Gulf C4iSR 2010 Communications Event Planned For 1 February 2010

GULF C4iSR 2010
February 1st – 3rd 2010
Armed Officers Club, Abu Dhabi
www.gulfc4i.com

With patronage from the UAE Air Force and with support from the UAE Armed Forces, GULF C4ISR will return in 2010 to once again deliver mission critical information and promote interoperability and cooperation in the GULF region.

Running for the first time in January 2009 in Abu Dhabi and attracting over 250 attendees, GULF C4ISR was the biggest and most successful military communication event in the regions history. With over 100 attendees from the UAE Armed Forces, Air Force and Air Defence, GULF C4ISR hosted presentations from international and regional C4I,NEC and NCW experts.

Early confirmed speakers participants will meet and learn from at GULF C4iSR in 2010 include:

– Major Dr Mohamed Alahbabi, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor, General Headquarters, UAE
– Bruno Monfils, President, UAE Centre of Excellence
– Major General Floyd L. Carpenter, Commander, 8th Air Force, Air Combat Command, and Commander, JFCC-Global Strike
– Lt Gen Carroll Pollett, Director, Defense Information Systems Agency, US DoD
– Major General Hines, Director, NATO C3 Agency
– Bert Van Domselaar Branch Chief – Information services NATO HQ C3

To find out more, to request a brochure or to register call on +44 (0)20 7368 9465 or email info@wbr.co.uk.

Military Engineering 2010 To Be Held January 26 – 28 In Munich

Military Engineering 2010
26-28 January 2010
Munich, Germany
www.military-engineering.com

The rapid evolution of today’s contemporary operating environment is making the making the role of the military engineer ever more blurred.

MILITARY ENGINEERING 2010

Mobile and intelligent enemies operating within complex counter-insurgency environments are providing a huge array of challenges to Armed Forces and in particular military engineers. In this era of persistent conflict and change, engineers must now be multi-skilled in a variety of roles to successfully meet the critical needs of today’s operational battlegroups.

Military Engineering 2010, brought to you by Clarion Events – the world’s largest producers of defence and security events – will provide the platform for the military engineering community to come together to discuss these challenges.

HIGH LEVEL MILITARY ENGINEERING LEADERS AND EXPERTS

We are honoured to welcome a distinguished speaker panel representing the countries and organisations at the forefront of military engineering development, including:

• Major General Michael Eyre, Commanding General, USACE, Gulf Region Division, Baghdad
• Major General Zahir Shah, Director, Military School of Engineering, Pakistan
• Brigadier Barry Le Grys MBE, Engineer in Chief (Army), British Army

INSIGHTFUL CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

The conference programme has been created with the input of a panel of high level government, military and industry experts. Extensive research and dialogue with these contacts has ensured this conference reflects the most important issues facing the military engineering community today such as:

• Effective military engineering within multi-national operations
• Insights and lessons learned from the front line
• Equipment and technologies for engineers both today and for the future

ON SITE DEMONSTRATIONS

NIITEK and Defencell will be on hand in our interactive display area, where they and other leading engineering organisations will be on hand for one-to-one meetings in which to discuss your concerns and your solutions to military engineering issues.

Military Engineering 2010 will be the definitive military engineering event this year

Sponsor: NIITEK
Exhibitor: Defencell

W: www.military-engineering.com
E: militaryengineering@clarionevents.com
T: +44 (0)20 7370 8668

Global MilSatCom 2009 to address the latest operational challenges — Press Release

Global MilSatCom 2009 to address the latest operational challenges

With a truly international speaker line-up, including representatives from the US, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Belgium, France and the UK, Global MilSatCom 2009 will provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to network with senior professionals from within the satcom arena.

In just under 4 weeks time, over 300 senior military & industry experts will meet at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London for Europe’s leading event for satellite communication professionals.

