Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East are redefining modern warfare in real time. Drones have moved from peripheral assets to the centre of strategy, logistics and deterrence. This panel weaves together operational threads to deliver a rare, integrated view of the global drone ecosystem, and the countermeasures required to keep pace. Bringing together frontline commanders and leading technical innovators, the discussion offers direct insight from those shaping and responding to this new era of warfare.

Confirmed speakers:

• Brigadier Stu Nassé OBE, Director Uncrewed Systems Centre and Head Drone Capability Coalition, Ministry of Defence, National Armaments Director Group
• Mike Gorodetskyy, UK Regional Representative, Vyriy
• Rory Chamberlain, UK Managing Director, UKRSPECSYSTEMS
• Martin Sklenár, Distinguished Fellow, Future of Security Programme, GLOBSEC
• Paul Lemmo, Vice President and General Manager, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems (SEMS)
• Iryna Terekh, CEO and CTO, Firepoint