alternative weapons summit

Alternative Weapons Summit May 24 - 26 2010, Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, VA

http://www.alternativeweaponssummit.com/Event.aspx?id=284606

The need for new and better solutions to aid the US and coalition peacekeeping role has never been greater!

Today - DoD leadership is placing its greatest emphasis yet on non-lethal capabilities for irregular warfare.

General James Conway, Executive Agent for the Department of Defense Non-Lethal Weapons Program recently said, "We see the need for long-range, directed-energy systems. Marines and Soldiers in Iraq are already using non-lethal directed energy weapons."

This year's Alternative Weapons Summit will highlight the evolution of U.S. defense strategy toward support and stability operations in urban environments support to civil authorities, humanitarian assistance, and unconventional and irregular warfare. Keynote briefs at this event will reinforce how non-lethal weapons can play a valuable role in ensuring mission success. Presentations will place an emphasis on best practices and lessons learned from key directors, scientists, and leaders in the field! Can't-miss international briefs will focus on the increased need of non-lethal capabilities in foreign and coalition working environments. Key focal points will include maximizing technology needs, active denial capture systems, and directed energy priorities