The 8th Annual CAS Conference will be held at the Royal Aeronautical Society, No 4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ on the 3rd & 4th November 2010. The conference is the leading unclassified forum for Close Air Support at the Tactical Level in Europe.

The emphasis of the conference is on the training, equipment and communications of the TACP/FAC/JTAC/JFO on the ground and the doctrine and training that supports his interface with the CAS Aircraft and other Joint Fires Assets.

The conference is always attended by all the leading Forward Air Control/Joint Fires/Close Air Support organisations in Europe & North America. For military delegates the conference offers a first class opportunity to hear about the latest developments in this field from other nations. For industry it is an excellent opportunity to increase market knowledge, develop marketing leads and showcase the latest technology. Industry has a further opportunity to exhibit products to a targeted audience in our exhibition area.

2010 Conference Overview

The focus of NATO and Coalition operations is now in Afghanistan. CAS 2010 will feature presentations from various nations that focus on the preparation, training, equipment and joint fires support provided to the JTAC/JFO/TACP for the dismounted fight. Topics to be covered include:

· Joint Fires Integration

· Digital Interoperability

· Target Acquisition and Command & Control

· National Equipment & Training Programmes

· Training & Simulation

Agenda:

For detailed information on the presentations click the AGENDA tab above. 

Alternatively scroll down for an agenda overview of key speakers and topics.


Sponsors:

Lead Sponsors:

MetaVR's real-time 3D visualization software, Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), has been used since 2001 by the US Air Force to equip new and existing sites with networked training systems. VRSG is used in the JTAC virtual dome trainers installed at the Air Force Research Lab in Mesa, Arizona, and at the US Air Force Joint Air Ground Operations School at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The virtual dome trainers are fully interoperable with A-10 full mission trainers and F-16 Air National Guard trainers and the Multiple Unified Simulation Environment (MUSE)/Air Force Synthetic Environment For Reconnaissance And Surveillance (AFSERS) program. The JTAC trainer provides a fully immersive realistic training and rehearsal environment with real time sensor, simulator and database correlation. Its primary goal is to provide a persistent total air-ground virtual training environment for networked air-ground training, joint calls for fire, and mission rehearsals.

For more information visit MetaVR’s website at http://www.metavr.com/ .

Associate Sponsors:

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations. The company's Falcon family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications. Falcon III is the next-generation of radios supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements as well as network-centric operations worldwide. Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of assured communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets, with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single and multiband radios.

For more information visit www.harris.com

Exhibitors:

Close Air Support is a military priority within NATO nations and a growing area in many other countries. This priority area is supported by numerous funded programmes in each country. The Omega Close Air Support Conference is attended by all the leading military organisations concerned with this field in Europe and North America. The conference regularly attracts delegates from further afield. If your company produces or supplies products for use by ground FAC’s/TACP’s or for use on board CAS aircraft then this is the event to be at. For details of exhibiting please contact us directly.

Currently Registered Exhibitors Include:

Fraser-Volpe LLC, a U.S. Defense Industry Company, provides technical solutions to stabilized and unstabilized electro-optical-mechanical systems and products for military and commercial markets. Fraser-Volpe is a recognized leader in military handheld mechanical gyro-stabilized systems. Gyro-stabilized system are the ultimate design for removing effects of hand and vehicle vibration to allow clearer and easier target identification. In 2008 Fraser-Volpe introduced SPOTTR – STABILIZED PORTABLE OPTICAL TARGET TRACKING RECEIVER. SPOTTR is designed to allow Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC’s) positioned on the ground or airborne to accurately detect and decode laser energy from airborne or ground laser designating military targets. The Company’s L-PETS – Light-weight Precision Effects Targeting System – currently in beta testing, integrates micro-laser designator for marking and ranging with SPOTTR, DMC and output capabilities in one light-weight package. In 2010 the Company introduced to the warfighter a lighter weight, smaller footprint 14X stabilized MONOLITE and 14X stabilized binocular BYLITE. http://www.fraser-volpe.com/

The Fighter Collection, as well as restoring and flying 2^nd WW aircraft, has since 1995 operated a software development division. This division, as well as developing flight simulators for the “serious games” consumer markets also develops COTS simulators for the military training market. Contracts include the A-10C Desk Top Simulator for the US ANG, and AC130 sensor training. Newly developed is the “Joint Fires Trainer”, enabling cost effective training for pilots, JTACs, commanders and artillery in a simulated battlefield, with workstations linked together over the internet or a LAN. http://www.thebattlesim.com/

Symetrics Industries, an AS9100 and ISO9001-2000 registered small business, specializes in electronics design, manufacture and test for Department of Defense, U.S. State Department, and major prime contractors. Symetrics continually expands its engineering capabilities by addressing customers’ needs in design and integration of products into specific airborne/ground platforms. Symetrics has three main business sectors: electronic warfare, digital communications, and electronic manufacturing services. Symetrics’ sister company, PhotoTelesis, specializes in imagery solutions and solid-state digital-video-recorders.

