TABLE 1: BALANCING LIVE AND SYNTHETIC TRAINING
TABLE 2: INTEGRATION OF ALE AND DRONE MULES
TABLE 3: UTILISING AI AND DIGITAL TOOLS FOR MAINTENANCE
TABLE 4: WEAPON SYSTEMS
TABLE 5: ADVANCED AVIONICS, COMMUNICATIONS & CONNECTIVITY
TABLE 6: INCREASING SURVIVABILITY WITH ARMOUR AND PROTECTION
• Anchoring with Allies and Partners to build enduring advantages through force planning and integration
• A holistic look at the capability requirements of the next generation of VTOL aircraft in the future operating environment
• Maximising operational agility to meet contested and dispersed battlefield demands
• Enhancing capacity for defence, SAR, disaster relief, and medevac operations
• Ensuring seamless integration with allied forces through common standards and training exercises
• Future procurement outlook
TRACK 1: DEVELOPMENTS IN AVIONICS, CONNECTIVITY & COMMUNICATIONS TO MAXIMISE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS
Chaired By: Major General (Retd) James Illingworth OBE, Former Deputy Commander Joint Helicopter Command
Hear from a panel of industry innovators, showcasing cutting-edge ideas, technologies and capabilities. The panel is designed to provide fresh perspectives on emerging solutions to support both current and future rotary-wing operations.
• What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for integrating new technologies into existing helicopter fleets?
• How can collaboration between defence primes, SMEs and military stakeholders help accelerate capability delivery?
• How can industry innovators best align their priorities with evolving needs of military forces in the context of high-intensity operations and multi-domain integration?
• What role can SMEs play in creating resilient, responsive supply chains that support sustained helicopter operations in contested environments?
• Current priorities and preparations for the arrival of the CH-47F fleet, including progress on training and sustainment planning
• Key features tailored for German Air Force requirements, and the importance of interoperability with NATO partners
• Unique modifications to enhance self-protection and deterrence
• Extending operational life with upgrades and modernisation
• Advanced technology and tactics to maintain dominance in complex environments
• Enhancing mission success through synchronised planning, training, and execution
• Integrating Special Operations Aviation capabilities seamlessly with joint forces
• Delivering a modernised battlefield aviation fleet that is fully integrated with land forces
• Strengthening joint operational effectiveness with the NH90 deliveries across the Air and Space Force, FAMET, and Navy
• Streamlining training, logistics, and maintenance
• Procurement plans for the Spanish Armed Forces rotary-wing fleet
• With worldwide interest for multi-use helicopters, what capabilities should Armed Forces prioritise given current security challenges and evolving threats?
• What capabilities are required for enduring fleets to be operationally effective in MDO environments?
• How are nations fostering better coordination and collaboration through multinational helicopter exercises, and how does this aid in preparing for multi-domain operations?
• How are militaries planning to optimise battlespace management when operating in MDO environments?