Advancing Future Fighter Capabilities and Delivering Cost Effective Upgrades to Maintain the Tactical Edge

International Fighter is widely recognised as the world leading, independent forum for the fighter community, annually providing you with the most authoritative view of the future development, thought and acquisition priorities.

This year, following the recent operations in Libya you can expect the conference to be packed with stimulating discussion around the performance of fighters, employment of precision weapons and crucially how this is impacting future development and thought.

Top sessions providing analysis of the Libyan operations include:

  • RAF - Hear directly from Air Vice Marshal Stuart Atha, who led the UK MoD Libyan operations team March-May 2011, to gain top-level insights on the first offensive deployment of Typhoon, as well lessons learned from the debut employment of Brimstone missiles from Tornado
  • French Navy and Air Force –Join Programme Managers Lieutenant Colonel Grandclaudon and Commander Gottis as they share Rafale performance analysis, including practical engagement of onmirole capabilities and the first employment of AASMs
  • US Navy – With EW capability remaining high on the agenda don’t miss Captain Beau Duarte’s briefing as he provides analysis of the first deployment of the E/A-18G Growler

View the full agenda.

What's New for 2011?

  • Electronic Warfare Focus Day: Join this pre-conference dedicated forum for in-depth analysis and discussion on this significant area of investment across fighter upgrades and new procurements
  • Specialised briefings on Weapons, CAS and Service Life Extension: Providing you with a more detailed assessment of specific requirements and capability development across these key areas shaping modernisation plans
  • Interactive round-table discussions: Enabling increased onsite time for you to share in frank discussion with fellow Officers and Industry Experts on the hottest issues impacting future fighter development, ensuring you return home with your questions answered
  • Historic RAF Museum venue: Enjoy the surroundings of this historic venue, situated on the site of the original London Aerodrome and home to over 100 aircraft - the perfect back drop for this annual fighter community forum
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