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26 Oct 23. Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 Showcases Second Round of Cutting-Edge Military Technologies.
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Indiana National Guard hosted the second iteration of the Technology Readiness Experimentation 2023 event (T-REX) at Muscatatuck Training Center and Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Oct. 10-20. T-REX assesses and fast-tracks technologies that the Department of Defense deems critical to warfighting efforts,
T-REX is a critical component of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER), which facilitates modernization efforts through rapid prototyping and experimentation of integrated joint military technologies. RDER prototypes are used and assessed at T-REX events for validation before they are fielded. T-REX provides a critical venue for accelerating joint innovation through real-world data, which are used to inform future warfighting concept development.
T-REX 23-2 carried out 11 full scale assessments of new and innovative warfighting technologies from traditional and non-traditional defense companies, measuring their effectiveness and capability for further development based on the Joint Force’s needs. The exercise included participation from Australia and the United Kingdom, who have been instrumental partners in the Department’s drive to expand its science and technology capabilities.
The assessment aligns with the Department’s effort to develop uncrewed, multi-domain, autonomous systems with resilient communications from space to the ocean floor. The technologies assessed enable strategic overmatch capabilities in support of operations in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.
“Experimentation like T-REX allow us to better understand the next-generation technologies being developed across the defense innovation base so we can take steps to expedite their transition and fielding,” said Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Dr. David Honey. “This ultimately helps the DoD deter aggression and keep our troops safe.”
On October 19, more than 300 guests attended a Distinguished Visitor Day where government and industry leaders observed part of the assessment in real-time. Additionally, 42 participants set up booths for a Prototype Technology Display that showcased other cutting-edge military technologies. These participants included large and small businesses, leaders from combatant commands, and military services that presented innovative prototypes that align with the Joint Warfighting Concept. The display allowed leaders to see the latest RDER-aligned prototypes in-person, and for companies to help shape the development of front-line military technologies.
Technologies that successfully demonstrated capability at T-REX 23-2 will be eligible to progress to a graduation experiment, such as Northern Edge or Valiant Shield, as part of the RDER campaign of experimentation.
T-REX delivered success earlier this year as technologies assessed in May graduated to Northern Edge, an open military exercise, where they were successfully implemented in a realistic combat environment.
About USD(R&E)
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) is the Chief Technology Officer of the Department of Defense. The USD(R&E) champions research, science, technology, engineering, and innovation to maintain the United States military’s technological advantage. Learn more at www.cto.mil, follow us on Twitter @DoDCTO, or visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/ousdre
(Source: U.S. DoD)
25 Oct 23. “What happens in the South China Sea matters globally”: UK Indo-Pacific minister to tell maritime conference in Vietnam.
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to give keynote speech at 15th annual South China Sea conference in Ho Chi Mihn City.
- Minister to give keynote speech at 15th annual South China Sea conference in Ho Chi Minh City on 25 October, reaffirming the UK’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific
- at the OECD regional meeting in Hanoi on 26 October, the Minister will discuss sustainable investment for Southeast Asia
- the Minister will meet political leaders in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate fifty years of UK-Vietnam diplomatic relations
The peace and prosperity of the South China Sea must remain a priority for all to protect free and open trade routes, the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific is set to tell a conference in Vietnam today. The visit by Anne-Marie Trevelyan comes as the UK and Vietnam celebrate fifty years of diplomatic relations.
At the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam’s annual South China Sea Conference in Ho Chi Minh City, the Minister will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to maintaining a free, open and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Sixty percent of global shipping passes through the Indo-Pacific, making the region critical to the UK’s security and the Prime Minister’s priority of growing the economy.
Speaking alongside Vice Minister Do Hung Viet, the Minister is expected to say:
“What happens in the South China Sea matters. Almost 60% of global maritime trade passes through it.
“We seek to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. We want to deepen relationships with our partners in the region, support sustainable development and tackle the shared challenges we all face.”
In the capital Hanoi, the Minister will also attend the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)’s Southeast Asia Regional Ministerial Forum and speak at sessions on encouraging sustainable investment in the region and financing the energy transition. Launched in 2014, the SEARP encourages learning and the dissemination of good practice between policy makers in Southeast Asia and the OECD. The Forum will be chaired by the Vietnamese Prime Minister, Pham Minh Chinh, along with the OECD Secretary-General, Mathias Cormann.
The Minister will then meet senior political leaders including Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, and Chairman of the External Relations Commission of the Communist Party Le Hoai Trung.
