Following the great success received last year, SMi's second annual UAV Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference returns to Prague this September. UAVs now more than ever play a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for the Armed Forces. SMi's UAV Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference will aim to examine and bring solutions to this specific piece of equipment and how to better utilise it during missions. Moreover,...

Following last year's successful inaugural event, SMi Group's highly anticipated MilSatCom USA conference returns stateside this Summer. The agenda will highlight topics including the USA's acquisition process, the Wideband AoA and the direction of the US space programs, ComSatCom utilization and operational perspectives, international allied collaborations, resilient MilSatCom architectures and technical insights for the future of MilSatCom s...

Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems will return on the 28th and 29th June 2017 to London to discuss the very latest technological developments from research and the industry that are enhancing combat effectiveness and lethality. Both within the conventional and asymmetrical environments, armoured vehicle lethality has always (and continues to offer), a vital means of boosting the combat effectiveness of ground forces. However, this confere...

Close air support remains a core competency that underpins ground operations. For both conventional and asymmetric operations, it is imperative that this vital asset is maintained and built. The opportunities for increased agility, interoperability and combat effectiveness are greater than ever. A shift toward fully digitalized joint fires, with the ability to swiftly target and deliver air power now sets the standard. SMi Group's 3rd annual C...

The Czech Air Forces 2nd annual Fast Jet Pilot Training Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) conference will return to Prague this summer, on the 5th and 6th June 2017. With growing external threats to national and regional security, the Czech Air Force has begun talks with regional partners in the pursuit of a regional training centre for fast jet pilots where partners can pool their resources, knowledge and expertise to create a joint capability...

SMi is delighted to announce the launch of the Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference taking place in London, UK on the 24th - 25th May 2017. Aimed at Unmanned Maritime System Program Managers, Heads of Surface/Underwater Warfare and Heads of Autonomous Systems Integration, UMS Technology 2017 will reflect on the future developments and technological innovation of maritime robotic systems. Exercise Unmanned Warrior has shown the naval...

This conference will provide a clear overview on major aviation capabilities, current and future challenges to joint operations and Special Forces, maritime deployment of rotary wing aircrafts and even the latest technological developments regarding the most advanced helicopter platforms in the world. NEW FOR 2017: More helicopter platforms represented than any other 2017 military event: NH90, TIGER, Sikorsky UH-60, Bell UH-1D, cH-53E Super St...

With the utility of space as a medium for war growing exponentially across the globe, the Asia-Pacific region is an area where rapid development and growth is particularly evident. This year's conference will provide national updates from key regional nations on their space and MilSatCom programmes. Our unrivalled speaker line up will provide critical programme updates to look at how SatCom is utilised to gain the upper hand in the frontier th...

Space Situational Awareness remains a key priority for armed forces capable of operating above the Earth. Space is now extremely contested, congested and competitive as more and more countries and organisation gain access to space technology. However, high amounts of orbiting traffic is not the only threat; space weather, debris and ground based electronic and cyber threats could also have a massive impact on our operations by disrupting sate...

SMi Group is proud to presents its 8th Air Mission Planning conference. After the great success achieved in 2016, SMi aims at improving the conference even more by offering a unique and in depth experience by integrating for this year’s event the support and operational prospective of air missions. Understanding the upcoming threats and thus the urgent need of various armed forces to face them, SMi presents a precise and accurate forum f...