Ensuring cost effective legacy fleet sustainment and airworthiness Ageing Aircraft concerns have dramatically escalated in the military aviation community during the past decade. Some models, which have already been in service for more than 40 years, will need to be retained for another two decades or longer, often serving in roles and in theatres very different from what was envisioned when they were originally designed. What are the typical...

CYBER WARFARE 2011: EUROPE’S LEADING CYBER WARFARE CONFERENCE STUXNET marks the moment when Cyber Warfare became a reality - an attack originating in cyberspace targeting a part of a nation’s critical national infrastructure. The complexity of STUXNET suggests that a nation state was heavily involved in its development. If this is the case, there are clearly massive implications for how future wars will be fought, with conflict set...

This program will enable participants to understand: What is metadata? Why is it important? The importance of metadata in a world increasingly filled with technology Why has metadata been a difficult topic to address in the past? Advance registration required: To reserve your seat, or for more details please visit http://www.ieee.org/richmond IEEE is the world's largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation a...

This annual event brings together leading defense contractors with those who depend on the equipment and information they provide. It is the perfect opportunity for product developers to meet with the 'real experts', those who rely on these products every day. Developers can now find out what works, what doesn't, and what can be done to make their products invaluable to the Marine Corps. The Marine West exhibits will once again include visiona...

The National Association of Small Business Contractors and the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announced our third annual National Small Business Contracting Summit - Southeast to be held January 26 - 27, 2011 in Orlando, FL. This summit will include information and access to both regional and national small business contracting opportunities. We have a strong line up of federal agencies and prime contractors confirmed for atte...

Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, West 2011 is the largest event on the West Coast for communications, electronics, intelligence, information systems, imaging, military weapon systems, aviation, shipbuilding, and more. Registration is FREE for panel sessions and exhibits. Tickets are required for meals and the USS Midway Magic event. Earn Reserve Credits Members of the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves...

Air Tankers and Aerial Refuelling: Developing the next generation of cost effective AAR capability The Air Tankers and Aerial Refuelling 2011 conference will Discuss how to maintain and improve existing AAR capabilities without procuring new airframes Understand current work being done to promote interoperability between allied AAR assets Analyse the operational experiences of other armed forces, and apply the lessons to your own air force Ass...

Building Partnerships to Address Military Power Sources of the Future As more and more energy is needed on today’s battlefields, it becomes increasingly essential to share knowledge and integrate resources to provide warfighters with power sources that are efficient, reliable and easy to transport and utilize. From ruggedized computers to communications systems to GPS to remote sensing and video, soldiers are carrying cumbersome loads of...

Improvised Explosive Devices remain the largest threat to our troopers as we expand into areas that previously served as insurgent sanctuaries. General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan The threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is the greatest threat facing American and NATO Forces today. Reports have shown that between 70-80% of troop casualties are caused by IEDs and that 2010 has been the deadliest year f...

Welcome to the world's largest gathering of net-centric thinkers and operators! IDGA's NCW is the world’s largest and most respected event focused on network enabled operations, and the premier forum for the exchange of plans and best practices on net-centric innovation. Attendees get information on the latest operational experiences and the most groundbreaking and significant government and industry initiatives to date, as well as insig...