22 Jan 2016
The MR&ST event will present leading Maritime ISR leaders as they share current and future Maritime ISR capabilities

Leading Maritime ISR experts will gather in Rome this February at SMi’s Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference

Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016 will present a unique opportunity to meet and network with leading Maritime ISR leaders, project decision makers and technical experts from across the globe as they share their latest updates on current and future Maritime ISR capabilities.

Speakers at the event

Recently added to the unrivalled speaker line up includes Colonel Sergio Cavuoti, Chief of the Intelligence and Awareness Policy Branch of the Air Staff Aerospace Planning Division, Italian Air Force. In his unique presentation entitled "The Italian Air Force's Support to Joint ISR", taking place on Day One of the Conference, Colonel Cavuoti will explore the JISR capabilities of the new P 72 and the role of RPAS in Coastal Surveillance and Reconnaissance.

Joining Colonel Cavuoti in the 2016 speaker line-up will be Rear Admiral Nicola Carlone, Director of Plans and Operations, Italian Coast Guard; Rear Admiral Antonio Natale, Head of Ships Department, Italian Navy and many more.

Latest confirmed attendees include key decision makers from Defence Command Denmark Air Staff, Thales, Airbus Helicopters, Selene Avocats, Dynamic Aviation, XTAR, Momentum Aviation Group, Imagesat International NV and many more.

Topics to be covered

The 2-day event programme will cover a variety of topics including: Procurement projects for multiple ISR platforms including UAVs and maritime patrol aircraft, Operational experiences conducting maritime missions, International coastguards' experience and border control, R&D: Maritime surveillance systems, International cooperation; Information sharing, Search and rescue missions and so much more.

5 Flag Officers confirmed, making this the most senior Maritime ISR meeting in the region! Join Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology 2016 today and hear military briefings and latest updates on current and future Maritime ISR Capabilities from Italy, Sweden, Finland, NATO, EU, United States and other countries.

Real solutions will be presented and offered within the MR&ST exhibition. Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology gold sponsors include PAE and e-GEOS. Sponsored by Horizon Technologies, Aster, Capita, Civitanavi Systems, Windward and Orbcomm.