Discussions will celebrate fifty years of UK-Vietnam ties and focus on cooperation to address common priorities including trade and investment, security and climate change. Total two-way trade was worth £6.7 bn at the beginning of 2023, up 17 percent on the previous year and boosted by the introduction of a UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement in 2020.
The UK is also working with Vietnam and other partners to maintain regional resilience and stability, including as a Dialogue Partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN plays a central role in keeping the region stable and prosperous and the UK is seeking to join the ASEAN Regional Forum and ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus to enhance cooperation further.
And on climate, the UK is supporting an inclusive transition to renewable energy in Vietnam through our Just Energy Transition Partership (JETP), agreed in December 2022 and led by the Vietnamese government. Through the Blue Planet and COAST programmes, the UK is also supporting maritime communities and industries, which are vital to the Vietnamese economy, to boost their resilience against the impacts of climate change.
(Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
21 Oct 23. AeroDef Manufacturing 2023, an SME event produced in partnership with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), is a leading technical conference and exposition for the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry. Attendees at AeroDef can engage with large- and medium-sized manufacturers, and sector-specific contract suppliers on the show floor, featuring over 350 exhibitors from Nov. 7 – 9, 2023 at Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.
AeroDef is conducted bi-annually to bring decision-makers from aerospace and defense manufacturing together to showcase products, solve technology problems, discover solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges and make valuable business connections. The AeroDef 2023 exhibitor lineup includes some of the most innovative names in manufacturing and draws hundreds of attendees at every level, from engineers and owners of small- to mid-size companies, to senior executives of top-tier manufacturers. Some of this year’s featured exhibitors include:
- Aerobotix (Booth #3003) specializes in the creation of cutting-edge painting, sanding and automated robotic solutions for high-value, high-precision components, aircraft and vehicles. Aerobotix has more than 130 robotic systems installed in the U.S. and abroad, providing exceptional results and savings for its clients.
- FactorySense (Booth #3321) is a leading provider of complete RFID asset and inventory locating solutions. The company specializes in revolutionizing the visibility and efficiency of automated processes through tailored, integrated RFID solutions. FactorySense’s services are designed to streamline operations in various industries such as aerospace, defense, distribution, logistics and transport, electronics and semiconductors, medical and biotech, and oil and gas.
- Greenleaf Corp (Booth #3101) is a leading developer of cutting tool technology, specializing in the manufacture of high-performance tungsten carbide and ceramic inserts, and advanced toolholding systems. For 75 years, Greenleaf has been helping companies realize increased productivity across various machining applications.
- JR Automation (Booth #3203) is one of the leading global systems integrators and solutions providers for the industrial automation industry. JR designs and builds highly integrated manufacturing systems, including robotic welding, testing, dispensing, material handling, and assembly solutions. JR’s customer base includes the world’s leading aerospace, automotive, life sciences, electronics, and industrial manufacturers.
- Siemens Industry Inc (Booth #3320) offers today’s manufacturers the most advanced Digitalization and automation hardware and software on the market. From controls that run the most basic milling and turning machines to multi-axis, hybrid machines with full automation and robotics, Siemens is the leading supplier to the aerospace, defense, industrial manufacturing and machine building industries. Beyond the hardware suite of CNC, drives, motors and PLC, Siemens further provides a full array of communications technology to capture and transmit data from the shopfloor to the top-floor, as highlighted by our unique MindSphere “platform as a service.”
- TBG Associates’ Preferred Supplier Pavilion (Booth #3307) is the ideal setting for aerospace and defense decision-makers to engage with best-in-class manufacturers, service providers and other suppliers, face-to-face. All Pavilion exhibitors were hand-selected based on pre-event qualification assessments. Part of the Preferred Supplier Experience is the complimentary Supplier Insights Summit, for which this year’s theme is “Resiliency,” taking place each day on the Main Stage in the Smart Theater.
“Our mission at AeroDef is to foster innovation across the extended enterprise to reduce costs, expedite production times and maintain manufacturing competitiveness in the global economy,” said Robert “Bob” Willig, executive director and CEO of SME. “AeroDef showcases the industry’s most advanced technologies across an innovative floor plan designed to facilitate interaction and business relationships between exhibitors and buyers looking for integrated solutions.”
The AeroDef Manufacturing conference provides WESTEC and AeroDef attendees with diverse technical sessions to choose from, offering a practical look at issues encountered at multiple levels and representing a wide spectrum of manufacturing technologies.
Registration for AeroDef Manufacturing 2023 is open now at this link: https://xpressreg.net/register/west1123/landing.asp?sc=&aban=&hkey=&iq=&vip=&tm=&_ga=2.123960898.937303906.1697553708-1508175020.1697553707
(Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
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