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23 Jan 25. Mobile Deployable Counter UAS Focus Day, part of the Counter UAS Technology Europe Conference this April.
Featured Speakers for the Mobile Deployable Counter UAS Focus Day include:
Colonel Quirino Avoli, Director, C-Mini/Micro UAS Centre of Excellence, Italian Army
Presentation: Enhancing On-The-Move C-UAS Systems for the Italian Armed Forces
Colonel Adam Miller, PM for Directed Energy C-sUAS, U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO)
Presentation: Employing Directed Energy Weapon Capabilities to Counter UAS Threats and Shape Enduring HEL
Wing Commander James Hemingfield, SO1 CUAS MCP, British Army
Presentation: Future Requirements for Mobile C-UAS Systems in the British Army
Lieutenant Commander Kieran Lewis, Above Water Battlespace, IAMD Effects Capability Sponsor, Royal Navy
Presentation: Countering the Evolving Drone Threat in the Maritime Environment
Squadron Leader Hugo Morris, SO2 Counter-small Uncrewed Air Systems, Project 6 Lead, British Army
Presentation: Advancing British Army’s Current Mobile C-sUAS Capabilities: Insights from Project 6
Dr Donald Shiffler, Chief Scientist for Directed Energy, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
Presentation: Leveraging Directed Energy for Mobile C-UAS Solutions in the US Air Force
Dr Cristian Coman, Principal Scientist, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
Presentation: Overview of Operational and Technical Requirements for Mobile and On-The-Move C-UAS Systems
Geert De Cubber, Team Leader of the Robotics & Autonomous Systems Research Unit, Project Coordinator of the EU-ISF COURAGEOUS Project, Subproject Coordinator for the EU-EDIDP-iMUGS Project, Royal Military Academy Belgium
Presentation: Standardised Test Methods for Mobile C-UAS Solutions
Chief Inspector Ángel Manuel Siles García, Head of Airspace Security and Protection, Spanish National Police
Presentation: Countering Civil and Security Drone Threats: Mobile C-UAS Strategies of the Spanish National Police
23 Jan 25. Farnborough International Space Show, the must-attend annual exhibition and conference connecting the space ecosystem across industry, defence, government and academia on a global scale, has announced its future dates.
Due to a surge in multi-show enquiries prior to the inaugural event, taking place 19-20 March 2025, the show, developed by award-winning organiser Farnborough International, has announced it will be back again on the third week of March for 2026 and 2027 events.
Dates for Farnborough International Space Show:
- 19-20 March 2025
- 18-19 March 2026
- 17-18 March 2027
Already confirmed exhibitors for the 2025 event include international leaders Babcock, Rolls-Royce, Viasat, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, KIPSE, Global Spaceport Alliance, Space South Central, Magdrive, International Supply Chain Management, Rayfast, Cornwall Space Cluster, and many more.
For more information, visit: https://farnboroughspaceshow.com/
21 Jan 25. Loitering Munitions USA Conference on April 7-8, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia—the only North American event dedicated to loitering munitions.
With exclusive insights from senior leadership, operators & acquisition professionals from across key US DOD agencies and NATO nations, Loitering Munitions USA will provide a unique forum for experts and industry leaders to come together and discuss the advancement and integration of loitering munitions and launched effects.
A sneak peek into the 2025 line-up of keynote speakers…
Major General Frank Lozano, Program Executive Officer, Missiles and Space, US Army
- Topic:Developing, Sustaining, and Fielding Offensive Integrated Fires Capabilities in Support of the Joint All-Domain Battlespace
Major General Lozano will address the development and deployment of offensive integrated fires capabilities, focusing on advancements in missile technology and multi-domain integration to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare.
Brigadier General Cain Baker, Director, Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team, US Army Futures Command
- Topic: Launched Effects in the Air-Ground Littoral
Brigadier General Baker will explore the role of launched effects in air-ground and littoral operations, emphasizing their importance for situational awareness, precision targeting, and multi-domain dominance.
