Despite the current drawbacks from Afghanistan, the growing presence of operations in increasingly hostile and unfamiliar environments is relentless. In a decade synonymous with unpredictable political unrest, it is imperative that forces and organisations remain at the forefront of technological, strategic and training developments in order to remain adept for what the future has to bring. In light of looming threats in Eastern Europe, as wel...

The UAS Commercialization Industry Conference (UASCIC) will bring together a group of early adopters, government officials, industry partners and expert academia to discuss their current trials, future requirements, extensive capabilities, and forthcoming plans to leverage Unmanned Aerial Systems in commercial markets. Join us as we explore the 10+ industries that are testing and evaluating UAS integration to improve efficiencies, reduce cost,...

Mine Countermeasures 2014 will deliver a detailed assessment of the process for locating, identifying and neutralising naval mines. All nations are looking to reduce the time taken to mine sweep an area, improve the safety and speed of mine disposal and remove their men from the minefield; all find themselves asking, how can we best overcome these challenges? Building on from the success of our 2013 conference, Mine Countermeasures 2014 will a...

Defence IQ’s Military Radar Conference returns on the 28 - 30 October in London for its 12th annual installment. Always a firm fixture for leading international military, industry and research institutes, Military Radar 2014 promises a highly valuable opportunity to learn about the latest military radar systems and subsystems, their integration onto platforms and military applications. Discussing key issues at the forefront of the milita...

Our International Offshore Patrol Vessels conference, now in its ninth year, is the most well attended patrol vessel event in the world, providing you with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with military and industry stakeholders from the Middle East, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. This year, we are holding the event in Dublin in association with the Irish Defence Forces (IDF), represented by the Flag Officer Command...

The European armoured vehicles market is estimated to lead the world in terms of demand in the next 10 years and the region will account for approximately a third of the global requirement. Recent events in Ukraine have stimulated defence spending across Eastern Europe. In Ukraine itself, an additional 6.8 billion hryvnia ($697 million USD) has been added to the defence budget, a large proportion of which will be dedicated to mobility and weap...

Afghanistan, Libya and Mali all proved the continuing importance of precision strike. However, as operations draw to a close, lessons learned must be consolidated and incorporated into the planning and development of future FAC/JTAC coordinated missions. Especially now as NATO forces return to contingency with a focus on conventional warfare/major combat operations, a revised approach is taking place to which forces must adapt. And with limite...

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...

The 2012 and 2013 conferences comprehensively explored partnership and business opportunities for global industry in the region and delivered two exceptional agendas for Brazil. Now, after two years in Rio de Janeiro, Offshore Patrol Vessels & Surface Combatants Latin America returns for 2014, in the new location of Cartagena, Colombia. Officially supported by COTECMAR and the Colombian Navy, the 2014 conference will examine topics intrins...

However, these new opportunities also bring risks, especially with militaries and coastguards now being faced with the huge responsibility of performing patrol, surveillance and emergency response tasks in the region. With this in mind, Defence IQ is delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Arctic Patrol and Reconnaissance event at the Royal Danish Defence College, Copenhagen between 19th-21st May 2014. This year's Arctic Patrol and Reconnaissance...