Delivering Integrated Rotary and Uncrewed Aviation Capabilities to 2040 and Beyond
Bringing together the most influential stakeholders from across the global rotary wing community, the 25th annual International Military Helicopter (IMH) conference is coming to the Novotel London West, London, UK. With over 500 leaders and discussion makers from the military, industry, R&D, and academia, IMH 2026 will delve into future procurement activities and investments that are delivering next-generation capabilities to support tomorrow’s mission. With the threat of peer-on-peer competition escalating, NATO and partner nations need to consider how to operate rotary aviation in highly contested and congested airspace. The need to develop advanced rotorcraft to carry out the specific mission sets required in a modern multi-domain battlespace, while retaining survivability and effectiveness, has become more important than ever before. As seen in the early days of the UKR/RUS conflict, traditional doctrine and tactics are being challenged, and new rotorcraft vulnerabilities are being exposed, requiring commanders to find new ways to operate when air superiority has not been achieved. Subsequently, Armed Forces around the world are looking to expand the capability of their current and future rotorcraft, seeking greater speed, endurance, agility and survivability to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
As nations invest in the renewal of legacy fleets, and look to procure next-generation platforms, IMH provides the most valuable annual forum to address the current challenges and priorities for rotary aviation. With the global military helicopter market expected to grow to $72.81 billion by 2027, IMH will provide the most valuable forum to address these issues. Covering a range of critical topics, International Military Helicopter 2026 will examine those which are relevant to the modern battlefield and the role of rotary aviation across the domains, including:
Observations and Lessons Identified from Current Conflicts
Updates on Current Rotary Wing Programmes, including FLRAA, NMH & NGRC
Modernisation of Existing Platforms to Enhance Performance and Survivability
Current Training Capabilities to Maximise Operational Readiness
Upgrading Rotorcraft with Advanced Avionics, Connectivity, and Communication Systems
Tactical & Strategic Integration of Uncrewed Systems into the Force
Optimising Sustainment and MRO for Current and Future Fleets
Future of Rotary Aviation in the Multi-Domain Battlespace
International Military Helicopter 2025 Highlights Reel
We are excited to present to you the highlights from the 24th International Military Helicopter which took place in London in February 2025. From panel discussions to networking drinks receptions, here is your 2024 roundup!
Catch up on the key insights and highlights from IMH 2025 in our official post-show report—your snapshot of the global military helicopter community in action.
It was a great forum for the international military helicopter community to come together and share and discuss current experiences, ways of working and associated challenges.
Excellent engagement with Industry and National partners. Relevant and timely topics. Excellent facilitation
Highly relevant in this rapidly changing military world, particularly for helicopter OEMs such as Leonardo.
Great to be amongst "our tribe" with the key players
We’re very privileged at IMH to have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the presentations in the forums that take place here, but also crucially, it’s in the networking that takes place—you know, if you’re not part of that team, you won’t get that situational awareness, you won’t get that intelligence. So come and join us.
You’ve got the very best of the primes, you’ve got subject matter experts across industry, and then of course, you’ve got militaries from around the world. It’s a really unique event in terms of its size and shape as a Rotary wing event, and it’s really, really impressive.
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2025 Attendee Snapshot
Here is the attendee snapshot for International Military Helicopter 2025. Download your copy today to find out which companies and job titles will be attending in January 2025
Military Helicopter Interactive Market Report (2025-2029)
In the lead-up to IMH 2025, Defence iQ has created a brand-new interactive report that provides global market intelligence for the international military helicopter market.
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