Viking Arms will be exhibiting and conducting range activities at the Close Combat Symposium (CCS) 2024. This event offers a unique platform to showcase our latest defence technology and engage with industry leaders and military professionals.
Event Details:
- When: 02 – 04 July 2024
- Where: Cranfield University at Shrivenham and Cranfield Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre (COTEC) on Salisbury Plain, Warminster
- Register to attend: https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/events/symposia/cc2
What to Expect:
- Range Day Highlights: Attendees will have the opportunity to trial the latest Glock pistols and experience cutting-edge C-UAS technology from our Viking partners, SMARTSHOOTER.
- Key Products on Display: We will be showcasing a range of advanced tactical solutions designed to enhance combat effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Meet the Viking Team: Our team will be on hand to demonstrate our latest products and answer any questions. You’ll have the opportunity to meet with Viking’s defence specialists including Dan Preston, Rich Fell, Graeme Macdonald and Tom Jackson to gain insights into our innovative offerings.
Planning on attending? Here’s what you can expect:
Symposium Highlights:
- Recce Strike Capability: Explore the Army’s evolving operational concepts, focusing on data-driven, machine-powered target acquisition and decision-making support.
- Weapon and Ammunition Innovations: Discover the latest developments aimed at enhancing the lethality, accuracy, and range of UK Armed Forces’ weapon systems.
- Future of LLM/AI in Combat: Delve into discussions on how AI and machine learning might revolutionise dismounted close combat operations.
- Power and Data Management: Learn about solutions for managing power and data requirements of modern soldier systems without compromising mobility.
- Maximising Suppression: Discuss strategies to optimise suppression capabilities at the platoon level while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Soldier as a Sensor: Investigate how leveraging soldier systems can enhance the sensor-decider-effector chain with minimal additional burden.
Event Format:
- Day 1 (2 July): Held at the Defence Academy of the UK in Shrivenham, featuring insights from Army HQ and presentations from academia and industry.
- Day 2 (3 July): Takes place at Cranfield University’s COTEC range facility on Salisbury Plain. Includes live-firing demonstrations, opportunities to fire small arms from various manufacturers, and showcases of autonomous and remote technologies, followed by a dinner night.
- Day 3 (4 July): Back at Shrivenham for more technology briefs and discussions from industry and academia.
Join Viking Arms at the Close Combat Symposium 2024 to experience the future of combat technology first-hand. For more information or to arrange a meeting with our team, please contact the Viking Police & Military division at +44 (0)1423 780810 or email pmd@vikingarms.com.
