The Gathering of the World's Air Defence Community
As the world's military returns to conventional warfighting roles,
air defence has once again become the first line of defence for the world's armed forces. With new ballistic capabilities being developed by near-peer adversaries in Eastern Europe and Asia, major advances already witnessed in cruise missile systems, and the proliferation of UAV's across all size and classes, the need to rapidly evolve air defence systems has become a necessity across all defence forces.
Building upon the previous success of the
Integrated Air and Missile Defence conference as the chosen forum for the international air defence community, the
Full Spectrum Air Defence International has been built in response to the military need to consider the total operating environment. Designed to expand the conversation to address the full scale, and range, of air defence
Full Spectrum Air Defence International will determine strategy, integrate technology and define approaches for international cooperation and integration across the full spectrum of air defence, with briefings from key decision makers from strategic air defence commands and capability demonstrations from leading industry partners in air defence.
With ever increasing threats from state and non-state actors alike, the need for an immediate global response has never been greater. The
Full Spectrum Air Defence International conference will take place 19-21 September in Zurich.
This year's key questions include:
- How can air defenders be aided by the OEM and systems integrators to smooth the transition from legacy to contemporary assets?
- As threats become increasingly varied, what options are there for multi-modal air defence systems, such as directed energy, which can engage a range of targets? What benefits and limitations to these futuristic systems?
- In what ways can nations increase the integration of Air Defences across different planes, for example Ground-Based and Sea-Based, in an effort to create a more seamless reactive capability?
- What lessons can be transferred between GBAD commanders in different regions of the world, in terms of meeting operational challenges?
''The base tour was excellent, plus the event allowed presentations from countries and discussions about radar and missile integration''
VProgram Manager, ASELAN
''A great opportunity to meet relevant players in the field of ISR and security affairs''
Image Analyst, SatCen
''Valuable conference.''
Technical Consultant, Norconsult Telematics
''Great insight on western IADS capabilities and weaknesses''
Intel Analyst, US Air Force
2018 Speakers
- Major General Glenn A Bramhall, Special Assistant to the Director Army National Guard, US National Guard
- Brigadier General Michael Gschosmann, Commander Ground Based Forces, Bundeswehr
- Brigadier General Dato' Yusri Hj Anwar, Commander, Air Defence Artillery Group Malaysia
- Brigadier Hugo Roux, Commander Air Defence Regiment, Swiss Air Force
- Colonel Brian Gibson, Incoming Commandant of Army Air Defense Artillery School, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery School
- Colonel Roman Krause, Commander, Competence Centre Surface Based Air & Missile Defence (CC SBAMD)
- Colonel Antonio Jose Ruivo Grilo, Commander of 1st Artillery Air Defense Regiment, Portuguese Army
- Colonel David Shank, Commander, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command,, US Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Corey Shillabeer, Commanding Officer, 16 Air Land Regiment, Australian Army
- Lieutenant Colonel Chris Coton, Officer Commanding 16 Regiment Royal Artillery, Joint Ground Based Air Defence, UK MoD
- Lt Col Frank Zwarts, Head of the NLD GBAMD Knowledge Center, Netherlands Armed Forces
- Dr Anthony Wraight, Director, UK Missile Defence Centre, Defence Science and Technology, UK MoD
- Mr Brian Lihani, Chief, Aerospace Warning Branch, HQ NORAD
- Manfred Eggers, Project Manager- Communications, Air & Missile Defence Programme, NATO Service & Procurement Agency
- Jakub Cimoradsky, Staff Officer, IAMD Section, NATO
- Dr Leigh Moore Jr., NATO Joint Capability Group on Ground Based Air Defense, NATO
- Rikki Ellison, Founder & Chairman, Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
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Live Fire Demonstration Day - 19 September 2018
Conference Day One - 20 September 2018
Conference Day Two - 21 September 2018
Venue
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Venue
Rheinmetall Air Defence OfficeBirchstrasse 155
Zurich 8050
Switzerland
Website:
https://www.rheinmetall-defence.com/en/rheinmetall_defence/company/divisions_and_subsidiaries/rheinmetall_air_defence/locations.phpPhone: +41 44 316-2211
Accommodation:Travel and accommodation are not included in the conference fee; however we have put together a HotelMap that displays discounted accommodation for hotels in the area near to Full Spectrum Air Defence International 2018. The map displays live availability and allows you to book directly with each hotel:
https://www.HotelMap.com/pro/MY85T Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel's website link provided.
