lunch & Networking
hard targets 13:30 Time to Explore the Dead Sea - Facilities
• Experimental results in static and dynamic firings Included for Change of Attire
Workshop Leader: Univ. –Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Hendrik Rothe
– Helmut Schmidt Universität – German Ministry of Defence 16.30 Coach Returns to Four Seasons Hotel Amman
MAIn ConFEREnCE vEnuE – FouR SEASonS AMMAn
22ND AND 23RD NOVEMBER 2011
5th Circle, Al-Kindi Street The Four Seasons Amman is exceptionally well placed between the prestigious
Jabal Amman, Amman, Jordan Al Sweifiyah residential area and the Shmeisani financial district. Four Seasons
Telephone: 962 (6) 550-5555 offers Amman’s finest setting for business or leisure. Its dramatic hilltop location
Guest fax: 962 (6) 550-5556 presents breathtaking views of the surrounding cityscape. Distances:
Mailing Address: • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM): 30 minutes
P.O. Box 950344 • Shmeisani financial district is a 10-minute drive (7 kilometres/4.4 miles)
Amman 11195, Jordan • Sweifiyah financial district is a 5-minute drive (5 kilometres/3 miles)
• Mecca Shopping Mall is a 12-minute drive (10 kilometres/6 miles)
Accommodation: Travel and accommodation is not included in the registration fee. However
a number of discounted bedrooms have been reserved at the Four Seasons Hotel. Please
call the hotel directly on Tel: + 962 (6) 550 5555 and quote booking reference IQPC to receive
your discounted rate, prices start from JD136 excluding taxes, and including breakfast. There
is limited availability so we do encourage attendees to book early to avoid disappointment.
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5. MAIn ConFEREnCE DAy onE
22ND NOVEMBER 2011
7.30 Registration and Coffee 11.40 FEATURED INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
8.20 Welcome Address and Introductory Remarks 12.20 Networking Lunch and Azan Dhuhr
from the Chairperson
13:20 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
8.30 KEYNOTE SPEECH: THE FUTURE OF THE US ARTILLERY UPDATES
JORDANIAN ARMY AND THE CAPABILITIES Excalibur XM982 precision guided artillery projectile
REQUIRED FOR ARTILLERY OPERATIONS - Operational firing and feedback from Iraq
Analysing the current deployment of artillery used and Afghanistan
by the Jordanian Army - Ongoing projects and future activities
Assessing the current capabilities of artillery in Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) Technical Development
use and addressing current requirement gaps Programme
Transforming the fleet through the current 155mm - Examining the requirements and outlining the
and 120mm upgrade programmes role of PGK in the US Army’s precision arsenal
Outlining the future challenges and threats facing Emerging 105mm precision requirements and
the Jordanian army including; technologies
- COIN operations Assessing US Army efforts to make artillery
- Jordan’s multinational peacekeeping and precision more affordable
disaster relief role Brigadier General Jonathan A. Maddux, Programme
- Asymmetric warfare Executive Officer, PEO Ammunition, uS Army
Brigadier General Hussein R. Alabbass, Director of
14.00 ADDRESSING CURRENT PRECISION MUNITION
Royal Artillery Directorate, Jordanian Armed Forces
PROCUREMENTS FOR THE M109L47 SELF
9.10 DEVELOPING A REGIONAL MANUFACTURING PROPELLED HOWITZER
CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT JORDAN’S Near term procurement requirements for self
DEFENCE INDUSTRIES propelled artillery
Taking requirement to result: The role of the KADDB Balancing greater precision with greater cost
in relation to Jordanian Army requirements Challenges faced by indirect fires
Addressing the need to future-proof: Embedding Maintenance solutions for desert deployment
procurement programme managers in Reserved For: Brigadier General Khalfan Ubaid Al
operational commands Kaa’bi, Commander of the Artillery Directorate,
Understanding the true level of technology united Arab Emirates land Forces
maturity and the implications for setting realistic
14.40 SHOWCASING CURRENT INDONESIAN
requirements
ARTILLERY OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Helping deliver programmes on time and on budget
Indonesian requirements for artillery modernization:
Reserved for Mr Shadi Majali, CEO and Chairman, King
- Looking at upgrading 105mm and 155mm capabilities
Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB)
- Assessing the need for MLRS or WR-40
9.50 Morning Networking Break Terrain challenges for artillery mobility
Looking towards the next generation of air lift
10.20 GUEST SPEAKER: THE FUTURE OF PAKISTAN’S
artillery capabilities
ARTILLERY DIRECTORATE
Brigadier General Ediwan Prabowo, Commander
Current directions in Artillery deployment
Field Artillery, Indonesian Army
and procurement
Capability requirements for the next decade 15.20 Chairman’s Closing Comments and End of Day 1
Tracked versus wheeled: Increasing the need for
15.30 Traditional Coffee Networking Reception
mobility in counter-battery
Why precision matters: Accuracy versus cost
Reserved For: Two Star General, Director General
Artillery, Pakistan
