Modern Warfare Conference | Resource Centre

As modern conflict continues to evolve at pace, the ability to rapidly develop, scale, and deploy capability has become a defining factor in operational success. Lessons emerging from the Russo-Ukrainian war - particularly around drones, electronic warfare, contested logistics, and decentralised decision-making - are forcing militaries to rethink not only how they fight, but how they acquire and integrate new technologies. At the centre of this transformation is a fundamental shift in acquisition philosophy: away from slow, bespoke, and risk-averse processes, and towards agile, iterative, and commercially aligned innovation models.

In this interview, Dr Matthew P. Willis, Director of Army FUZE at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)), outlines how the U.S. Army is operationalising this shift. From adopting a venture capital mindset to accelerating timelines from years to weeks, he explains how Army FUZE is reshaping the pathway from prototype to fielded capability. He also addresses the critical role of small businesses, the importance of scaling industrial capacity, and why collaboration with allies and commercial partners is essential to maintaining operational advantage in a multi-domain battlespace.

As NATO reinforces its eastern flank in response to evolving threat dynamics, defence investment across the region is accelerating at pace. While Romania remains a critical frontline state, a broader network of allied programmes - spanning Poland, Estonia, and multinational initiatives - highlights a coordinated shift towards multi-domain readiness, interoperability, and resilience. From next-generation air platforms and layered air defence to ISR, cyber capability, and munitions production, these programmes collectively reflect how NATO members are adapting force structures and procurement strategies to meet the demands of modern warfare. This infographic provides a snapshot of the most significant programmes shaping operational capability across the Eastern Flank highlighting where funding is being allocated, which capabilities are prioritised, and which industry players are driving delivery.

Wondering who could be joining you at the Modern Warfare Conference this September 29-30? Download the Sample Attendee List for a glimpse of who you could meet.

Our attendees include senior military leaders, government decision-makers, NATO commanders, policymakers, and industry partners. Together, they will address how the alliance can adapt to evolving threats, with a focus on modern warfare technologies, multi-domain operations, and defence capability development.

To learn more about how your organisation can engage this audience, get in touch to discuss our sponsorship opportunities.

Explore the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available at the Modern Warfare Conference this September.

Taking place at Romexpo in Bucharest, Romania, the summit brings together senior military leaders, defence policymakers, and industry innovators to address how NATO and allied nations are translating political intent into real‑world military capability.

Delivered in official collaboration with the Romanian Defense Staff, the conference is uniquely positioned to connect solution providers with those responsible for procurement, capability development, and operational integration.

Sponsoring places your organisation at the centre of conversations around:

• Procurement reform and accelerated acquisition cycles
• Digitalisation and data‑driven decision‑making
• Multi‑domain and joint force integration
• Industrial scaling and readiness
• Emerging threats and contested environments

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Delivered in official collaboration with the Romanian Defence Staff and attended by the Chief of Defence, the Modern Warfare Conference brings together 300+ senior military leaders, NATO commanders, government decision-makers, and industry. As a key Black Sea security actor and major beneficiary of the €150bn SAFE fund, Romania provides a timely regional lens on joint‑domain modern warfare.

Designed exclusively with the Romanian Defence Staff, the programme covers technology, procurement, and strategy, with insights from senior leaders shaping modern warfare across NATO. Key themes include Romanian capability requirements, Black Sea security, autonomous systems, C2, ISR, air defence, and battlefield integration.

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