UK poised for take-off on ambitious Defence Space Strategy with personnel boost
As the UK space sector’s world-leading experts gather today (21 May) for the first ever UK Defence Space Conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and pledged an uplift in expertise to ensure we remain at the forefront of the space domain. With an increasing amount […]
Defence leaders line up to plot future for the UK in space at first Defence Space Conference
Defence leaders line up to plot future for the UK in space at first Defence Space Conference London, UK, 16 May 2018: Over 40 leaders from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), industry and academia will join forces 21-22 May in London to plot the future direction for the UK in space at the inaugural […]
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This year’s RAF Air Power Conference, to be held in London on 11-12 July, is set to be the largest gathering of air force chiefs in 15 years. TIM ROBINSON previews the event. Invitations to birthday parties are always popular – particularly when the person (or organisation) is celebrating their 100th birthday. So, it is […]
UK marks importance of Space for military operations with launch of Defence Space Conference
London, UK, 11 April 2018: The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the first Defence Space Conference, signalling the growing importance of the space domain for the UK’s military capability and national security. Defence Space 2018, to be held in London on 21-22 May, will explore the UK’s space ambition and provide attendees with […]
Air Power Conference 2018: Future development of the RAF to combine air, space and cyber power
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Chief of the Air Staff’s Air Power Conference 2018 (APC 2018) will take place on 11-12 July at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place, London, UK. The conference theme, ‘Building the Next Generation Air Force’, will address the latest threats to the RAF and its […]
UK AIR COMPONENT COMMANDER OUTLINES SHADER IN FIRESIDE CHAT
UK Air Component Commander Air Commodore Johnny Stringer provided a fascinating insight into Operation SHADER in Iraq and Syria when he presented the first of the Association’s 2018 fireside chats to a select group of journalists before answering their questions. Air Commodore Stringer offered his thoughts and conclusions from the campaign which saw the Coalition […]
RED ARROWS PRESENTED WITH ANNUAL AIR POWER AWARD
The Red Arrows’ outstanding contribution to promoting the UK has been recognised by the presentation of the Air Power Association’s (APA) prestigious annual award. The award, presented at the APA’s annual industry dinner in the House of Commons recognised the iconic fast jet display team’s exceptional contribution to promoting Britain. Air Officer Commanding 22 (Training) […]
BARRIERS TO SHARING MILITARY INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY MUST BE LOWERED
Governments, military forces and industry all need to lower the barriers hindering the sharing of C4ISR technology to ensure that the maximum future value is gained from exploiting battlefield intelligence, Air Power Association President Air Marshal (Ret’d) Greg Bagwell will tell the Air Capability Conference on zero day (September 11) of DSEI ’17 . His […]
SUCCESSFUL 2017 AIR POWER CONFERENCE LAYS FOUNDATIONS FOR CENTENARY EVENT
News Release July 18, 2017 Approved for Public Distribution Plans are already being made for an enhanced Air Power Conference to mark the centenary of the RAF next year following a successful 2017 event in London. The two day forum of discussion and debate was attended by some 350 people, including around 45 […]
OVER 40 WORLD AIR CHIEFS SET TO ATTEND 2017 AIR POWER CONFERENCE
News Release June 28th, 2017 Approved for Public Distribution OVER 40 WORLD AIR CHIEFS SET TO ATTEND 2017 AIR POWER CONFERENCE More than 40 heads of air arms from throughout the world will be attending the 2017 Air Power Conference, scheduled for London on July 12-13. The high ranking attendees will […]