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In this presentation, Çağatay Soyer, AFSC Programme Manager, examines how NATO’s Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme is redefining the C4ISR capabilities needed for 2035 and beyond. The session breaks down key architectural choices, cross-domain integration priorities, and the operational lessons influencing the Alliance’s future surveillance and control construct.

Ahead of our C4ISR Global conference, Defence IQ sat down with Vice Admiral Dr Thomas Daum to explore how cyber, information operations and software-defined defence are reshaping modern warfare. In this exclusive interview, he offers senior-level insights on multi-domain integration, allied interoperability and the growing importance of resilient digital networks in future conflict. He also reflects on lessons from Ukraine and the accelerating role of AI across defence intelligence. This interesting read offers valuable context for anyone tracking how the cyber and information domain is rapidly becoming the backbone of operational advantage.

The C4ISR Interactive Global Market Report 2026 provides defence and military stakeholders with a dynamic, data-led view of the C4ISR landscape. Unlike static reports, the interactive format allows users to filter by region, domain, platform, and capability area, enabling rapid comparison of national investment priorities, programme maturity, and market growth trends. This functionality supports more informed decision-making by allowing planners, capability developers, and industry leaders to interrogate the data in line with their specific operational, strategic, or procurement requirements. Take a look today!

This presentation was delivered at the 2024 C4ISR Global Conference by Colonel Ryan Hayde, Commander, 505th Command & Control Wing (CCW), US Air Force, and covers:

• Multi-Domain C2 Focus
• 505 CCW Portfolio
• Bamboo Eagle Overview
• Bamboo Eagle BMC2 Efforts
• Virtual/Constructive C2 Training

The importance of C4ISR on the battlefield remains paramount for intelligence. Effective C4ISR is a determining factor in combat effectiveness, as it is paramount to delivering the best economy of force and survivability. This market report covers the increased investment in air, land, and seaborne platforms across the most relevant nations, delivering the most up-to-date forecasts and program updates. Now more than ever, intelligence holds a special premium in the minds of all competent commanders.

View the 2025 Attendee Snapshot to see the combined list of participants from C4ISR Global 2025 and the 2025 Space Operations Summit.

This merged snapshot highlights the calibre of organisations and job titles you can expect to meet at the 2026 C4ISR Global Summit, where both events will come together as one.

Don’t miss the opportunity to network with industry leaders, build new connections, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions for clearer decision advantage.

The importance of C4ISR cannot be understated, as shown in current conflicts, ineffective C4ISR can lead operations to suboptimal results at best and disaster at worst. To this end NATO is under constant pressure to ensure the forces under its remit remain fully optimised. Speaking on the subject, Matt Roper, Chief joint ISR of the NCIA gives a concise state-of-play of the C4ISR situation in NATO and where it might be headed.

Understanding what is happening on the battlefield and controlling the tempo is paramount to any successful operation. From manoeuvres to fire missions, C4ISR plays a pivotal role in ensuring that warfighters maximise their effectiveness. This interactive market report covers several of the most important C4ISR programs in the following domains:

• Air
• Land
• Sea
• Space
  

In this interview, Colonel Ángel Gomez touches on his thoughts on the trends and challenges related to ISR. As Director of the Intelligence Department at the Spanish Higher Military Studies Centre, he gives valuable insights into the state-of-play of ISR, highlighting:

• The importance of JISR
• The direction in which ISR is moving towards
• The psychology behind ISR
  

In this article Adam Schluer, former Special Operations Air Advisor and Intelligence Analyst, expresses his views combining aerial ISR platforms in order to achieve the best cost-effective performance. In this piece he covers:

• The different mission types for ISR platforms
• The roles of different platforms
• The cost implication on over reliance on high-end platforms