Attend International Dismounted Soldier conference this 29-30 October 2024 at Copthorne Tara, London UK and meet with 20+ nations, 90+ military and industry attendees, and 20+ speakers. Gain the opportunity to explore comprehensive and informative discussion on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the field of dismounted soldier operations.

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Many European nations' return to a near-peer focus caused by the invasion of Ukraine has caused many military planners to implement several step changes. From a European defence perspective, perhaps the most significant change was the joining of Nordic nations to NATO. This presentation was delivered in 2023 by Colonel Niklas Edelsvärd from the FMV - Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, which covers:

• The context in the FMV and Sweden finds itself
• Presentation of some of the soldier projects the FMV is working on from a joint procurement perspective
• An outlook on the FMV’s research and development of soldier systems
  

Defence iQ’s International Dismounted Soldier 2023 conference has successfully brought together 20+ nations, 90+ military and industry attendees, and 20+ speakers with the opportunity to explore comprehensive and informative discussion on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in the field of dismounted soldier operations.

The dismounted soldier has remained the main combat unit for all forces. Events in Eastern Europe have shown that when properly armed, trained, and informatised, the soldierly remains the most capable and adaptable tool in the arsenal. Despite various limitations ranging from size and weight of the equipment to its cognitive complexity; every year more capability and lethality are afforded to the soldier due to advancements in technology and organizational concepts. This market report highlights the various programs nations are undertaking to ensure the main stay of their forces remain relevant and lethal.