Taking place between the 2nd & 4th November, this year’s agenda includes addresses from Lieutenant General Larry James, Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command, and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, US Strategic Command, US Air Force; Rear Admiral Liz Young, Director, System Engineering, National Reconnaissance Office, and Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Space Field Activity (SSFA), and Program Executive Officer for Space Systems, US Navy; Malcolm Green, CBE SATCOM and Deployable CIS Team Leader, NATO C3 Agency; and Brigadier General Ian Fordred, Director, Information Communication Technology (DICT) in the Command and Management Information Systems Division (CMIS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF).

A full exhibition hall, and 2 sponsored evening networking receptions offer numerous opportunities for learning about the latest technologies driving the market & for building new contacts and industry partnerships.

In addition to this exceptional conference & exhibition, Cobham will be hosting an interactive workshop on the afternoon of 4th of November which will address key themes in the important area of convergence in battlefield communications systems.

For more information on our impressive speaker line up please visit www.globalmilsatcom.com.

Land Munition Solutions 2009 Conference

Insurgent threats in operational theatres are continuing to diversify. Without an effective munitions management and procurement strategy the ability of our forces to fight the irregular warfare battle will become diminished.

Land Munition Solutions 2009 will bring together over 200 leading military, government and industry experts in the munitions field to discuss and debate the key issues facing the munitions industry today, such as:

• What effect have current operations had on our munitions acquisition and management strategy?
• What are the urgent operational requirements and what is affordable?
• A detailed examination of insensitive munitions
• How is the target set changing in operational theatres and its effect on current stockpiles?
• What future solutions will increase lethality yet reduce collateral damage?

We are honoured to present a distinguished speaker panel, brought from across the world. Their presence along with that of the assembled delegation of senior level military and industry attendees will ensure 3 days of unparalleled learning and networking opportunities.
Here from speakers including:

• Jyuji Hewitt, Deputy Commander, US Army Joint Munitions Command, USA
• Dr Joseph Lannon, Director, Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), USA
• Dr Helmut Muthig, President & CEO, TDW Gesellschaft für verteidigungstechnische Wirksysteme mbH and Vice President for Germany of the Insensitive Munition European Manufacturers Group (IMEMG), Germany
• Lieutenant Colonel Michael Koehler, In-Service Manager Army Ammunition, German Army Office, Bundeswehr, Germany

Land Munition Solutions will be the only place to discuss and understand the latest munitions developments, meet with the key procurement personnel and see the latest solutions being developed by industry.

Please visit www.land-munitions.com for full programme and speaker updates. Please quote LMS DPN

Sponsor: BAE Systems

Anti-Submarine Warfare 2009 Conference

aswClarion Events presents another must attend conference for those concerned about current capability challenges and skills in ASW. It will be held on the First and Second of December in London, U.K.

‘Submarines are decisive force projection and sea denial platforms, whose numbers, utility and impact look set to increase as geo-strategic competition re-emerges and irregular activity grows at sea in the coming years. Developed states have failed to invest sufficiently in the skills and technologies necessary to counter a wide range of modern submarines and mini-submarines, with the result that even modest submarine capabilities are likely to pose significant threats, both to the international system and to naval and other expeditionary forces.’

Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Chris Parry, Former Director General, Development, Concepts and Doctrine, UK Ministry Of Defence
There has never been a more appropriate time for the world’s key stakeholders in ASW to meet and discuss their capability challenges. With the diversion of platforms away from ASW, pressures on military spending and the continued debate over the growing underwater threat there is no doubt there is a major gap in the ability to detect and neutralise these threats. The conference will cover the key issues in ASW including:

• What are the current and emerging underwater threats?
• To what extent are we going to sustain our open ocean ASW capability?
• Do we know enough about ASW in the littoral environment?
• How do we best integrate future ASW capability and how can it be affordable?

Anti-submarine Warfare 2009 will bring together personnel from across the ASW community, technical and scientific leaders, long-term ASW commitments and requirements personnel and organisations at the forefront of ASW solution development.
At this conference you will:

• Learn from other leading nations and commands in the field of ASW
• Identify and understand the evolving underwater threats
• Network with 200+ ASW specialists
• See the latest solutions from industry

Anti-submarine Warfare 2009 will be the event that will aim to answer the central question – how must we embrace and undertake future ASW operations?

