Regions first ever conference onSoldier Modernisation set to be held in Abu Dhabi

This is the first time in the GCC that an event dedicated to soldier modernisation will commence. Exploring the latest in cutting-edge technologies and the latest in systems engineering, this exclusive summit will bring together international expertise at the pinnacle of soldier system modernisation to provide delegates and practitioners with unparalleled insights into the future of dismounted closed combat.

Himdat Bayusuf ,Director of the event,said

"The conference delivers critical information to senior decision makers in Soldier Modernisation Programmes (SMPs) who aim to offer the future combat soldier a systems-wide solution for all types of missions, for all environments and for all weather conditions."

He added,"Besides hearing case studies from around the world, the event will also involve an exclusive technical focus day on optimizing soldier night vision capability."


Topics covered include predicting the likely challenges of tomorrow's battlefield and taking lessons from recent conflicts to understand requirements of the future Soldier.

There will also be an opportunity for interactive panel discussions on pressing issues facing soldier modernisation in the Middle East, with a session on Bionic Soldier promising to be most eventful.

The event will also include an interactive workshop on lethality enhancement and training tools for advanced combat lethality enhancement

The event will host international expert speakers outlining and exploring approaches to soldier modernisation programmes (SMPs) from around the world. There will be discussions on the latest technological solutions and other developments in SMPs.