The Global Defence Helicopter 2023 is currently in production, Take a look at the focus and themes for this years event.
If you wish to speak at GDH 2023, please contact harry@defenceleaders.com
08:00
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60 minsHosted by Leonardo Helicopters
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60 mins
08:50
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10 mins
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09:00
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30 mins
- Armament Inspectorates role in strengthening the Polish Armed Forces’ defence capabilities
- Generational replacement of helicopters in the Polish Armed Forces
- New generation helicopter platforms capabilities and the needs of the Polish Armed Forces
09:30
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30 mins
- Introduction and AWHERO: Eyes in the skies
- AW249: the latest generation combat helicopter – shaping the future
- AW149 - multi-mission performance and mission systems: operations in high threat environments
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10:00
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30 mins
- How UK’s multi role replacement programs tie into the study
- Timeline, budgets and opportunities for collaboration in the programme
- The biggest technical developments feeding into the project
10:30
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45 minsHosted by Airbus
11:15
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30 mins
- Differences and similarities between operations in the past vs what is happening now
- Helicopter usage, vulnerabilities and how these are being negated
- Timelines and plans for our upcoming helicopter programme and how this will improve response
11:45
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30 mins
- Military Customers' feedback, and lessons learned from recent conflicts
- How Airbus answers military customers’ needs of today and tomorrow
- Cooperation opportunities to optimise your operational capabilities
12:15
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30 mins
- From the Gazelle to the Guepard: new capabilities, new needs
- Synergic battlefield: interacting with Tiger and NH90 helicopters
- Maintenance: finding the right mix between civilian and military support
12:45
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90 minsHosted by Moog
14:15
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30 mins
- Operational feedback, and lessons learned from recent conflicts
- How CSAR missions have become a priority
- Cooperation opportunities to optimise our operational capabilities
14:45
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30 mins
- A modular, expandable design to meet unique requirements, regardless of host platform
- Retrofit friendly to bring older platforms up to date with modern weapons suites
- Advanced designs that meet MIL-SPEC requirements while able to integrate future weapons
Hosted by Moog
15:15
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30 mins
- How land-based units have adapted for the littoral
- Expanding the platforms from which we operate from
- Future requirements for the Australian Armed Forces
15:45
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45 minsHosted by BAE Systems
16:30
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30 mins
- Top programmes right now, and how operational conditions are influencing our decisions
- Future approach to optimal synchronisation of weapons and sensors
- Industry collaboration in enhancing our medium helicopter fleet
17:00
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30 mins
- Advanced capabilities that improve readiness and sustainability
- Future airborne communication, navigation and identification
- Aircraft survivability equipment and sustainment
17:30
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30 mins
- Our current alignment based on recent operations and why this could become ineffective
- Current examples of changes in DOTMLPF-P for the evolving security environment
- Prioritising Modular Open Systems Approaches to ensure air superiority
18:00
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5 mins
18:05
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115 minsHosted by Bell Helicopters
08:00
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60 mins
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60 mins
08:50
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10 mins
09:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Standardization of weapons systems within heterogenous fleets
- Crew served systems with focus on Mi-17
- Airborne suite of products enabling LGR capabilities
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Tactical use of platforms during recent UK operations: attack, assault and heavy lift operations
- Bringing in the UK’s Aviation Force and how we use our platforms, including reducing types
- Future plans for the UK’s medium lift programme
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Options for EU integration of platforms/systems
- What can academia/STEM/SMEs bring as solutions
- The role of army aviation HQ in developing a coordinated approach Fleet operations
09:30
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30 mins
- Hall C
- MANPAD engagement profile and evolution: understanding how capabilities have evolved
- Considerations for missile warners and DIRCM based countermeasures
- CMWS and ATIRCM (examples of missile warner and DIRCM systems)
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30 mins
- Hall B
• Enhancing current fleet capabilities via future precision guided rockets
• Enhancing crew situational awareness via its digital backbone
• Advanced Post Design ServicesHosted by AceHawk -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Innovative solutions for our customers
- Training programs and transition courses for experienced operators
- Virtual products: cost-effective tools with unlimited use cases
Hosted by Entrol
10:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Key areas for improvement to ease crew fatigue
- Industry members involved and further collaborative opportunities
- Working with paramilitary organisations for input on solutions to improve survivability
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30 mins
- Hall B
- The rotary community, support model and procurement process
- Development process principles for helicopter platforms
- Management of modernisation requirements with NSPA procurement model
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Training frictions being inserted to simulate real world challenges
- Basic/advanced/operational training comparisons and where our future simulators fit
- Training and platform testing plan for 2023 and how you can get involved
10:30
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45 mins
11:15
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Where and how Hungary have been using its aviation force
- What we had before (Mi), what we have now (H145) and how we transitioned between the two
