THE SUMMIT

The International Mountain Troops Summit (SITM) is the meeting place for armies from all over the world who operate in extreme conditions, in mountainous environments and in freezing temperatures. It will be held in Grenoble on 12 and 13 February 2025.

Two days of exhibition, talks and workshops, debates and high-level meetings dedicated to showcasing the latest technical and technological developments, best practice in training and opportunities for international cooperation, to meet future challenges and guarantee security in these sensitive regions of the world. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend, including manufacturers, start-ups, government representatives, military experts and academics.

As geopolitical dynamics and the climate change, technologies are evolving to support the success of military operations around the challenges of complex logistics, restricted mobility, difficult communications and soldier protection. Armies have to think ahead when it comes to future combat in mountainous terrain and extreme-cold zones.

AMONG THE THEMES AT THE HEART OF DEBATE AT THIS FIRST EDITION

Adapting to climate change

Climate change can have a significant impact on weather conditions in mountainous terrain or areas of extreme cold. Armies need to be prepared for extreme and unpredictable weather conditions, such as more frequent snowstorms or periods of accelerated glacier melt.

Specialist training

Soldiers need specialist training to cope with the unique challenges of mountain combat. This includes skills in climbing, survival in hostile environments, and tactics tailored to mountain topography.

Customised technologies and equipment

Armies need to invest in technologies and equipment specifically designed for operations in mountainous terrain. These include all-terrain vehicles, reconnaissance drones suited to mountain conditions, and communications and navigational equipment capable of operating in difficult environment

Adapting to asymmetric threats

In addition to the traditional challenges posed by conventional armies, military forces must also be prepared to deal with asymmetric threats such as terrorism, guerrilla warfare and sabotage in mountainous terrain.

Logistics and supply management

Logistics and supply in mountainous terrain and areas of extreme cold are a major challenge. Armies will need to develop effective strategies for transporting supplies and equipment over rugged and often isolated terrain.

International cooperation

As many mountainous regions cross several national borders, international cooperation is essential to ensure security and stability in these areas. Armies therefore need to develop the ability to collaborate and coordinate with other nations operating in similar mountainous regions.

Armies must continually adapt and innovate to meet future challenges in mountainous terrain and extreme cold zones, taking advantage of technological progress, specialised training and international cooperation to live, move, train, fight and endure in these hostile environments.

La Communauté internationale des Troupes de Montagne se réunit au parc des expositions de Grenoble, Alpexpo, les 12 et 13 février 2025 lors du Sommet International des Troupes de Montagne (SITM), organisé en partenariat avec la 27e brigade d’infanterie de montagne (27e BIM) de l’armée de Terre française. Cet évènement d’envergure rassemblera des décideurs et des experts internationaux des secteurs privé et public pour aborder les dernières avancées techniques et technologiques, les meilleures pratiques en matière de formation, ainsi que les opportunités de coopération internationale. Deux jours de rencontres professionnelles de très haut niveau, visant à relever les défis actuels et futurs autours des problématiques liées au combat, à la logistique complexe, à la mobilité restreinte, à la communication difficile et à la santé des soldats, dans les environnements escarpés et/ou montagneux, ainsi que dans des conditions climatiques extrêmes liées au grand froid.