In an increasingly complex and congested digital battlespace, the need to provide near real-time information on the whereabouts of an adversary’s location and intent, using enhanced situational awareness capabilities, is vital in aiding armoured units to respond quickly to incoming threats. It is therefore imperative for our defence forces to have a greater understanding of the capabilities available, to enhance both combat effectiveness...

QinetiQ will be hosting a FREE webinar on "How to Fast-Track Your Enterprises’ Cyber Resilience Smartly and on a Budget," taking place at 11am GMT on 26th March 2021. Cyber attacks are on the rise, and the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this due to the security vulnerabilities associated with remote working. Organisations who want to respond to this rise by adopting an effective security strategy will find this webinar to be invaluabl...

As cooperation between armed forces, and the prevalence of joint logistics operations increases, so the importance of defence logistics as a capability in its own right continues to grow. SMi Group are pleased to announce the return of the 6th annual Defence Logistics Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place virtually in March 2021. Conference Highlights: The only logistics conference specifically dedicated to Central and Eastern Eu...

Announcement: We have now made this conference a virtual event. All speakers, attendees and sponsors will be able to access the full conference and its materials and will be able to log on remotely via the internet. Please contact a member of the SMi Team for more information customerservices@smi-online.co.uk With COVID-19 spreading across the globe, the security and integrity of a nation’s borders has rarely been more important than no...

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 military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 epidemic, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier. Highlights fo...

As the shift from traditional power packs towards alternative means of vehicle propulsion accelerates, and armed forces around the world begin to embrace innovative solutions to armoured vehicle mobility, powertrain and power management considerations have never been so important. SMi Group proudly presents the newest addition to our sell-out Armoured Vehicles events portfolio: Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems 2020, the only conference f...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Dates: 2-3 September 2020 The UK MoD has recognised the potential of Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS), with a new multi-million-pound Transformation Fund to fast-track military robotic projects onto the battlefield this year. Enhanced RAS systems enable militaries to see more, understand more, cover a greater area and be more lethal...

As the need for armed forces to enhance and maximise their logistical capacity continues to grow, and with the current political climate in Europe, it is now more important than ever that senior military officials meet to discuss planning, joint operations and allied interoperability, as well as engaging more closely and efficiently with industry. Increasing reliability, reducing costs, and exploiting new developments and the growing links bet...

As the modern battlespace becomes increasingly complex, military forces must act dynamically by harnessing cutting-edge network technology to exploit an information advantage. By linking shooters, commanders and sensors in a fully networked environment, militaries can streamline decision-making, enhance situational awareness and increase mission effectiveness. 2020 Highlights: Receive comprehensive coverage of the entire NCW concept and netwo...

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...