Driving Air Force Modernisation, Interoperability and Defence in the Middle East

IQPC’s Middle Eastern Air Power is being staged in a response to the surge in military spending across the region. The event will bring together high profile speakers from international Air Forces, Government Ministries and Manufacturers to share their expertise on multiple Air Platforms and promote the defence interests of Arabic countries.

The event has been designed in order to assist you in improving your air power capabilities by gaining up-to-date insights into state-of-the-art aircraft, warfare techniques and procurement plans. The event will identify the latest platforms, technology and knowledge for bolstering and modernising Air Forces in the region. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss international force cooperation and build military partnerships for the future.

Senior Air Force representatives from nations across the Middle East will attend to share their Air Force development plans and outline current programmes. In addition, expert speakers from Western Militaries will attend to discuss the cutting-edge platforms and technologies that are driving NATO country Air Force modernisation. Attend to modernise your force and maximise your Air Power potential.

Who will attend Middle Eastern Air Power 2008?

The event brings together the leading individuals from Air Force programmes across Middle Eastern Air Forces and NATO countries to discuss the latest developments, challenges and opportunities emerging in the rapidly changing field of Air Power:

Middle Eastern Air Power will deliver high-level briefings from 15 speakers including:

• Air Vice Marshall Yahya Bin Rasheed Al-Juma, Commander, Royal Air Force of Oman
• Lieutenant General Gary North, Commander, 9th Air Force, USAF Central Command
• Major General Eric Rouzaud, Head of Test and Evaluation Centre, French Air Force
• Bruce Lemkin, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs), US Air Force
• Group Captain Mark Knight, Typhoon Programme Leader, Royal Air Force

More keynote representative from Arabic Nations to Be Confirmed! Check back for the updated speaker panel.

What Topics Will Be Covered??

Opening Speech: Royal Air Force Of Oman

Air Vice Marshall Yahya Bin Rasheed Al-Juma
Commander
Royal Air Force of Oman

Keynote Plenary

Lieutenant General Gary North
Commander, 9th Air Force
USAF Central Command

Evolving Air Combat And Enhancing Attack Capabilities With Rafale Fighter Aircraft

Major General Eric Rouzaud
Head of Test and Evaluation Centre
French Air Force

Air Force Integration: Creating Inter-Force Links In The Middle East

Bruce Lemkin
Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force (International Affairs)
US Air Force

The Eurofighter Typhoon Programme: Enhancing Fighter Capabilities

Group Captain Mark Knight
Typhoon Programme Leader
Royal Air Force

Exclusive Post-Conference Workshop

Workshop: Achieving Coalition Data Link Interoperability in a Multi-Link Environment

By taking part in this workshop you will gain up-to-date insights into key TDL issues. This will enable you to advance your programme from conception to delivery, and work successfully to achieve coalition data link interoperability. You will also gain practical understanding of how TDLs contribute to achieving Network Enabled Capabilities, (NEC) which is of vital importance as we move ever closer to the NEC reality.

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