5th RAeS Future Air and Space Defence Summit 2027

The 5th RAeS Future Air and Space Defence Summit 2027 brings together senior military leaders, government officials, defence primes, innovative SMEs, technology disruptors and international partners for two days of high-level discussion, insight and networking at the Royal Aeronautical Society Headquarters in London.

Taking place on 26-27 May 2027, this prestigious event will explore critical topics shaping the future of UK and allied air and space power, including future combat air and next-generation capabilities, space as a defence domain, AI and autonomy, defence industrial strategy and sovereign capability, supply chain resilience and SME innovation, international collaboration and allied interoperability, and emerging threats and operational lessons.

Building on four highly successful previous editions that have consistently sold out, the 2027 summit provides a unique forum for discussion, collaboration and networking across the defence aerospace ecosystem. The event attracts military leadership, government representatives, defence primes, international delegations, technology innovators, aerospace researchers and academics.

The Royal Aeronautical Society welcomes expressions of interest from military leaders, policymakers, industry experts, SME innovators, researchers and academics who would like to contribute to the summit programme. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are also available, allowing organisations to position themselves alongside the world's most influential aeronautical organisation and demonstrate commitment to the aerospace industry.