November 5 - 6, 2008 · Institute of Military Aeronautical Sciences, Florence, Italy

Military Delegates: Themes for discussion include:

Next Generation Fighter Capabilities and Upgrades:

How are your peers developing equipping in-service aircraft to meet new and emerging threats?
How will upgrades to sensor and avionics suites, weapons systems and airframes enhance air-to-air and strike capabilities?
How will 5th generation capabilities redefine the multi-role fighter?

Exclusive programme updates from:

In-depth assessment of Future Fighter Requirements:

What are the key capabilities identified by Air Force requirements setters currently responsible for major fighter procurements?

Canadian Forces’ Next Generation Fighter Capability
Royal Danish Air Force programme and requirements for replacing the in-service F-16 aircraft
Romanian Air Force replacement plans for the MiG-21
Swiss Armed Force’s New Fighter Aircraft programme designed to replace the F-4E Tiger fleet

Future Challenges for the Air Combat community:

What were the challenges faced by the USAF bringing the 5th Generation F-22A Raptor into service with the 1st Fighter Wing?

The Role Fighter Assets in Current Operations:

How have Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16s been employed as the Air Task Force of the International Security Assistance Force in Kandahar, Afghanistan?