UAV Technology UK 2025

Uncrewed aerial systems have become one of the most researched and pursued military technologies from the past decade and the market for drones and UAVs has grown exponentially. Their capabilities have advanced with the shifting of operational requirements, whether it be with ISR assets for long range reconnaissance missions, soldier-born battlefield awareness mini UAS or for remotely piloted combat drones for precision strikes. Demand for these indispensable capabilities has led to further development of their technical abilities.

Why Attend UAV Technology UK 2025?

1. Hear the latest UAV Technology updates from UK, European and International Senior Leadership and Programme Managers.
2. Engage and network with senior programme leaders and decision-makers from across both military and industry and learn how to adapt your UAV platforms through innovation and experimentation.
3. Discover a range of topics, including UAV procurement, ISR capabilities, maritime operations, civil airspace integration, regulation and standardisation, and more.
4. Meet leading industry solution providers to discover how to leverage their UAV platforms and capabilities.

New for 2025:

1. Recent and upcoming UAV procurements in the Norwegian Defense Material Agency Air Systems and insights into broader acquisition strategies across European defense agencies.
2. Thematic focus on regional challenges, with dedicated sessions on Eastern European defence perspectives and UAV operations in Arctic environments.
3. Updates on multinational drone support for Ukraine through the Drone Capability Coalition and insights into Ukraine’s use of UAV, UGV, and C-UAV technologies in response to Russian threats.


Speakers: Brigadier General John Creel (NATO ISR Force Commander), Brigadier General Roman Hytha (Director of the Intelligence Security Section of the MoD, Czech Armed Forces), Brigadier Stu Nasse (Head Capability Coalitions, British Army HQ), Captain Ben Perkins-Brown (Defence Engineering Champion and Head of Profession Engineering Team Leader, DE AND S - UK MOD), Captain Johann Eidesheim (Head of the Naval Air Office, Naval Staff – Plans/Programs, French Navy), Colonel Marco Santeramo (Director, Italian Air Force), Colonel Pavlo Khazan (General Director of Electronic and Cyber Warfare of the General Staff, Armed Forces of Ukraine), Commander Ned Morgan (Carrier Strike and Maritime Aviation, SO1 RD AND E - Develop Directorate, Royal Navy), Dr. Joao Caetano (Project Officer UAS Programmes, European Defence Agency), Group Captain Colin Welsh (Head of the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office, Royal Air Force), Group Captain Nick Robson (Deputy Head Regulation, Military Aviation Authority), Group Captain Richard Long (RPAS - Protector International Lead, MICP Secretariat Hd, MQ9B International Cooperation Programme MICP, Royal Air Force), Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Boehm (Programme Manager for ADS 15, Swiss Air Force), Lieutenant Colonel Julien Letarte (Director, RPAS Project, Royal Canadian Air Force), Mr. Bernt-Erik Bergersen (UAV Section Manager, NDMA Air Systems), Mr. Bertrand Riveill (Technical Programme Manager, EUROCAE), Mr. Crescenzo Esposito (UAS Branch Chief / MQ-9 Project Executive Officer, NATO Support and Procurement Agency), Mr. James Gavin (Head of Future Capability Innovation, UK MoD)