Defence iQ is delighted to announce the International Dismounted Soldier conference is returning to London from 29-30 October 2024 at the Copthorne Tara London Kensington, London, UK.

International Dismounted Soldier tackles the light forces community’s highest priorities in enhancing the capabilities of marines and infantry. As nations around the world prioritise their dismounted soldier systems, IDS 2024 examines developments in equipment, training approaches, and understanding the cognitive burden. This approach ensures participants gain strategic insights essential for navigating modern conflict environments with effectiveness.

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Industry, in many ways, has surpassed government in terms of technology for the dismounted soldier platform allowing for a number of possibilities and challenges. In this survey, we asked people with a military, academic, government agency, and industry backgrounds to share their thoughts on the domain. This survey highlights the views on the challenges and solutions facing the dismounted soldier platform and the dissonance between the respondent types.

Having deployed in several conflict zones, Lieutenant General (Ret.) James Bashall shares his views on the current status of the dismounted soldier domain. While technology may evolve and even disrupt, the soldier and therefore the human element remains at the core of any fighting force. Lt. Gen. Bashall highlights the challenges and trends which must be addressed not only at the soldier level, but at the governmental level as well. An essential piece of reading for both newcomers and experts alike.