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12 May 25. Protecting Critical Sporting Infrastructure and Events.
As Marty’s Law is now enshrined in law. All racecourses will have to comply with the law due to their crowd sizes. The assessments will include al C-UAS defeat systems. BATTLEPACE has sent invitations to the Racecourse Association, Arena Leisure, the Jockey Club Racecourses and leading bookmakers to attend the Conference and the technology demos on Day 2.
Call For Papers
Platinum Sponsorship Available
Chepstow Racecourse 4-5 November 2025
Please submit Papers for Protecting Critical Sporting Infrastructure and Events
Agenda
Day One – 4 November 2025
Exploring Regulatory, Technological, and Insurance Challenges
10:00 – Registration and Breakfast
10:30 – Chairman’s Welcome and Introduction
10:50 – Applying Martyn’s Law Regulations – Arena Leisure – TBC
11:10 – UAV Challenges Facing Sporting Venues – Millennium Stadium – TBC
11:30 – Coffee Break and Product Demonstrations
12:10 – Police Compliance required to Comply with Martyn’s Law – Gwent Police – TBC
12:30 – Protecting Important Visitors from Drone Incursions
12:50 – Lunch Break – Sponsorship Available – £500/US670 lunch and tea
13.50 – The Challenges of Illegal Streaming of live Horse racing
14:10 – Crowd Protection at Sporting Venues
14:20 – Animal and Team Protection at Sporting Venues
14:40 – The Requirement for Portable C-UAS Systems
15:00 – Tea Break – Sponsorship Available
16:00 – Dual use Technology For Critical Infrastructure Protection
16:20 – Identifying the Drone Threat by Advanced databases
16:40 – Q&A Panel Discussion
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18:30 – Drinks Reception – Sponsorship Available – £500
20:00 – Royal Hospital Chelsea Outreach Gala Dinner – Sponsorship Available – £1100/US$1474 including 2 places on top table with General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, KCB, OBE and Lady Bradshaw
21:30 – BBOY Award Presentation
22:00 – Charity Auction by Steve O’Leary
Day Two – 5 November 2025
Live Demonstrations and Racing
The Morning prior to racing will allow companies to demonstrate their C-UAS technologies live to prospective sporing venue customers.
There will be live C-UAS Technologies during racing to prevent any drone incursions to protect the horses and the crowd
Prices
Conference Event Platinum Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship, Shell Scheme, Conference Paper and Attendance for 10*
Table of 10 £4,500.00/US$6030 + VAT
Conference and Racing Event Gold Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship, Shell Scheme, Conference Paper and Attendance for 10**
Table of 10 £3,500.00/US$4690 + VAT
Racing Event Gold Sponsor Ticket including Race Sponsorship
Table of 10 £2,500.00/US$3350 + VAT *
Conference and Racing Event Silver Ticket including Conference Paper and Shell Scheme:
£150/US$201+VAT single ticket
£2200/US$3146 + VAT per table of 10 **
Racing Event Silver Ticket:
£120/US$160 +VAT single ticket
£1200/US$1608 + VAT per table of 10**
Demonstration Morning only: £50/US$67 + VAT
Conference Paper plus Shell Scheme Stand and Day 2 demo and Racing: £1500/US$2010 + VAT including three delegate/Raceday tickets**
Conference Paper only and Day 2 demo: £1000/US$1340 + VAT including two delegate/Raceday tickets**
Shell Scheme and Day 2 demo: £900/US$1206 + VAT including one delegate/Raceday ticket***
Shell Scheme only: £500/US$670 + VAT including one delegate/Raceday ticket***
Conference Day 1 only £300/US$402pp+ VAT
Streaming link Day 1 only £70/US$94+ VAT
Gala Dinner including drink on arrival: £75.00pp+VAT
* Includes Headline Banner and Hyperlink on Web Site and Show Daily x2, Full Page Advertisement and Feature in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
**Includes Hyperlink on Web Site, Full Page Advertisement and Feature in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
*** Includes Hyperlink on Web Site, Half Page Advertisement in BATTLESPACE Conference Issue
The Growing Threat of Drone Incursions
Drone incursions pose a rapidly escalating risk to the safety and security of critical sporting events. In the horse racing sector, unauthorised drones are increasingly being used for illegal streaming, providing real-time footage to gambling syndicates and bypassing official broadcast rights. Beyond financial losses, these activities compromise venue security, distract participants, and jeopardise the welfare of animals and attendees. Recent advancements in drone technology, including increased flight range, payload capacity, and autonomous navigation, have made detection and mitigation more challenging. Furthermore, with drones capable of carrying dangerous payloads, the potential for malicious attacks looms large. This highlights the urgent need for sporting venues to adopt robust counter-drone systems and ensure compliance with Martyn’s Law to protect visitors, participants, and infrastructure.
Join Us in Protecting the Future of UK Sports
Don’t miss this vital opportunity to engage with the experts driving innovation and security in the face of increasing drone threats. Whether you’re a policymaker, event organiser, or technology developer, this event is your chance to stay ahead of the curve. Secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sporting event safety.
The dinner rate includes a donation to our Charities of £5 per ticket
A donation for all three Charities will be made from the Conference income.
