25 - 27 February, 2025 I Novotel London West, London, United Kingdom
Delivering the Next Generation of Rotary Capabilities to 2040 and Beyond
Bringing together the most influential stakeholders from across the global rotary wing community, the 24th annual International Military Helicopter (IMH) conference is coming to the Novotel London West, London, UK. With over 450 specialists and discussion makers from the military, industry, R&D, and academia, IMH 2025 will delve into future procurement activities and investments that are delivering next-generation capabilities to support tomorrow’s mission.
With the threat of peer-on-peer competition escalating, NATO and partner nations need to consider how to operate rotary aviation in highly contested and congested airspace. The need to develop advanced rotorcraft to carry out the specific mission sets required in a modern multi-domain battlespace, while retaining survivability and effectiveness, has become more important than ever before. As seen in the early days of the UKR/RUS conflict, traditional doctrine and tactics are being challenged, and new rotorcraft vulnerabilities are being exposed, requiring commanders to find new ways to operate when air superiority has not been achieved. Subsequently, Armed Forces around the world are looking to expand the capability of their current and future rotorcraft, seeking greater speed, endurance, agility and survivability to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
As nations invest in the renewal of legacy fleets, and look to procure next-generation platforms, IMH provides the most valuable annual forum to address the current challenges and priorities for rotary aviation. With the global military helicopter market expected to grow to $72.81 billion by 2027, IMH will provide the most valuable forum to address these issues. Covering a range of critical topics, International Military Helicopter 2025 will examine those which are relevant to the modern battlefield and the role of rotary aviation across the domains, including:
With the threat of peer-on-peer competition escalating, NATO and partner nations need to consider how to operate rotary aviation in highly contested and congested airspace. The need to develop advanced rotorcraft to carry out the specific mission sets required in a modern multi-domain battlespace, while retaining survivability and effectiveness, has become more important than ever before. As seen in the early days of the UKR/RUS conflict, traditional doctrine and tactics are being challenged, and new rotorcraft vulnerabilities are being exposed, requiring commanders to find new ways to operate when air superiority has not been achieved. Subsequently, Armed Forces around the world are looking to expand the capability of their current and future rotorcraft, seeking greater speed, endurance, agility and survivability to meet today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
As nations invest in the renewal of legacy fleets, and look to procure next-generation platforms, IMH provides the most valuable annual forum to address the current challenges and priorities for rotary aviation. With the global military helicopter market expected to grow to $72.81 billion by 2027, IMH will provide the most valuable forum to address these issues. Covering a range of critical topics, International Military Helicopter 2025 will examine those which are relevant to the modern battlefield and the role of rotary aviation across the domains, including:
Keynote Speaker:
Major General Alex Turner DSO, Director Army Futures, British Army
Major General Alex Turner DSO, will be conducting the Host Nation Keynote Briefing outlining;
British Army Rotary Wing
Understand the context of British Army rotary wing capabilities within the current operating environment
Lessons identified from Ukraine, and impact on future development
Challenges and opportunities for modernization.
Major General Alex Turner will also be part of the expert panel discussion: Defining Capabilities for the future operating environment. this discussion will include key topics such as;
With the Ukraine conflict exposing new rotorcraft vulnerabilities, what is the future role of rotorcraft in the battlefield environment?
How can rotary fleets be upgraded to enhance defensive operations, and counter both crewed and uncrewed system attacks
Observations and Lessons Identified from Current Conflicts
Updates on Current Rotary Wing Programmes, including FLRAA, NMH & NGRC
Modernisation of Existing Platforms to Enhance Performance and Survivability
Current Training Capabilities to Maximise Operational Readiness
2025 Early Confirmed Speakers Include
Major General Alex Turner DSO
Director Army Futures
British Army
Major General Michael Keating CBE
Chief of Staff
Allied Rapid Reaction Corps
Major General Lori Robinson
Commanding General
U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Major General Salvatore Annigliato
Army Aviation Commander
Italian Army
Brigadier General Matthew Braman
Director, Army Aviation
US Army
Brigadier General Brendan Cook
Director General Air and Space Force Development
Royal Canadian Air Force
Brigadier General David Cruzille
Commanding General
French Army Aviation
Rear Admiral Serge Bordarier
Commander of the Naval Aviation Force
French Navy
First Admiral Ahmad Shafirudin
Commander, Naval Air
Royal Malaysian Navy
Rear Admiral Giancarlo Ciappina
Commander of the Fleet Air Arm
Italian Navy
Keith Bethell
Director General Air
DE&S - UK MoD
Commodore Steve Bolton
Deputy Director Aviation Programmes and Futures
Royal Navy
Commodore Matt Royals
Commander Fleet Air Arm
Royal Australian Navy
Cyril Heckel
NGRC Programme Manager
NATO Support and Procurement Agency
Brigadier Nick English MBE PhD
Commander
1st Aviation Brigade Combat Team
Colonel Roger Waleski Jr.
Commander
US Army Special Operations Aviation Command
Colonel Krešimir Ražov
Commander, 93rd Wing
Croatian Air Force
Colonel Guido Krahl
Branch Chief Army Aviation
Bundeswehr
Colonel Kate Fleeger
Program Manager, PMA-261 H53 Heavy Lift Helicopters
Naval Air Systems Command
Lieutenant Colonel Bob Oostrom
Commander, Helicopter Warfare Center
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Borowski
Head of Army Aviation Concepts & Deputy Branch Chief Army Aviation
ACCDC - Bundeswehr
Commander Sebastian Schimera
Deputy Head of Planning Department, DEU Naval Air Command
German Navy
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2025 Attendee Snapshot
Here is the attendee snapshot for International Military Helicopter 2025. Download your copy today to find out which companies and job titles will be attending in January 2025
Military Defence Acquisition Report
In preparation for IMH 2025, we are releasing the 2025-2029 Acquisition Report focussing on:
- The latest and most significant military helicopter projects
- Current and future spending on rotorcraft programmes
- Regional Analysis and Trends and their impact on the market
Military Helicopter Interactive Market Report (2025-2029)
In the lead-up to IMH 2025, Defence iQ has created a brand-new interactive report that provides global market intelligence for the international military helicopter market.
What to Expect in 2025
500+
ATTENDEES
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PRESENTATIONS
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NATIONS
80+
ORGANISATIONS
International Military Helicopter 2024 Highlights Reel
We are excited to present to you the highlights from the 23rd International Military Helicopter which took place in London in February 2024. From panel discussions to networking drinks receptions, here is your 2024 roundup!
We are excited to present to you the highlights from the 23rd International Military Helicopter which took place in London in February 2024. From panel discussions to networking drinks receptions, here is your 2024 roundup!
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