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LAAD Defence & Security – International Defence and Security Exhibition - is a key meeting point for networking and update and the leading Latin America and Security event. LAAD is supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Defence, the Military Forces, the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Brazil’s Public Security’s structure. The event gathers international and national companies that provide technologies, equipment and services for the Armed Forces, Special Forces, Police Forces, Homeland Security and also security managers from large companies,…

The Vertical Flight Society's 75th Annual Forum & Technology Display -- here -- is the world's leading international technical event on vertical flight technology. This special 75th anniversary event will span four days and include over 250 technical papers on every discipline from Acoustics to Unmanned Systems, as well as dozens of invited presentations and discussions by leaders in the military, government agencies and industry. The Technology Display, running concurrent with the Forum, is the most extensive exposition of cutting-edge vertical flight…

Over the past few years mature, offensive Electronic Warfare (EW) activity in Europe has demonstrated that in the electromagnetic domain, warfare is no longer theoretical. The AOC’s 24th European event -- will consider the future of EW and EM Operations in the changing light of current and emerging threats including Hybrid Warfare, Information Operations/Warfare, the multi-domain battle (MDB), Cyber and Anti Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) where some potential opponents are excelling. https://www.eweurope.com/#content

The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference is the premier conference for the SOF community to interact with industry and to collaborate on the challenges, initiatives and way-ahead in delivering the most cutting-edge capabilities into the hands of SOF operators.

The Association of the United States Army’s 2018 LANPAC Symposium & Exposition is a world-class, international event highlighting the role of land forces in the Indo-Pacific theater and their contributions to the Joint Force in peace and war. The strategic location of Hawaii brings together government and industry representatives from our allies in the Indo-Pacific theater.

CANSEC has been held annually in Ottawa since 1998 by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). CANSEC 2017 was a great success and CANSEC 2018 will once again showcase leading-edge technology, products and services for land-based, naval, aerospace and joint forces military units. This two-day event is the largest and most important defence industry event in Canada.

Eurosatory the international land and airland Defence and Security exhibition, takes place every two years in order to gather the whole offer and demand of the domains. It was created in its original form in 1967 and has never stopped evolving. Attendees’ number always increased, visitors as well as exhibitors.

DLA Land and Maritime Supplier Conference & Exposition is a two-day event hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and DLA Land and Maritime to provide a forum for current and potential vendors to discuss future logistics support strategies, challenges and to streamline efforts to better support the Warfighter. The conference will be in Columbus, OH at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, June 19-20, 2018.

The Air Tattoo, the world's greatest airshow, returns this summer on 13-15 July and will be marking a very special occasion in 2018, the centenary of the Royal Air Force. As well as commemorating the past achievements, we'll also be celebrating the present and helping to inspire the future of the RAF.

Discover a range of new business incentives, attractions and networking opportunities at FIA2018. With key global influencers, thought leadership and knowledge transfer, FIA offers the very best value and experience for your business.

Discussing Latest DoD & Government Cyber security Automation Policies, Strategies, and Imperatives and Way Ahead, Current & Emerging Cyber Threats to The Military Services and Government & Presenting Cutting-edge in Automation Mitigation Approaches and Techniques, Technical Advancements within the Human Machine Interface, Advancements in Interagency and International Multi-lateral Cooperation and Information Sharing, Emerging Procurement Requirements, Offensive Strategies, and DoD Acquisitions Initiatives, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics, Advanced Persistent Threats Defense Technologies, Cloud Computing – Quantum Computing & Blockchain Security Technologies.

Experience the largest annual gathering of aviation enthusiasts. From unique, historic aircraft to world-class daily air shows, you don’t want to miss the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018.

Join us for the 2018 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal Symposium & Exhibition (GESE), produced by NDIA in partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation as we examine modernization of the force in light of the new national security and national defense strategies. This year’s symposium will focus on the theme “Modernizing to Meet New Threats.”

What does the future hold for soldiers? Join us August 21-23, 2018, at the Army Science & Technology Symposium and Showcase at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, to learn how the future of warfighting is changing with technology modernizations.

