The Next Big Thing! – Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems The markets for civil and commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) are poised to explode. UAS manufacturers who to date have been feeding the huge defense market are being joined by an ever increasing number of non-defense UAS platform and payload developers who are targeting the potentially enormous markets for civil and commercial cap...

“In the next 20-30 years these things [RPAs] are going to explode” –General Mark A. Welsh, III, Air Force Chief of Staff Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict grow...

The two-day general session will assemble the Key Organizations and the Senior Leading Experts that are shaping the direction of ISR current requirements and exposing the many future capabilities for the services and public service sectors. The Services’ ever increasing roles for ISR assets are permeating across a very broad range of critical missions, including but not limited to: Persistent Global Surveillance & Global Strike, Coun...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only is the military expected to sustain...

Export Control Reform: Mastering and Implementing the Rule Changes Export Control Reform (ECR) became part of the regulations in October 2013. This full-day seminar offers a detailed and comprehensive examination of the changes. It offers practical advice that will help your company capitalize on new opportunities brought about by the relaxation of some rules associated with reform, while avoiding costly export violations. Export Control Refor...

EAR Export Controls / ITAR Defense Trade Controls - SEMINAR SERIES in SAN DIEGO California JANUARY 2014 Mastering Reformed US Export Controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) regulations. This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education on export control regulations a...

The marcus evans ITAR Compliance WEST Conference is an intensive event that will include case studies, workshops, and panel discussions over a span of two full days. Executives across the Aerospace and Defense industries will share their thoughts and practices for compliance with ever-evolving export regulations. Current Speakers Include: Corporate Manager – Export-Import Operations, Raytheon Director, Business Trade Operations, DRS Tech...

NCMA's 51st Annual Aerospace + Defense Contract Management Training Forum will be held in San Diego, California, March 14–15, 2013, at the Westin San Diego. Charting the Course for Contract Management Excellence! This year's event focuses on four core competencies: • Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability • Ethics & Compliance • Collaboration in Government & Industry • Developing a Quality Workforce Atten...

While funding for many defense programs are getting cut amid the Department of Defense’s (DoD) latest cost saving measures, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) spending continue to be a priority with spending remaining in the billions. Recent estimates have yearly global spending on unmanned aircraft doubling in the next decade with a projected $94 billion total in the next 10 years. Underlining the importance of unmanned aircraft systems and...

Building on the successful ComDef West 2011, where 25 nations participated with the United States in a lively and informative presentation and Q&A format, ComDef West returns to San Diego to provide further insight, discussions and networking for government, military, academia and industry with an Asia Pacific emphasis . The goals for the upcoming ComDef West are as follows:- Provide an overview and status report of the leading initiatives...