Brigadier General David Phillips, Program Executive Officer, Aviation, US Army
- Topic: Air Launched Effects
Brigadier General Phillips will provide insights into Air Launched Effects (ALE), highlighting their integration with aviation platforms and their impact on expanding range, survivability, and combat effectiveness in aerial warfare.
Dr. James Kirsch, Director, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Aviation and Missile Center
- Topic: Testing and Evaluating Air Launched Effects – Influencing Future Doctrine
Dr. Kirsch will discuss the importance of testing and evaluation in ALE development, focusing on how these processes shape military doctrine and ensure the systems meet operational requirements.
Mr Andrew Evans, Director, SES HQDA G-2 Army ISR Task Force
- Topic: HADES and Ambitions for Launched Effects from a Manned Platform
This session will highlight the U.S. Army’s efforts to enhance HADES aircraft capabilities, and how these advancements support the integration of air-launched drones and other technologies to improve situational awareness and operational flexibility in modern military operations.
Attending Loitering Munitions USA will give you a prime opportunity to stay at the forefront of this rapidly expanding and strategically vital market. You’ll gain cutting-edge insights into critical trends and opportunities, including precision strike capabilities and operational effectiveness in dynamic battlefields, and much more.
20 Jan 25. Future Soldier Technology Conference & Focus Day
10-12 March 2025
London, UK
http://www.futuresoldiertechnology.com/battlespacetech
Be part of the premier global event dedicated to advancing dismounted soldier and marine capabilities. SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the return of the 11th Annual Future Soldier Technology (FST) conference to London, UK, offering exclusive insights from world-class military and technical experts.
Event Highlights
- 10 March: Dismounted Situational Awareness Focus Day
Gain in-depth knowledge of national programmes driving innovation in soldier communications and spatial awareness.
- 11-12 March: Main Conference
o Morning: Updates from NATO and allied nations on cutting-edge soldier technology programmes.
o Afternoon: Dual-track sessions diving deep into key priorities, including:
- Soldier Lethality
- Soldier Survivability
- Dismounted Soldier Power Solutions
- Night Vision Technologies
Why Attend?
In a rapidly evolving defence landscape, staying ahead of adversaries is critical. The dismounted soldier is at the heart of military operations, making modernisation essential for maintaining an operational edge.
At FST 2025, you’ll:
- Listen to keynote briefings from senior UK and NATO and allied dismounted soldier programme managers
- Discover the latest topics for the advancement of soldier technology, including lethality and weaponry, dismounted tactical power, protection and survivability, night-vision, and much more
- Connect with the key decision-makers from both military and industry to discuss modernisation and optimisation of the future dismounted soldier and their equipment
Don’t Miss Out!
Secure your spot today and join us in London for three transformative days of learning, connection, and collaboration. Register online at http://www.futuresoldiertechnology.com/battlespacetech
17 Jan 25. DSMC Offsets & Economic Development Working Group
Invite for DSMC Members
Topic: New Trends in the UAE Aerospace Sector
Date: Wed., 29th January 2025
Time: 14:00 – 16:00
Location: AFOC ERTH Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Presenters & Panelists Include:
Mehdi Bouchenak, CEO, Safran Emarat Ltd. |With an extensive experience of 15 years in the Defense & Aerospace industry, Mehdi joined Safran in 2016 as Middle East Regional Director in charge of the Helicopter Engines– Support Division. In October 2022, he was appointed General Manager of SAFRAN Middle East and Regional General Delegate based in UAE (Abu Dhabi). Previously, Mehdi held various senior occupations in France at Thales Defense & Security, Avisa Partners, and also in Qatar as Chief Operating Office at ITQAN Technologies. Mehdi took a leap in his career as an entrepreneur in 2007 by founding Keawell Associates – a Consulting Firm. Mehdi Bouchenak is also a Board Member of the French Chamber of Commerce in the UAE and has been appointed in July 2023 by the French Prime Minister as French Trade Advisor of France. Mehdi Boucehank holds a Master Degree in Economics (Paris Dauphine University PSL), and a Master Degree in Defense & Industrial Dynamics (Paris Panthéon-Assas University). In 2007, he enrolled a PhD Research Fellow Program at National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in Economic Science.
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DSEI 2025 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
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