Soldier Systems Technology RoadmapPower/Energy/Sustainability Workshop

By LCol. M.A. Bodner,Directorate Science & Technology 2 (DSTL-2) Defence R&D Canada

September 22-23, 2009Vancouver, B.C.

Welcome, Opening Remarks & Soldier Modernization Effort

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Welcome

Dr. G. Vezina, Scientific Advisor Land (SAL) DG DRDC Valcartier

Mr. M. Szymczak, Director S&T Land (DSTL)

LCol. M. Prudhomme, Director Soldier Systems Program Management (DSSPM)

LCol. E. Tremblay, Director Land Requirements - Soldier Systems (DLR-5)

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Workshop Background

First technical workshop of a series of six workshops part of the roadmap development phase and leading to the implementation phase

Soldier System Technology Roadmap launched in Ottawa on May 25

Follow June 16-17 visioning workshop

Briefings at various conferences, i.e. WBR London July 09

Launch of Web collaboration tool on Oct. 1

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1995 – IPCE (Integrated Protective Clothing and Equipment)Contract Award - $$$$ for IPCE TD

WHEN not WHAT?WHY not WHAT?

R&D → ASAP TD

R&D → CBPlus TD

R&D → SIREQ TD

R&D → SIHS TD

R&D → SIPES TD

R&D → AMMPHS TD

Other supporting R&D and DIRs

Soldier Systems R&D HISTORYSoldier Systems R&D HISTORY

TechnologyRoadmap

Mindmap

High Level of Support from DRDC

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Soldier Systems Technologies & Domains

Source: TNO Neatherlands

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Soldier Systems TRM Rationale

Within DND no systematic industry consultation process was ever applied for:

identifying technology optionstracking the evolution of technology readiness over timeknowing how and when some of the capabilities gaps could be addressed

Current situation:

Industry engaged late and in an ad-hoc manner as there isno open collaboration forum to link all key players togetherLack of visibility & early awareness from industry on future capabilitiesLong R&D lead time often needed to address future capabilities with early alignment of R&D investment on key priorities

Other Related Initiatives :ACCORD, GoC Procurement Reform, etc.

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Soldier Systems TRM Objective:

To develop a comprehensive technology roadmap that will support the Canadian Forces soldier modernization effort using Industry Canada framework

Industry role:Providing DND insight on technologies maturing in the 3-15 year timeframe leading to potential important increases in soldier capabilities

Government role:Providing industry the opportunity to understand DND long-term needs

What it is not: Not a formal decision making processNot directly linked to specific procurementsNot linked to procurement reform

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Roadmapping vs Procurement

Roadmapping is About Better Planning for all stakeholders, i.e. it is Not about Procurement

Project or sub-projects in the definition and implementation phases of the acquisition process will not be covered by the Soldier Systems TRM

Understanding CapabilitiesTechnology Roadmap

CapabilityIdentification

DisposeImplementationLife CycleManage

Training

Definition

R&D

Concept Dev.

Acquisition process(DMS)

In-service

DisposalUnderstanding Capabilities

Technology Roadmap

CapabilityIdentification

DisposeImplementationLife CycleManage

Training

Definition

R&D

Concept Dev.

Acquisition process(DMS)

In-service

Disposal

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Industry Outreach / Collaboration Process

Led by Industry Canada (IC) and supported by CADSIto maximize participation

Open collaboration principlesFair process

Open to all interested parties

No fee, no payment, and voluntary participation

Transparent processAll collaboration opportunities posted on MERX

All products available to all on Industry Canada SS TRM web site

Supported by two main tools (ICee web software & TRM software)

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Project Endorsement

Army fully engaged with the project along with ADM (Mat)and ADM (S&T)

Defence Technology Council and Defence Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC) confirmed their support to the pilot project

Industry Canada fully supportive and engaged up to the Minister of Industry level

ADM(PWGSC) endorsed project at Major Crown Project Oversight Committee and fully engaged in Steering Committee

DND Legal, IC Legal and Dept of Justice gave its blessing to the new Web Collaboration tool (ICee) and the governance approach