The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) is the nation’s oldest military association lobbying solely for the benefit of the National Guard of the United States and educating the public about the Guard’s role and history in the Armed Forces of the United States. It was formed by militia officers in 1878 to obtain better equipment and training by petitioning Congress for more resources. The NGAUS Conference returns to Louisiana for the fifth time. National Guard officers from…

Presented in collaboration with the Australian Army, LAND FORCES 2018 is an international industry exposition to showcase equipment, technology and services for the armies of Australia and the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The region boasts some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, bringing prosperity and better lives to billions of people. But growing threats, including those presented by non-state actors, mean the demand for defence technology to safeguard the region's prosperity and security has never been greater. In 2014, the combined defence…

For more than a quarter of a century, MSPO has attracted the defence sector's most important companies and personalities to Kielce. From 4 to 7 September 2018 Targi Kielce will again become the focal point for global defence; this is owed to the consecutive edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO. The preparations for the upcoming MSPO have already started: more and more companies and institutions have confirmed their presence at the expo. These early-bird registrations come as no…

ComDef 2018, the 47th conference in the Common Defense series which will have the theme, "Re-imagining Security Cooperation". The event is scheduled for the National Press Club, Washington, DC on September 5th, 2018. The program is now set and most speakers are confirmed.

The DX Korea is a trade fair for the Defence Industry. It is conducted every two years, and 2018 is the third edition. Korea is an interesting market and with the DX Korea is an excellent platform offers to present the products and services.

The Air Force Association’s Annual National Convention is an exciting opportunity for AFA members from around the country and abroad to come together and play a pivotal role in shaping our Association.

The Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) is Africa’s only aerospace and defence expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show. Held biennially in the City of Tshwane – South Africa’s administrative capital, the AAD Expo is one of South Africa’s largest contributors to the country’s GDP in show years, and is regarded as a national asset.

SMi Group is delighted to announce its 13th annual Defence Exports conference convening on the 19th and 20th September 2018, in Rome, Italy. SMi’s Defence Exports conference will return as the leading event for industry professionals and government officials around the world dealing with defense trade compliance. A truly global event, delegates will hear from government speakers and senior international trade compliance professionals from around the world on regulation controls including ITAR, EAR, ECR, Dual-Use and the Wassenaar Arrangement. As…

DVD is a biennial Defence industry exhibition staged at Millbrook Proving Ground that enables focussed engagement between Defence industry, DE&S Delivery Teams, Army HQ staff and other Defence community users of Land Equipment. It is a well-established two day event held at Millbrook Proving Ground jointly sponsored by Defence Equipment & Support (Land Equipment) organisation and Army Headquarters - the MOD teams responsible for equipping and supporting the UK's Armed Forces for current and future operations. DVD provides an effective…

Modern Day Marine is co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base, Quantico, the Exposition’s home base. MCB Quantico, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command, is responsible for setting requirements, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment, systems, services and technology exposition.

The Ministry of Defence Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan as an authorized organizer of Azerbaijan International Defence Industry Exhibitions (ADEX) has the great pleasure in inviting you to attend the third ADEX exhibition, which is to be held in Baku Expo Centre, Azerbaijan from 27-29 September 2018. The previous ADEX 2016 exhibition, being the largest in the region, attracted more than 200 companies and 30 delegations from 45 countries to showcase a wide range of innovative, high-tech solutions to…

The 3rd Annual Global SOF Symposium - Europe will focus on the European, North African, and Latin American special operations communities and the shared issues they face.

ADAS is the only tri-service defense and security exhibition that addresses the specific requirements of the Philippine armed forces, national police, and security agencies. Following successful events in 2014 and 2016, ADAS 2018 is expected to attract over 200 leading domestic and international exhibitors representing the full spectrum of defense, homeland security, and disaster relief industries. Officially supported by the Philippine Government, ADAS is the premier platform to understand the nation’s current and future requirements. Endorsed by the Philippine Department of National Defense and other key…

Following last years’ successes, SMi’s third annual UAV Technology conference returns to Prague this September. UAVs now more than ever play a pivotal role as a tactical and operational tool for the Armed Forces. SMi's UAV Technology conference will aim to examine and bring solutions to this specific piece of equipment and how to better utilise it during missions. Moreover, SMi will bring together a community of experts, friends and allies to share information and strengthen relationships. This reflects the…

FUTURE FORCES Exhibition is a highly recognised international event in defence & security field organised biennially in Prague and officially supported by the Czech Ministry of Defence, Chief of the General Staff, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, civil and military parts of the NATO HQ, European Defence Agency (EDA) and many other relevant national as well as international institutions, organisations and agencies. In 2016, the Exhibition becomes a part of the international platform for defence & security information exchange – Future…

Euronaval 2018 is the world meeting of naval technologies for the future.

