C4iSr
born in the digital
tech sector that are relevant to C4ISR; AI
from an operational impact standpoint;
and a look at comprehensive risk manage-
ment framework with a view to enable the
CAF to successfully accomplish its assigned
missions despite operating in cyber-con-
tested environments. Discussions centered
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around
s h a r i n g
key challeng-
es, capabilities and
technologies that can be
applied to assist the CAF to
fulfill future needs.
Speakers from industry highlighted
what's happening in the private sector
and how the military can learn from these
challenges and take lessons for meeting
future capabilities. Military personnel, on
the other hand, highlighted their opera-
tional needs and how industry can work
with them to get there.
One example of how the military is
working with industry
was highlighted by a spe-
cial announcement made
during the conference by the
Honourable Carla Qualtrough,
Minister of Public Services and
Procurement and Accessibility, of
the awarding of three contracts to Gen-
eral Dynamics Mission Systems – Canada.
These contracts include Engineering and
Integration, Software Support and Cyber
Security Engineering Support to support
the Land Command, Control, Commu-
nications, Computers, Intelligence, Sur-
veillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
system for the Canadian Army.
The 150 attendees of the conference
took away lessons on cyber and how it is
the most critically exposed area in mili-
tary, the importance of trust, AI, Data
and Machine Learning, and how integra-
tion and collaboration is crucial for the
successful operation of C4ISR.
The next C4ISR and Beyond conference
will take place around the same time next
year. Stay tuned to Vanguard for more in-
formation.
