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General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander, Joint Forces Command will be delivering a keynote address at Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 (DSEI 2017) exhibition on Tuesday, 12th September. The event is expected to be the sector’s most comprehensive presentation of defence, military, aerospace, and security capabilities, when it takes place at ExCeL London later this year. 1,600 companies will exhibit at the exhibition, including SMEs and primes such as BAE Systems, QinetiQ, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Thales, MDBA, Rolls-Royce and General Dynamics. General Sir Chris Deverell will be speaking in the West Theatre, located on the exhibition floor. Electronic warfare and electromagnetic operations General Sir Chris Deverell said: "DSEI 2017 will offer Joint Forces Command the opportunity to report on our plans for the future, in particular on operationalising our Warfare in the Information Age concept. I am looking forward to it." The emphasis on joint capability will continue into the DSEI exhibition from Tuesday 12 September to Friday 15 September, following four central themes: Develop, Deliver, Support, and People & Skills. The sessions will focus on warfare in the information age and joint environment, covering topics such as mobile military IoTY, electronic warfare and electromagnetic operations, activity based intelligence and soldier health monitoring. This will be reflected each day in the Joint seminar programme, and by the event’s extensive offering from specialist exhibitors in the Joint Zone. Exhibiting companies The inaugural Joint Zone, supported by Joint Forces Command, will feature a broad range of global businesses that provide capabilities across the single services, special forces, and humanitarian organisations. Exhibitors within the zone specialise in everything from C4ISTAR, logistics, medical, robotics and satcoms. Companies already confirmed to feature in the zone include: Danish firm Weibel which manufactures Doppler radars, Oshkosh Defense, Teledyne, Gamma Healthcare, Theon Sensors, Milforce Equipment, and 4C Strategies. Innovation is a vital element in developing the UK’s economic strength, productivity, and competitiveness. The enhanced Zone will also include an Innovation Hub, a new feature for DSEI 2017 which will encourage imagination, ingenuity and entrepreneurship and host companies that are either new to defence or seeking broader exposure in the sector. The Innovation Hub will be supported by techUK, which will be delivering sessions in the seminar programme on cyber defence and security, artificial intelligence and Infor Ops. Another significant hub within the Joint Zone will be dedicated to medical innovation Showcasing innovative capabilities and strategies Another significant hub within the Joint Zone will be dedicated to medical innovation. Defence and the military has contributed significantly to the development of medical practice and technology. Exhibitors ranging from Philips to CitizenAid will be demonstrating the latest in medical technology and best practice, while the award-winning Defence Medical Services will conduct live demonstrations to showcase innovative capabilities and strategies to save lives. More information about the Joint Seminar programme will be released in the coming weeks. Other speakers already announced include: General Sir Nick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, will be delivering a keynote address on Wednesday, 13th Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC, Chief of the Air Staff, will be delivering a keynote address on Wednesday 13th Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, will be delivering two keynote addresses. The first on Day Zero, Monday, 11th September at the Maritime Capability Conference, the second as the opening keynote in the Naval Zone on Tuesday, 12th September on the exhibition floor.

General Sir Nick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, will be delivering a keynote address at Defence and Security Equipment International 2017 exhibition on Wednesday, 13 September. The event is expected to be the sector’s most comprehensive presentation of defence, military, aerospace, and security capabilities, when it takes place at ExCeL London later this year. General Sir Nick Carter will be speaking in the East Theatre, located on the exhibition floor. Intelligent procurement DSEI’s offering to the land sector is further strengthened by the Land Capability Conference which takes place on Monday, 11 September, as part of the DSEI Strategic Conference programme. Led by the British Army, the conference will focus on 'The Future of Robotics & Autonomous Systems in the Land Environment'. Attendees will be encouraged to widen the debate during the open panel sessions throughout the day. The emphasis on land systems innovation will continue into the DSEI exhibition from Tuesday, 12 September, to Friday, 15 September, with the event’s extensive offering from specialist exhibitors in the Land Zone. In addition, the Land seminar programme will follow four central themes: Develop, Deliver, Generate and Operate, and People & Skills, focusing on transforming productivity, army adaptation, and intelligent procurement. Delegates can expect to see speakers including Major General Chris Tickell, Director Capability, and Lieutenant General Paul Jaques, Chief of Materiel (Land) from the British Army. Combating unpredictable threats General Sir Nicholas Carter, Chief of the General Staff said, “The British Army has a long tradition of being at the forefront