Cubic to Discuss Human Performance and Cognitive Training at Defense One’s Inaugural Tech Summit 2016

Cubic Global Defense (CGD), a business unit of Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB), today announced that Amy Kruse, Ph.D., vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), will participate in a panel discussion on advances in human performance technology for the ever-changing warfare environment at Defense One’s Technology Summit (Tech Summit) held in Washington D.C. on June 10. Defense One’s inaugural Tech Summit will bring together Defense Secretary Ash Carter and some of the brightest minds in military and consumer technology to discuss the future of innovation and national security.

As CTO and former DARPA neuroscientist, Dr. Kruse will share insights into Cubic’s use of cutting-edge technologies, such as neuroscience and virtual/immersive game-based simulations in military training to optimize human performance, both individual and collective, for combat readiness.

“Cognitive neuroscience and the wide array of emerging neurotechnologies will play an important role in the future training environment. Warfighters are faced with an increasingly complex operational landscape that is constantly evolving,” said Dr. Kruse. “Cubic’s NextTraining strategy will integrate these technologies into our solutions and capabilities to better engage and train our warfighters for the challenging missions of today and tomorrow.”

Dr. Kruse will take part in the following panel session:

• Super Soldiers: How Human Performance Technology is Changing Warfare
  Friday, June 10, 8:40 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. at The Newseum, Washington D.C.
  Panelists: Dr. John Kraukauer, director of the brain, learning, animation and movement lab, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Dr. Rajesh Naik, chief scientist, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Material Command; and moderator Noah Schactman, executive editor, The Daily Beast.

Defense One is an online publication, produced by Government Executive Media Group, that delivers news, breaking analysis and ideas on the topics and trends that will define the future of U.S. defense and national security. Follow Cubic Global Defense at @CubicDefense and join the panel conversation with #D1TechSummit.

About Cubic Corporation

Cubic Corporation designs, integrates and operates systems, products and services focused in the transportation, defense training and secure communications markets. As the parent company of two major business units, Cubic’s mission is to increase situational awareness and understanding for customers worldwide. Cubic Transportation Systems is a leading integrator of payment and information technology and services to create intelligent travel solutions for transportation authorities and operators. Cubic Global Defense is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems, secure communications and networking and highly specialized support services for military and security forces of the U.S. and allied nations. For more information about Cubic, please visit the company's website at www.cubic.com or on Twitter @CubicCorp.

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