Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027
Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027 returns to London, bringing together military leaders, government representatives, and industry professionals to discuss developments in integrated air and missile defense (IAMD).
The conference will examine the challenges posed by evolving airborne threats, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones, and advanced missile technologies. Discussions will focus on strengthening air defense capabilities, improving detection and interception systems, and addressing the operational requirements of modern defense environments.
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Attendees will have opportunities to hear from senior military and industry experts, explore emerging technologies, and examine approaches to strengthening interoperability between NATO members and allied nations.
When is Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027?
Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027 will take place from June 22–24, 2027, at Hilton London Syon Park in London, United Kingdom.
Key Themes
The event will focus on developments in integrated air and missile defense, with particular attention to counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS), detecting and responding to hostile drones, and defending against increasingly complex airborne threats.
Other areas of discussion include the integration of directed energy weapons, high-energy lasers, high-power microwave technologies, advanced radar systems, and coordinated defense capabilities across multiple operational domains.
The conference will also explore allied interoperability, situational awareness, and lessons identified from recent conflicts, examining how operational experiences are influencing future defense requirements.
What’s On at Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027?
The conference will bring together defense professionals to examine current operational challenges, technological developments, and future capability requirements across the air and missile defense sector.
Counter-UAS and Drone Defense
Sessions will examine the integration of counter-UAS capabilities into wider air defense systems, including approaches to detecting, identifying, tracking, and defeating hostile drones.
Technical briefings and operational case studies will explore the challenges presented by evolving unmanned aerial threats and the technologies being developed to address them.
Integrated Air and Missile Defense
Discussions will address cooperation between NATO members and allied nations, with a focus on interoperability, coordination, and improving situational awareness across defense networks.
Participants will examine strategies for developing integrated responses to complex aerial threats and strengthening coordination between military organizations.
Directed Energy Weapons
Attendees will learn about developments in directed energy technologies, including high-energy lasers and high-power microwave systems, and their potential applications in countering airborne threats.
Discussions will consider how these technologies can be integrated into existing defense capabilities to provide precise, scalable, and cost-effective responses.
Operational Lessons and Case Studies
Military and industry representatives will share operational experiences from current conflicts, examining the performance, capabilities, and limitations of air and missile defense systems.
These sessions will consider how lessons from operational environments are influencing tactical decisions, defense strategies, and future technology development.
Previous Highlights
Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026 featured a three-day conference program covering integrated air and missile defense, counter-UAS strategies, directed energy weapons, military radar, and advanced sensing technologies.
Sessions examined layered air defense architectures, drone swarm detection, missile defense modernization, and the integration of space-based capabilities into military operations.
The program also included discussions on maritime missile defense, multinational interoperability, command and control systems, and lessons from recent conflicts.
Representatives from military organizations, government agencies, research institutions, and defense companies participated in technical presentations, industry discussions, and networking activities.
Tickets and Registration
Registration information for the 2027 conference includes an early booking offer of £400 off for passes secured before February 26, 2027.
Further information about conference registration and participation is available through the event organizer, Defence iQ.
Where is Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026?
Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2027 will take place at Hilton London Syon Park in London, United Kingdom, from June 22–24, 2027.
Venue Address:
Hilton London Syon Park
Park Road
Isleworth
TW8 8JF
United Kingdom
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