Day 3: Technology on The Front Line

·       Current priorities for scaling up the latest disruptive capabilities 

·       Maximising benefits for the warfighter through cohesive approaches to disruptive technology

·       Redefining frameworks for the implementation of critical technologies 

Maynard Holliday

Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
US Department of Defense

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·       Exploring integrated concepts and requirements to support personnel in future operations

·       Shaping the path to a modern force through innovative experimentation

·       Promoting continuous transformation within the US Army to ensure readiness in the future operational environment

Lieutenant General David Hodne

Director of the Futures and Concepts Center
US Army

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·       Applying AI and data innovations to Defence Support operations

·       Facilitating support activities in disconnected environments by leveraging data connectivity

·       Future plans for implementing new systems into operations to keep up with technology’s developments

Rear Admiral Paul Murphy

Director Major Programmes
Defence Support, Strategic Command

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·       Upcoming requirements for an integrated Air Force

·       Assessing the current operating environment for future developments

·       Delivering the right capabilities to the warfighter in a timely manner

Thomas Lawhead (subject to final confirmation)

Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements
US Air Force

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· How can allies scale up and deploy capabilities rapidly when developments are happening so quickly?

· How do we ensure the advantage is retained by accelerating the rate at which technology reaches the warfighter?

· International approaches to utilising disruptive technology across all domains

Questions will be opened to the floor.

· Examining how disruptive technology will affect future operations and warfare

· Integration of new technology and capabilities into the German Armed Forces’ multi-domain operations

· Countering threats across all domains using new capabilities

Major General Wolfgang Gäbelein

Director
Bundeswehr Office for Defence Planning

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· I2O’s support of the rapid deployment of new technology to the warfighter as it is developed

· DARPA’s latest projects for innovation in AI and information domain capabilities

· Crafting resilient, adaptable, and secure systems that can improve security and support operations

Dr Matthew Turek

Deputy Director, Information Innovation Office
DARPA

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· Observations from Ukraine and their applications to future capabilities

· FCP’s approach to innovation in technology and the battlespace

· Upcoming projects and requirements within the FCP

James Gavin

Head of Future Capability Group
DE&S - UK MoD

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• Integrating digital transformation into science and technology research
• Considerations for the impact of climate change on emerging technologies
• Long-term capability planning for better support of forces when facing future challenges as the nature of warfare evolves

Dr Rachel Leslie

Exploration Division Programme Lead
DSTL

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