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International Dismounted Soldier Agenda

Defence iQ is proud to host the 17th edition of the International Dismounted Soldier Conference in London this December.

The full 2026 agenda is now available to view and download, providing an in-depth look at the speakers, sessions and capability updates shaping this year's programme.

The International Dismounted Soldier Conference brings together senior military leaders, operational commanders, programme managers and industry experts from across NATO and allied nations to examine how the dismounted force must evolve for the realities of modern warfare. Across two days, the programme will explore how people, technology and tactics are being brought together to deliver greater lethality, survivability, connectivity and resilience at the tactical edge.

The 2026 programme features national capability updates and operational insights from across the international dismounted community, including the Canadian Army's Modular Assault Rifle Programme, the Netherlands' Soldier Modernisation initiative, Germany's Digitisation of Land-Based Operations (D-LBO) Programme and France's approach to developing the soldier for the uncrewed battlefield. Delegates will also hear directly from Ukraine on operating in a contested electromagnetic environment, explore lessons from the British Army's Exercise HEDGEHOG and Dismounted Soldier System, and examine approaches to Arctic and high-intensity operations from Norway, Austria and other NATO allies.

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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