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Driving the future RMP – correlation and fusion engines promise clarity for commanders
The recognised maritime picture (RMP) is the foundation of modern naval warfare and its accuracy can be a determining factor in the success of an operation. Despite its importance, little attention has been paid to applying new technologies to help the RMP manager in forming their ‘picture’.
29 July 2020
Lightening the C2 load - can AI bring a step change at the tactical level?
Artificial intelligence has found a number of defence applications and it is no longer a question of if the technology will be embraced, but rather one of where can it be used and to what extent
2 July 2020
Central to meeting the complexities of JADC2? Artificial intelligence
Our Air Domain Advisor and former head of the Royal Danish Air Force, Major General Henrik Røboe Dam (retd.), gives his views in Defense News
14 May 2020
From ship to shore and beyond: addressing C2 challenges in amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare presents arguably the biggest C2 challenge and is a truly Joint endeavour. The complex, multi-faceted nature of these missions requires a cohesive command structure and success depends heavily on effective planning and coordination.
17 September 2019
School’s out: Distributed eLearning promises a paradigm shift in military training
A military’s training requirements are arguably the most challenging and broad of any organisation. Alongside extensive defence-specific courses are educational programmes that span many aspects of civilian life - eLearning has the potential to ease some of this burden.
12 August 2019
Lifting the fog of war: enhancing command-and-control for the dismount
No combatant is more vulnerable than the dismount. Not afforded the protection brought by armour or distance from the enemy, their survival and combat effectiveness have long been closely tied to situational awareness
13 June 2019
Digital by design – enhancing fires C2 for the modern battlefield
Digitalising the fires process can go some way to improving the efficacy of existing and future artillery systems, perhaps most significantly in the area of information assurance.
8 May 2019
Best laid plans - Improving the Command Cycle in the Maritime Domain
The dynamic nature of modern naval warfare necessitates timeliness and accuracy when composing and executing orders - whatever the mission.
1 April 2019
Painting a clear picture for operational success
The information available to commanders is more comprehensive than ever and must be managed properly. Establishing an effective User Defined Operational Picture (UDOP) is central to this.
21 January 2019
Better together - Effective interoperability in the COE pays dividends
Multinational and coalition operations are the norm and it is essential that armed forces can effectively interoperate. Learn more about the 6 steps to interoperability.
15 October 2018