Products: AN/ALE-47 countermeasures dispenser system; AN/ALM-295 countermeasures dispenser tester; improved data modems (IDM-302/IDM-304/IDM-501/Mini-IDM/U-ROC); PRISM (photo reconnaissance intelligence strike module); AN/USQ-131B memory loader-verifier system, digital-video recorders, lightweight video-reconnaissance system. For more information visit Symetrics website at http://www.symetrics.com/

AR Modular RF, offers a range of 30-512MHz “Battle Tested Communications RF Booster Amplifiers”. The KMW1031 ManPack 20W unit, the AR-50, and AR-75 vehicle units are SINCGARS, HAVEQUICK and HPW compatible Auto switching units. The 20W unit is single battery, and 12/24V vehicle capable, AR-50 is also 12/24V capable. The AR-50 and AR-75 offer LOS and SATCOM antenna ports, power level control and switchable LNA Rx amps with CoSite filtering. The range completes with KMW2030 Man Portable/vehicle mounting 125 watt, and finally KMW2050 a 200W SatCom amplifier. Additionally we offer custom modules/systems from 100kHz to 6GHz with up to 5kW output. For more info visit http://arww-modularrf.com/

L-3, Interstate Electronics Corporation is located in Anaheim California. IEC employs technical professionals based in Anaheim and selected field locations throughout North America. IEC designs, develops and manufactures advanced information, navigation and instrumentation systems for military and federal government agencies. IEC business areas include:

· Situational Awareness- Video Exploitation and integrated Computer Products and Systems

· Navigation Systems-GPS based Navigation Products and Systems

· Instrumentation Systems – Instrumentation Products/Systems and Range Services

· Advanced Technology-Existing Market Expansion/New Market Growth.

http://www.iechome.com

L-3 Communications, Communication Systems-West Division
(L-3 CS-W) is a world leader in providing advanced communications solutions for high-performance imagery collection, imagery processing and satellite communications for the Ministries of Defence and other international agencies. The company provides analog and digital high-data rate, secure, real-time communications systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and other tactical missions. L-3 CS-W’s systems are installed in a wide range of manned, unmanned airborne and surface platforms. L-3 CS-W’s ROVER family of products is a staple for assisting in combat air support (CAS) missions around the world, setting the standard for Remote Viewing Terminals.

Marlborough Communications Ltd Based in the UK at secure premises near Gatwick airport, Marlborough Communications Limited is a military communications and signal intercept specialist with the versatility to tailor products and support to customers' specific requirements. Equipments provided include:

• HF – UHF Radios and Ancillaries
• UHF TACSAT Antennas.
• EW Equipments
• SATCOM Manpack and OTM Systems.
• Multi-Band Amplifiers and OTM Suitcase Systems
• Soldier-worn Power Systems.

Marlborough Communications Limited offers reliable equipment and comprehensive services to satisfy the most demanding mission requirements. Our flexibility and unique customisation abilities facilitate our swift adjustment to rapidly changing user-requirements in a global market. Marlborough Communications Limited’s products are recognised around the world for their performance, ease of operation, reliability, serviceability and low life-cycle cost. All product design and manufacturing is carried out at our ISO 9001:2000 certified, UK facility.

Media Partners


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aerospace & defence network

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Prices:

Military/Government Delegate £430.00

Industry Delegate £960.00

Exhibition Package £2920.00 (An Exhibition Package is 3x2m stand space + 2 x delegate tickets)

Exhibition Space Only £1400.00 (Exhibition Space is 3x2m stand space only)

Prices exclude UK VAT @ 17.5%

Interested in Exhibiting? Please contact digby.williams@omconf.com for exhibitor details.

Note on Prices:

Many of our customers are based in the United States or Eurozone Countries. Since 2008 the £UK has fallen in value against both the $ US and the Є Euro by approx 20% and 10% respectively. This makes our competitively priced conference even better value for overseas customers.

Discounts

Delegates:

Book & Pay before 31st July 2010 = 10%

3 x Delegates from same organisation booked together = 10%

5 x Delegates from same organisation booked together = 15%

Exhibitors:

Extra delegate with Exhibition Package = 10% (on extra delegate cost)

To Book:

To book either delegate places or exhibition space please do one of the following:

- Download the brochure and use the booking form to reserve spaces by fax or mail.

- Book online via "Add to Basket" above.