26th annual conference

The World's Leading Combat Aviation Conference

Name: International Fighter Conference
Start: 2026-11-03
End: 2026-11-05

3 - 5 November 2026 | EISBHACH, Munich, Germany

2025 Post Show Report

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3-5 NOVEMBER, 2026

Bringing Together the Greatest Minds Across Combat Aviation to Achieve an Independant Industrial Base for Combat Air

Now in its 26th year, the International Fighter Conference (IFC) 2026 returns to Germany, 3–5 November 2026, bringing together the global combat air community at a moment of rapid capability transformation.

With 600+ attendees, 40+ nations, 40+ senior speakers and 20+ partners, IFC provides a focused forum for air force leaders, pilots, programme decision-makers and industry to examine how integration, interoperability and industrial resilience will shape future combat air capability. As developments in autonomy, AI, electronic warfare and manned-unmanned teaming accelerate, IFC 2026 delivers the insight and connections needed to turn strategy into operational advantage.

While the 2026 Agenda is being shaped, download your copy of the Post Show Report to get essential insights and a detailed conference breakdown from IFC 2025.

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Meet the 2025 Speakers

General Adrian Spain

Commander

Air Combat Command

Lieutenant General Antonio Conserva

Chief of Staff

Italian Air Force

Lieutenant General David Tabor

Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs

U.S. Air Force

Vice Admiral Daniel Cheever

Commander, Naval Air Forces

US Navy

Major General Jonas Wikman

Commander

Swedish Air Force

Major General Jeff Smyth

Chief Air & Space Force Development

Royal Canadian Air Force

Rear Admiral David Desfougères

Commander of the French Naval Aviation Force

French Navy

Air Commodore Pete Robinson

Commander, Air Combat Group

Royal Australian Air Force

Brigadier General Phillipe Suhr

Operational Chief, FCAS Project

French Air and Space Force

Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina

Commander, Naval Aviation Department

Italian Navy

Air Commodore Chris Layden

Combat Air Force Commander

Royal Air Force

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Event Highlights

Watch the 2025 Highlights Video

Hear directly from IFC 2025 partners as they share their experience of engaging with the global combat air community. This highlights video captures why International Fighter Conference remains the trusted forum for meaningful dialogue, high-level networking, and strategic collaboration across combat aviation.

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IFC Free Resources

Sixth-Generation Fighters: U.S NGAD VS Europe's FCAS

Amplify process improvements by automating workflows, mapping processes and reducing rework to drive rapid, sustainable value throughout your operations.

Summary of the UK’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 Chapter 7.4: Air Domain

Unlock the full potential of your assets with data and AI to enhance visibility, boost reliability and reduce downtime.

Fighter Aircraft: 2025 Global Market Report

Invest in high return technologies that drive out cost, enable data-driven decision-making and equip your frontline workers with accurate information at the point of work.

Control of the Air Requires SEAD/DEAD at Scale, So European Air Forces Must Invest in It by Justin Bronk

Invest in high return technologies that drive out cost, enable data-driven decision-making and equip your frontline workers with accurate information at the point of work.

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Partnership Opportunities

Partnerships at International Fighter Conference 2026 offer an effective way to position your company in front of senior air force leaders, programme decision-makers, and industry experts seeking practical solutions to current and future combat air challenges.

IFC 2026 brings together the global combat air community in one location, connecting military, government, and industry stakeholders. Through targeted networking and curated engagement opportunities, partners benefit from meaningful, face-to-face interactions that support relationship building and long-term business development in a way large trade shows cannot.

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Testimonials

A Word From our Attendees

An Outstanding Event

This International Fighter Conference was an outstanding event. All the critical issues in fighter training were addressed. We all have much work to do to establish a viable training program for 4th-, 5th-, and 6th-generation fighters.

Delegate

IFC Event is Highly Effective

The IFC event is highly effective in fostering collaboration between military experts, engineers, and policymakers. It provided a platform to share the latest technological advancements, operational experiences, and strategic insights, ensuring that innovations are aligned with defense needs. Such gatherings also strengthened international cooperation and accelerated the adoption of cutting-edge solutions in modern air combat.

Turkish Air Force

The Best IFC I've attended

This was the best IFC [2025 event] I've attended since I started participating.

Top Aces

First Time at the IFC, I Will Definitely Come Again

First time at the IFC, I will definitely come again, and even convince my company, Thales, to send more people. Being a fighter and test pilot, previous colonel in the French Air Force, it seems to me that this is the place to be to discuss strategic issues linked with today's and future of Air Power.

Thales

The Conference was Exceptional

The conference was exceptional. There was an exceptional level of presentations, where all participants fostered to achieve a common goal. Thank you very much for this opportunity.

Chilean Air Force