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...

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...

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...

The market for drones and UAVs has grown exponentially and the demand for these indispensable capabilities has led to further development and advancement of their technical abilities. Returning for its sixth successful year, SMi Group are delighted to host their highly anticipated UAV Technology conference, which returns to London this September. This is the leading international forum dedicated towards exploring the development of UAV program...

SMi Group are delighted to announce that the 15th Annual Defence Exports conference will convene on 15th and 16th September 2021 in London, a prime location for international defence trade. As one of the leading global defence exports conferences, this meeting will provide an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals and government officials to discuss global defence trade compliance in depth. There is a need for effective strategies...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 3/17-3/18/2021 The world leading IoT conference & event series will return to Olympia London on the 17-18 March 2020 to host its fifth annual Global event. For more information and to register, visit this link: https://www.iottechexpo.com/global

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 3/17-3/18/2021 Discover the real value of 5G with the 5G Expo Global, 17-18 March 2020 at the Olympia London, UK. Join us for top level 5G content, discussion and dedicated networking opportunities across 5 co-located events plus a free-to-attend expo. Find out more and register here for free: https://gateway.iottechexpo.com/glob...