The 7th annual Military Flight Training conference returns to London, UK on the 10th and 11th October 2018. Military air operations are continuously evolving in the face of new threats. Consequently, the training for future pilots must mirror these changes in order to prepare them for dynamic airspace hazards. In addition, recent changes in geopolitical tendencies mean military forces must effectively train and prepare pilots for new threats,...

This unique two-day event will showcase how leading defence forces promote and manage safety across their organisations and why in the modern military environment, safety is being raised on the strategic agenda and seen as a force multiplier. Featuring high level briefings from more than 10 nations and covering the broad spectrum of safety across military aviation, land and maritime; the Defence Safety Conference will aim to reduce avoidable d...

SMi is thrilled to announce the return of the third annual UAV Technology conference, which will return to Prague, Czech Republic on 26th and 27th September 2018. UAVs now, more than ever, play a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for the Armed Forces. With the dramatic upshift in threats and proliferation of technologies, there is an increasing need to develop cost-effective, cutting edge capabilities that can support operations...

This year's agenda will focus on the emerging issues and challenges facing the defence trade in 2018 - sharing best practices for how leading organisations manage their global trade programmes. After a year in office, the US Presidential administration is yet to make its intentions regarding trade reform clear and, with the Brexit deadline of March 2019 drawing closer, significant development to trade control is expected on both sides of the A...

SMi Group, organizers of Global MilSatcom, are proud to present the third annual MilSatCom USA conference and exhibition; returning to Arlington, Virginia on June 27th and 28th 2018. As the leading meeting in the US, MilSatCom USA 2018 will provide the perfect platform to identify and explore next-generation SatCom capabilities for future military programmes. With the National Defence Authorization Act 2018; promising ‘Fundamental Reform...

As a key action that reinforces ground troops in close proximity to enemy fire; it's imperative that Close Air Support for both conventional and asymmetric operations is maintained and built. Join us this summer to hear exclusive briefings from the: RAF, US Air Force, French Air Force, JAPCC, Canadian Armed Forces, German Air Force, NATO, and more. With a unique focus on military operations in an increasingly demanding environment, 2018's conf...

SMi is pleased to present the third annual Future Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems taking place in London on 5th and 6th June 2018. With global terrorism at an all-time high, armoured vehicles are continuously required to operate across diverse environments against varying enemy forces and need to be able to deliver the firepower required to eliminate these heterogeneous hazards. Whether exploiting surface-to-air missiles to counter airborne un...

SMi is delighted to announce the return of the Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference, taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on 23rd and 24th May, 2018. This conference will enable military speakers from Central and Eastern European countries to present their current national situation in terms of helicopter technology, and enable them to meet allied and potential third-party partners with whom they could do business. Wit...

With the Czech Armed forces undergoing a multi-billion acquisition and modernisation programme for their armoured vehicle fleet, this year's Future Armoured Vehicles CEE conference will not only bring together land and procurement experts to discuss developments in the domain of land material, but will directly support the multi-billion procurement programmes of the Czech Republic and of the regional nations present. Join us in Prague this May...

SMi is delighted to announce the return of Unmanned Maritime Systems conference taking place in London on 16th and 17th May 2018. SMi has recognised that there is a continuing need to consider how unmanned platforms will be integrated into the fleets of the future. Integrating new 'information warfare' techniques with a new generation of unmanned & autonomous systems, navies are optimising their strategic position by utilising these platfo...