Navigating the Evolving Battlespace: Enhancing the Capabilities of the Dismounted Soldier
The modern battlefield requires dismounted soldiers to be agile, adaptable, and extremely skilled. With a particular focus on developments in equipment, urban and complex terrain, training approaches, and operational tactics, International Dismounted Soldier (IDS) 2024 explores the changing environment of warfare and its impact on dismounted situational awareness. Highlighting significant advancements meant to maximise light forces effectiveness, survivability, and mission success in a variety of operational conditions, ranging from individual gear to squad-level tactics. The event brings together military leaders, experts and industry representatives for an opportunity to hear presentations on the latest developments, challenges and trends in dismounted soldier systems.
Across the globe, militaries recognise the value of infantry soldiers taking a light approach to ensure they maintain peak physical and cognitive performance while minimising the risk of injury. The third annual International Dismounted Soldier will focus on technological developments which have enhanced the capabilities of infantry and marines to be superior to opposition and deliver updates from an increased range of international perspectives regarding dismantled soldier system programs
Across the globe, militaries recognise the value of infantry soldiers taking a light approach to ensure they maintain peak physical and cognitive performance while minimising the risk of injury. Join us to explore innovative solutions and foster cooperation in tackling future threats regarding the Dismounted Soldier.
Benefits of Attending
Gain insight from NATO and allied nations on increasing dismounted close combat and ensuring readiness and communications
Optimise the Dismounted Soldier platform by integrating critical technologies and advanced equipment while managing the cognitive and physical burden
Receive an update on advancing technology and lessons identified from programs enhancing the situational awareness of the soldier.
Share best practice to ensure that interoperability continues to be achieved for collective defence and future operations
Hear from key military figures on lessons identified in combat, in urban and complex terrain, to enhance the lethality and survivability of the soldier.
Learn from current procurement projects to understand how nations are advancing their capability to deliver lethal effects
Key Themes Include:
Infantry Tactics & Operations
Soldier Modernisation
Training & Readiness
Physical & Cognitive Burden
Improved Lethality & Technology
Collaboration & Interoptability
Urban Terrain & Future Warfare
Why Attend
Attend International Dismounted Soldier and learn about:
Opportunity to hear an update from the British Army, as the UK takes over as the new leader of the NATO Rapid Response Force. They will shed light on the most recent changes and advancements regarding the Dismounted Soldier.
The only conference to cover the entire spectrum of the dismounted soldier and provide strategic insights from key decision-makers within Land Forces. Expect a detailed insight into specific themes such as training, physical and cognitive burdens, lethality, survivability, and integrated soldier systems.
International Dismounted Soldier is co-located with Future Mortar Systems , providing a unique opportunity to meet with both industry and military specialists in the field of land operations. The shared exhibition space provides a great opportunity for networking and collaboration.
A very well run, well-focussed event that provided a wide variety of good quality, up-to-date information from within the sector
An event focussed on an underrepresented aspect of the defence community. IDS enables a forum at which dismounted experts can meet and progress ideas
As ever, the engagement with industry is invaluable
2023 Speakers Included
Colonel (Retd) Andy Hadfield, Former Commandant of UK School of Infantry, IDS 2023 Conference Chairman
Major General Chris Barry CBE, Director Land Warfare, British Army
Major General Veiko-Vello Palm, Commander of the Estonian Division, Estonian Land Forces
Brigadier Matt Birch, Head of Military Capability Delivery, British Army
Brigadier General Eugenio Dessi, Infantry School Commander, Italian Army
Brigadier General Jonas Lotsne, Director of Land Systems, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Brigadier General Anders Svensson, Deputy Commander, Swedish Army
Colonel Paul Cummings, Dismounted Close Combat Portfolio Leader, STSP, DE&S - UK MoD
Colonel Stuart Nasse, Assistant Head Military Capability Delivery, British Army
Colonel Thomas Putnam, Director, Close Combat Lethality Task Force, US DoD
Colonel Juhana Skyttä, Infantry Inspector, Finnish Army
Colonel Harm van der Have, Commander Manoeuvre Education and Training Center, Royal Dutch Army
Tim Gramp, Chief Engineer, US Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy Brooks, Commandant, Infantry School, Canadian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Dawe, Commanding Officer, Infantry Trials and Development Unit, British Army
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gerlach, G3 Staff Officer, Infantry Branch, ACCDC - German Army
Lieutenant Colonel Johnny Hanlon, SO1 Soldier Systems, SoldierWorks, British Army
Major Michael O'Connor, Capability Director Soldier Modernisation Office, New Zealand Defence Force
Major Donatas Palavenis, Chief Specialist, Training and Doctrine Command of the Lithuanian Armed Forces
Major Ali Raju, Commanding Officer, Canadian Army Trials and Evaluations Unit
Stuart Lyle, Urban Operations Research Lead, Land Analysis Group, DSTL - UK MoD
Anders Palm, Project Manager, Optronics System Section, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV)
Mark Pickering, Principal Scientist, Land Guided Weapons, DSTL – UK MoD
Jonathan Russell, Technical lead Land Systems Programme Dismounted Protection Project, DSTL - UK MoD
Tom Van Beneden, Ammunition Support Partnership, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA)
General (Retd) Scott Miller, Commander Resolute Support Mission (2018-2021), SIG Sauer
Rob Taylor, Managing Director & Founder, 4GD
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Venue
Copthorne Tara Hotel Scarsdale Pl, Kensington, W8 5SY London, UK
Tel: +44 207 937 7211
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