CADSI fully supportive of initiative and is acting as Industry Steering Committee Co-chair

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SenseInformation DominanceIntelligence Data FusionNear-Real-Time Red SA

Real Time Blue/Brown SA

ActIntegrated Effects

Modular ForceGlobal Reach

Autonomous ActionDynamic Adaptation

ShieldIntegrated OPSEC

Integrated BD ManagementNodal Security Capability

BuildEnd to End Simulation Sp

Integrated Requirements and PMShort Spiral Acquisition SystemDefense/Industry Partnerships

Generate``Plug and Play``Force ElementsTotal, Real Time Readiness COP

Force Configuration MgtIntegrated HR Effects Model

ConceiveFuture Force 3D Effect Simulation

Integrated S and T/OR Pgm

Institutional FunctionsOperational FunctionsComd

Integrated Global 3D C2Integrated Decision Support

Integrated Pgm Mgt

SustainAutonomic Logistics

Near Real Time Log SA/COP

DesignFeatures

CF Objective Force 2028 Vision

Soldier-centricSoldier-centric

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Army of Tomorrow

Operating, functional & enabling concepts

Land Systems

Army Capability Framework

Future security environment:complex terrains (urban, desert, arctic)complex battle spaces (asymmetric)

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Future

Clothe The Soldier +: Level 0 Soldier System

Future Army 2040

FutureToday

2020-2040 - SARP2

- ISSP

- Sniper System

- FCU

- Soldier 2020

TomorrowAOT

CF Soldier Modernization EffortAim: Enhance the capability of the future soldier toaccomplish his mission and objectives

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FY 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20

SARP II Fleet 1

SARP II Fleet 2

SARP II Fleet 3

SARP II OA

Sniper Systems

Soldier 2020

ISSP Cycle 1

Related Projects & Roadmap Timeframe

Future Combat Uniform

ISSP Cycle 2

ISSP Cycle 3

•Focus on future capabilities and not projects (i.e. capability pull)

•Emphasis on technologies maturing in 3-15 years (i.e. technology push) & leading to potential significant capability increases

Roadmap Influence Zone

Roadmap:

$2B Program

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Soldier Systems Modernization EffortMain Projects Portfolio

Includes:Clothe the Soldier

Integrated Soldier System Project

Small Arms Replacement Project

Future Combat Uniform Project

Sniper System Project

Soldier Systems 2020 Project

Enhanced Night Vision

Mid-life Improvements to Ballistic Protection

Mid-life Improvements to Load Carriage

Navy, Airforce, SOFCOM projects

Etc.

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What is a Soldier System?

The Dismounted Soldier System (DSS) is defined by NATO as everything (items or equipment) the soldier wears, carries and consumes to fulfil the soldiers tasks as individuals, as members of fighting teams and as parts of higher-level operational units on the battlefield and in a tactical environment

DSS Sub‑System: A group of modules that contribute to given functions and or capabilities.

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Nato Soldier Capability Areas(AC225/P3 D316 & D346, 1991)

The five Nato Soldier System capability areas (AC/225 LG/3 – WG/3, 1993) are:

Survivability, Sustainability, Lethality, Mobility and C4I

These capabilities are enhanced by a number of components integrated and balanced as a system of systems or sub-systems

The Human dimension is an integral part of each capability area (training, ergonomics, etc.)

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NATO Land Capability Group 1 on Dismounted Soldiers

NATO Armament Handbook (20 May 2008), LCG1 Mission:

Foster exchange of InformationPromote technical Standardization, Interoperability and Integration

CompatibilityInterchangeabilityCommonality

Identify and promote Technical advancementsPlan/direct/coord subordinate groupsLiaise with all relevant organizations

Within NATO – RTO, IMS, NIAG, ACT, NSA, JALLC, etcOutside – EU, MD, ICI, NGOs, Industry, etc

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National Soldier System Programs Dev In Contract Fielded

