Building on the successes of our annual Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance conferences, the SMi Group are currently seeking to greater mirror the specific demands of the operational environment. The airborne aspect of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance continues to establish itself further as a dominant force within the discipline. From Libya to the ongoing effort to combat ISIS in Iraq and Syria, airborne ISR assets have...

International Military Helicopter is the Annual General Meeting of the global helicopter community. Discussing the most urgent challenges and future projects, it brings together 150+ Chiefs of Staff, Commanders of Helicopter Operations, Heads of Air Procurement, Chiefs of Plans and Policy, Chiefs of Staff and Industry Executives from across the globe to discuss their challenges shaping helicopters for now and the future. Covering key, topical...

The majority of the debate surrounding the use of drones is platform-centric, often comparing the operational performances of the latest UAVs or surveillance UAS. However, given that 60% of the average UAS project budget is spent on training and simulation for service personnel, this is an area which needs greater attention – this conference will fill that void. Therefore, due to overwhelming demand, Defence IQ is proud to announce the r...

The Airworthiness and Maintenance Group are holding a half day workshop on the theme of Hourly Usage Agreements on Thursday 30 October 2014 from 12-5pm. There is a growing trend towards Hourly Usage Agreements between aircraft operators and service providers, reflected in brand names such as Power By The Hour, Goldcare and TotalCare in the Civil sector; and concepts such as contracting for capability and availability in the Military. These agr...

Introducing the leading Military Airlift conference of 2014 enabling cost-effective solutions to meet the rising demand for airlift and air-to-air refuelling Military Airlift 2014 promises to provide unparalleled opportunities for you to engage with some of the industry’s leading military officials and stakeholders. We are garnering support from all over the world, from Brazil to Belgium, and from Ukraine to the United States. It promise...

Remotely piloted aircraft are still not yet a feature of everyday life, however the numbers in use is growing rapidly and the range of operations that they support increasing. This conference, organised by the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Specialist Group, will provide delegates with essential information on the factors that are supporting the proliferation of civil use as well as providing clear insights into t...

Communications engineers face a number of challenges today, including maximising the amount of information that can be communicated over the limited resources available. As the number of satellites increase, the spacing, or separation between satellites decreases, and the increase in demand for more and more content to be delivered from the same or multiple satellites, interference between the satellite signals has become an issue. SMi's maste...

US Export Controls on Non-US Transactions Seminar Series EAR & OFAC U.S. Commercial & Military Export Controls & Embargoes / ITAR U.S. Defense Trade Controls Seminar Series For Non-U.S. Companies: Mastering Reformed U.S. Export Controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) regulations. EAR & OFAC U.S. Controls & Embar...

ISR and AEW began life as very different assets tasked with very different mission sets. But, as recent experiences have shown us, there is an increasing symbiosis between the two. Indeed ISR and AEW are increasingly being brought under the same commands and force elements. In response, we are delighted to bring you Airborne ISR and C2 Battle Management. The most comprehensive aerial domain awareness event in Europe will unite ISR and AEW expe...

The premier forum for the global military helicopter community International Military Helicopter is the community’s annual general meeting place, bringing together Commanders of Helicopter Operations, Heads of Air Procurement, Chiefs of Plans and Policy, Chiefs of Staff and Industry Executives from across the globe to discuss their challenges shaping helicopters for now and the future. This rare platform is an ideal opportunity to share...