Soldier Modernisation remains a key priority for major defence forces around the world. Recent conflicts have shown us the importance of developing greater capabilities for the Dismounted Close Combat Infantry Soldier and Marine, giving them access to equipment that will keep them safer, keep them connected on the battlefield and keep them moving. This will allow them to conduct a range of operations in vastly different environments from Jung...

Since March 2016 the Central and Eastern European Regions are still a major source of military development and capability building. As allies begin to base troops in the area on a rotational basis it is important to have an efficient logistics mechanism to support them and the host nation forces. As such there needs to be an international standard which all forces need to be brought up to, to allow better integration and provision of services...

SMi Group are proud to announce its 10th Annual Border Security Conference which will be taking place in Rome on the 15th and 16th February 2017 in Italy. This conference programme will explore how political issues affecting the border security community, such as increasing immigration in the Mediterranean as well as cross-border terrorism, can be combated and managed using innovative technological solutions. Enhancing surveillance and detecti...

SMi Group's 10th annual Mobile Deployable Communications conference will take place in Warsaw, Poland on 2nd-3rd February 2017 with the full support of the Polish Armed Forces. With growing external threats to national and regional security, the Polish Armed Forces are modernising their systems and enhancing capabilities, and this includes tactical communications, making it the ideal location for this event. Along with strong support from the...

Europe's leading military satellite communications event, described by the audience as "the best networking event" in their calendar will bring together over 450 of the industry’s key senior military representatives alongside the world’s leading SatCom solutions providers and operators. Global MilSatCom 2016 will feature 3 days’ worth of exceptional keynote addresses, industry-leading presentations and interactive panel discu...

26th October to 27th October 2016, Prague, Czech Republic This, the 3rd event in a series of Helicopter Technology conferences, which are revered as the highest level meeting for rotary fleet commanders from the most forward thinking military nations. Unlike other events, this conference is focused on effective strategies for procuring and upgrading multipurpose helicopter equipment and technology whilst ensuring standardisation and interopera...

SMi Group are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural MilSatCom USA which will take place in Arlington, Virginia on 28th-29th June 2016. With growing external threats to US Space Assets, greater focus on streamlining the MilSatCom acquisition process and a greater desire for international partnering in the US, there will be a great opportunity for the US SatCom community and allies to meet and discuss how greater progress can be made. Th...

7th annual International Port Security conference1 – 2 June 2016London, UKContact e-mail: zgale@smi-online.co.ukContact tel: Paul Deller +44 (0) 207 827 6194www.internationalportsecurity.com/govevents The SMi Group is proud to announce the 7th annual International Port Security Conference. The event will be held in London on the 1st and 2nd of June 2016. The conference aims to bring together key decision makers in the industry to discuss...

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...

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...