of innovative technology—last year’s celebration of the 100th anniversary of the tank is a good reminder. Today, it is difficult to remember a time when the strategic context was more complex or dynamic. The defining condition seems to be one of instability.” “This year’s DSEI Land Capability Conference gets to the heart of a potential game-changer: Robotics and Autonomous Systems” “The pervasiveness of information, connectivity and accessible technology offers new tools to more actors. It is also changing the character of conflict. Adaptation, innovation, and agility will be vital if we are to face the unpredictable threats of the future with confidence. And it will be innovation that delivers the value for money and productivity we need to deliver military outcomes in the current fiscal climate.” “This year’s DSEI Land Capability Conference gets to the heart of a potential game-changer: Robotics and Autonomous Systems. In combat we face the threat of increased lethality and sophistication, an accelerated pace of operations and an erosion of our traditional military advantage. Harnessing the opportunities brought by understanding and teaming Robotics and Autonomous systems is the path to an efficient, expeditionary, and autonomy-enabled lethal force.  We welcome your help in shaping the future of the British Army and look forward to working together in a new collaborative relationship.” Exhibiting companies The Land Zone will be sponsored by NIMR and companies already confirmed to feature in the Zone include Viking Arms; Hesco; Avon Protection and Supacat. Other notable companies exhibiting land capabilities are: Babcock; BAE Systems; L3; Leonardo; Lockheed Martin; Rheinmetal; Thales; KDNS; QinetiQ, and General Dynamics Land Systems. The Zone is expected to host an array of notable military vehicles as well as a brand-new feature the Dismounted Soldier Showcase. This will broaden DSEI’s offering to wider range of companies displaying current and future land capabilities. More information about DSEI Strategic Conferences and Seminar Programme will be released in the coming weeks. Other speakers already announced include: Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC, Chief of the Air Staff, will be delivering a keynote address on Wednesday 13 September.  General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander, Joint Forces Command will be delivering a keynote address on Tuesday 12 September.  Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, will be delivering two keynote addresses.  The first on Day Zero, Monday 11 September at the Maritime Capability Conference, the second as the opening keynote in the Naval Zone on Tuesday 12 September on the exhibition floor.

(Click here for larger image)  An important component of the RVSS system is PureTech Systems’ Geospatial Video Management System The recent designation by the U.S Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) granted “Full Operating Capability” of General Dynamics’ Remote Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS) deployed for protection across the southern border of the United States. An important component of the RVSS system is PureTech Systems’ Geospatial Video Management System for Command and Control and the PureActiv patented video analytics used for real-time automated long range detection, classification, and tracking in support of CBP’s mission along the U.S southern border. “Achieving this approval is a great accomplishment and we’re honoured to be an instrumental part of the solution that is helping the great men and women of Customs and Border Protection protect our nation’s borders,” commented Larry Bowe, president and CEO of PureTech Systems. “Reaching this milestone was truly a team effort with all those involved.” General Dynamics RVSS upgrade contract General Dynamics, was awarded the contract to upgrade the RVSS capability along the southern U.S. border in July of 2013 with field deployments, including the PureActiv system, beginning in 2015. The RVSS system consists of a series of elevated towers and structures equipped with advanced electro-optical and infrared sensors enabled with video intelligence and advanced sensor control developed by PureTech Systems to provide persistent ground surveillance to border patrol agents. In their release, General Dynamics Information Technology’s IT Services and Solutions sector vice president and general manager, Dan Busby, quoted that, “Reaching a full operating capability designation is a testament to both the effectiveness of the RVSS solution and our continued partnership with CBP. The RVSS upgrade will continue to provide CBP and U.S. law enforcement personnel with the advanced technology necessary to secure our nation's borders and increase agent safety through enhanced situational awareness." Efficient and effective border security Also, quoted in the release was Ronald D. Vitiello, Chief of CBP's U.S. Border Patrol, who said "The deployment of the Remote Video Surveillance System is important to the safety of our agents and to our mission. Successful partnerships like the one we have with the General Dynamics team, are necessary to efficiently and effectively secure the border." The recent “Full Operating Capability” milestone was the culmination of two years of deployment and field testing at key locations across the southwest, including the Arizona sites of Nogales, Douglas, Naco and Ajo, as well as, the McAllen and Laredo locations in Texas. The RVSS Upgrade program has a potential 10-year performance period, during which the General Dynamics OneSource team, will manage the operation and maintenance at all sites.