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16 The third annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology conference will be held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington, London, from May 8-9. It will host a range of speakers and discussions aimed at providing comprehensive coverage of the growing role of unmanned systems throughout naval domains, in subsea, aerial and surface operations. Speakers will include senior academic researchers, VPs of technology and engineering, and high-ranking officers from several NATO member navies. Following the keynote address from retired Rear Admiral Anthony Rix of the Royal Navy, the speakers will present the latest projects, achievements and capability requirements regarding unmanned maritime systems. The topics to be covered will include anti-submarine warfare, autonomy for mine countermeasures, development of joint interoperability across unmanned systems from different commands, and updates on key unmanned platform programmes. Between conference presentations and roundtable discussions on UUVs, USVs, and naval UAVs, visitors will be able to meet and network with experts and decision-makers from across the maritime space. For more details go to www.smi-online.co.uk/defence/uk/ conference/Unmanned-Maritime- Systems Maritime Systems Technology Industry The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) is an event designed around enabling the special operations community to meet, network with and learn from industry leaders about advancing defence technological capabilities. Located at the Tampa Convention Centre in Tampa, Florida, SOFIC 2019 will run from May 20 to 23 and will include a conference and an exhibition, along with a range of discussions and showcases of unmanned systems aimed The 53rd International Paris Air Show will take place from June 17 to 23, and will feature the latest aviation technology innovations from companies around the world. The first four days will be open solely to trade visitors, with the general public being allowed in for the three latter days. Hosted at Le Bourget Parc des Expositions, more than 2000 exhibitors are expected from around 50 countries, with at enhancing the operational speeds and capabilities of special forces operatives around the world. Key speakers in the conference programme include experts from governments, industry and other organisations and backgrounds (including the US Special Operations Command). Using keynote speeches, Q&A sessions and networking breaks, the speakers will inform and connect with attendees over the course of the event. In the exhibition hall, more than 400 companies from at least 50 nations more than 100 aircraft on show via static interactive displays and flying shows. Also, various UAV manufacturers as well as suppliers of avionics, payloads and airframe components will be showcasing their newest and best solutions for the hundreds of thousands of commercial, government and military visitors. Trade visitors will also be able to benefit from a range of conferences and workshops. As well as featuring showcases of will be displaying their latest products, services and updates for special operations technologies. The showcase will include a wide range of technologies for unmanned systems operators such as UAV developers, avionics companies and connector manufacturers. Complementary systems such as payloads for intelligence and reconnaissance, data links for command and control, and technologies for maritime operations and ground mobility will also be presented. For more details go to www.sofic.org different aerospace and engineering companies’ capabilities, a range of pressing topics will be discussed by leading industry experts. The topics will include the ongoing trends and challenges in supply chain management, and the growing importance of cybersecurity. Interested parties will also have access to various networking events for further discussion and connection-making. For more details go to www.siae.fr/en Industry Industry Special Operations conference Paris Air Show 2019 April/May 2019 | Unmanned Systems Technology