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Over the past 13 years, the Directed Energy Systems conference has become the annual meeting place for military and industry to network, share experience and learn about the military applications of the latest DE technology.

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Join senior serving officers, technical experts and industry leaders for the 13th Directed Energy Systems 2019 Conference (22-24 October) to examine the early deployment of DES capabilities, active programmes and areas for continued and further research and development. 

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FROM LAB TO LETHALITY: INTEGRATING DIRECTED ENERGY FOR USE BY THE WARFIGHTER

The conference draws together military users, capability leads, and procurement professionals with leading experts and industry professionals who are able to advise and provide systems capable of addressing various operational scenarios.

Confirmed DES20 speakers include:

• Mr. Corry Cox, Director for Research and Technology, RCCTO, U.S Army
• Dr Shari Feth, Director, Innovation, S&T, U.S Missile Defense Agency
• Mr. Adam Aberle, Director for Directed Energy, The Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office
• Dr. Jeffrey Boulware, Technical Director and Deputy Division Chief, Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO)
• Mr. Creid Johnson, Divisional Director, ACC/A5X Futures Division, US Air Force Mr. Keith Rigby, Principal Technologist, Weapons Integration, BAE Systems