We’re excited to share the 2025 Early Attendee List from Full Spectrum Air Defence Week, held 23–26 June 2025 at the Hilton Syon Park, London.

This flagship event brought together leading voices and decision-makers from across the global air defence community to explore the latest innovations, strategies, and operational priorities.

As we look ahead to the 2026 edition, this list offers a glimpse into the calibre of participants who make this event a must-attend for the air defence ecosystem.

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Held at Hilton Syon Park, London, the 2025 conference brought together senior leaders from across the air and missile defence community—including military, government, industry, and R&D stakeholders—for four days of strategic discussion, networking, and collaboration.

For prospective sponsors and partners, the 2025 agenda offers a valuable preview of the themes, speakers, and engagement opportunities that define this high-impact forum.

Download the 2025 Agenda to explore what makes this event a cornerstone of the global air defence calendar.

Few developments have caught the West as off guard as Hypersonic Weapons. As a result, several nations are scrambling to develop their own Hypersonic and countermeasure capabilities to stabilize geopolitical power dynamics. This report gives the most up to date review of the Hypersonic Defence landscape. Dr James Bosbotinis delivers an in-depth analysis of relevant programmes and technologies, highlighting the complex nature of the problem facing western nations.

Defence iQ had the pleasure of interviewing Colonel (Retd.) David Shank. The current state of Air Defence is explored, with talks on its current state and future, the developments in Eastern Europe and the refocus on near-peer conflict, David enlightens us on trends and views of this transformation.

The objectives and value of the conference are made clear. Whether you are a veteran of Air Defence, industry, or have a passing curiosity in the world of Air Defence, this interview helps edify your foundations.

Hear valuable insights like that of Colonel (Retd.) David Shank and more at the Full Spectrum Air Defence conference in June.

Drone swarms represent some of the most advanced threats faced on the modern battlefield. Capable of overwhelming defences and causing significant damage, forces worldwide continue to invest in new and innovative Counter UAS technologies.

Zak Kallenborn is a policy fellow at the Schar School of Policy and Government, a Research Affiliate with the Unconventional Weapons and Technology Division of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), and a Senior Consultant at ABS Group. He has provided consultations for offices including the Departments of State, Defense, Commerce, and Homeland Security.

An expert in UAV Swarm technology, operating at the very bleeding edge, Zak Kallenborn gives insights into the latest developments and concepts relating to the threat. From industry to technology, Zak shares his informed views. With his significant experience and specialism, the interview proves useful for end-users, legislators, and suppliers alike.

The war in Ukraine has challenged many assumptions previously held about near-peer competition, one of them being the use and effectiveness of UAS on the battlefield in a near-peer situation. In this unique interview, an undisclosed Ukrainian Airforce representative discusses and analyses the usage of UAS and C-UAS on the contemporary battlefield by both sides, painting a picture of the current state of play. This piece is a must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in full spectrum air defence as it will inform how best to approach future conflict.

We had the pleasure of interviewing the Senior Research Fellow for Airpower and Technology in the Military Sciences team at Royal United Services Institute, Justin Bronk. A leading expert on several military topics, we asked him questions on Air Defence in the context of the Ukraine conflict. With world-leading access to information and analytics and an immense pool of expertise to draw from, we ask the most pertinent questions

Air defence capability gaps have become more apparent in recent years with the emergence of Unmanned Aerial Systems on the battlefield, which forced land forces’ commanders to take measures.

Major General Glenn A. Bramhall, Special Assistant to the Director Army National Guard, US National Guard understands well the need for land forces to operate freely without being constantly under threat with no means of defence. 

C-UAS has transformed from a niche domain to one of the principal challenges on the battlefield. In recognition of this, the UK MoD created the Joint C-UAS Office (JCO) headed by Group Captain Gary Darby. In this interview, he delivers first-hand insight into:

• The Joint C-UAS Office mission
• Trends in the C-UAS domain
• The relationship between the JCO and other branches and industry
  

Discover the latest insights into Sweden's air defence in our exclusive interview with Colonel Johan Jönsson, Commander, Air Defense Regiment, Swedish Armed Forces.

We are thrilled to share the updated 2025 Attendee List and Attending Nations for the highly anticipated Full Spectrum Air Defence Week, taking place from 23–26 June 2025 at the Hilton Syon Park, London, UK.

This premier conference brings together the brightest minds and key stakeholders to discuss the latest advancements, strategies, and technologies shaping the future of global air defence.

>> View the 2025 updated attendee list and attending nations here

In the rapidly evolving landscape of defence technology, Brave1 stands at the forefront, driving innovation and ensuring Ukraine’s technological superiority on the battlefield. In this exclusive interview with Chief Operating Officer, Nataliia Kushnerska, we gain insights into Brave1’s mission, key priorities, and the strategies that have positioned the organisation as a critical player in Ukraine’s defence tech ecosystem.

COO of Brave1, Nataliia Kushnerska took to the stage at Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2025 to discuss countering the drone threat in Ukraine with limited resources:

• Establishing a C-UAS advantage against adversaries at a time of resource scarcity
• Brave1 rapid development process for countering reconnaissance drones
• Future strategies for anti-drone swarm capabilities, and required industry support to develop rapid solutions and technologies

>> View the full interview now

2024 was, without a shadow of a doubt, an incredibly active year for Full Spectrum Defence. A plethora of news on system development, adoption, and deployment was released globally, as well as various statements from national and international bodies edifying their focus on this capability. In preparation for the upcoming Full Spectrum Air Defence Week (FSAD) conference, Defence IQ has gathered some of the most important 2024 news releases from across the air defence sector to increase awareness.

This brand new report includes last year’s air defence news and updates from: NATO, OCCAR, European Defence Agency, Canada, United States, Austria, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Germany, Moldova, Portugal, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Armenia, Australia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria and Sudan.

The Full Spectrum Air Defence Week Interactive Report is a global market report offering key insights into air defence spending across selected countries. Providing a comprehensive view of international investment, this report highlights critical procurement programmes, emerging trends, and strategic priorities shaping the future of air defence.

Designed as an interactive tool, it enables users to analyse regional and global spending patterns, track technological advancements, and understand the evolving landscape of air defence capabilities worldwide.

The global air and missile defence market is shaped by long-term geopolitical trends, short-term conflict-driven demand, technological advancements, and increasing multinational collaboration. Together, these factors are driving growth and reshaping priorities in the industry. Download our market report for the latest trends and insights amongst NATO and its allies.

An effective air defence strategy is mainly reliant on the use of radars. As a domain, radars are locked in a constant game of cat-and-mouse with other technologies and methodologies that try to negate their sensing abilities. This may pose significant challenges to understanding the current state of play. To this end, we were very fortunate to interview Thomas Withington, one of the most recognisable thought leaders in the radar and EW domain. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry and technology, highlighting the most critical trends in industry and technology.

Ahead of the Military Radar Focus Day (27 June), we thought you may be interested in this information pack from Colonel Przemysław Jaworski, Chief of the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Program at the Armament Agency, who shared insights on "Sensor Subsystem for New Generation Ground-Based Surface to Air Missile Systems WISLA & NAREW" at the 2023 Military Radar Conference.

Ahead of the Directed Energy Systems Focus Day (24 June), we thought you may be interested in this information pack from Mr. Corry Cox, Director of Research and Technology at the US Army SMDC Tech Center, who shared insights on "Efforts to Support and Sustain Fielding of Directed Energy Systems" at the 2023 Directed Energy Systems Conference.