Future Air Force

08/10/2024

The Future Air Force Conference is proud to welcome Air Force representatives from all over the world next week to share their experiences, insights and challenges. This will be the opportunity to engage in enlightening discussions, gain valuable knowledge from renowned experts and discover cutting-edge technologies revolutionising flight training practices.

We are honored to introduce today our first speaker, General Maurício Augusto Silveira de Medeiros, Head of the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology from the Brazilian Air Force.

General Medeiros will share with us how defence priorities shape aircrew training amid modern challenges through his experience in the Brazilian Air Force.

Please find below an overview of his keynote.

01/10/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that Primoco UAV will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

Primoco UAV is a company producing an UAV for civil and military use, designed and manufactured in the Czech Republic. Their second generation UAV, the One 150 is a single-body mid-aircraft equipped with an autopilot control system,and has short take-off and landing (STOL) capability and is operated by one pilot and one tracking systems operator. It has received the EASA Light Unmanned Certificate (LUC) and the manufacturer is completing certification according to NATO STANAG 4703 military standards.

The primary use of Primoco UAVs is in civil aviation operations, border and coastal protection, monitoring of oil and gas pipelines or calibration of airport radio beacons ILS/VOR/NDB/DME, but they are also widely used in reconnaissance and military training missions.

By the end of 2022, a total of 105 Primoco UAVs have been produced and are in use on five continents.

https://www.uav-stol.com/

26/09/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that Babcock will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets. They operate through four main sectors: marine, nuclear, land and aviation.

In the aviation defence sector, they provide the military training for the two largest Air Forces in Europe (France and UK), training pilots and operators from university through to combat operations. They also offer through-life support of operational military flying assets and critical air operations for governments.

In the civil aviation sector, they provide aerial emergency medical services, aerial search and rescue operations and aerial firefighting missions, and also create capabilities for aircraft to rescue people in distress, respond to emergency medical emergencies, survey thousands of miles of energy networks, tackle wildfires and even fight crime from the skies.

https://www.babcockinternational.com/who-we-are/

10/09/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that AIR TEAM will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

AIR TEAM company started in 2008, with the opening its first store with pilot supplies and aircraft parts in Brno, Czech Republic. The company has built its reputation primarily as a reliable supplier of pilots, pilot schools, flight services and aircraft manufacturers.
Since 2015, the company also provides integrations, modifications and upgrades of avionics systems and foreign trade in military material and special projects for the police and the army.

Today, AIR TEAM is a leading European distributor of pilot supplies and aircraft parts, an EASA certified avionics integrator and a supplier of solutions for special missions, with more than 10,000 customers in more than 25 countries worldwide.

With unique experience, extensive capabilities in all sectors of the aerospace industry, and extensive cooperation with technical universities in the field of research, AIR TEAM helps its customers to optimise efficiency and increase performance.

https://www.airteam.eu/

27/08/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that DSA Aviation Company will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

The company DSA as has been operating on the aviation market since 1992, and a year later aviation activities in the health system of the Czech Republic, from repatriation flights to the operation of air ambulance services, became the main program. DSA has the largest aviation school in the Czech Republic and trains professional pilots up to the qualification of a transport pilot.

They use our own aircraft technology for air transport, air taxi operation and aerial work. They provide as well the service for all of their aircraft equipment through their own maintenance center, where they also provide service work for other operators and owners of aircraft equipment in the Czech Republic and the EU.

The priority of the company is ensuring the safe operation of aircraft and their airworthiness, fulfilling the requirements and wishes of their customers, increasing the efficiency of processes and have a friendly relationship with the environment. That is why the company's management adopted and enforces the "DSA as Management Policy".

https://dsa.cz/

23/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that HTP Ostrava a.s. will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

Since 2010, HTP Ostrava CZ a.s. is specialised in providing high quality trainings with its Mi-17/Mi-171 high-end simulator. They can provide a variety of different flight and tactical training programs such as recurrent training, dust and emergency procedures, IFR training, NVG training, emergency + abnormal situations, day/night formation flights, dust/snow conditions flight procedures, mountain operations, underslung & bambi operations, tactical & door Gunnery training as well as instructor courses.

Since 2017, HTP Ostrava CZ a.s. has been also providing synthetic tactical training (for any helicopter type) using the tactical simulation platforms including door gunners stations and also operational English language training.

Finally, both HTP staff and simulators are certified by The Czech Republic MOD authority, guarantee of professionalism and quality.

https://www.htpostrava.cz/

18/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that CZ DEFENCE will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

CZ DEFENCE is the leading professional internet magazine in the Czech Republic, reporting on topics primarily linked with the activities of the Army of the Czech Republic, its Active Reserve soldiers, its history, exhibitions and conferences, interviews as well as military vehicles.