The 50th Air Mobility Command and Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium will be held in conjunction with the 50th annual A/TA Convention and Air Mobility Technology Exhibition.  The event begins with major addresses on Thursday afternoon, 25 October, and concludes Sunday, 28 October.  Throughout the program, there will be a variety of major address speakers, seminar sessions, award ceremonies, receptions, and the Hall of Fame banquet.  The event is being held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) annual Forecast to Industry event will be held at the BWI Airport Marriott and Conference Center, in Linthicum, Maryland on from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 5. The no-cost event will provide DISA’s industry partners with in-depth information about DISA's acquisition and procurement plans.  Members of DISA's senior leadership will present briefings to address tactical acquisition issues, requirements, and planned procurements for the 2019/2020 fiscal years. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions…

INDO DEFENCE 2018 EXPO & FORUM - The Indonesia’s No. 1 Tri-Service Defence event will be held at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Indonesia From 7 – 10 November 2018. Hosted by the Ministry of Defence, INDO DEFENCE 2018 Expo & Forum is recognized as the indispendable place to be, learn, network and do business. Held concurrently with the 5th INDO MARINE 2018 Expo & Forum, the expo will be the biggest Indonesian’s No.1 Tri-Service Defence Industry Event. For 4 action-packed…

BIAS is a commercially-focused biennial airshow that seeks to give aerospace businesses a personalised experience, offering access to high-level delegations within the aerospace community all within a dedicated arena.  Established in 2010, and held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamed bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the event is renowned for its world-class facilities providing an opportunity to meet with industry peers and customers and participate in the civil and military delegations programme. Developed…

The Interservice/ Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSEC is organized by the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), which promotes international and interdisciplinary cooperation within the fields of modeling and simulation (M&S),…

The Japan International Aerospace Exhibition is a 3-day event being held from 28-30 November 2018 at the Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan. This event showcases products like Airframes, Aircraft engines, Launch Vehicles and Satellites, Production engineering and Process technology and many more related products and services in the Automotive, Industrial Products industries

The Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC) is scheduled for December 3-6, 2018 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The DMC Conference will be conducted simultaneously with the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Conference. You will also be able to attend the concurrent DMSMS Conference at no additional expense, giving you access to more technical information for the same travel cost. The expanded Exhibit Hall will include all the leading organizations from both the DMC and DMSMS communities. Agenda,…

The Robotics Division Quarterly Meeting will be held Monday, December 3 at NDIA Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia.  For more information or to register here. The Robotics Division focuses on security-related robotics technology. The group covers development, acquisition, application, integration and sustainment of unmanned ground systems to improve war fighters’ capabilities and survivability — with an emphasis on underlying technologies that will yield integrated, interoperable unmanned systems to meet present and future operational requirements. The division conducts the annual Ground Robotics Capabilities Conference…

The XI version of this international Fair expects to have the presence of 160 international exhibitors and more than 9,000 professional international visitors, including the invitation to more than 70 delegations of navies around the world. The “Base Aeronaval Concón”, located in the sector of Torquemada, will host this exhibition for third time. This location has great advantages thanks to the military installations of Chilean Navy as well as the civil infrastructure of the aerodrome located next to it, sharing…

NGAUS will hold its 22nd Annual Industry Day December 11, 2018, at the National Guard Memorial in Washington, D.C. The event garners an audience of more than 250 attendees ranging from representatives of some the nation’s leading defense industries to the owners of emerging one-product companies with the intention of building a stronger bond between National Guard leaders and industry. A tentative schedule includes: "How to do Business with the Guard" mini-workshop on December 10th from 1pm-4pm (registration is encouraged…

31st National SymposiumReady, Agile Focused: Own the Fight! Surface Navy Association (SNA) was incorporated in 1985 to promote greater coordination and communication among those in the military, business, and academic communities who share a common interest in Surface Warfare while supporting the activities of Surface Naval Forces.

The USAF's Weapons and Tactics (WEPTAC) industry trade show, held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides a unique opportunity for combat air force tactical experts to brief and discuss current issues, look at future challenges, and present solutions for tactical topics directly to senior leaders throughout the Air Force, joint services, and coalition partners. www.weptac.com

SHOT Show is the industry's largest dedicated exhibit for firearms, protective equipment and tactical accessories to service law enforcement, armed forces, SWAT and private security.

