Download the 2024 Programme to view the full 2024 speaker lineup along with the topics and themes that were discussed at #IFC2024!

COMBAT AIR POWER FOR CONTESTED ENVIRONMENTS

IFC brought together senior leaders to discuss; future programmes (NGAD, TEMPEST, and FCAS), Loyal Wingman and MUM-T initiatives; Naval Air Power and Carrier Strike; Live Virtual and Constructive (LVC) Training; Weapons Systems; Data Fusion and AI capabilities, as well as presentations on force structure, and the future role of the fighter pilot.

2024 Speakers Included:

• General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Force
• Lieutenant General Günter Katz, Commanding General Air Force Forces Command, German Air Force
• Lieutenant General Luca Goretti, Chief of Staff, Italian Air Force
• Major General Jean-Luc Moritz, Future Air Combat System Operational Project Manager, French Air and Space Force
• View the agenda here >>

Air Commodore Howard Edwards attended the 2023 International Fighter Conference where experts from across the globe highlighted the challenges associated with delivering air power from dispersed locations, effective training, and logistics. 

Here is a preview of what you can expect by attending IFC with an exclusive presentation from the Royal Air Force, which was delivered at the 2023 conference by Air Commodore Howard Edwards, Combat Air Force Commander, on Combat Air Force.

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SEAD/DEAD has come to the forefront of conversation as RUSI fighter expert Justin Bronk shares his views on this urgent capability gap. This paper is a clarion call for Western forces to recognise the importance of securing the air against ground defence systems.

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In a rapidly evolving landscape where cutting-edge technologies are transforming both fighter platforms and supply chains, the stakes for national airspace security have never been higher. Nations worldwide are prioritizing air dominance to deter near-peer adversaries, making it crucial to stay informed.

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The International Fighter 2024 Conference has gained a reputation as the world’s leading conference bringing together the greatest minds in combat aviation.

Find out which key Air Force Commanders, Procurement Specialists, Capability Planners, and Industry Leaders within the fighter jet community have confirmed their attendance to the International Fighter 2024 Conference!