Optimising flexible, reliable and cost effective rotary wing capability

Defence IQ is pleased to announce International Military Helicopter 2012. The 11th Annual event in the series will be held on 25th & 26th January 2012 in London.

International Military Helicopter 2012 will investigate the diverse international requirements of the major military rotary wing forces and the crucial roles which they will fulfil. Briefings will discuss Anti-Submarine Warfare, Tactical Airlift, Anti-Surface Warfare, Combat Search & Rescue, Attack and many more.

International Military Helicopter 2012 will also feature a pre-conference focus day studying in particular the maritime area of rotary wing activity including Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare and also Mine Countermeasures.


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Into the Danger Zone: US Combat Search & Rescue

Hear from the Commanding Officer of USAF’s only active duty CSAR wing, tasked with the recovery of personnel in the most severe theatres in the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq. Colonel Chad Franks’ aircrew are responsible for saving the lives of over 1,900 lives in the last year alone, and tells us what in the future can assist efforts to keep his people primed for this highly required role. Col Franks will be relating his experiences in more detail on Day Two of the conference.

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Heli-One President: Running the world’s largest helicopter support company

Larry Alexandre, president of our returning sponsor Heli-One, gives us the overview of how his organisation has been providing successful MRO for global military helicopter forces for over half a century. Discussing the role Heli-One plays in boosting operational efficiency, working with partners, and offsetting budget constraints, Larry covers the key issues in preparation for his attendance and presentation at this year’s conference. Book your place now to meet him in person

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I Bring You Fire: UK Apaches in Afghanistan and Libya

Defence IQ speaks to Lt Col Paul Tennant, commander at the UK’s Army Air Corps 3 Regiment, to discuss his recent experiences in Afghanistan, and his thoughts on the use of Apaches in the Libya campaign. Lt Col Tennant explores firepower, precision, and armour on a platform that can disperse most insurgents simply by appearing over the horizon. Attack capabilities are just one aspect of this year’s event.
UK Apaches in Afghanistan and Libya

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Burning Hot and Cold: Canadian resourcefulness in Afghanistan

Colonel Christian Drouin, Commander of 1 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force, will be presenting on his operational experiences in Afghanistan and at home in Canada on Day Two of the event. In this extremely insightful interview, you can hear his take first on compromising on capabilities under limited resources, how the demands of conflict forced his Wing to be inventive, and where the current capability gaps are.
Helicopter escorts in hot and cold theatres

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NH90 and Cougar capabilities in the Royal Netherlands Air Force

Defence IQ talks to Air Commodore Theo Ten Haaf, Commander, Defence Helicopter Command, Royal Netherlands Air Force, on the subject of enhancing rotary wing capability in the RNAF, despite budget cutbacks, and the future capabilities being prepared for on platforms such as the NH90 and the Cougar.


International Military Helicopter 2012 Will Enable You To:

  • Understand the current operational experiences of rotary wing forces around the world in particular in the recent Libyan operations .High-ranking briefings will come from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands amongst others
  • Focus on the role-based demands currently being placed on helicopter platforms including Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Airlift and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) amongst others
  • Learn about the current capabilities and future requirements of the major military powers in the face of the continued and increasing importance of helicopter operations
  • Assess the latest developments in new platforms and retrofits currently available, with briefings from groups such as DARPA and TNO
  • Network face-to-face with military and industry contacts in an intimate environment that crowded trade shows cannot deliver

The 11th Annual International Military Helicopter conference next January will build on the success of the series, introducing a speaker panel which will investigate the key mission sets of this supremely flexible military asset.

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What others are saying

"Military Helicopter has an excellent choice of speakers and outstanding presentations"
Colonel Robert Mitchell, Director, Medical Evacuation Proponent Directorate, US Army

"Military Helicopter was an excellent opportunity to network and understand what other countries are doing"
– Matthew Dougherty, Lockheed Martin

"A very high level of knowledge is available at International Military Helicopter"
Lieutenant Commander Owe Borjes, Head of Materiel Development, Swedish Air Force

To view the International Military Helicopter agenda with an in-depth overview of each session, download your International Military Helicopter brochure now

To discuss sponsorship & exhibition opportunities at International Military Helicopter email sponsor@iqpc.co.uk or call Simon Benns on +44 (0) 20 368 9857.