14 May 25. The International Data Links Society (IDLSoc) is delighted to announce that booking is now open for the International Data Links Symposium 2025 (IDLS2025), taking place from 11-13 November 2025 in Victoria, Canada. Hosted in one of Canada’s most picturesque cities, IDLS2025 will bring together professionals, experts, and stakeholders from across the global data links community for three days of technical exchange, networking, and collaboration. The symposium will feature cutting-edge presentations, live demonstrations, exhibition opportunities, and the chance to engage directly with key defence and industry representatives. LtCol Volker Schaaf, Chairman of the International Data Links Society, says “IDLS2025 will be a cornerstone event for the Tactical Data Link community, enabling essential collaboration between military, government, and industry to drive innovation, improve interoperability, and advance global capabilities.” This symposium’s theme, “Achieving Superiority Through Information and Communication Services,” underscores the critical role that Tactical Data Links play in modern operations.
Why attend IDLS2025?
- Hear from international experts in Tactical Data Link (TDL) development and implementation.
- Discover the latest innovations in TDL interoperability and performance.
- Connect with industry leading suppliers at the exhibitor hall.
- Take part in hands-on sessions and technical demonstrations.
- Network with global defence, government, and industry stakeholders.
- Gain exclusive insights from end-users, developers, and programme leads.
- Attend training courses from industry leaders.
Early Bird Registration ends 1 August 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of IDLS2025. For more information and to register, visit www.idls2025.org.
09 May 25. The Spanish International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF) is gearing up. Just three days before its opening, Madrid is preparing to host the largest edition to date of this strategic event, which will take place from May 12 to 14 in Halls 4, 6, 8, and 10 at Ifema Madrid. With an exhibition area expanded to 66,690 m²—67% more than in 2023—and 601 confirmed exhibitors, 35,000 professionals and 93 international delegations are expected to attend.
FEINDEF 25 attendees will be able to discover everything from land, naval, and aerospace defence systems to cybersecurity technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, advanced simulation, and dual capabilities applied to the civil and military sectors. In addition, current geostrategic challenges, European technological autonomy, and sustainability in the sector will be addressed and discussed over the three days. In response to growing demand, FEINDEF 25 has expanded its exhibition space with the addition of a new pavilion dedicated exclusively to static displays, showcasing advanced military technology systems, cutting-edge equipment, and innovations in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and logistics. In addition, attendees will be able to learn firsthand about land, naval, and air platforms, command and control systems, as well as advances in sustainability and technological duality applied to the field of defence and security. A global fair with strategic impact: FEINDEF 25 is taking place within a rapidly changing geopolitical context, marked by the effects of the war of aggression against Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, instability in the Sahel, and the rise of hybrid threats. Added to this is the shift in the United States’ strategic focus, increasingly oriented toward the Indo-Pacific and the containment of China, which has led Europe to assume a more central role in its own security. In this context, the European Union has accelerated its commitment to strategic autonomy in defence matters, with an unprecedented reinforcement of budgets, the creation of new common capabilities, and the promotion of the European defence industry.
FEINDEF thus becomes a unique forum for addressing the priorities of the new investment cycle, international cooperation, technological innovation, and the strategic re-industrialisation of the continent. This event will bring together representatives from 57 countries, international organisations, civil and military authorities, ambassadors, defence attachés, and business leaders.
FEINDEF has had the institutional support of the Ministry of Defence since its first edition in 2019 and has consolidated the active participation of numerous national and international institutions. These include the European Commission through DG DEFIS and DG CONNECT; the Ministry of the Interior, through the National Police, Civil Guard, and the General Directorate of Civil Protection; the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, through ENISA; the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business, through ICEX; and the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, through CDTI.
The aforementioned organisations are also joined by the CNI, INTA, and other leading international organisations such as EDA, EUROPOL, NATO, OCCAR, and the UN. This broad institutional involvement reflects the cross-cutting nature of the fair and its key role as a meeting platform for the national and international defence and security ecosystem. A top-level programme of activities: FEINDEF 25 is not just an exhibition fair. It is also a platform for reflection and knowledge generation, where institutional, military, business, and academic leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities of this new cycle. In this sense, it will feature an ambitious programme of conferences, roundtables, and forums in which national and international experts will discuss the challenges in Europe and adjacent regions, covering alliances and international cooperation.
INNOVA Space, a benchmark for innovation and entrepreneurship: The INNOVA space at FEINDEF 25 is consolidating its position as a strategic meeting point for promoting innovation in the field of defence and security, fostering collaboration between public institutions, technology companies, universities, and start-ups. Organised by the Directorate General for Strategy and Innovation of the Defence Industry (DIGEID), through the Subdirectorate General for Planning, Technology, and Innovation (SDG PLATIN), and by ISDEFE (Spanish Defence Systems Engineering), this three-day event hosts initiatives aimed at promoting talent, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, positioning itself as a catalyst for disruptive solutions that respond to the new challenges of the national and international security environment. An institutional and business meeting point: With its combination of technological exhibition, strategic thinking, and international outreach, FEINDEF 25 is establishing itself as much more than a trade fair: it is the meeting point where the future of European defence is defined, key alliances are forged, and an industry that is a driver of innovation, security, and economic progress is promoted. For three days, Madrid will be the epicentre of debate and cooperation in a sector essential to the present and future of Europe. (Source: joint-forces.com)
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DSEI 2025 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.
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