We are proud to share with you the article covering our last Future Air Force Conference in 2023 and are looking forward to welcoming soon to our 2024 edition.

Včera začala dvoudenní konference "Future Air Force 2023 - Pilot Training" v Praze, která se koná v rámci mezinárodních akcí FUTURE FORCES FORUM, na…

11/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that LOM PRAHA will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

LOM PRAHA is the leading repair facility for Mi series helicopters in NATO and EU countries and offers comprehensive services associated with the complete life cycle support of Mi helicopters. With an experienced technical staff, the use of advanced technologies and an emphasis on high quality their focus is on general repairs of Mi-8/17 helicopters and their aggregates (turboshaft engines, reducers and auxiliary starter motors).

LOM PRAHA also provides flight training for pilots at their Flight Training Center based in Pardubice and their subsidiary company VR Group deals with the production of simulators and simulation technologies for airplanes, helicopters and ground forces.

Finally, as a state enterprise, LOM PRAHA is also involved in the rearmament of the Czech Republic Air Force with the new H-1 helicopter platform, namely simulation training for personnel and higher levels of repair of UH-1Y Venom and AH-1Z Viper machines.

https://buff.ly/4cP2ACp

09/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that Lockheed Martin will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

Lockheed Martin is one of the largest companies in the aerospace, military support, security, and technologies industry and one of the world's largest defence contractor. They specialize in defence tech, solving complex challenges, advancing scientific discovery and delivering innovative solutions that help their customers keep people safe.

Formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995, their experience dates back to 1912 when Glenn L. Martin established the Glenn L. Martin Company and Allan and Malcolm Lockheed founded the Alco Hydro-Aeroplane Company, later renamed the Lockheed Aircraft Company.

Today, Lockheed Martin operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Missiles and Fire Control (MFC), Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), and Space. Their legacy spans to legendary aircrafts such as the SR-71 Blackbird, the F-117 Nighthawk, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the C-130 Hercules and more recently the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning.

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/

04/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that AIR-tech will support our conference and has become a partner of the conference.

AIR-tech specializes in research and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies, processes, materials and electronic equipment in aviation. With a strong professional background and many years of experience, they produce light aircrafts and quadcopters, and also manufacture propulsion and electronics.

Equipped with their own research and development service, they have a large range of theoretical and practical knowledge and experience which enables them to design individual hardware and software solutions for each situation at the highest professional level.

They recently introduced their own drone, able to provide protection and supervision of objects, survey of target areas, fulfillment of strategic tasks and search for targets and people.

https://www.air-tech.cz/

02/07/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that CLS - Ceska letecka servisni a.s. will support our conference this year and has become a partner of the conference.

Founded in 1997, CLS is offering a comprehensive range of services related to the integration of avionics systems and special equipment on aircraft and helicopters for the civil and military sectors. With many years of experience and a strong background, CLS is a unique and top partner in Central and Eastern Europe,

CLS is certified according to PART 145 and PART 21 and is able to provide comprehensive solutions from designing technical modernization of aircrafts, supply of modern equipment, installation, certification (including MRO), to training of aviation personnel on planes and helicopters.

They recently provided services to Croatian, Czech, Serbian and Slovenian Air Forces, Polish Police and Border Guard, Lithuanian Border Guard... with their expertise in modernization programs for special military and para-military aircrafts, civil modernization projects and service of avionics.

https://www.ceslet.cz/

30/05/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that OMNIPOL will support our conference again this year and has become a partner of the conference.

The industrial group OMNIPOL, operating in international trade since 1934, focuses predominantly on cutting edge technology products of Defence and Security portfolio. Main OMNIPOL industrial companies are ERA for passive surveillance systems, MESIT for communication and Aircraft Industries for multi-purpose aircraft production. In addition to that, OMNIPOL is strategic partner with a significant stake in Aero Vodochody, manufacturer of L-39 jet trainer and light attack aircraft family.

OMNIPOL has been repesenting Czechoslovak and Czech Defence and Security Industries internationally for many years, currently operating in more than 60 countries worldwide. OMNIPOL Group employs total of 4,000 people with several hundreds of them focused and involved in Research & Development.

Most notable products of OMNIPOL Group include L-410 NG (picture nº1), a multi-purpose commuter aircraft, L-39 NG (picture nº2), a jet trainer and light attack aircraft, passive surveillance systems VERA NG (picture nº3) and PLESS, as well as tactical communication systems with handheld, vehicular and airborne solutions and related intercoms.

https://www.omnipol.cz/

26/05/2024

FAF Chairman Major General (rtd.) Bohuslav Dvořák and entire Future Air Force team would like to wish the Nigerian Air Force HQ all the best with its 60th Anniversary. Thank you very much, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar for participating in our Conference maiden edition in September 2023. We are looking forward to see you again in October 2024.
Willing, able, ready!

