Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026

June 23-25, 2026 - London, United Kingdom

Defending The Skies Against New And Evolving Airborne Threats

Bringing together the most influential stakeholders from across the air and missile defence community, the vicennial edition of Full Spectrum Air Defence Week is returning to Hilton Syon Park, London, UK in June 2026. Now in its 20th year, Full Spectrum Air Defence week continues to be the premier meeting place for industry, military, and government personnel to collaborate, share knowledge, and shape the future of integrated air and missile defence across domains.

In an era defined by rapid technological advances, dynamic geopolitical shifts, and increased defence spending, the need for Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) capabilities is increasingly critical for NATO and allied nations. Recent advancements in layered architectures and cross-domain interoperability are reshaping how nations are responding to evolving threats, from ballistic missiles to unmanned aerial systems and hypersonic platforms. The ability to detect, track, and neutralise advanced aerial threats remains central to maintaining collective security, and in this context, it is more important than ever for the IAMD community to share insights, and align on future priorities.

As nations invest in enhancing their capabilities, the conference provides a valuable forum to learn from recent experience, discuss current challenges, and develop future thinking. The 2026 agenda will deliver a comprehensive deep dive across detection, decision, and defeat capabilities. Covering a range of topics relevant to the changing battlefield, from directed energy weapons and counter-UAS, to countering hypersonic and ballistic missiles, next-generation radar and robust C2 networks, the 2026 event offers unmatched insights into the technologies driving developments in multi-layered and multi-domain IAMD.

In a brand new 3-day format, the 2026 event is designed to maximise networking opportunities and form lasting connections with key stakeholders. With a focus on the strategic, operational, and tactical levels, this conference will inform and shape the way forward across the entire spectrum of air defence.

Two Decades of Uniting The Global Air Defence Community

315+ Attendees
45+ Speakers
33+ Sponsors
70% Military Audience

Why Attend?

Learn from Leading Experts

Gain insights from senior military and industry leaders on integrating counter-UAS capabilities.
Explore technical briefings and case studies that demonstrate how to achieve rapid detection, identification, and defeat of evolving drone threats.

Strengthen Allied Interoperability

Connect with key decision-makers from NATO and allied nations to advance integrated air and missile defence.
Discover strategies to enhance coordination, improve situational awareness, and deliver unified responses to complex aerial challenges.

Hear Real-World Lessons from Current Conflicts

Hear operational case studies that reveal the successes and limitations of air and missile defence systems in real-world scenarios.
Understand the tactical realities shaping today’s defence strategies.

Explore Cutting-Edge Technologies

Dive into the latest developments in Directed Energy Weapons, including high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems.
Learn how these innovations deliver precise, scalable, and cost-effective solutions against diverse aerial threats.

2026 Conference Chairman

Major General (Ret'd) Gary Deakin CBE – Former Chief of Staff, NATO Joint Force Command

2026 Speakers

Lieutenant General Juan Pablo Sánchez De Lara – Commander, Combined Air Operations Center, NATO Allied Air Command
Lieutenant General Iulian Berdila – Deputy CHOD for Operations and Training, Romanian Defence Staff
Lieutenant General Frank Lozano – Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, United States Army
Major General Chris McKenna – Commander 1 Canadian Air Division / Commander Canadian NORAD Region, Canadian Armed Forces
Air Vice-Marshal Andrew Martin – Director, IAMD Directorate, Military Strategic Headquarters
Brigadier General Glenn Henke – Commandant, US Army Air Defence Artillery School
*Rear Admiral Craig Wood (subject to final confirmation) – Deputy Commander, STRIKFORNATO
Colonel Stuart Hay – Commander 7 Air Defence Group, British Army
Colonel Rómulo García – Commander, 71st Air Defence Artillery Regiment, Spanish Armed Forces
Colonel Jörgen Axelsson – Director Nordic Division, Swedish Air Force
Volker Becker – Division Chief for Ground Based Air and Missile Defence, BAAINBw
Colonel Kevin Stonerook – Deputy Commander, JFCC IMD
Colonel Xavier Tarot – Commander, 54th (FR) Artillery Regiment, French Army
Colonel Alexander Rasmussen, Chief Capability Officer, Space Development Agency
Colonel Mano-Mikael Nokelainen – Inspector of Ground-based Air Defence, Finnish National Defence Forces
Colonel Bradley Son – Project Manager SHIELD, PAE Fires
Colonel Olav Spanjer – Commander, Netherlands Groundbased Air Defence Command, Netherlands Army
Arda Karakaya – Head of Plans, NATO Operations Division
Dr. Maxime Bagnoud – Project Manager, Armasuisse
Dr. Gillian Bussey – Deputy Chief Science Officer, US Space Force
Creid Johnson – Divisional Director, ACC/A5X Futures Division, US Air Force
Michael Santaspirt – Chief Futures Officer, U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center
Deven Lowman – Director of C4 & Missile Defense, Strategic Space and Intelligence Office, OUSD A&S
Jay (Gee) Simmons – Deputy Air & Missile Defense Capability Area Lead, DEVCOM AvMC
Emmanuel D’Almeida – Modular GBAD Principal Project Officer, NSPA
Dr. Michael Helle – Principal Scientist for Directed Energy Physics (SSTM), Naval Research Laboratory
Martin Suitters – Head of Innovation & Capability, Complex Weapons, UK Defence Solutions Centre
Lieutenant Colonel Magnus Stegmark – Commander, Swedish Air Defence Combat School
Lieutenant Colonel Kim Vogt – SME IAMD, JAPCC
Bogusz Madej – Policy Officer, NATO International Staff
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Barclay – MACCS Integration Branch Head, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Uzi Rubin – Former Director, Institute for Strategy and Security
Dr. Charlotte Peet – Head of Joint Effects, Royal Navy
Doug Werner – Director, Pennsylvania State University
James Williams – Senior Engineer, RAND
*Dr. Neset Akozbek (subject to final confirmation) – Senior Scientist for Directed Energy, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Nicholas O’Donoghue – Senior Engineer, Signal Processing Expert, RAND Corporation
Thomas Withington – Associate Fellow, RUSI
Dr. Sidarth Kaushal – Senior Research Fellow, Royal United Services Institute
Dr. Carmine Clemente – Director, Centre for Signal and Image Processing, University of Strathclyde

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Venue

Hilton London Syon Park
Park Road , TW8 8JF
London, UK

Website
Phone: +44 20 7870 7777

Reservation Method: Reserve your room by clicking on the reservation link here. We have reserved a selection of rooms at a discounted group rate, subject to availability.