SMi’ Group’s Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2022 conference is returning for its seventh successful year on the 18th - 19th May 2022 as a live and in person event in Budapest. As the only conference specialising on rotary systems in the Central and Eastern Europe, this will be a unique opportunity to network with numerous leading Air Force and Helicopter Programme Managers. Unlike other events, this conference is...

With rapid technological advances changing the way US maritime forces need to utilise and manage ISR capabilities across domains, Maritime and Littoral Reconnaissance and Surveillance systems and platforms have become a critical component of US naval capability. SMi Group are delighted to announce the inaugural Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology USA Conference will take place on 5th and 6th May 2022 in Houston, USA. This confe...

After many years of NATO allied nations engaging in combat against largely dismounted insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, the recent doctrinal pivot towards fighting mechanized, nation-state competitors requires both technical and strategic cooperation. By design, light infantry forces sacrifice certain capabilities in order to maximize flexibility and mobility. It is therefore vital that programme managers, technical directors and industry...

SMi Group are proud to present the 7th Annual Defence Logistics Eastern Europe CONFERENCE in 2022. Please note all agenda times are in Central European Time. The Defence Logistics Eastern Europe conference is revered as the highest-level meeting for defence logistic leaders and supply chain managers from the region’s most forward-thinking military nations. As the only logistics conference specifically dedicated to Eastern Europe we are f...

The global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market size is expected to reach US $36 billion by 2030 (Precedence Research 2021 UAV Market Study). Unmanned aerial systems have become one of the most researched and pursued military technologies for the past decade. Their capabilities have advanced with the shifting of operational requirements, whether this is for ISR assets for long-range reconnaissance missions, soldier-born battlefield awareness,...

From the strategic level down to the tactical, efficient, and clear communications are key to operational success. The fast pace of modern warfare requires agile, highly adaptable forces capable of rapid movement whilst maintaining a consistent communication and situational awareness capability. Interoperability is also becoming increasingly important to ensure seamless command and control within a multinational coalition, especially given the...

In light of growing operational demands, coupled with recent examples of military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 outbreak, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier. Now in its 22nd year, SMi Group’s Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference remains a key calendar date for those in the airlift and AAR co...

With militaries constantly facing varied threats, nations are realising critical requirements for systems that can identify and track a wide range of modern threats; from small UAV’s and basic air defence to advanced state-based missile threats. In conjunction with this, increased national and NATO policy towards interoperability and integrated systems mean the importance of allied cooperation is greater than ever, interoperability betwe...

Focus Day: 1 November 2021 Conference: 2 – 4 November 2021 SMi Group are proud to announce that the 23rd Annual Global MilSatCom Conference and Exhibition will return to London on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th November 2021, alongside a Disruptive Technology Focus Day on the 1st November 2021. As Europe’s leading military communications event for satellite professionals,Global MilSatComprovides an unparalleled opportunity to meet with senio...

We are delighted to announce that we also have virtual participation options available. Please contact a member of the SMi Team for more information.customerservices@smi-online.co.uk In today’s complex and ever-changing strategic landscape, the demand for increased situational awareness continues to grow. As a decisive and indispensable tool, air-based ISTAR is increasingly relied upon to deliver tactical data and intelligence for comman...