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International Dismounted Soldier- 2026 Agenda

Defence iQ is proud to host the International Dismounted Soldier conference in London this December.

The 2026 agenda is currently underway; meanwhile, you can take a look at the 2026 concept agenda.

Defence iQ's International Dismounted Soldier Conference provides a unique forum where operational experience, emerging technologies, and capability development converge to shape the future of land warfare. This conference is not about predicting the future, it is about preparing for it. The discussions held here will help define how the next generation of soldiers are developed, supported, and enabled to succeed in increasingly complex operating environments.

Alongside programme updates on modernisation initiatives such as the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle Project (CMAR) and operational insights from Exercise HEDGEHOG on the fielding of the Dismounted Soldier System (DSS), this year's conference will examine how land forces are preparing the modern soldier for an increasingly contested, technology-driven battlefield. Through two dedicated streams—The Human Edge and The Transparent Battlefield—delegates will explore human performance optimisation, training and readiness, the challenges of operating under persistent surveillance and emerging threats, and the integration of AI, autonomy, and advanced capabilities into dismounted operations.

Fire Support for the Future Dismounted Soldier - Exclusive Interview with Colonel Gregory Tomlin

Colonel Greg Tomlin, Director of Army Capability Manager for Division Artillery Formations, U.S. Army, shares a grounded view of how fire support is evolving to meet the needs of dismounted soldiers. In his interview, he discusses the challenges of integrating intelligence from high-end sensors with frontline operations, the balance between precision and massed fires in urban environments, and the technical limitations still facing digital fire control. While there is growing interest in emerging capabilities like UAVs and loitering munitions, Col Tomlin stresses the importance of reliability, communication infrastructure, and not losing sight of the fundamental role that artillery plays in supporting troops on the ground.

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