Paul R. Daniels, Senior Defense Consultant and President, P. Daniels Consulting

·       Perspective on current threat posed by small UAS in light of recent and current conflicts

·       Joint training and doctrine required to deliver trained forces to enhance Joint C-sUAS operations

·       Future advancements in lethality of C-sUAS capabilities 

·       Integrating existing Swedish operations systems with NATO air and missile defence systems to build a stronger force

·       Sweden's growing air defence and training capabilities to maintain operational readiness

·       Bolstering Swedish air defence with new MSHORAD systems to repel and detect evolving threats 

·       How does industry view the path of meeting requirements in a short amount of time, and prepare for growth with potential supply chain shortages?

·       What are the realities of multi-layered air defence in terms of interoperability as capabilities need to be fielded rapidly? How commercially viable are plug and play solutions, and how can industry support the integration of C2 systems?

·       How will new strategies for the counter-UAS mission impact the integration challenges for existing systems, and how will industry keep up with the demand for C-UAS and loitering munition solutions?

·       Is there a case for standardised product lines and system interfaces to promote interoperability and interchangeability?

·       Overview of the Modular GBAD project, and updates on current developments

·       Project’s impact on interoperability

·       System modularity and consolidation of multinational requirements 

·       Continued importance of C2 to maximise effectiveness in the future air threat environment

·       Increasing situational awareness and decision-making capabilities to make the UK and effective fighting force

·       Understand current and future priorities for connecting the layers, and prioritising interoperability

·       STRIKFORNATO capabilities for ballistic missile defence, and case studies from delivered effects

·       Mission and Roles: STRIKFORNATO’s priorities in planning and executing joint maritime operations, integrating allied naval forces

·       NATO’s maritime capabilities: lessons learned from BALTOPS Exercise

• A ‘C2 First’ approach to technological integration

• Case study of integrating modern systems into older platforms

·       Understanding the threat

·       USMC portfolio of modernisation

·       The way ahead for Ground Based Air Defence

·       Steps to implement the Integrated Air and Missile Defence concept

·       Priorities of the 1st Surface to Air Missiles Brigade

·       Collaboration with international allies to strengthen capabilities

·       Joint and combined AMD training and doctrinal support for air defenders in support of the integrated, modernized Army of 2030

·       Training on the latest technology and advancements to teach students to combat future UAS threats

·       Importance of flexibility of training programmes to prepare for evolving threats

·       Understand how training programmes have been developed to prepare personnel to operate current and future systems

·       Lessons identified from conflict and impact on training to face future threats

·       Importance of collaboration and joint training exercises to maximise readiness across NATO

·       Curriculum Development and Training Programs: Discuss the importance of developing comprehensive training curricula and programs for CUAS operations

·       Simulated Training Environments: Highlight the benefits of using simulation technologies to provide a realistic and immersive training experience

·       Continuing Education and Professional Development: Highlight the importance of continuing education and professional development opportunities for maintaining expertise and capability in CUAS ops