Soldier Systems TRMSoldier Systems TRM

Next Steps

LCol M.A. BodnerDirector S&T Land (DSTL-2)

SSTRM ESC Co-Chair

September 22nd, 2010

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Development Phase Objectives and Outcomes

Objectives

To develop a comprehensive technology roadmap that will support the Canadian Forces soldier modernization effort

Converge on an overall vision for the soldier systems (5 capability areas)

Identify R&D focus areas that will contribute in creating potential solutions to future DND needs

Begin a dialogue among stakeholders, leading to the development of the technologies that will have been identified

Outcomes

Capstone Report and Action Plan for the implementation/exploitation phase

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FY 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 …

Overall TRM Phases

Development

VisionWorkshops (7)

Themes/Focus AreasGaps/Challenges

Tech WatchAction Plan

Capstone Report

Implementation/Exploitation

Phase(S&T Development)

DefinitionGovernance

Collaboration tool

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Implementation/Exploitation Phase Objectives

To foster the development of key novel technologies identified during the development phase and captured in the capstone report which could address the identified capability gaps.

To help position industry/research organizations (governmental and others) through better focused innovation and R&D to respond to future Canadian Forces needs.

Planned for April 2011

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Approach

Leveraging existing funding programs to support R&D projectsLeverage other related TRM efforts (e.g. Textile, Wireless, fuel cells, …)

GovernanceInterdepartmental project arrangement Implementation Steering Committee (ISC - Gov. members & industry associations)

Proposed project management team - Soldier Systems Technology Hub

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Soldier Systems TRM Implementation Project Stakeholders

DRDC(S&T leadership)Subject matterexpertsTechnology watchFocused R&DTechnologytransition

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Army

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Using the Capstone Report and Action Plan to Guide the Functions of the Proposed Soldier Systems Technology Hub

1. Technology Planning: foster ongoing, joint technology planning (helping stakeholders prioritize R&D)

2. Standards Development: DND to bring certainty to future requirements

3. Clearinghouse (matchmaking): hub to create a clearinghouse of ideas, capabilities, funding sources to facilitate collaboration (virtual and face-to-face)

4. Possible Sponsorship: by DND of individual, relevant projects that are in line with the Capstone Report and Action Plan

5. Improved Alignment: Soldier Systems S&T Enterprise activities, including shaping of DRDC Call for Proposals

6. Evergreen TRM through tech Watch (ICee)

7. Organize Annual Workshop to keep momentum and maintain networking opportunities

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Potential Funding Programs

Mainly unsolicited

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TRMs: In Coherence with DRDC’s Four Interrelated Roles

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• Better knowledge of client needs

• Greater awareness of various technology options

• Better industry positioning and preparedness

• Increased networking and collaboration opportunities (large and small companies/research organizations, defence and non-defence, national and international)

• Innovative Web database and collaboration tool (ICee)

• Technology Workshops • Matchmaking (technology,

partners, ...)

• All information available to all

• Technology trends/forecast, e.g. “Technology Knowledge Hub” (ICee)

• Roadmapping Software• Greater understanding by all of

future capability requirements, potential solutions, technology options, potential synergies and technology readiness levels

• Increased synergy/convergence between CF, ADM (Mat), ADM (S&T)

• Increased access to wider pool of experts (Academia, research organizations, industry)

• Industry Canada (trusted partner) for interface with industry

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Measures of Success

Short Term Goals

R&D startsBetter focused

Better synchronized

Better knowledge from companies of S&T funds from provincial and federal organizations

Successful launched collaborations

Long Term Goal

SSTRM idea generation through products used by soldiers on operation (10 years)

Better positioning of industry’s products for future procurement

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Don’t forget to register to the ICee!

And USE IT!

Accessible from the SSTRM

Website

http://soldiersystems-systemesdusoldat.collaboration.gc.ca

or Google “or Google “Soldier Roadmap”Soldier Roadmap”

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Soldier Systems Challenges

Weight reduction

Integration/Modularity

Power optimization

Balancing the 5 capability areas (trade-offs)

Survivability

The "Hard" Problem

C4ISR

Mobility

Sustainability

Lethality Power/

Energy

Survivability

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Remain engaged!

Questions?

http://soldiersystems-systemesdusoldat.collaboration.gc.ca