- Outstanding future training requirements and input required
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Understanding Piloting & visual challenges with existing technologies
- Innovative piloting aid sensor for ultra-wide observation
- Increasing capabilities via cutting edge mission sensor for stand-off observation
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Current tactics, instructors and courses that are changing due to current threat picture
- MANPAD, A2AD and opportunities for participation
- Transition towards a multinational helicopter tactics/training centre
11:45
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30 mins
- Hall C
- An improved architectural approach that delivers MDO
- Aviation modernisation initiatives that demonstrate the need for agile integration
- How to operate to extend service life and role expansion
Hosted by General Dynamics UK -
30 mins
- Hall B
- What support can/do we give to those looking to start/confirm SOF certification
- The reasons why SOF skills are so essential to the modern operating environment
- SOF modular mission equipment NIAG study results and impact on our units
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Developing innovative Analysis & Simulation
- Integrated Reality Technology: underlying physics / flight dynamics modelling, visual display technologies and piloting aids
- Reducing flight test time and effort required, plus future use of technologies
Hosted by Digiflight
12:15
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Why MOSA is a critical enabler to new fleets
- Transforming nations to be more MOSA centric
- Why MOSA matters and how it affects you
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Brief history of the MMU
- Need for mission-customised MMUs
- Operator data overload and inflight training
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30 mins
- Hall A
- The challenges of coordinating JAPCC programmes
- Update on the ATP 49 programme: changes and impact on operations
- Future developments of interest, including NGRC and its impact on MDO
12:45
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90 mins
14:15
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Creating multidomain pictures with helicopters at the centre
- Delivering C4 and situational awareness
- Transforming the role of the multi-mission aircraft using recent acquisition lessons
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30 mins
- Hall B
• Overcoming the challenges of enabling offensive capabilities on small platforms • From utility to attack: Solution priorities • Requirements for the next generation of rotary platforms -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Best use of simulators vs live training
- Mutual Bilateral Airworthiness Recognition (MBAR)
- MBAR assessment – development, knowledge, experience and positives
14:45
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30 mins
- Interoperable datalinks to support cross-domain operations
- The helicopter as an information hub: Manned-Unmanned Teaming
- Exportable resilient communications to counter near peer threats
Hosted by Elbit Systems -
30 mins
- Hall B
- Revolutionary hand-held field level armament test capability
- Full laser/IR optics test capabilities
- Reduced life cycle sustainment cost, with increased mission readiness
Hosted by Marvin Test Solutions -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Ensuring interoperability with other nations
- Analysis of available options for reducing the demands via enhanced training packages
- Operating and training the future fleet: mission variants and crew training
Hosted by Pathfinder
15:15
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Status of current military requirements
- Concepts for combined manned & unmanned teaming
- Sharing experiences and providing guidance to industry for shaping future solutions.
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Next generation of avionic technology to aid pilot vision
- Night pilotage solutions tests and impact on Fleets
- Pipeline projects for DVE solutions
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Background and operational situation shaping demand
- Reasons for acquiring a new platform and challenges of implementation, design & upgrade
- Training and platform testing plan
16:30
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Current user experience and how this might be improved
- The limitations of existing testing technology
- Common user needs and how can these be implemented in future upgrades
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Utilising scout helicopters in collaboration with future technology
- Managing requirement needs with budgetary restrictions
- Plans for future procurement and industry requirements
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Enhanced capabilities through modernized monitoring systems
- Modification, training, and sustainment
- Availability, supportability, and cost effectiveness of modernized platforms
17:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Concept of operations: the requirements for the combat field
- Integration concept, the process for the weapon integration, integrating next generation systems on current platforms
- Benefits of precision weapons, combat experience and future vision
Hosted by Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control -
30 mins
- Hall B
- Responding to emergent requirements through new acquisition or modernization programs
- Meeting rapid acquisition timelines with reliable, affordable light scout attack helicopter solutions
- Ensuring self-sustaining national security forces through strategic teaming
Hosted by MD Helicopters -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Identifying supply chain shortfalls and challenges that diminish readiness
- An alternative solution for hard-to-find, long lead time, obsolete parts/spares and materials
- Establishing timely and responsive proactive solutions
17:30
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Combining technology with innovative planning to enhance a unit’s combat capability
- Case study of ATP 49 implementation and implications for land units
- Working with industry to analyse enemy tactics and establish appropriate response technologies
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Weapon system upgrade plan for LAH
- How to reduce pilot workload with MUMT
- Utilisation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with MUMT
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Thee needs of light armed helicopters in space constrained environments
- Operational feedback and lessons
- Future industry collaboration
18:05
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115 minsHosted by Chemring Countermeasures
08:00
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60 mins
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60 mins
08:50
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10 mins
09:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- DSTL’s work in the tactical aviation space, as well as the concept hierarchy framework.
