Tues, July 22
HOW THE ARMY IS SHAPING LAUNCHED EFFECTS: CURRENT AND ONGOING EFFORTS
10:15am - 11:15am
Army professionals from FVL CFT, LRPF CFT, AMD CFT, and Maneuver CDID discuss current launched effects efforts. This discussion will provide an overview of recent experimentation and studies, an update on Launched Effects requirements, and upcoming events that include the Launched Effects Short Range Special User Demonstration, upcoming Concept Focused Warfighting Experiments, and Project Convergence Capstone 6.
EXPERIMENTATION AND TRAINING: THE SOLDIER PANEL
11:15am - 12:30pm
Soldiers share first-hand accounts of their experiences with launched effect systems from the December 2024 7ID Warfighting Exercise and how these technologies have impacted their daily operations, training, and mission. Insights will shed light on practical challenges and benefits of working with advanced systems and the future of launched effects in the Army.
Wed, July 23
FOREIGN MILITARY EXPORTS, IMPORTS, AND IN BETWEEN
10:15am - 11:15am
How can US companies cut through red tape to expand into international markets? How can American warfighters access cutting-edge technology from allied nations? This panel explores the complex realities of global defense collaboration—from regulatory minefields to procurement roadblocks—with insights from those who’ve successfully navigated them. Expect actionable strategies, real-world lessons, and maybe even a few secrets from the "dark arts" of international defense innovation.
EMERGING CAPABILITIES AND THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE
11:15am - 12:30pm
The war in Ukraine has accelerated the demand for faster, smarter deployment of new technologies on the battlefield. This panel dives into how launched effects and other emerging concepts are reshaping the tactics, tempo, and economics of modern warfare. Join experts as they explore what these capabilities mean for future conflicts—and how innovation at the edge is changing the rules of engagement.