11.00 ACQUIRING CAPABILITIES FOR FUTURE
OPERATIONS IN A CHANGABLE ENVIRONMENT:
THE QATARI ARTILLERY MODERNISATION
PROGRAMME
Showcasing the Qatari Army’s growing expertise
Providing an update on the current state of
play regarding:
- G5 Howitzer Upgrade Programme
- Future Blowpipe Manpad Launchers
- The search for smarter munitions
- Plus; an announcement on the proposed
precision fuse programme
Reserved For: Brigadier General Al-Ghanem, Head
of Qatar Emiri Land Forces, qatari Armed Forces
Traditional Coffee Networking Reception
FOR QUESTIONS ON THE EVENT, AGENDA OR TEAM DISCOUNTS,
CONTACT US AT +44 (0)207 368 9737 or defence@iqpc.co.uk
6. MAIn ConFEREnCE DAy tWo
23RD NOVEMBER 2011
8:00 Registration and Coffee 14.00 FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN BRAZILIAN ARTILLERY
DEPLOYMENT AND PROCUREMENT
8.20 Opening Remarks from the Chairperson
Brazilian Army field requirements for the future
8.30 KING ABDULLAH II DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT Benefits of sharing recent MLRS experience
BUREAU (KADDB): 120MM PROJECT Astros 2 and the path to Astros 2020
Lieutenant Colonel Yahia Zweiri, Head of Design and Lieutenant Colonel Valerio Luiz Lange, Commander
Development Department, King Abdullah II Design of 6th Group MRL, Brazilian Army
and Development Bureau (KADDB)
14.40 Afternoon Networking Break
09.10 ANALYSING THE DEPLOYMENT OF CAESAR
15.20 KEY INDIRECT FIRE PROJECTS OF THE
BY THE FRENCH ARMY
GERMAN ARMED FORCES
Full operational capability of the system
Joint fire support
Lessons learned from the deployment in Afghanistan
Main advantage of recoil forces management
and relevance to the Middle East market
for increased accuracy: The benefit of efficient
Delivery of CAESAR to Saudi Arabia
soft mounts
Future plans and developments
Integration techniques for the:
Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Fort, Head of Doctrine
- M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)
and Prospective Studies, Field Artillery School,
Avoiding firing kinematics degradation
French Army
through addressing:
9.50 Morning Networking Break - Erratic feeding
- Influence of ammunition belt torsion
10.20 SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT OF THE ARTHUR
Choosing between Pintle and RWS variants
ARTILLERY TRACKING SYSTEM IN THE Lieutenant Colonel Manfred Dietmar Felber, Plans
CZECH ARMY & Concepts, Transformation Army Office, german
Advantages and challenges of the ShKH Ondava:
Ministry of Defence
- 152mm munition challenges
- Comparisons with the ShKH M2000 Zuzana 16.00 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR JOINT MUNITIONS
Looking towards deployment of 155mm ShKH Identifying the processes to achieve interoperability
Zuzana 2 How do you ensure your systems “talk” to each
Addressing the question of MLRS: Identifying when other? What are the limitations?
and how to upgrade the RM70 Outlining the strategies and processes to overcome
Benefits of an adaptable artillery post Afghanistan the challenges of the system
Colonel Ivan Mraz, Head of Artillery Directorate, Mark Stoop, Munitions and Guided Weapons
Czech Ministry of Defence Programme Manager, tno, netherlands
11.00 THE DEVELOPMENT OF UK ARTILLERY: 16.40 Chairman’s Closing Comments and End
CHALLENGES OF ARTILLERY DEPLOYMENT of Conference
AFTER AFGHANISTAN
Tasks the Royal Artillery could undertake and
whether this would fit into a model for the future
looking at the 2015-2020 time-frame
New structures, future capabilities and
operating concepts
Near term priorities for the Royal Artillery
Reserved for Lieutenant Colonel Eddie Grade, SO1
Strike, hq Director Royal Artillery
11.40 FEATURED INDUSTRY PRESENTATION
12.20 Networking Lunch and Azan Dhuhr
13.20 SAFETY FIRST: BENEFITS OF EFFECTIVE
STORAGE AND HANDLING FOR PRECISION
MUNITIONS
Implementing NATO AC/326 recommendations
Establishing a quality system through building an
overall system to support safety
Preventing lost materiel from defence becoming a
threat through increased asset security
Field storage and safety in multinational operations
Clearing explosives in old ranges and
ammunition dumps
Hans Øiom, Senior Munitions Safety Expert,
USMC M198 Howitzer on
norwegian Ministry of Defence Operations In Afghanistan
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1. Generate new sales leads: Our event will bring together the 5. Building customer loyalty: Face-to-face contact at conferences,
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DElEgAtE PRoFIlE oF DEFEnCE Iq FutuRE ARtIllERy EvEntS
Military/Industry Split Industry Attendees Job Titles Profile Military Attendees Job Titles Profile
t Military Personnel (Primary): 38% t Business Development: 27% t Chief of Artillery: 17%
t Industry Attendees (Secondary): 62% t Programme Manager: 9% t Programme/Requirements Manager: 27%
t President/CEO/Vice President: t Staff Officer: 28%
President/CEO: 4% t Commandant/Instructor: 11%
t Sales, Marketing, Consulting: 30% t Defence Attache: 5%
t System Management/ Director: 13% t Scientist/Adviser: 12%
t Engineer/Scientist: 17%
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