Duration: 10-11 September 2026

Time: 0930-1700

Venue: Copthorne King's Hotel

Synopsis: 

The rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has transformed both civilian and military environments, creating new operational opportunities as well as evolving security threats. From commercial drones and autonomous reconnaissance platforms to AI-enabled swarms and low-cost attack systems, modern UAS technologies are reshaping defence, homeland security, and critical infrastructure operations.

This 2-day course provides participants with a practical understanding of contemporary UAS warfare and Counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies. Delivered by an experienced practitioner, the program combines operational insights with technical coverage of drone technologies, detection methods, interdiction systems, and emerging autonomous threats.

Through foundational theory and real-world tactical case studies, this course equips defence, security, and critical infrastructure professionals with the knowledge needed to design and deploy robust Counter-UAS (C-UAS) strategies.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for defence engineers, security practitioners, and system integrators involved in the design, deployment, or operation of UAS and counter-UAS solutions. It is also suitable for military and homeland security personnel responsible for airspace protection, as well as researchers and policymakers working on emerging drone threats and autonomous systems. Participants seeking a practical, systems-level understanding of drone warfare, detection technologies, and interdiction methods will benefit most from the course.

Contents:

1. Introduction 

2. Drone Technologies

3. Threat Landscape

4. Detection: RF, EO/IR, Acoustics

5. Effectors: Jamming, Cyber, Kinetics. Directed Energy

6. Operational Scenarios and System Integration 

7. Case Studies