European Security and Defence Policy

Latest news about EU initiatives relating to a common security policy for Europe.

5th Annual Airborne ISR

In the complex and ever-changing strategic landscape, the demand for increased situational awareness continues to grow. As a decisive and indispensable tool, air-based ISTAR is increasingly relied upon to deliver tactical data and intelligence for commanders, as well as deliver effective strategic deterrence.

tlmNEXUS announced to sponsor and exhibit at the Defence Safety Conference in October

SMi reports: tlmNEXUS have recently signed up to sponsor and exhibit at the Defence Safety conference, taking place in London, UK this October.

MilSatCom USA 2019 organisers release 5 Key Reasons to attend this year's conference

SMi Reports: In the run up to this year’s 4th annual MilSatCom USA conference, organisers SMi Group have released a list of 5 key reasons why the MilSatCom USA community needs to meet.

Registration Opens for the 21st Annual Global MilSatCom Conference

SMi Reports: Attendees can now book their seats online for Global MilSatCom 2019, taking place in London on the 5-7 November.

21st Annual Global MilSatCom

SMi Group are proud to announce the 21st annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition will return to London on the 5th, 6th and 7th November alongside a Small Satellites and Disruptive Space Technology focus day on the 4th November.

Defence Safety Conference - Supported by The Defence Safety Authority, UK MoD

The Defence Safety Conference returns to London this October as the only event solely dedicated to enhancing safety across all aspects of defence.

Defence Exports Conference 2019

SMi Group proudly invites you to its 14th annual Defence Exports conference, the leading event for industry professionals and government officials around the world, dealing with defence trade compliance.

Registration Opens for the 8th Annual Military Flight Training Conference

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for the Military Flight Training conference, commencing in London, UK, this October.

Registration Opens for SMi's 4th Annual UAV Technology Conference 2019

SMi reports: Registration is now open for the UAV Technology conference, taking place in London on the 30th September-1st October 2019.

Former Commander of the Army Test and Evaluation Center, US Army invites you to attend Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA 2019

SMi reports: Major General (Ret'd) John Charlton, Former Commander of the Army Test and Evaluation Center, US Army will be chairing the conference in Arlington this June.

Military Space USA

SMi Group, organizers of Global MilSatcom, are proud to present the Military Space USA conference and exhibition; convening in Los Angeles on June 11th and 12th 2019.

Explore the role of Augmented Reality Technologies and Lethality at the Future Soldier Technology USA Conference 2019

SMi Reports: The role of augmented reality technologies and lethality will be discussed at the Future Soldier Technology USA conference this June in Arlington.

Registration Opens for the 14th Annual Defence Exports Conference

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for the Defence Exports conference, taking place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on the 25th-26th September 2019.

Crucial Programme Updates to be discussed at MilSatCom USA 2019 as US Policy Makers develop cohesive Space Strategy

SMi Group, organisers of Global MilSatCom, are hosting the fourth annual MilSatCom USA conference, taking place in Arlington, Virginia on 26th - 27th June 2019.

Explore the latest developments in the USA SATCOM domain at MilSatCom USA 2019

SMi reports: Senior military experts to discuss the latest developments in the USA SATCOM domain following the announcement of a $13 billion US Space Force at the MilSatCom USA conference in June.

Agenda Released for Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA 2019

SMi reports: Agenda released for the Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA conference, taking place on June 11th-12th in Arlington, VA.

Close Air Support

SMi Group is delighted to announce the return of the 5th annual Close Air Support conference to London, UK on the 5th and 6th June 2019.

4th Annual MilSatCom USA Conference

With the US space sector set to be transformed as the new sixth branch of the military 'Space Command' is developed, the AEHF and WGS reach maturity and the initial pilots following the Wideband AoA become more advanced, there has never been a more vital time to explore the evolution of US SATCOM capability.

SMi presents Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA

SMi reports: Future Armored Vehicles Active Protection Systems USA, the only and first conference of its kind in the world, will take place on the 11th and 12th June 2019 in Arlington, VA

Future Soldier Technology USA 2019

With the US Army and Marine Corps in the midst of an enormous modernization effort, in line with the creation of US Army Futures Command and the DoD Close Combat Lethality Task Force, we are delighted to present Future Soldier Technology USA - the only conference dedicated to soldier and marine modernization in North America.

Registration Opens for the Only Armoured Vehicles Conference in the World focused Exclusively on Weapon Systems - FAVWS 2019

SMi reports: The 4th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Weapon Systems conference is set to return to London on 5th and 6th June 2019.

Registration Opens for 4th Annual MilSatCom USA Conference, returning to Virginia, USA this June

SMi Reports: Registration is now officially open for MilSatCom USA, returning for its 4th year to Arlington, Virginia, USA on the 26th & 27th June 2019

Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe

SMi's Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe conference is set to make its return this year to Prague, Czech Republic on the 22nd and 23rd May 2019, for its 4th year running.

Registration Opens for the 4th Annual Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe Conference

SMi Reports: Registration is now open for SMi's Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe Conference, taking place in Prague, Czech Republic on 22nd - 23rd May 2019.

EU continues to strengthen defence capability

The EU Council underlined its desire to enhance its strategic autonomy and capacity to act as security provider Monday, agreeing a number of projects under its PESCO defence cooperation programme.