For more information visit:
www.anti-submarinewarfare.com

Email:
asw@clarionevents.com

Tel:
+44 (0)20 7370 8668

Land Munition Solutions 2009 — Management – Affordability – Precision

lms-09Land Munition Solutions 2009 — Management – Affordability – Precision

In an age of Counter Insurgent operations and rapid technological change, land based munitions and their requirements must be continually reviewed for both their relevance and reliability. Whether it is the way we manage them at home, the method of their delivery to theatre and to training establishments or their eventual use; effective land munition solutions are critical for greater efficiencies throughout their entire life cycle including their development, testing and fielding in operational theatres.

Many nations face challenges in their ability to manage their ammunition effectively including the types, age, amount and quality of their current stocks. This conference will look at what efficiencies can be made and what effect this has on keeping munitions safe, relevant and ready for distribution and use by the warfighter. At this conference you will learn:
• What effect have current operations had on our munitions acquisition and management strategy?
• What skills must we keep updated for an effective industrial base?
• What are the urgent operational requirements and what is affordable?
• What are we doing to make munitions safer for their handlers?
• How is the target set changing in operational theatres?
• What future solutions will increase lethality yet reduce collateral damage?

Land Munition Solutions will enable delegates to meet with those at the forefront of munitions development; top level technical, procurement and operational military personnel.

The format of the event – roundtable discussions, extended Q&A time, panel sessions and networking opportunities – will encourage participants to share knowledge and experience.

IDGA To Hold Defense Acquisition 2009

IDGA will hold Defense Acquisition 2009

The volume of changes within defense procurement and acquisition has been noticeable. New administration members, changing military strategies and shifting jobs within the sector have all contributed to a sense of uncertainty within this field. Defense Acquisition will address many of these uncertainties by focusing on: Policy Updates, Acquisition Forecasts Across the Services, Critical Chem/Bio Updates, Updates to the DAI Initiative and much more.

Download the completed brochure

Featured Speakers Include:

– Colonel Scot Miller, USA, Principal Deputy, Acquisition & Logistics Center, U.S. Special Operations Command
– David Van Buren, Acting Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Air Force
– Jaymie Durnan, Deputy Director, Joint Advanced Concepts, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (OUSD AT&L)
– Katrina Wahl, Director of Acquisition, Missile Defense Agency

Download the brochure to find out the rest!

IDGA looks forward to seeing you at this much anticipated event!

EADS Announces Contract Win At Paris Airshow

EADS subsidiary EADS Astrium announced at the Paris Air Show that they had won a contract from Kazakhstan. No amount was provided for the award. EADS Astrium was able to win out against Thales SA which is another major French defense conglomerate.

The company will build a satellite integration center in the capital of the Former Soviet Republic. Kazakhstan has a great deal of oil wealth to support these kinds of expenditures. EADS Astrium said eventually the country will build its own satellite program with their help. So more to come on this in the future as that is a fairly ambitious program.

EADS is looking at using the Air Show as a background to announce good news in a year where it has struggled due to the economic crisis across the world.

Conference Will Provide Hard Hitting Analysis Of Vehicle Survivability – Press Release

Vehicle SurvivabilityAs the impact of IEDs on military operations continues to dominate the headlines, more than 40 high level speakers from around the globe are being brought together in Amsterdam from June 2 – 4 this year in what is set to be a defining conference on vehicle survivability.

Organised by Clarion Events, which also stages DSEi and ITEC, the Vehicle Survivability conference will address both the threats and the solutions associated with keeping armoured vehicles and their crews safe, examining the critically important areas of technical advancements, procurement methods and the lessons learned from operations.

Over 35 global experts at the forefront of vehicle survivability will be speaking. They include Lt Gen A R D Shirreff, Commander, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, UK: Maj Gen Marcel van den Broek, Deputy Commander Land Forces, Royal Netherlands Army; Dr Vernon Joynt, MRAP and Anti-Mine Technology Expert and Chief Scientist of Force Protection, USA; Col Martin France, Chief Scientist and Technical Adviser to the Director, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organisation, USA; and Dr Dennis Nandlall, Head of Weapons Effects and Protection, Defence Research and Development, Canada.