Operational Energy Summit is a trusted name in the energy space focusing on the U.S. government and military’s installation and tactical energy issues. We are glad to welcome back our loyal past attendees and excited to add to new attendees to our Operational Energy Summit network. At the conference you can expect to network with military and industry partners in the energy space, all of whom share the same goal, providing government and military facilities and warfighters a reliable and resilient supply of…

Aero Engines Americas, organized by the MRO Network, will cover areas like Remote diagnostics and trend monitoring, Predictive maintenance vs more on-wing time a long term cost benefit assessment, Advanced repair techniques that avoid engine removal, Changing perceptions about e commerce networks  

Over the past seventeen years, the International Military Helicopter conference has built a reputation as a vital strategic forum for senior leaders of the global military helicopter community, welcoming commanders, service chiefs and programme directors from around the world to discuss major procurement programmes, share doctrine and methods, and to learn about emerging technologies in the sector. We look forward to welcoming you in February, as we look to deliver the platform for army, air and naval commanders look to…

Soaring to Success  Productivity & Affordability in the NExT Aerospace Era PNAA's 18th Annual Aerospace Conference is February 11-14 at the Lynnwood Convention Center As the decade comes to a close, aerospace companies are finding themselves in unchartered territory. With both soaring production rates and the new mid-size airplane on the horizon, companies are faced with the need to perform flawlessly and to step up and meet new industry expectations – especially around cost. To ensure longevity companies must embrace both concurrently. …

The National Defense Industrial Association is hosting the annual TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference -- http://www.ndia.org/events/2019/2/11/triad The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives. It was formed to serve the best interests of the industry associations and their member companies, affected government agencies, and the small business community. The meeting provides an opportunity to exchange pertinent information concerning small and diverse business utilization, legislative changes and its impact on government prime contractors.…

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 29th year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. One recurring highlight of WEST is a town hall discussion among the Chief of Naval Operations, the Marine Corps Commandant…

IDEX is the only international defence exhibition and conference in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defence. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region. Patronage and Organiser - IDEX is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and is organised by the…

Aero India, organized by the Indian Ministry of Defense and fully supported by the Government of India is the largest airshow in Asia. Having tripled its exhibitor list in the last ten years, Aero India has become a “must-attend” event for U.S. Companies interested in exporting to India. Taking place in Bangalore, the 3rd largest city in India, from February 20-24, 2019, this premier event will be a dynamic export opportunity for American aerospace & defense suppliers.

AVALON 2019 - THE ESSENTIAL AVIATION, AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE SHOWCASE FOR AUSTRALIA AND THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION The Asia Pacific region is undergoing major growth in defence and aviation, with budgets in many countries continuing to rise and an ever increasing level of sophistication in technologies, equipment, systems and operational methods. One of the leading gateways to these important markets is AVALON 2019 - the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition staged at Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria. AVALON 2019 will again present a unique…

The International Conference for Aerospace Experts, Academics, Military Personnel, and Industry Leaders The international IEEE Aerospace Conference, with AIAA and PHM Society as technical cosponsors, is organized to promote interdisciplinary understanding of aerospace systems, their underlying science and technology, and their applications to government and commercial endeavors. The annual, weeklong conference, is set in a stimulating and thought provoking environment. The 2019 conference will be the 40th. https://aeroconf.org

The Helicopter Association International's HAI HELI-EXPO 2019 (#HAI_EXPO19), the world's largest helicopter trade show and exposition, will be held 5-7 March in Atlanta, Georgia.

NDIA, in partnership with Purdue University, will host a comprehensive program on hypersonic systems. Together with government, industry and academia partners, NDIA will present the technical foundations of hypersonic systems, the current approach to rapidly developing hypersonic capabilities, and the warfighter, policy, and acquisition perspectives to delivering a sustainable operational capability. http://www.ndia.org/events/2019/3/13/2019-hypersonics-capabilities-conference With keynotes from military, government, and congressional leaders, and insightful presentations from industry, policy leaders and acquisition executives, this program will emphasize the importance of joint collaboration in…

With increasing hostility and changing international relationships occurring globally, there is a clear need to substantially increasing our detection capabilities of foreign assets great and small. With threats like UAV’s becoming increasingly difficult to detect, due to their slow travel and small characteristics, advancing radar technology is critical. Every second counts! With this in mind, the US Armed Forces’ leading military radar operations and acquisition experts have been tasked with improving small target detection, SWAP-C, resiliency to electronic warfare, interference management, modular upgrades, and…