Air mission planning remains the core competence that underpins air operations for our flight crews and airmen. However, fueled by continued advances in mission support technology and the unique demands of the operational environment, the expectations and practices of mission planning continue to adapt. From static and lengthy pre/post mission processes, the potential for increased agility, interoperability and combat effectiveness is greater...

Space has become a very influential factor in warfare; satellites are used for communications, reconnaissance, navigation and intelligence to name but a few. Nations such as the United States have whole networks of satellites in space for military purposes. However there are several threats to these networks; cyber attacks, space weather, space debris, collisions with other satellites and physical (i.e. ASAT missiles) hostility are all real da...

For modern mechanised forces, the ability to act quickly and decisively is vital. However, to perform in such a way, an intimate knowledge of the surrounding environment is necessary. Given the confined and highly protected nature of the armoured vehicle, this can often be difficult, with crews becoming easily disorientated. Additionally, the armoured vehicle is becoming increasingly relied upon as a gatherer and distributor of intelligence wi...

The Gathering of the World's Air Defence Community Air and missile defence has grown in importance for nations around the world: as the threats to national security and infrastructure have increased dramatically in recent years. The exacerbation of potential flashpoints around the world, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe and beyond have seen nations move swiftly to upgrade legacy systems and to increase the potency of their current defenc...

Taking place 14 - 15 March in London we invite you to proactively advance and develop optimum approaches to dismounted soldier capability. What is so unique about this event? With its interactive format, we maintain our original belief in "NO ATTENDEES ONLY PARTICIPANTS". Unlike other events, SETAF is designed around a combination of panel discussions and focused discussion groups, run by co-chairs who are experts in their respective subject m...

The Airborne ISR & C2 Battle Management summit is the global intelligence community’s Annual General Meeting. The event brings together over 180 Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of ISR, National Intelligence Leaders, Program Executive Officers and Industry Directors from across the globe to discuss the challenges and success shaping Airborne ISR and C2 Battle Management for the current dynamic world of conflict and into the future. The co...

Faced with military budget cuts and fluctuating energy prices the global military simulation and virtual training market is in an excellent position for growth as the demand for more cost effective, cohesive training systems across militaries increases. With the thinking that the military will probably have to cut back on live field exercises and increasingly rely on computer-based war gaming and training programmes to combat rapidly evolving...

Unconventional, irregular and hybrid warfare carried out by both state and non-state actors continues to be a critical feature of current and potential operating scenarios faced by armies around the world. Russia’s annexation of Crimea was shockingly effective and demonstrated the renewed need for NATO to be able to move Armour in volume and at speed across Europe to meet future threats. Across swathes of Syria and Iraq, Daesh have conti...

International Military Helicopter is the Annual General Meeting of the global helicopter community. Discussing the most urgent challenges and future projects, it brings together 150+ Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of Helicopter Operations, Heads of Air Procurement, Chiefs of Plans and Policy, Chiefs of Staff and Industry Executives from across the globe to discuss their challenges shaping helicopters for now and the future. Covering key, topical...

The majority of the debate surrounding the use of drones is platform-centric, often comparing the operational performances of the latest UAVs or surveillance UAS. However, given that 60% of the average UAS project budget is spent on training and simulation for service personnel, this is an area which needs greater attention - UAS Training and Simulation 2015 will fill that void. This unique event will bring together armed forces, industry lead...