- Simulation derived big data to decide technologies embodied on platforms, ensure tactical dominance
- Potential use case: Informing the Apache Spiral Upgrade Program
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Customer requirements and needs
- Providing cost and operationally effective battlefield upgrades
- Product developments for the battlefield environment
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Background to UK requirements and subsequent development
- Limitations on use during austere operations and how these are being overcome
- Developing the Aviation Battlegroup’s flexible and adaptable suite of response options
09:30
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Need for BLOS on rotary wing platforms
- Past issues with broadband approaches
- New technologies that allow for maximum data transmission with antenna under rotor blades
Hosted by L3Harris -
30 mins
- Hall B
- Spare parts characteristics and their possible different strategies to source
- Total support solutions under consideration
- Optimising the value chain in order to reduce the cost structure and re-focus on core activities
Hosted by IDAG -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Beginning the process of achieving efficient MRO capacity
- Consolidating multi-functional parts to reduce wear
- Next generation training examples easing the maintenance burden
Hosted by Redstone
10:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Development plan for EW detection and CM capabilities including maintaining legacy systems
- Feedback on EW threats and how these are being overcome
- A look at the future of integrated EW based support
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Combine capabilities to maximize value
- Built-in avionics compatibility and future growth essentials
- Situational awareness and safety
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Surplus options currently available
- Mutual benefits of inheriting Fleets
- Potential challenges during overhaul and how industry can help develop solutions
11:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Current tactical issues with spending too long on the ground and associated risks
- Analysis of available options and current development projects to improve the process
- Invitations for industry proposals to assist the program
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Status of the current Fleet
- Overview of programme developments
- Evolutions, enhancements and modernisation planning
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Keeping the Fleet operational via dynamic spares
- Considerations including health unit monitoring systems to maximise operational readiness levels
- Options for industry to assist with speed and ease of checks
11:30
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Will increasing complexity of systems/sensors affect the workload of the crew and how to mitigate risk
- What is required to support those networks
- What is the impact for software maintenance with smart weapons/sensors compared to simple systems?
Hosted by RTI (Real Time Innovations) -
30 mins
- Hall B
- Background and current helicopter operations
- Challenges to the combined fleet operations
- Surviving the challenges and future opportunities
Hosted by Metravib Defence -
30 mins
- Hall A
- Supporting multirole helicopter missions
- Observations aides to ensure weapon system delivery
- The new generation of aircraft platforms and how we are adapting our services
Hosted by G&G Partners
12:00
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30 mins
- Hall C
- Looking ahead to the next stages of development for rotary ‘teaming’ capabilities
- Video feedback on autonomous elements from the technology teams using up to 3x sensors for one pilot
- Current scope for UAS teaming on both national and international programmes
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30 mins
- Hall B
- Current solutions fielded to ensure survivability
- Limitations regarding the evolution of threats and technology
- Opportunities for development and how industry can assist
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30 mins
- Hall A
- Challenges of embarking combat helicopters in ships for amphibious assault
- Feedback on emerging trials methods and use of simulation
- Future opportunities for USMC aviation trials and research requirements
12:30
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5 mins
12:35
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55 mins
13:30
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30 mins
- Reach via efficient speed and range capability: critical for the Army’s modernization objectives
- Why only a tiltrotor can provide leap-ahead capability with high technical maturity
- My experience transitioning from helicopters to tiltrotors and why I never looked back
14:00
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30 mins
- How NATO multi role replacement programs tie into the study
- Timeline, budgets and opportunities for collaboration in the programme
- The biggest technical developments feeding into the project
14:30
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30 mins
- The evolution of platforms that resulted in the current designs
- Learning opportunities from the development of the prototypes
- How and where can OEMs add value through increased options for the future operating force
15:00
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30 mins
- Commonalities/differences in FARA vs FLRAA
- Budget, prototype timeline and further development opportunities
- Selection aims and where we perceive these platforms being used