As strategic and heavy airlift continues to drive expeditionary capability – the market capitalisation of this mission critical sector continues to grow. Delivering ‘boots on the ground’, as well as materiel, cargo and humanitarian relief remains a fundamental capability for modern air forces. With the Airbus A400M programme developing within Europe at pace, Lockheed expanding their market capitalisation within the US through...

The industry-leading event for the Benelux region; Benelux Infrastructure Forum, is returning to Amsterdam on the 20th and 21st November 2019 for its 18th consecutive year. The urgency to decrease the reliance of fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy sources has led to a major shift in the Benelux region towards offshore wind /geothermal power/solar power plant production and subsequently a requirement of different financing for thes...

Rapid technological advances are changing the way maritime forces utilise and manage information. Achieving operational effectiveness and “Information Advantage” is now more vital than ever to the success of any navy. For this reason, major nations, such as the UK and US, have already established potent cyber formations, such as the US Navy’s dedicated 10th fleet. With this in mind, the two-day event will focus on the strateg...

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is North America’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS with more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event. Industries covered include Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. Enter...

In the 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 commanders, as well as deliver effective strategic deterrence. The event will cover a range of crucial topics involving manned and unmanned platforms, and data management and dissemination tools. As...

With new threats creating more challenging and dangerous air environments and increasing operational tempo for many NATO-allied militaries, it is crucial for pilots to receive effective training to prepare them for ever-more dynamic air operations. As Air Forces move towards 5th-generation capabilities, NATO-allied countries are heavily investing in comprehensive flight training systems and platforms. For this reason, SMi’s Military Flig...

From the role of duty holders and senior leaders, to the operators and engineers supporting military agencies and industry to fulfil their missions successfully, this unique two-day event will cover the broad spectrum of defence safety across Land, Air and Maritime. Supported by the UK MOD Defence Safety Authority (DSA), this event is unparalleled in its ability to bring together senior safety practitioners from across the globe, to discuss ho...

UAV Technology 30th Sep-1st Oct 2019London, UK As the development of new UAS technology continues to advance, and procurement and acquisition increase at a fast pace, SMi will host its fourth annual UAV Technology conference, taking place on the 30th September – 1st October 2019, in London, UK. With UAVs now more than ever playing a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for modern militaries, SMi’s 2019 UAV Technology co...

With the US space sector set to be transformed as the new sixth branch of the military ‘Space Command,' and as the AEHF and WGS reach maturity and the initial pilots following the Wideband AoA become more advanced, there has never been a more vital time to explore the evolution of US SATCOM capability. SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of the MilSatCom USA conference for its 4th annual year. It is set to provide a refined foc...

With the US Army and Marine Corps in the midst of an enormous modernization effort, in line with the creation of US Army Futures Command and the DoD Close Combat Lethality Task Force, we are delighted to present Future Soldier Technology USA - the only conference dedicated to soldier and marine modernization in North America. Innovative programs such as the Integrated Visual Augmented System are leveraging new immersive technologies to make th...