✈️ And that’s a wrap on the Joint Air & Space Power Conference 2026!
After days of discussion, exchange, networking and new perspectives, it is time to say goodbye to Essen.
A huge thank you to our speakers, panellists, partners, sponsors and everyone who joined us at the Grugahalle and contributed to the conversations shaping the future of Joint Air and Space Power.
Safe travels home — and we hope to see you again next year!
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Stay tuned for tomorrow! 👀
Our sponsors have already been busy setting up, and there are some truly exciting technologies, systems and capabilities waiting to be explored.
We’re looking forward to seeing everything in action and welcoming you back for the first full conference day.
See you tomorrow! ✈️
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Good morning from Essen! ✈️
The first full day of the Joint Air & Space Power Conference 2026 is about to begin.
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Grugahalle for a full day of discussions, insights, networking and exchange on the future of Joint Air and Space Power.
We’re excited to have you with us — see you shortly!
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Military aviation depends not only on platforms, but on keeping those platforms ready – and we’re happy to have Lufthansa Technik Defense supporting this year’s conference.
Building on Lufthansa Technik’s global aviation expertise, Lufthansa Technik Defense provides services for military, VIP and special mission aircraft, including maintenance, overhaul, modification and digital fleet support.
Thank you for contributing to the Joint Air & Space Power Conference 2026 and the exchange on the future of military aviation.
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✈️ JAPCC Conference 2026
📅 22–24 September 2026
📍 Grugahalle, Essen, Germany
🎟️ Buy ticket here ⤵️
https://t.co/BfWSNLEvxD
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🌍 Air Power at the Edge - Joint Air and Space Power Conference 2026
👉 Register here: https://t.co/QaN20ZAek3
Strategic competition is expanding beyond traditional battlefields into the High North, the Indo-Pacific, space, and the cognitive domain.
At the JAPCC Conference 2026, discussions will focus on how NATO can adapt, strengthen deterrence, and operate effectively across these new frontiers.
Join us in Essen and be part of the conversation shaping the future of air and space power.
#JAPCC #JAPCCConference2026 #AirPower #NATO #FutureWarfare #Innovation
🎆 Happy New Year from the JAPCC!
2025 brought strong cooperation, from our conference in Essen to progress across NATO air & space power.
In 2026, we’re back in Essen alongside the European Defence Expo to keep advancing innovation & joint readiness.
Here’s to a year of collaboration and transformation across the Alliance!
#JAPCC #NATO #AirPower #SpacePower #NewYear2026
🎲 Wargaming in Future Force Design
Wargaming is the human engine of operational art in force design - stress-testing concepts, exposing assumptions, and shaping better decisions.
From chalk-on-bedsheet “Wrens” to AI-aided adjudication, it shows when simple, rapid runs beat complex sims and where deep dives matter.
📖 Read in JAPCC Journal 40:
https://t.co/yEQCnKYABl
#JAPCC #NATO #Wargaming #Innovation #MilitaryStrategy
An #Operator’s View on the #Hypersonic Threat:
Challenges and Imperatives for #NATO
Hypersonic weapons rewrite defence - shrinking detection windows, twisting trajectories, and compressing decisions to seconds. NATO must build an integrated, multi-domain answer: space-based sensing, AI-aided C2, resilient networks, and credible deep-precision strike “left of launch.”
📖 Read the full article in #JAPCC Journal 40: https://t.co/2llXo8QdVR
No One Left Behind: Rebuilding #NATO’s Rescue Mission
Today’s A2/AD battlespace demands a renewed approach to Joint Personnel Recovery - with an integrated JPRC at #SHAPE, standardized training, and realistic exercises to strengthen Alliance cohesion and protect its people.
📖 Read the full article in JAPCC Journal 40: https://t.co/uxFDNTrQlZ
🌍 Global Combat Air Programme – Mutual Defence Going Global
#GCAP brings Italy, the UK, and Japan together to shape sixth-generation combat air, a survivable, long-range ‘quarterback’ built for tempo, adaptability, and multinational integration across contested regions.
📖 Read the full article in JAPCC Journal 40: https://t.co/x1tXGRFHcb
We’re already halfway through Day 2 of the #JAPCCConference 2025! 🌍 The past day and a half have been full of inspiring keynotes, engaging discussions, valuable perspectives from our panelists, and exciting industry insights. Here are some impressions so far. 📷 #NATO#JAPCC #AirPower #SpacePower
Panel 3 is underway: Reshaping NATO’s Innovation Cycles.
Our panelists are sharing insights on how NATO can accelerate innovation, streamline processes, and boost cooperation with industry to stay ahead on tomorrow’s battlefield. #JAPCCConference#NATO#Innovation#JAPCC
Good morning from the final day of the #JAPCCConference 2025! 🌍 On today’s agenda: two exciting panels, a keynote from the @ChairmanEUMC, and much more to look forward to. ✈️🌐 #NATO
The #JAPCCConference 2025 is kicking off right now with the Icebreaker at the #Grugahalle in Essen! We’re excited to welcome you and look forward to an engaging and insightful conference! #NATO#AirPower#SpacePower
"Military leaders must be knowledgeable of CEMA and implement CEMA at all levels – strategic, operational, and tactical – to achieve success on the battlefield."
Navigating the Digital Battlefield | @JointAirPower
The Journal of the JAPCC
Edition 39
2025
https://t.co/lAeR7ACpAT