Interception Techniques: Insights into interception strategies deployed by the US Army to detect and neutralize hostile drones. How the US Army integrates sensors, air defense systems, and other assets to do this task effectively.
Adaptive Response Measures: Highlight the importance of adaptive response measures to counter UAS threats. Lessons learned and current approach to evolving their tactics as adversaries continue to evolve theirs.
Training and Doctrine: How the US Army keeps its operators up to speed with the evolving threat that is UAS. Training methodologies, simulation exercises, doctrinal frameworks that are employed to prepare operators while minimizing risks.
10:30 - 11:00EST Morning Coffee and Networking Break
11:00 - 11:30EST SAFEGUARDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE ERA OF UNMANNED THREATS
Insights into emerging threats: Explore case studies and recent interactions to assess the diverse of risks posed to critical infrastructure, enabling proactive threat mitigation strategies.
Strategic risk assessment and mitigation: Discuss risk assessment methodologies to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize mitigation efforts.
Risk management: Discuss implementation of risk assessment frameworks to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks associated with UAS threats to critical infrastructure.
Regulatory compliance: Navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing UAS operations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Frank Rose
Principal Deputy Administrator National Nuclear Security Administration
11:00 - 11:30EST DOT&E'S CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF CUAS TECHNOLOGY AND STRATEGY
Evaluation Criteria: Define the key metrics and methodologies employed by DOT&E to assess the effectiveness and reliability of CUAS technologies in diverse operational environments.
Emerging Threats: Analyze the evolving landscape of UAS and identify emerging threats, including swarm tactics, stealth capabilities, and advanced payloads, to inform CUAS development and testing priorities.
Interagency Collaboration: Explore avenues for enhanced collaboration between DOT&E, defense agencies, industry partners, and international allies to foster innovation, share best practices, and accelerate the deployment of effective CUAS solutions.
Procurement Planning: Go into strategic planning process for acquiring kinetic CUAS capabilities. Discuss the various factors that implicate procurement decisions such as threat assessments, operational requirements, budgetary constraints, & technology readiness levels.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria: Explore KPPs, technical specifications, and operational requirements that inform the procurement process. As well as methodologies for assessing vendor proposals.
Contracting and Rapid Implementation Challenges: Discuss procurement regulations and other considerations relevant to acquiring kinetic CUAS systems from vendors and defense contractors. Also, the complexities of integrating new tech into existing defense infrastructure.
16:00 - 16:30EST IDENTIFYING CRITICAL CAPABILTY GAPS IN JOINT OPERATIONS
Threat Landscape Analysis: Discuss advanced methodologies for analyzing the threat landscape and how you are identifying emerging capability gaps.
Interoperability Challenges and Solutions: Discuss complexities of interoperability amount joint and coalition forces and the role it plays in identifying capability gaps.
Analysis and Metrics Development: Discuss analysis techniques and metrics development methodologies for assessing capability gaps and prioritizing capability requirements.
16:30 - 18:00EST TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR C-UAS OPERATIONS: BUILDING EXPERTISE AND CAPABILITY
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.
Jarred D. Pennington
Branch Chief, Unmanned Systems Security Branch, Federal Protective Service Department of Homeland Security
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