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SMi is delighted to announce the return of the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on 23rd and 24th May, 2018. This conference will enable military speakers from Central and Eastern European countries to present their current national situation in terms of helicopter technology, and enable them to meet allied and potential third-party partners with whom they could do business. With the event being the only dedicated military helicopter conference in the region, it will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to explore new technologies and programmes from industry personnel and exhibitors. Main topics at this conference will include: modernisation and readiness of regional rotary fleets, procurement goals and ...

SMi is pleased to present the third annual Future Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems taking place in London on 5th and 6th June 2018. With global terrorism at an all-time high, armoured vehicles are continuously required to operate across diverse environments against varying enemy forces and need to be able to deliver the firepower required to eliminate these heterogeneous hazards. Whether exploiting surface-to-air missiles to counter airborne units, infantry fighting capabilities or beyond line of sight ranged artillery in support of advancing soldiers, modern armoured vehicles continue to rely a myriad of weapon systems to deliver the lethality required to achieve their mission objectives. Future Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems conference 2018 promises to delve into the heart of ...

As a key action that reinforces ground troops in close proximity to enemy fire; it’s imperative that Close Air Support for both conventional and asymmetric operations is maintained and built. Join us this summer to hear exclusive briefings from the: RAF, US Air Force, French Air Force, JAPCC, Canadian Armed Forces, German Air Force, NATO, and more. With a unique focus on military operations in an increasingly demanding environment, 2018’s conference will gather key military, government, and industry figures to explore and discuss the latest technology and strategic developments and hear relevant mission updates from real-time operations! Key topics include: Air-land integration, JTAC training and mission simulation, digitally aided close air support (DACAS), joint fire targeting and ...

SMi Group, organizers of Global MilSatcom, are proud to present the third annual MilSatCom USA conference and exhibition; returning to Arlington, Virginia on June 27th and 28th 2018. As the leading meeting in the US, MilSatCom USA 2018 will provide the perfect platform to identify and explore next-generation SatCom capabilities for future military programmes. With the National Defence Authorization Act 2018; promising ‘Fundamental Reform of National Security Space’, and the Wideband AoA expected to conclude in the first half of the year, this topical two-day conference will address the most pressing issues facing future MilSatCom programmes. Key topics include: NDA Act, Wideband AoA, allied collaboration and future military programmes, resilience and protection in future ...

This year’s agenda will focus on the emerging issues and challenges facing the defence trade in 2018 – sharing best practices for how leading organisations manage their global trade programmes. After a year in office, the US Presidential administration is yet to make its intentions regarding trade reform clear and, with the Brexit deadline of March 2019 drawing closer, significant development to trade control is expected on both sides of the Atlantic. A truly global event, delegates will hear from government speakers and senior international trade compliance professionals from around the world on regulation controls including: ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use and the Wassenaar Arrangement. In addition, with a growing number of high profile cyber-attacks hitting industries across the globe in ...

SMi is thrilled to announce the return of the third annual UAV Technology conference, which will return to Prague, Czech Republic on 26th and 27th September 2018. SMi’s UAV Technology conference will aim to examine and bring solutions to unmanned aerial platforms and how to better exploit them during missions. This international symposium will additionally address the growing need for counter- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle capabilities now that they are becoming increasingly accessible both to state and non-state organisations. This has particular prominence as commercial-off-the-shelf solutions (COTS) to unmanned aerial systems are now readily available to civilians, this in turn has clear implications to the military which needs to be addressed. The two-day event will bring together a ...

This unique two-day event will showcase how leading defence forces promote and manage safety across their organisations and why in the modern military environment, safety is being raised on the strategic agenda and seen as a force multiplier. Featuring high level briefings from more than 10 nations and covering the broad spectrum of safety across military aviation, land and maritime; the Defence Safety Conference will aim to reduce avoidable deaths, improve protection of capability and preserve the reputation of those that operate, supply and support defence services. “I believe this will be the first conference of its type, with a specific focus on Defence Safety. I hope the rationale for the conference will convince you of its value and the opportunity it offers your organisation as ...

The 7th annual Military Flight Training conference returns to London, UK on the 10th and 11th October 2018. Military air operations are continuously evolving in the face of new threats. Consequently, the training for future pilots must mirror these changes in order to prepare them for dynamic airspace hazards. In addition, recent changes in geopolitical tendencies mean military forces must effectively train and prepare pilots for new threats, and project a powerful airborne presence. This year’s two-day conference will provide the latest national approaches to pilot development, and will focus on fast jet, rotary wing, and fixed wing training, technological advances to synthetic and live training programmes, uses of new simulators in flight training, and the development of new deals and ...

3rd Annual Air Missile Defence Prague, Czech 23rd and 24th October 2018. With today’s militaries facing multiple, simultaneous and varied threats, operators have crucial requirements for flexible and adaptable systems that can counter the ever-changing battle space environment. In conjunction with this, constrained budgets mean the importance of allied cooperation is more prevalent than ever and interoperability between systems and national partners is crucial for any future planning. This is evident with the spread of the Aegis Ashore missile network, NATO Integrated Missile Defence (NIAMD) system and, on a bi-lateral level, Project Apollo. The need for all-encompassing Air Defence programmes has therefore become a common goal for allied forces around the world. ...