29 - 30 November 2023
| Hotel Elizabeth, Trenčín, Slovakia
DAY ONE | 29 NOVEMBER 2023
8:00 am - 8:45 am
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
8:45 am - 8:50 am
DEFENCE iQ WELCOME
9:00 am - 9:30 am
HOST NATION KEYNOTE ADDRESS: SLOVAK ARMED FORCES RESPONSE TO THE NEW SECURITY SITUATION
General Daniel Zmeko -
Chief of General Staff,
Slovak Armed Forces
Guaranteeing the defence of the Slovak Republic and its population in the context of Russian aggression against our eastern neighbour
• Upgrading and modernizing our armed forces to further strengthen our defence capabilities for the 21st century theatre of war
• Slovakia’s contribution to NATO and our critical role to maintain peace and security in Eastern Europe: supporting current and future NATO endeavors
9:30 am - 10:00 am
THE SLOVAK INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTION TO THE ARTILLERY WAR
Martin Klačman -
Commercial Director,
KONŠTRUKTA - Defence, a.s.
Proven concept of 155mm 52cal. Self-propelled Artillery System ZUZANA 2
• Lessons learned from Ukraine to be implemented into the gun design of today
• Innovations transformed into the latest gun design launched by KONŠTRUKTA
10:00 am - 10:30 am
2035 TRANSFORMATION LINE OF EFFORT: BECOMING THE 5TH ARTILLERY BRIGADE
Colonel Roman Bobal' -
Chief of Artillery,
Slovak Armed Forces
11:00 am - 11:30 am
MORNING COFFEE AND NETWORKING
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
THE EFFECTIVE USE OF UAS AS AN ISTAR TOOL: TTPS AS AN ENABLER OF THIS BATTLEFIELD CAPABILITY
Colonel Marcel Krenek -
Chief of Artillery,
Czech Land Forces
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
RESERVED FOR INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
CASE STUDY: THE USE OF DRONES TO AUGMENT ARTILLERY LETHALITY AND ACCURACY IN THE CURRENT FIGHT
Brigadier General Sergii Baranov -
Chief of the Main Directorate of Artillery, Missiles and UAVs,
Ukraine Armed Forces
Striking targets through highly precise artillery using s-UAS to provide a birds eye view and guide shots to target
• Countering the threat of suicide drones and EW used by the aggressor
• Plans for re-armament to NATO standard: how the volume of munitions fired, the proliferation of loitering munitions and drones on the battlefield are driving NATO to focus on European defence industry development to increase NATO readiness
Brigadier General Sergii Baranov
Chief of the Main Directorate of Artillery, Missiles and UAVsUkraine Armed Forces
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LUNCH AND NETWORKING
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECEPTION
• Redefining the role of Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception (CCD) on the modern battlefield
• How do TTPs and Doctrine need to evolve to relearn this forgotten art?
• What is the art of the possible when it comes to modern multi-spectral signature management?
• How does effective CCD disrupt the enemy’s kill-chain?
• Costs vs. benefits of modern multi-spectral signature management
• What are the implications for gaining the information advantage?
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
ENHANCING SURVIVABILITY IN AN INCREASINGLY LETHAL BATTLESPACE
Increasing survivaibility and mobility through towered artillery, realignment of training, improved commonality
• Implementing a mix of range and capabilty of muniations to increase lethality
• Update on output from Tactical Fires Study 2023: procurements plans for PrSM and ground launched Hypersonic Missiles
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
AFTERNOON TEA AND NETWORKING
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
THE FUTURE OF INDIRECT FIRES: DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN NATO AND PARTNER NATIONS
Colonel Roman Bobal' -
Chief of Artillery,
Slovak Armed Forces
Addressing the challenges that NATO’s multinational artillery and fires community are currently facing in support of NATO’s eastern flank • How artillery and target acquisition has been employed in the Ukraine theatre and its implications on future NATO policy on indirect fires
• Increasing NATO readiness through enhanced collaboration
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
INTEROPERABILITY OF THE ALLIANCE AND PARTNER ARMED FORCES: INFORMATION EXCHANGE, MATERIAL STANDARDIZATION, AND COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES
Effectively supporting NATO and partner manoeuvre forces with its artillery guns during the shift from defensive to offensive operations • Standardization of 155mm calibre ammunition and other equipment
