As airborne threats grow in complexity and scale, from hypersonic missiles and ballistic threats to unmanned aerial systems and drone swarms, Full Spectrum Air Defence Week (FSAD) 2026 will once again convene the world’s most senior military, government, and industry leaders to shape the future of Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD).
Now in its 20th year, Full Spectrum Air Defence Week returns to Hilton London Syon Park from 23–25 June 2026, reaffirming its position as the premier international meeting ground for the global air defence community. Hosted by Defence iQ, the three-day conference will bring together more than 350 senior stakeholders from NATO, allied armed forces, defence ministries, research organisations, and leading industry partners.
Defending the Skies in an Era of Rapid Change
Against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tension, accelerated defence spending, and rapid technological advancement, the conference will deliver a comprehensive examination of detection, decision, and defeat capabilities across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains.
The agenda addresses the most pressing challenges and facing modern air defence forces, including:
- Counter UAS and counter swarm operations
- Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) and their operational integration
- Hypersonic and ballistic missile defence
- Next generation radar and advanced sensing technologies
- Command and Control (C2) and battle management in contested environments
- Multi-domain and multinational interoperability
Designed in a new three-day format, the agenda combines strategic level vision with operational lessons and tactical insights, while maximising opportunities for collaboration, discussion, and networking.
Senior Military and NATO Leadership in Attendance
Full Spectrum Air Defence Week 2026 will feature an exceptional speaker faculty representing NATO, national armed forces, and defence innovation leaders from across Europe and North America.
Confirmed senior speakers include:
- Lieutenant General Juan Pablo Sánchez De Lara, Commander, Combined Air Operations Center, NATO Allied Air Command
- Lieutenant General Frank Lozano, Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, United States Army
- Lieutenant General Iulian Berdila, Deputy Chief of Defence for Operations and Training, Romanian Defence Staff
- Major General Chris McKenna, Commander 1 Canadian Air Division and Commander Canadian NORAD Region, Canadian Armed Forces
- Air Vice Marshal Andrew Martin, Director, IAMD Directorate, UK Military Strategic Headquarters
- Rear Admiral Craig Wood CBE, Deputy Commander, NATO STRIKFORNATO (subject to final confirmation)
The conference will be chaired by Major General (Ret.) Gary Deakin CBE, former Chief of Staff at NATO Joint Force Command, bringing deep operational and strategic expertise from across NATO operations.
Key Discussions and Agenda Highlights
Across three days, attendees will explore how nations can maintain air superiority and protect critical assets in increasingly contested environments. Key sessions and themes include:
- NATO IAMD priorities for peacetime, crisis, and conflict
- Lessons learned from current conflicts and operational deployments
- Building resilient, layered air defence architectures
- Integrating directed energy alongside kinetic and electronic effects
- Preparing C2 systems for high density, high tempo air battles
- Leveraging space-based sensors in the hypersonic era
- Strengthening collaboration between military, government, and industry
The programme also features interactive roundtable discussions, enabling participants to directly engage on challenges such as sustainment, power generation, sensor fusion, counter UAS strategy, and accelerating innovation through industry and government collaboration.
Who Will Be in the Room
The conference will host attendees from more than 30 nations, including representatives from:
- NATO commands and agencies
- Ministries of Defence and national acquisition authorities
- Army, Air Force, Navy, and Joint Commands
- Research and development organisations and defence laboratories
- Leading global defence primes, integrators, and innovative SMEs
Typical attending organisations include NATO Allied Commands, NORAD, UK Ministry of Defence, US Army Futures Command, NSPA, STRIKFORNATO, European armed forces, and allied defence ministries, with job titles ranging from Chiefs of Air and Missile Defence and Commanders of Air Defence Brigades to Directors of Capability, Futures, and Requirements.
A Platform for Collaboration and Innovation
Beyond the conference programme, the event offers extensive networking opportunities, including an on-site exhibition, dedicated networking breaks, and social events such as a networking drinks reception and BBQ, creating an environment designed to foster meaningful professional connections. With strong participation from industry leaders across counter UAS, radar, sensors, C2, directed energy, effectors, sustainment, and logistics, the event provides a critical forum for aligning military requirements with technological innovation.
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