Optimizing Data Integration for Drones and Robotics

Amidst the rapidly evolving technology landscape and need for common software systems, the US Army Futures Command is leading discussions surrounding innovations in indirect fire systems, support systems, munitions, and challenges presented by the current conflict in Ukraine, Israel, and potential future Large Scale Combat Operations in a Multi-Domain environment.

COL Michael Englis is the Army Capability Manager of Fires Cells & Targeting for the Army Futures Command where he is involved in working with acquisition teams and the operational force of the US Army and assists with the integration of new technologies. COL Englis currently manages Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems (AFATDS, being replaced by Artillery Execution Suite (AXS), targeting system (JADOCS, being replaced by JTIC2s), and all fire support equipment. On January 14, COL Englis will present at IDGA’s Future Indirect Fires Summit, where he will discuss efforts to optimize data integration for drones and robotics across the armed forces. During his presentation, Col Englis will be joined on stage by Colonel Nick Ryan, Director of Army Capability Manager-Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Before this year’s event, IDGA sat down with COL Englis to discuss topics such as:

• The role of live data sensors in modern military operations
• The future of drone and robotic sensors in the military
• What attendees can expect to take away from the Future Indirect Fires Summit

If you are interested in hearing from more fires leaders within the DoD, be sure to register for the Future Indirect Fires Summit from January 14-15 in Austin, Texas. This two-day event will examine current US DoD programs, including the new Self-Propelled Howitzer, the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment Two, and Project LASSO among others.