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...

Eastern European Nations are seeking to build up and modernise their military forces in light of several security threats far and near to their borders as well as the demands put on them by NATO membership. They need to become adaptable and flexible, ready to deploy anywhere to defend NATO interests or keep the peace. To do that they require an effective logistics capability able to keep up and support with the combat units. Defence Logistics...

The event aims to provide Maritime Surveillance and Reconnaissance Project Managers and End Users the knowledge and contacts needed to further develop their capabilities in Maritime Domain Awareness. This will be achieved through panel discussion and briefings based on topics from acquisition projects to operational experiences and lessons learnt. Benefits of Attending: Features high ranking military officials and those directly enhancing thei...

Over the past two decades, the Turkish defence industry has undergone dedicated efforts to create advanced and modern defence infrastructure, fulfilling the requirements of the Turkish Armed Forces and creating vast opportunities for militaries and defence companies worldwide. The Undersecretariat for Defence Industries (SSM),Turkey’s main procurement body, have created a range of modernization projects of defence equipment that encourag...

Don't miss the chance to attend the 8th annual Mobile Deployable Communications conference. This must-attend event will address the key topics of CIS networks and tactical communications, C4ISR standardisation, interoperability across the global armed forces, operational experiences and future technologies. The role of the communications systems has evolved hugely in the past 15 years and the issue of delivering the right capability not simply...

As defense budgets are squeezed and the nature of modern war fighting changes, military projects and procurement are increasingly focusing on the unification of air, land, maritime and special operations forces. As a result, a more holistic approach is being taken in the way training capabilities are delivered. Countries are embracing the need to develop training tools and simulators that enable the forces to react quickly to any situation. In...

The World BORDERPOL Congress is the only multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting not only one’s own country’s borders, but those of neighbours and friends. A high level conference delivering discussions and debate on policies, implementation and technology tha...

SMi Group’s 15th Annual Military Airlift: Current Missions and Capability 2014 will be held on 2nd-3rd December 2014 in Italy's capital Rome. The conference will focus particularly on ongoing missions being carried out across the world and how the correct and appropriate airlift capability is deployed and the development of new capability. There will also be an emphasis on the changing landscape of airlift with changes in multinational c...

Leading militaries and defence institutions shaping the social media landscape will gather this autumn when Social Media within the Defence and Military Sector, returns to London for its 4th instalment on 17-18 November 2014. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss and network with an array of market experts including NATO HQ, British Forces Broadcasting Service, European Defence Agency, US Army Installation Management Command Europe, S...