SMi Group is proud to announce the 2nd annual Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems USA conference on the 20th and 21st June 2022. Following on from our successful inaugural virtual event in 2021, we are excited to finally bring the community together under one roof for the first live event of its kind in the country. With the continuing advances in robotic capabilities and the increasing threat of near-peer adversary technology the US DoD...

The European Commission has adopted a communication on Critical Infrastructure Protection in the fight against terrorism, enhancing European prevention, preparedness and response in the event of terrorist attacks involving critical infrastructures. The European Programme for Critical Infrastructure Protection (EPCIP) considers measures that will enhance the level of protection of infrastructure against external threats, with the Operator Secur...

SMi Group is proud to announce the 3rd annual Military Space USA Conference, taking place on 6th – 8th June 2022 in Los Angeles, California. The US DOD’s space enterprise has undergone a seismic shift in the last couple of years: from the establishment of USSPACECOM and the US Space Force to the overhaul of space acquisition currently underway, the pace of change signals the DOD’s intent to remain in the ascendancy in this cr...

Maximizing Survivability Signatures of Armored Platforms through the Integration of Advanced Multi-Layered Protection Systems As armed forces continue to prioritise dealing with near-peer adversaries, and with passive protection measures reaching their physical limit, integrating advanced vehicle protection systems, and particularly active protection systems (APS), as a means of improving survivability signatures continues to grow in importanc...

As armoured vehicles are required to operate across diverse environments and against varying enemy forces, they need to be able to deliver the firepower required to eliminate these adversaries. Whether exploiting anti-tank guided missiles to counter larger armoured units, or beyond line of sight ranged artillery in support of advancing soldiers, modern armoured vehicles continue to rely on a myriad of weapon systems to deliver the lethality re...

The free-to-attend conference will bring together the knowledge and expertise of some of the industry’s leading voices that will cover critical space issues and opportunities surrounding this year’s theme, ‘maintaining and growing a strategic, strong and inclusive US supply chain.' Reasons to visit Space Tech Expo: Source cutting-edge technological innovations, products and services from hundreds of leading suppliers and manu...

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...

SAE Media Group are delighted to announce that Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe will return to it's home in Budapest for its 8th year between the 16th and 17th May 2022. The Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe conference is the premier meeting for armoured vehicle programme managers and military commanders from within the Central and Eastern European region. In response to the ever-increasing digitalisation...

SMi Group are pleased to announce the 5th annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference, between the 11th and 12th of May 2022. Uncrewed systems are becoming an increasingly essential part of the world’s fleets as modern navies seek new ways to complete dangerous tasks faster, easier, and with fewer sailors and marines in harm’s way. To enable this, leading navies have recently been increasing their investment in uncrewed...

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...