The agenda pulls no punches, posing questions about the future of the main battle tank, whether too many MRAPs been bought, the potential and limitations of defeating IEDs from the air, and what systems are simply too expensive to contemplate. Also under the spotlight is how insurgents have the ability to adjust their weapons to exploit the weaknesses of security forces, and the vexed question of weight versus protection.

The event begins with a pre-event workshop on June 2 at which Cranfield University will make a presentation that examines what fundamental solutions will ensure greater survivability in future operations.

Vehicle Survivability will be an exceptional learning and networking opportunity. For full details visit www.vehicle-survivability.com.

Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.), Joins AtHoc’s Board of Directors — Press Release

Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.), Joins AtHoc’s Board of Directors

Former U.S. Pacific Commander Expands Military Expertise on AtHoc Board to Support Critical Department of Defense and Homeland Defense Operations

SAN MATEO, Ca. (May 27, 2009) – AtHoc, Inc., the pioneer and leader in network-centric emergency notification systems, today announced the appointment of Admiral Thomas B. Fargo, USN (Ret.), former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, to the company’s board of directors.

Admiral Fargo has been part of the AtHoc team since late 2007, serving as a member of the company’s strategic advisory board. With the appointment to the AtHoc board of directors, Admiral Fargo broadens his role by working with the AtHoc executive team and fellow board members to help set the company’s business strategy.

“After serving as an AtHoc advisor for nearly two years, I welcome the opportunity to extend my role and work with the AtHoc board to help align the company with the military’s evolving and expanding needs for emergency notification capabilities,” said Admiral Fargo. “As a past naval commander, I have a vested interest in helping my former colleagues prepare for critical missions and emergency operations. I look forward to serving on the AtHoc board and helping address current Department of Defense, government agency and first responder community needs while also adding value for AtHoc.”

As the former senior U.S. military commander in East Asia, the Pacific and Indian Ocean, Admiral Fargo led the largest unified command while directing the joint operations of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. He will offer valuable insight across the entire range of AtHoc’s business opportunities.

Admiral Fargo retired from the military on March 28, 2005, after a distinguished career serving the U.S. Navy and the Department of Defense. He was the 20th officer to hold the position of Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command. He was responsible to the President and the Secretary of Defense and was the U.S. military representative for collective defense arrangements in the Pacific.

“It’s an honor to welcome a leader of the caliber of Admiral Fargo to our board,” said Guy Miasnik, president and CEO of AtHoc. “Admiral Fargo’s background and expertise in defense and homeland security will further strengthen our market position and our ability to continue our significant growth momentum while assuring in-depth understanding of the requirements of this market.”

About AtHoc

AtHoc is the pioneer and recognized leader in providing enterprise-class, network-centric emergency notification systems to military, government and commercial organizations for physical security, force protection and personnel accountability. Millions of end users worldwide, in organizations such as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, NASA, Microsoft, Boeing and PricewaterhouseCoopers rely on AtHoc’s unified management systems for their emergency alerting and critical communication needs. AtHoc has partnered with market leaders including Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Harris, Siemens, Avaya, Lockheed Martin and others to bring these notification solutions to the public and commercial markets.

For more information on AtHoc, please visit http://www.athoc.com.

Impeva Demonstrates “Smarter” Supply Chain Management Solutions to Help Ensure Safe, Timely Delivery of Critical Supplies for Global Communities – Press Release

Impeva Labs proves their claims of rapid global deployment and continuous real time reporting during the rail delivery of United Nations shipments of humanitarian aid to Darfur in October, 2008.  Learn more about how Impeva Labs can support your critical supply chains by visiting them at DIHAD 2009 in Hall 6 at stand #73.

Impeva Labs proves their claims of rapid global deployment and continuous real time reporting during the rail delivery of United Nations shipments of humanitarian aid to Darfur in October, 2008. Learn more about how Impeva Labs can support your critical supply chains by visiting them at DIHAD 2009 in Hall 6 at stand #73.

