Examining Future Developments For Precision Effects And The Impact Across The Entire Fire Support System

Acquiring increased levels of precision remains a top priority for artillery forces globally and a key area for sustained long-term investment. With a number of active procurement programmes and exciting technological developments this unique forum will bring together leading experts to examine the future direction of precision weaponry for the artillery. Being the only forum dedicated to precision ammunition advancements for indirect fires, don’t miss the opportunity to get fully up to date on the hottest developments across the industry including insights on the Vulcano programme and Excalibur 1b.

Key questions being debated include:

• How can you achieve the right mix of precision guided, conventional munitions and Smart weapons for an effective yet affordable force?
• How close are we to a solution for 105mm precision?
• How significant is the cyber threat to precision weapons and what can be done to counter these challenges?
• How can capabilities be developed to enable engagement of moving targets?

Benefits of Attending:

• Hear the latest advancements with PGMs, Excalibur and Vulcano, plus compare solutions for ‘near-precision’ to ensure you are achieving the most cost effective, high pay off munitions mix
• Gain in-depth perspectives on how different nations are approaching procurement of precision weapons in the immediate and long-term future
• Network and share in discussions with subject specialists and Programme Managers in this interactive and intimate environment
• Explore the future of precision capabilities across artillery and mortar weapon systems all in one space
• Discover European military requirements for precision guided munitions to 2025 alongside

09:00 Chairman’s Opening Address

09:10 Assessing the Future Precision Strike Requirements of the UK- Developing a Suite of Capabilities to Engage a Diverse Range of Targets at Meet the Need to Reduce Collateral Damage

Colonel Richard Couzens
Assistant Head of Deep Target Attack Capability
UK MoD

09:40 Fires & Targeting and InfoOps Center – current Capability and future Development

Lieutenant Colonel Giovanni Giagheddu
Fires Targeting & InfoOps Center (FT&IO)
Italian Army

10:10 Examining the Impact of the Proliferation of Precision Weapons Across the Artillery Fire Support Network

Lieutenant Colonel Oliver Fort
Head of Doctrine & Prospective Studies, Artillery School
French Army

10:40 Meeting Operational demand for advanced / advancing counter-battery and C-RAM capabilities

Lieutenant Colonel Leigh Crawford
SO1 Joint Fires, HQ 6 Bde, Forces Command
Australian Army. ( HQ 6 Bde provides the Joint Fires advocacy for the Forces Command FE within Army)

11:40 Exploring Technological Innovations Shaping the Future of Smart Ammunitions Development

Martin van de Voorde
Programme Manager
TNO Defence

12:10 Examining Progress with Development and Fielding of the New Excalibur Shell Version 1B Enabling Heightened Reliability and More Affordable Precision Engagement

12:40 Panel Session: Exploring the Future of Precision Strike Capabilities and Opportunities to Capitalise on New Technologies