Soldier Modernisation remains a key priority for major defence forces around the world. Recent conflicts have shown us the importance of developing greater capabilities for the Dismounted Close Combat Infantry Soldier and Marine, giving them access to equipment that will keep them safer, keep them connected on the battlefield and keep them moving. This will allow them to conduct a range of operations in vastly different environments from Jung...

Since March 2016 the Central and Eastern European Regions are still a major source of military development and capability building. As allies begin to base troops in the area on a rotational basis it is important to have an efficient logistics mechanism to support them and the host nation forces. As such there needs to be an international standard which all forces need to be brought up to, to allow better integration and provision of services...

SMi Group are proud to announce its 10th Annual Border Security Conference which will be taking place in Rome on the 15th and 16th February 2017 in Italy. This conference programme will explore how political issues affecting the border security community, such as increasing immigration in the Mediterranean as well as cross-border terrorism, can be combated and managed using innovative technological solutions. Enhancing surveillance and detecti...

With combat environments becoming more diverse and complex, the demand for realism in training is crucial for land forces creating a robust representation of the physical, mental and ethical challenges on the battlefield. Simulation systems and virtual training solutions are seen as a safe and viable alternative to live fire training and many nations and programme managers are looking to utilize this cost efficient and modern technology. SMi G...

SMi Group's 10th annual Mobile Deployable Communications conference will take place in Warsaw, Poland on 2nd-3rd February 2017 with the full support of the Polish Armed Forces. With growing external threats to national and regional security, the Polish Armed Forces are modernising their systems and enhancing capabilities, and this includes tactical communications, making it the ideal location for this event. Along with strong support from the...

As the only meeting of its kind in the Europe, Network Enabled Capability 2017 will draw on the experience and ongoing work of senior military forces leading and developing their NEC capabilities. This conference will enable participants to help shape, develop and deliver digitization of information, equipment and maximize operational and common logistics platforms throughout the land domain. High-level military will deliberate how various NEC...

Since 2016 the myriad of threats facing maritime nations has not abated, mass migration and terrorist infiltration has plagued nations across the globe and is particularly poignant in the Mediterranean and Asia-Pacific Region where maritime traffic is particularly heavy. Therefore militaries, law enforcement and civil agencies must be able to monitor traffic all the while protecting their maritime assets from external risks and this is accomp...

SMi Group's Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference convenes in Florence on 29th-30th November 2016 and will be followed by a site visit to the Pisa Air Force base, which will be hosted by the Italian Air Force. This year's Military Airlift conference will provide a comprehensive overview of strategic and tactical airlift in Europe. There will be critical updates from the UK Ministry of Defence, the EATC Commander Major General B...

SMi proudly presents the 15th Annual Benelux infrastructure Forum in November 2016! This year's meeting will bring together key professionals in the PPP, project financing and infrastructure sectors to discuss the latest issues and trends within the Benelux market. New topic areas for 2016 include contract management, due diligence and learning how to meet financial close. There will also be brand new case studies including the Brabo 2 Antwerp...

SMi's Future Armoured Vehicles Survivability 2016 conference will provide unrivalled insight into what leading land forces and their selected OEMs are doing to enhance the safety and protection of mechanised personnel. Through an exploration of the latest technology and concepts of operation for enhanced survivability, this unique event focuses on the collaboration between military and industry, inviting not only the programme managers and ope...