We are delighted to announce the second annual Counter UAS Middle East & Africa Conference, taking place in Amman, Jordan from June 30 - July 1, 2026.
We are excited to invite you to the world's only Counter UAS conference focusing on the Middle East & Africa region, a landmark event taking place in the vibrant city of Amman, Jordan. This pioneering conference is held in collaboration with the esteemed Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), bringing together the brightest minds and leading experts in the field of Counter UAS technology to discuss key topics relevant to the counter-UAS landscape in the Middle East and Africa.
As drone technology continues to evolve, so too do the threats posed by unmanned systems. The Middle East and Africa are regions that face unique military and security challenges stemming from UAS advancements, which demand specialised counter-UAS solutions.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of counter UAS technology. Whether you're an industry veteran or new to the field, this conference offers invaluable insights and connections that will propel your success in the Middle East and North Africa region.
2025 Speakers Included
Major General Ayman Al-Batran, Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Design & Development Bureau
Brigadier General Eng Shadi R. Khashashneh, Director General of the Special Communication Commission (SCC), Jordanian Armed Forces
Brigadier General Oliver Prost, Defence Intelligence Director, Chief of Division Military and Operations I, German Federal Ministry of Defence
Colonel Hamza Mohammad Asweidat, 2nd Air Defense Group Commander, Jordanian Armed Forces
Colonel Ayman Alshagah, Chief of The Operating and Training Branch, Field Air Defense Directorate, Jordanian Armed Forces
Colonel Nathaniel Huston, Director, Innovation & Capability Integration, U.S. Central Command
Group Captain Gary Darby, Former Head UK Joint C-UAS Office, Joint C-UAS Office (JCO)
Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Khodier Mohammad Abaid, The Iraqi Air Defence Command
Eng. Rateb Abu Al-Ragheb, Head of Sales & Business Strategy Department, Jordan Design & Development Bureau
Mario Behn, DEU VNC/Principal Scientist, NCI, NATO
Nicolien Wellen, DCB Jordan Coordinator, Defence and Security Cooperation Directorate, Operations Division, NATO International Staff
Eng. Ahmad Al-Zyoud, Projects Management Office Head, Jordan Design & Development Bureau
Group Captain Julian Weekes, AH Ops, UK Joint Counter UAS Office (JCO)
Leo McCloskey, VP Marketing, Echodyne Corp.
Lieutenant Colonel Celestin Karekezi, EW Wing Commander, Rwandan Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Juma Kenya Mayamba, Commanding Officer Technical Intelligence Battalion, Ministry of Defence - Kenya
Major General Adrian Ciolponea, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Representative in Europe, NATO
Marcel Verdonk, CCO, Robin Radar Systems
Marco Fani, Leonardo Multi-domain CUAS Solutions, Leonardo
Miles Dixon, Managing Director, SAE Media Group & C-UAS Hub
Mr Muhammet Sami Ulukavak,
Head of Department, Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems Department,
Secretariat of Defence Industries Presidency of The Republic of Turkiye
Sam Hewit, Land Operational Adviser, MBDA UK
Sam Ong, Founder and CEO, TRD Singapore
Senior Representative, BlueHalo, LLC
Wing Commander IA Okere, UAV Operator, Nigerian Air Force
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