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Ahead of International Fighter 2024, check out the event highlights from our 2023 conference, to get a feel for what you can expect by attending!

The International Fighter Conference remains the world's leading combat air conference, continuously bringing together the greatest minds in combat aviation from across the globe. It is an undeniable and unique time to be in the Fighter domain, with numerous exciting developments and opportunities as nations work to ensure air superiority...

The International Fighter 2024 Conference has gained a reputation as the world’s leading conference bringing together the greatest minds in combat aviation.Find out which key Air Force Commanders, Procurement Specialists, Capability Planners, and Industry Leaders within the fighter jet community have confirmed their attendance to the International Fighter 2024 Conference!

Unlock the Future of Fighter Technology: Sixth Generation FighterStay ahead in the evolving world of air combat with Defence iQ’s latest report, authored by airpower expert Dr. James Bosbotinis. Discover how cutting-edge technologies like AI, uncrewed systems, and advanced propulsion are shaping the next generation of fighter aircraft This report...

As the 2024 International Fighter Conference approaches, stay ahead of the curve with Defence iQ's latest must-read: the International Fighter Market Report for 2024-2029. In a rapidly evolving landscape where cutting-edge technologies are transforming both fighter platforms and supply chains, the stakes for national airspace security have never been higher....

In preparation for the International Fighter Conference 2024, we have had the pleasure of interviewing Major General David G. “Baja” Shoemaker, the Director of Operations at Air Combat Command (ACC). This quick sortie interview gives insight into the daily functions, challenges, needs and wants of the Air Combat Command. It...

Air Commodore Howard Edwards attended the 2023 International Fighter Conference where experts from across the globe highlighted the challenges associated with delivering air power from dispersed locations, effective training, and logistics. Here is a preview of what you can expect by attending IFC with an exclusive presentation from the Royal Air Force, which...

SEAD/DEAD has come to the forefront of conversation as RUSI fighter expert Justin Bronk shares his views on this urgent capability gap. This paper is a clarion call for Western forces to recognise the importance of securing the air against ground defence systems.

The economic impact of defence spending is a complicated subject. Detractors of defence spending cite a variety of reasons why defence spending is wasteful, ineffective or harmful and that it diverts resources from more urgent or beneficial areas such as education, healthcare and development. Could NATO’s failure to deter Russia...

In this content piece, Defence IQ has collected the various news pieces related to fighter procurement into one easy to read cited document. This document supplements the up-coming market report by providing the latest happenings in fighter procurement for all the world’s major air forces.

Defence iQ had the privilege of interviewing active duty Mig 29 Pilot “Juice” and spokesperson Colonel Yuriy Ignat of the Ukrainian Air Force. Using questions from Chairman General (Retd.) Gorenc, Defence iQ gains rare insight into one of the most complex aerial wars in Europe since the Second World War....

When discussing Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is essential to think about it holistically, not only in terms of capabilities but also in terms of what AI really means for defence. Defence iQ is delighted to share with you an exclusive interview with Colonel Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton, Director, DAF-MIT AI Accelerator,...