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- DATE: Thu 17 October 2024
- VENUE: PVA EXPO PRAGUE - Conference Hall 1, Entrance Hall 2
- OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English
- ONLINE REGISTRATION
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FORCE DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
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The Future Land Forces Panel is organised under the auspices of BG Petr MILČICKÝ, Ph.D., MSc - Director of Force Development Division, Ministry of Defence, CZE |
PREAMBLE
“The first and most important rule to observe ... is to use our entire forces with the utmost energy. The second rule is to concentrate our power as much as possible against that section where the chief blows are to be delivered and to incur disadvantages elsewhere, so that our chances of success may increase at the decisive point. The third rule is never to waste time. Unless important advantages are to be gained from hesitation, it is necessary to set to work at once. By this speed, a hundred enemy measures are nipped in the bud, and public opinion is won most rapidly. Finally, the fourth rule is to follow up our successes with the utmost energy.” Carl von Clausewitz
Welcome to the Future Land Forces Panel 2024, organized in cooperation with the Czech Armed Forces. The Conference aims to bring together land forces community, subject matter experts, industry, and academia stakeholders to address the main conceptual challenges of the future land operation within multidomain environment.
The conference will address the main key issue of operational and tactical context and operating environment which is characterized by complexity, instability, uncertainty, and pervasive operation. It is obvious that we have to things differently to provide credible military capabilities. We also must conceptually pragmatic recognize the constrain of military re-capitalized equipment program.
The future forces design must seek to deter adversaries form acting against our nation and our allies’ interest. This will require to operate in multidomain framework but also work with civilian services within crisis response operation. As a heart of future land forces is the idea that we shall enhance joint action, being more integrated as a land force and more adaptable to changing environment.
A solution and way forward need to be found via mutual effort and cooperation of all involved parties mainly by users, industry, and subject defence matter experts from academia. This key triangle efforts will bring future tactical and operational capabilities to our soldiers in any operation.
An integral part of the conference is the informal exchange of information and networking within broader land forces community.
MG (Ret.) Ivo ZBOŘIL
Expert Guarantor
The Battle Management System (BMS) at the unit level is a key element of modern military Command and Control
The Future Land Forces Panel 2024 will focus on the Battle Management System (BMS) at the unit level as a key element of modern military command and control. It brings integration of information, communication, and coordination between the different components of the armed forces It brings integration of information, communication, and coordination between the different components of the armed forces.
Here are the main areas of discussion:
Sensors and Data Collection: A modern BMS requires reliable sensors to collect battlefield situational awareness. This includes radar systems, cameras, sensors, GPS and others. The development of sensors and their integration into the BMS is a key factor.
Communication Infrastructure: Fast and reliable communication between units is essential. The BMS must support a variety of communication channels, including radio networks, data links and satellite communications.
Data Analysis and Decision-Making: The BMS must be able to analyse large amounts of data and provide relevant information to commanders. This includes artificial intelligence algorithms for target identification, weapon system recommendations and rapid decision making.
Integration with Other Systems: The BMS must be able to communicate with other military systems such as tactical control systems, navigation systems and sensors. Integration of these systems allows for better coordination and collaboration.
Training: Units must be able to use the system effectively and respond to a variety of situations.
Cyber Security: The BMS is vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Developing security measures and protecting against threats are essential.
Standardisation and Interoperability: Different militaries and organisations use different BMS systems. Standardisation and interoperability are a challenge for cooperation and information sharing.
Emerging Disruptive Technology: Overall, successful BMS development is dependent on addressing these challenges and on collaboration between military organisations, developers, and manufacturers.
PROGRAMME
13.20 OPENING REMARKS – BG Petr MILČICKÝ
13.30 Host Nation Keynote Presentation
New trends and challenges for future BMS of Czech LAnd forces
13.50 BMS – Key element of the Commnad and Control
- MBK system architect in CZ Army – Mr. Vladimír CHLUP, PRAMACOM-HT
- Robotic platforms and solutions – Mr. Jack HUMPHREY, International Business Development Manager, Tomahawk Robotics (subsidiary of AeroVironment, Inc.)
- Electro-Optics & Navigation system, first-class mission solutions for military – Mr. Tim BRAUCH, Ex-US Special Operator with JTAC qualification, Optics 1, Inc.
- Nick Naioti, VP Business Development, Persistent Systems, LLC
14.45 Coffee Break
15.00 Lessons Learned from war in Ukraine
- Dismounted Units – Ukrainian experience – Mr. Leonid Polyakov, Advisor of National Institute for Strategic Studies
15.30 Panel Discussion
Moderated by BG (Ret.) František MIČÁNEK
- Vladimír Chlup
- Jack Humphrey
- Tim Brauch
- Nick Naioti
- Leonid Polyakov
- Marie Berlinska (TBC)
16.30 Closing Remarks
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