Light Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026
Light Weight Armour for Defence & Security 2026
Welcome to LWAG 2026 in Norway
Save the dates: June 2 - 4, 2026
Join us for an engaging and insightful event set against the stunning backdrop of the Oslofjord in Norway.
Practical Information
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Abstract and Papers
- Jan 15, 2026 - Submission abstract
- Feb 15, 2026 - Acceptance notification
- April 1, 2026 - Submission extended abstract
- May 15, 2026 – Presentation due
Registration
- April 1, 2026 - End of early-bird registration
- May 1, 2026 - End of registration
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- The presentations will be published as extended abstracts in an electronic book. The submitted abstracts should therefore include key diagrams, tables and references. A mandatory template will be provided.
- Authors are also encouraged to submit their presentation slides for distribution among the conference participants after the event.
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- Tore Børvik (NTNU), Norway
- Frederik Coghe (RMA), Belgium
- Sumita Dey (NDEA), Norway
- Andreas Heine (EMI), Germany
- Anne Jung (HSU), Germany
- Patrik Lundberg (FOI), Sweden
- Jérôme Mespoulet (Thiot Ing.), France
- Fabien Rondot (ISL), France
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- Dr. Sumita Dey (NDEA), Norway
- Prof. Tore Børvik (NTNU), Norway
- Dr. Ole Vestrum, (NDEA), Norway
- Mrs. Anette A. Johnsen (NDEA), Norway
Registration fees
Lowest fee is for early birds only
(Registration before February 1 - 2026)
- Regular - 1000 €/1200 €
- Speaker - 950 €/1150 €
- Student - 800 €/1000 €
- Companion - 1000 €/1200 €
All fees excl. VAT
Companion program
Including: Board (all meals) and lodging in hotel room (shared with companion).
Activities may be offered during technical program.
Travel details
Flight: Oslo Airport
Airport Express Train: Oslo Airport-Nathionaltheateret (close to meeting point)
Meeting point: Rådhuskaien, Rådhusbrygge 1-3, Harbour in front of Town hall (Rådhus)
Farewell point: Oslo Sentralstasjon
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Conference location
With its strategic location on an island in the Oslofjord, Oscarsborg Fortress defended the capital's seaward approach during WWII. Today the fortress is a popular tourist destination.
The conference fee covers the event, meals, and lodging at Oscarsborg Hotel & Resort.
About LWAG
LWAG is intended for all sectors (industry, academia, research institutes, etc.) involved in the field of light-weight armour for defence and security applications aiming to improve the design of armour systems against ballistic and/or explosive threats.
The LWAG workshop brings together engineers, researchers and PhD candidates to advance knowledge through testing, theory, and simulations at material and structural scales.
LWAG focuses on materials for armour configurations, including ceramics, metals, composites, woven materials, MMCs, CMCs, metallic foams, and other porous materials.
Objectives and topics
- Protection against ballistic impact and blast for soldiers, vehicles, aircraft and naval platforms
- New materials for ballistic protection and/or blast attenuation
- Dynamic testing and modelling of materials under ballistic impact and/or blast
- Damage and failure mechanisms under ballistic impact and/or blast