Delivering the Next Generation of Rotary Capabilities up to 2040 and Beyond
Bringing together the most influential stakeholders from across the global rotary wing community, the 24th annual
International Military Helicopter (IMH) conference is coming to the Novotel London West, London, UK. With over 450 specialists and discussion makers from the military, industry, R&D, and academia,
IMH 2025 will delve into future procurement activities and investments that are delivering next-generation capabilities to support tomorrow’s mission.
With the threat of peer-on-peer competition escalating, NATO and partner nations need to consider how to operate rotary aviation in highly contested and congested airspace. The need to develop advanced rotorcraft to carry out the specific mission sets required in a modern multi-domain battlespace, while retaining survivability and effectiveness, has become more important than ever before. As seen in the early days of the UKR/RUS conflict, traditional doctrine and tactics are being challenged, and new rotorcraft vulnerabilities are being exposed, requiring commanders to find new ways to operate when air superiority has not been achieved. Subsequently, Armed Forces around the world are looking to expand the capability of their current and future rotorcraft, seeking greater speed, endurance, agility and survivability to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
As nations invest in the renewal of legacy fleets, and look to procure next-generation platforms, IMH provides the most valuable annual forum to address the current challenges and priorities for rotary aviation. With the global military helicopter market expected to grow to $72.81 billion by 2027, IMH will provide the most valuable forum to address these issues. Covering a range of critical topics,
International Military Helicopter 2025 will examine those which are relevant to the modern battlefield and the role of rotary aviation across the domains, including:
- Observations and Lessons Identified from Current Conflicts
- Updates on Current Rotary Wing Programmes, including FLRAA, NMH & NGRC
- Modernisation of Existing Platforms to Enhance Performance and Survivability
- Current Training Capabilities to Maximise Operational Readiness
- Upgrading Rotorcraft with Advanced Avionics, Connectivity, and Communication Systems
- Tactical & Strategic Integration of Uncrewed Systems into the Force
- Optimising Sustainment and MRO for Current and Future Fleets
- Future of Rotary Aviation in the Multi-Domain Battlespace
What to Expect in 2025
- 500+ Attendees
- 40+ Presentations
- 50+ Nations
- 80+ Organisations
It was very good for networking and getting new information from the industry in line of work
It was an excellent events goatherd most of the military helicopter users to meet each others and exchange experiences and have better understanding for so many concepts discussed
It is always worth for me to attend both the presentation but also for contact opportunities
IMH 2025 Conference Chairman:
- Major General (Retd) James Illingworth OBE, Former Director Land Warfare & Former Deputy Commander Joint Helicopter Command, IMH 2025 Conference Chairman
2025 Early Confirmed Speakers
- Major General Michael Keating CBE, Chief of Staff, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
- Major General Lori Robinson, Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
- Brigadier General Matthew Braman, Director, Army Aviation, US Army
- Rear Admiral Serge Bordarier, Commander of the Naval Aviation Force, French Navy
- Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina, Commander of the Fleet Air Arm, Italian Navy
- Keith Bethell, Director General Air, DE&S - UK MoD
- Commodore Steve Bolton, Deputy Director Aviation Programmes and Futures, Royal Navy
- Brigadier Del Stafford MBE RM, Head Operating Assurance Group, Military Aviation Authority - UK MoD
- Brigadier Nick English MBE PhD, Commander, 1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team
- Mark Langrill, Director Helicopters, DE&S - UK MoD
- Colonel Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, Chief of Combat Aviation Helicopter Branch, Polish Air Force
- Colonel Guido Krahl, Branch Chief Army Aviation, Bundeswehr
- Colonel Kate Fleeger, Program Manager, PMA-261 H53 Heavy Lift Helicopters, Naval Air Systems Command
- Commander Martin Howard MBE, Chief Naval Test Advisor, Maritime Aviation - Test & Evaluation, Royal Navy
- James Gavin, Head of Future Capability Innovation, DE&S - UK MoD
- Lieutenant Colonel Max Garrety MBE, SO1 Adaptive Training - Simulation, Joint Aviation Command Headquarters
- Lieutenant Colonel Robert Borowski, Head of Army Aviation Concepts & Deputy Branch Chief Army Aviation, ACCDC - Bundeswehr
- Lieutenant Colonel Ville Siiropää, Technical Director, Army Aviation, Finnish Army
- Cyril Heckel, NGRC Programme Manager, NATO Support and Procurement Agency
- Kevin Luxford, NGRC Technical Section Leader - Principal Technical Officer, NSPA
Please fill in your name and email to receive the Draft Conference Agenda of this event.
Venue
Novotel London West
1 Shortlands, W6 8DR
Hammersmith, London, United Kingdom
Group Rate: From £229.00 per night, Including breakfast and VAT.
Reservation Method: Reserve your room by emailing the in-house reservations team at
h0737-re@accor.com and stating the code ‘Military Helicopter 2025’
