Defence Leaders is a global platform connecting and empowering the international defence community across land and air domains. Since 2009, we have supported defence professionals worldwide by providing a trusted space for strategic dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.
Working closely with armed forces, government stakeholders, industry leaders, and technology innovators, we deliver high-impact defence events and content that address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in modern defence. Our events portfolio including, Combat Engineer & Logistics, Global Defence Aviation, Global Defence Satellite, and Future land Forces, spans the entire defence landscape, fostering partnerships and advancing capability development through knowledge-sharing and meaningful engagement.
Beyond our events, Defence Leaders offers thought-provoking editorial content, interviews, and reports that explore the evolving dynamics of global defence. Our insights platform highlights key developments and trends, while post-event summaries provide clear, actionable outcomes from expert discussions and audience participation.
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Join us for the first edition of Global Defence Satellite, supported by DISC. Taking place over 2–3 June 2026, GDS will deliver a focus on emerging technologies, strategic partnerships, and mission-critical innovations driving resilient and secure space operations worldwide. Space is no longer simply an enabling domain — it is a contested environment in which nations compete, operate, and fight every day, and GDS is designed to reflect that reality.
Global Defence Aviation 2026, returns to Warsaw, Poland from 20 – 22 October 2026 with a new expanded focus into drone warfare. This year’s event will explore how rotary-wing aircraft and autonomous systems are shaping the future of multi-domain operations. Discussions will delve into key topics such as interoperability challenges, advancements in AI and machine learning for improved data analysis and predictive maintenance, and cutting-edge sensor systems for enhanced situational awareness.
Future land Forces 2026 returns to Warsaw, Poland from 3 – 5 November 2026 for its 4th edition to address future challenges, nations must identify and anticipate their capability gaps and develop solutions to these at pace. This is critical for land forces to deter conflict and, if called upon, counter and prevail over our adversaries in combat. Success in future land warfare requires learning the lessons of the past and using innovative, cutting-edge solutions to meet the characteristics of the information age battlefield. Increasingly our land forces must operate jointly across domains, with allies and partners to contribute effectively towards large-scale combat operations.
Combat Engineer & Logistics 2027 returns to Krakow from 2nd – 4th March 2027, uniting global military engineer and logistics leaders on a platform of networking, addressing capability gaps, and learning about the latest technological advancements and service-based solutions. Attendees will gain insights into future defence trends, emerging requirements, and the continued impact of increasing defence spending. Additionally, the conference will feature operational feedback and lessons learnt from recent programmes and exercises.
Our editorial features provide in-depth analysis and thoughtful commentary on the key challenges, developments, and innovations shaping today’s defence landscape. Curated with input from subject matter experts and leading voices across the global defence community, each article is crafted to inform, engage, and spark meaningful discussion. From evolving support strategies to future land force capabilities, our content dives beneath the surface to explore the issues that matter most to military professionals.
In our exclusive video interviews, we sit down with senior military leaders and high-ranking defence officials for candid, long-form conversations. These interviews offer a rare window into the priorities, programmes, and operational challenges facing modern armed forces. With direct insights into strategic thinking, capability updates, and future outlooks, our video series is a must-watch for anyone seeking authoritative perspectives from the top of the chain of command.
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