09/05/2024

We are very pleased that this year's conference has the support of defence industry companies, without which the conference could not take place.

Future Air Force Conference 2024 is proud to announce that AERO Vodochody will support our conference again this year and has become a Diamond Partner of the conference.

Aero is a company with a long history. From its foundation in 1919 to the present day, it has played a key role in the world of the aviation industry. With more than a century of tradition, the company specializes in the development, production and service of military and civil aircrafts. To this day, more than 11,000 aircraft have been produced in Vodochody.

The latest Aero Vodochody's development is the L-39NG, a modern trainer and light combat aircraft. The L-39NG builds on the best of the L-29 and L-39 previous programs and has all the ingredients to once again become a leader in the line of trainer and light tactical aircraft.

Aero Vodochody became a Diamond Partner of the conference.

25/04/2024

In coming days, we will introduce three blocks of upcoming Conference plus the program of official day at Future Force Forum in four separate posts. Of course, some topics to be discussed at the event may be still modified in accordance with the personalities of the keynote, the speakers and other aspects. So you can still look at this introduction as at general Conference outline. We will also welcome your professional opinion and subject related comments.

Thank you very much for supporting our Conference by following-up, for your comments and ideas.

FASTER, HIGHER, SAFER!

Picture: courtesy AERO Vodochody - flight test of L-39 NG

25/04/2024

Welcome to the 2nd annual Future Air Force Conference.

The Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to share experience among Air Force, defence industry, academic institutions representatives and subject-matter experts in fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and UAV training.

Topics:

- INNOVATIONS AND NEW EFFECTIVE METHODS IN PILOTAND GROUND CREW TRAINING

- UAVs - THE NEW PHENOMENON OF AIR WARFARE - TRAINING & TACTICS

- INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION - A KEY TO A GREATER INTEROPERABILITY

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Future Air Force Conference.

24/04/2024

Second Future Air Force Conference is organised under the auspices of the Commander of the Czech Air Force, here is his foreword:

« The upcoming Future Air Force 2024 conference, scheduled for Prague in the autumn, embodies my desire, as expressed at the close of the 2023 edition, to establish a new tradition of convening Air Force commanders, subject matter experts, representatives from industry, and academia. This gathering aims to address the imminent challenges confronting the aviation community. It brings me great joy to extend my patronage to this year's event and to personally participate. I anticipate numerous insightful contributions focused on enhancing Air Force personnel training and bolstering our capabilities. This is especially significant to me this year, given the recent contract signed by the Czech Republic for the procurement of fifth-generation F-35 aircraft. I eagerly anticipate welcoming you, together with the conference organisers, to the second edition of the Future Air Force 2024 Conference. »

Major General Petr Čepelka
Commander of the Czech Air Force

18/04/2024

Chairman's Introduction of the upcomming Future Air Force Conference 2024:

My dear colleagues, fellow pilots and airmen,

It is my great pleasure and privilege to invite you to join us for the Second edition of Future Air Force Conference, to be held in Prague, Czech Republic, from 15th to 17th October 2024.

This Conference will bring together again the Commanders and Air Chiefs of respective national air forces, military planners and policy makers, training experts and instructors, academic staff, aviators, pilots, engineers, aviation subject matter experts, research and development specialists as well as the aviation and defence industry executives, to discuss on how to improve the quality of military flight training and operations to make both more effective and less costly.

Throughout this conference, you will have the opportunity to engage in enlightening discussions, gain valuable knowledge from renowned experts, and discover cutting-edge technologies revolutionizing flight training practices.

At the same time, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, sponsors, and organizers for their invaluable contributions to making this event possible. It underscores our shared commitment to excellence in flight training.

New topics and themes for 2024 Future Air Force Conference will include:
● Emerging disruptive technologies in flight training and operations to increase their overall efficiency;
● International cooperation in the field of flight training as a key cost-saving factor;
● Outlook to future air force strategy and equipment. Next generation tactical aircraft systems philosophy and its reflection in the pilot’s preparation and training;
● New Unmanned Aerial Vehicles role at the modern battlefield - pilots, system operators and mission planners training.

Let us jointly seize this opportunity to inspire, learn, and collaborate towards elevating the standards of flight training worldwide. Together, we will soar to new heights of achievement and innovation.

HIGHER, FASTER, MORE EFFICIENT!

Major General (rtd.) Bohuslav Dvořák
Chairman of Future Air Force
Former Deputy Chief of General Staff

18/04/2024

Future Air Force conference 2023 was a success with:

- 110+ Participants

- 18 Generals & 6 Air Force Commanders

- 22 Presentations

- 27 Nations

Please enjoy the wrap-up video of the event and prepare for the 2024 edition.

Challenges of Modern Air Training and System Solution13 - 14 September 2023 | Prague, Czech RepublicThe conference is a part of the FUTURE FORCES FORUM - Int...