Impeva Demonstrates “Smarter” Supply Chain Management Solutions to Help
Ensure Safe, Timely Delivery of Critical Supplies for Global Communities

Company Participates at DIHAD Event in Dubai, April 7-9

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — April 6, 2009 — Impeva Labs, Inc., the leading supplier
of global supply chain management solutions, is participating in the Dubai
International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference & Exhibition
(DIHAD) 2009 in Dubai April 7-9, 2009. DIHAD is the largest humanitarian
event in the Middle East, attended by leading international companies from
Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa as well as procurement and
logistics officials from regional and local NGOs (non-government
organizations), United Nations agencies, governmental departments and
international associations.

“It is an honor for us to join a prestigious group of participants in a
common cause to support critical humanitarian missions around the world,”
stated Randall Shepard, COO of Impeva Labs. “We are very confident that
Impeva Labs’ ‘smarter’ tracking, monitoring and security solutions can
significantly improve the dependability, speed and efficiency of delivering
critical goods to global communities.”

In compliance with the objectives of humanitarian organizations worldwide,
Impeva Labs’ “smarter” technology and cost-effective solutions enhance the
security, reliability and effectiveness of the supply chains for providers
of healthcare, medical, emergency, and pharmaceutical supplies and temporary
housing to global communities. The ability to immediately deploy and
continuously monitor supply chains spanning all regions of the world make
Impeva services uniquely suited for emergency and ongoing humanitarian
missions.

Impeva Labs has a long history of supporting critical government and
commercial supply chain operations in the Middle East and Africa. These
countries include United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan,
Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sudan.

About Impeva Labs

Impeva Labs, headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, provides an
industry-leading solution for global asset tracking, monitoring and security
for commercial shippers and government agencies. Impeva’s “smarter” devices
minimize unproductive reporting to provide the lowest possible life-cycle
cost. Impeva Labs is currently deploying systems globally in a variety of
markets including dry and refrigerated containers, fleet management, and
high-value assets. For more information, visit the Impeva Labs web site at
www.impeva.com or email Info@Impeva.com.

The Impeva Labs logo is a registered trademark of Impeva Labs, Inc.

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Aero India International Show Attracts Fighter Bidders

The six companies that submitted proposals for India’s new Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) contract will all be in attendance at the Aero India International Show. The Economic Times reports that the competitors for the potential $10 billion contract will be at the show along with a host of other U.S. and European companies. Boeing, Lockheed, EADS, SAAB, Dassault and MiG all submitted proposals for the program. The theme of the show will be business activity between Indian and foreign companies. This contract is now one of the largest for tactical aircraft out for bid, and the companies will be touting their wares at the show.

2009 Light & Medium Armoured Vehicles Conference

Defense IQ, a division of IPQC, is hosting the 2009 Light & Medium Armored Vehicles Conference. This event will be held February 2 – 6, 2009, at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, UK. The event’s website may be found here.

Institute of Mechanical Engineers to host seminar on Military Vehicles

September 10, 2008 by Matthew Potter · Comment
Filed under: Editorial, Trade Shows and Events 

On 17 September 2008 the Institute of Mechanical Engineers will host the seminar “Platform Technology for Military Vehicles. It will be held at the British Aerospace Workers Association (BAWA), Bristol. Featured speakers will be Mr. Nick Fox, Program Manager Utility Vehicles SUV IPT; Mr. David Ensor, Senior Development Engineer for MIRA Ltd; Mr. Bob Allsopp, Managing Director of Ricardo; Mr. Andy Wallace of the Defence, Technology and Innovation Center; Mr. Paul Rogers of BAE Systems; Mr. Tony White of Ultra Electronics; Mr. Ron Cook of L-3 Communications; Mr. Roger Medwell of NP Aerospace and Mr. Mark French from QinetiQ. For more information please contact Martin Pratt at +44 (0)20 7973 1261 or at m_pratt@imeche.org. The website for the seminar can be found here.

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