Offshore Patrol Vessels is the world’s original and most prestigious OPV summit, hosted by Defence IQ. Running for the 7th time, this year’s programme features the most international speaker faculty yet, representing 20+ countries, to discuss and examine emerging markets such as Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. Taking place from 25-27 September 2012 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this event offers attendees the exclusive...

19 - 22 September, 2011Marina Bay Sands, Singapore10 Bayfront Ave 018956 Don’t miss being at Asia Pacific’s largest and longest running FPSO congress as we share real experiences from operators and vessel owners in 2011. The number of floating production systems is set to continue to grow from 250 units to 299, according to consulting company International Maritime Associates. Benefiting more than 2750 operators, vessel owners and...

Maintaining submarines at the forefront of global naval capabilities The Submarine Operations & Requirements Conference Series brings together Submariners from around the world to discuss the critical issues to the community. From overviews of key platform and technology developments, better understanding of the evolving Submarine mission profile, to the current threats being faced. The 2nd Annual conference will focus on the issues essent...

Protecting vessels from surface, submerged and asymmetric threats in littoral zones Operations in littoral waters have long been acknowledged as vital to the safety and security of coastal nations. However, advancements in submerged system technology and the growing threat of asymmetric attack have made the confined littoral battle space a dangerous area to operate. How are these new and developing threats to be combated by modern naval vessel...

IDGA’s 2nd Offshore Patrol Vessels Summit will examine the key considerations and issues ensuring effective sea zone security and traditional offshore patrol responsibilities including search and rescue, maritime interdiction and fishery protection. IDGA’s OPV Summit will explore the requirements and plans of the current fleet and the updates necessary to keep it maintained and modernized. As the US faces the long-term struggle ag...

AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS 2011 will enable you to: Understand the future direction of amphibious forces around the world with high-ranking briefings from the UK, USA, Spain, France, Italy,Sweden, Netherlands and Phillippines Hear global strategic analysis of resources and requirements for expeditionary units, with key input from Jane’s Amphibious and Special Forces Analyse new amphibious warfare doctrine, such as concepts of manoeuvre warfar...

Exploring the Current and Future Capabilities of Global Surface Combatant Fleets The contemporary strategic context places a premium on surface warships. In an age of long range precision attack systems, the capacity of the Surface Combatant to engage in the three dimensional maritime battlespace has never been greater, nor has their ability to be 'network enabled'. In a highly uncertain strategic environment, the ability to use the majority o...

Securing ports through the application of technology and global best practices Why attend Seaport Security India? India’s peninsula is one of the longest in the world with each port requiring tailor made security systems to suit specific needs and challenges. Terrorism, hijacking, smuggling, piracy and theft are all major issues that Indian ports currently struggle with. IQPC’s Seaport Security India will address today’s key...

Delivering Affordability and Capability for the Submarine Community! A naval arms race is gathering pace in the Asia-Pacific. It will be unlike the competition that gripped Europe over a century ago, when the great powers sought to outdo each other in the number and tonnage of warships. To protect US interests in East Asia and the Pacific and to support and reassure US allies, the US has halted and reversed the decline of its submarine fleet a...

Navies’ globally are experiencing ever competing demands for resources. Maintaining and enhancing Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and naval Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, where possible, is increasingly important to ensure operational security and freedom for naval forces. With the proliferation of quieter, smaller submarines able to operate out of the blue and into littoral wa...