The RAF will become a Next Generation Air Force by not only increasing its Combat Air mass, but also by developing capabilities with optimised survivability, situational awareness and kinetic effects built-in at the design phase.  This session will explore the RAF’s vision for its current and future Combat Air systems, from Typhoon and Lightning II, to the extraordinary potential of the Tempest capability.

Chairman: John Sneller, Head of Aviation, IHS Markit 

Information is a critical enabler to today’s military commander. This session will explore how Defence can achieve credible advantage, gained through the continuous, adaptive, decisive and resilient employment of information and information systems.

Space is a key Joint enabler and has become an integral part of the RAF’s ability to deliver decisive Air Power effects whenever and wherever they are required. This session will explore the RAF’s vision for its nascent Space capabilities including collaborative ventures with our coalition partners.

In order to prevail in a battlespace that is likely to become more competitive, particularly in the electromagnetic spectrum, there is a need for the RAF to deliver integrated effects that incorporate Cyber and Space domains. This session will explore the challenge of the future operational environment and how Defence can maintain the competitive edge by instilling innovation and agility into its core business.