Airlift is a critical capability necessary to ensure a secure Europe. In this content piece, A-400 programme manager Michael Schaefer delivers his thoughts and views on accelerating the procurement of airlifts. He touches upon challenges and opportunities for the industry as well as the importance of the Military Airlift conference....
Lt. Colonel Marcus Cunningham delivers an insider’s look into the state of airlift over the Pacific. In this piece, he explains the current state of the theatre while also identifying the trends for the military and industry. This content is perfect for anybody interested in learning about regional needs.
Airlift is the lifeblood of military operations. But how do we ensure its effective use when technology outpaces doctrine? In this analysis, we break down the history, purpose, and evolution of airlift capabilities with a focus on logistics and support operations. From cargo flights to autonomous refuelling, one thing is...
Why Sponsor Military Airlift? Military Airlift is attended by senior officials and decision makers from national air forces and industry, bringing together buyers and suppliers in one location. Defence IQ prides itself on offering international professionals the rare opportunity to meet the right people responsible for major programmes within the...
Did you know the biggest challenge that the airlift community faces is interoperability? Defence IQ surveyed a wide range of experts, to highlight the main challenges in the airlift space, which technologies present the most potential and which ones are going to be the focus point of investment in the...
In this exclusive interview, Colonel Markus Bestgen, Deputy Commander, Multinational MRTT Unit shares exclusive insight into how the MRTT Partnership looks to expand the scope of air-to-air refueling in Europe, a theme he will elaborate on as a key speaker of this year's conference. Download the interview on the right...
In this exclusive interview, Major General (Retd.) Dimitrios Petridis, Former Programme Manager of the Aviation Support Programme Office, NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) discusses the interconnected challenges facing the military airlift community.He covers the pooling and sharing of resources among Nations which led initially to the establishment of the...