Gearing up to meet near-peer competitors requires forces to accept that the advantages of C4ISR they may have faced in an asymmetric theatre may be degraded or destroyed. Near-peers can commit more significant and sophisticated resources to prevent our command and intelligence advantage. This requires a concrete and profound change in paradigm thinking in that having only one way of doing C4ISR is a grave mistake and that the concept of resilience needs to become the norm. In this interview, Alec Bain, a principal C2 analyst from the UK’s defence lab, DSTL, goes into detail on his thoughts on:

• The importance of resilience
• How the concept of resilience needs to go beyond just the technical and into Socio-Technical
• The current state and the future of UK C4ISR adopting resilience and its implications.
  

When facing a near-peer on the world stage, the one who can make the best decisions the fastest will hold the advantage. This decision-making advantage will be crucial as it will best use the available, if not limited, resources. Recognising this, forces face several internal and external challenges in achieving this, whether it be the challenges posed by massive quantities of data across domains that need to be processed or the activities and technologies employed by near-peers that try to degrade your decision-making capabilities. The US response to this is Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), a strategy for combining sensors across domains, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and effectors to achieve decision superiority. On the surface, this strategy seems exactly what Europe needs in the face of a more aggressive Russia. However, challenges abound. This paper explores JADC2 and its applicability to the European context.

The importance of C4ISR on the battlefield remains paramount for intelligence. Effective C4ISR is a determining factor in combat effectiveness, as it is paramount to delivering the best economy of force and survivability. This market report covers the increased investment in air, land, and seaborne platforms across the most relevant nations, delivering the most up-to-date forecasts and program updates. Now more than ever, intelligence holds a special premium in the minds of all competent commanders.

Understanding what is happening on the battlefield and controlling the tempo is paramount to any successful operation. From manoeuvres to fire missions, C4ISR plays a pivotal role in ensuring that warfighters maximise their effectiveness. This interactive market report covers several of the most important C4ISR programs in the following domains:

• Air
• Land
• Sea
• Space
  

This 2024 Attendee Report highlights the leading organizations within the industry and an extensive list of high-level attendees who attended the C4ISR Global Conference in 2024, many of whom are expected to return this year.

Join us in 2025 to share experiences from recent operations, listen to other international allies, and gain thought leadership from those who can provide innovative solutions, leading to the exchange of valuable knowledge and fostering key partnerships.

As more complex issues arise, more comprehensive responses are needed. Military branches can no longer tackle these complex issues alone but cohesively with other organisations (both military and civil). In order to make sure that multi-facet responses are effective, an effective C4ISR system is necessary, translating to several opportunities in the medium and long term for the industry. This market report summarises these opportunities in an easy-to-read document.

The importance of C4ISR cannot be understated, as shown in current conflicts, ineffective C4ISR can lead operations to suboptimal results at best and disaster at worst. To this end NATO is under constant pressure to ensure the forces under its remit remain fully optimised. Speaking on the subject, Matt Roper, Chief joint ISR of the NCIA gives a concise state-of-play of the C4ISR situation in NATO and where it might be headed.

The "Transformation of DEU EW and CIS Bataillons and Capabilities to Support the Battlefield of the Future" presentation was delivered in 2023 by Colonel Uwe Larsen, Chief of Staff, Centre for Digitalisation, Cyber and Information Domain Service Capability Development, Bundeswehr and covers;

• Implications for CIS
• Future DEU Signal Battallion: Structure
• Composition CIS BN
• The New Main CIS Weapon Systems
• Capability Development
• CIS Challenges
• Change of Scenario for EW
• Future EW Battalions for MDO
• EW Challenges

The "C3BM Introduction and Overview" presentation was delivered in 2023 by Dr. Bryan Tipton, Chief Architect and Engineer, Department of the Air Force.

In this interview, Colonel Ángel Gomez touches on his thoughts on the trends and challenges related to ISR. As Director of the Intelligence Department at the Spanish Higher Military Studies Centre, he gives valuable insights into the state-of-play of ISR, highlighting:

• The importance of JISR
• The direction in which ISR is moving towards
• The psychology behind ISR
  

In this article Adam Schluer, former Special Operations Air Advisor and Intelligence Analyst, expresses his views combining aerial ISR platforms in order to achieve the best cost-effective performance. In this piece he covers:

• The different mission types for ISR platforms
• The roles of different platforms
• The cost implication on over reliance on high-end platforms
  

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• Confirmed Speaker Line-up
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• Previous Attendee Organizations
• Sponsor & Networking Opportunities
• Producer & Chairman Intro

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• 2024 Attendee Organisations
• 2024 Attendee Job Titles