Germany - IdZ BS- IdZ ES

Production - EADSDefinition – Rheinmetall

AfghanistanOct 2005

USMC - MERS Main project UORs Iraq 06-07

US Army - Land Warrior- Ground Soldier System Tendering process

Production - GD C4S Iraq May 07- Apr 08

UK - FIST Definition - Thales UKUORs IraqEarly 2008

France - FÉLIN Production - SAGEM Summer 2009

Spain - COMFUT Defn-Production - EADS

Switzerland- IMESS Defn-Production - EADS

Italy - Soldato Futuro Definition - Finmeccanica

Canada - ISSP Definition Contracting in 2010

Australia - Land 125 Development

Belgium - BEST Development

Israel - DOMINATOR Effect S&T In fielding

NLD - VOSS Development Defn-Production - Thales NLD

Sweden - MARKUS Development

Norway - NORMANS Development

World Stage - Soldier Systems

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Future Soldier Systems Challenges

•Capability trade-offs•Enhance, Integrate and Balance: C4I, Lethality, Mobility, Survivability, and Sustainability

•Human dimension is integrated

•Technology insertion and obsolescence

•Incremental vs “Big-Bang”– Can lead to “Christmas Tree” effect

– Can have limited future growth

• Key Performance Parameters•Size, Weight, Power, and Cost

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Soldier Systems TRM Implementation: DRDC Programs

SS TRM

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THE INTEGRATED SOLDIER R&DTHE INTEGRATED SOLDIER R&D “SYSTEM OF SYSTEM” “SYSTEM OF SYSTEM”

Power/

Energy

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Advance Soldier Adaptive Power (ASAP) Technology Demonstration Project (TDP)

Objective: To demonstrate novel power systems technologies capable of reducing the weight penalty & power restrictions imposed on dismounted soldiers and capable of providing 10 Watts of electrical power for up to 72 hrs, weighing about 2 Kg, and capable of exchanging power & data between the sources and devices carried by the user

Current Phase:  Implementation in 2010

Status: RFI to be issued

[Source: Cnd Army Photo]

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ASAP TDP Project Status

Project delayed by one year

To keep Industry informed and for DND to get feedback to reduce risks, while the RFP process is postponed, it was decided to issue an RFI

RFI will include:A main body of instructions

An annex with key questions to industry for feedback

An annex with the key elements of the Statement of Work and the entire Performance Specification

Target Date:The RFI is expected to be on the MERX in late Sept 09 early Oct 2009

Currently under translation

[Source: Cnd Army Photo]

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Short Term:Increased awareness of Canadian industry capabilitiesValidation of the art of possible with more realistic expectations taking into account time and resources constraints (e.g. cost)Better knowledge of technology trends/options and readiness/maturityBetter understanding of risks and minimizing failuresPerformance driven requirements, not product driven requirementsLess place for single technology biases in future requirements allowing reduced risk and grounds for complaints

Mid TermNew Canadian products adapted or tailored for military marketProcurement world more aware of Canadian industry capabilitiesIncreased opportunities for direct/indirect Industrial Regional Benefits (IRBs)

Long Term:Transforming science-fiction in reality (scientific facts)

Soldier Systems TRM Benefits to CF / DND / GoC

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Power/Energy/SustainabilityTechnical Sub-Committee

Role Name

1 Gov. Co-lead Dr. E Andrukaitis, NRC 2 Industry Co-lead Mr. David Cripe, Rockwell Collins Inc. 3 Industry Co-lead Mr. Ged McLean, Angstrom 4 Military Rep LCol R. Bell, DND 5 DRDC Rep Mrs. Anne Young, DRDC 6 DSSPM Rep Mr. Claude Lemelin, DND 7 Industry Canada NRCan Mr. Ian McIntyre (TBC) 8 Academia/NRC Rep Dr. I. Hill, NRC 9 Industry Rep. 1 Mr. Bruce Cochran, Lincoln Fabrics Ltd 10 Industry Rep. 2 Mr. Peter Connolly, Fidus Systems Ltd. 11 Industry Rep. 3 Mr. Max Donelan, Bionic Power 12 Industry Rep. 4

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Workshop Participants

96 persons registered

Military

DRDC

RMC

NRC

Industry Canada

Academia

Industry

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Questions?

For more information, please consult:

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