International Fighter Conference Post Show Report 2025

International Fighter Conference Post Show Report 2025

The 2025 International Fighter Conference brought senior combat air leaders, operators and programme decision makers together in Rome from the 4th to the 6th of November for the 25th anniversary edition of the longest-running senior-level conference on Combat Air. The conference attracted senior decision makers shaping the future of airpower - including the Italian Air Force Chief of Staff, the Commander of the Swedish Air Force, and the Commander of the USAF Air Combat Command- and industry experts from across leading OEMs, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Weapons Systems, AI, Propulsion and more.

This post-show report captures the key insights that emerged in Rome. It is designed both as a record for those who attended and as a reference for stakeholders who could not be there in person. You can also relive the best moments from IFC 2025 in our official highlights reel.