London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

London Defence Conference brings together policymakers, military leaders, academia, and select media to discuss global security. By invitation only. londondefenceconference.com Central London Joined February 2026

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

20 hours ago

The London Defence Conference Washington Forum returns to DC, on 23 September 2026, bringing together key stakeholders in the heart of the United States capital. In partnership with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPC), this year's theme, "Winning Future Wars", will explore how warfare has evolved and how emerging defence technologies and new forms of conflict are reshaping the global security and defence landscape. The LDC Washington Forum is the annual US gathering of the London Defence Conference, bringing together leaders, policymakers, military officials, industry executives, investors, academics, and selected members of the media from allied nations to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities in international security and defence. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Georgie Krone, Head of Partnerships, at [email protected]. #LDCWashingtonForum @CSPC_DC

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The London Defence Conference Washington Forum returns to Washington on September 23. Co-hosted by CSPC, this year’s theme, “Winning Future Wars,” will explore how emerging technologies and evolving threats are reshaping global security and defense. #LDCWashingtonForum

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Joshua Huminski @joshuachuminski

a week ago

This was a brilliant discussion and well worth watching. A great way to end the 2026 @LondonDefConf.

Brendan Simms @brendanpsimms

a week ago

I greatly enjoyed appearing on the ‘Getting Ready: Lessons from History’ panel at the @LondonDefConf in April, alongside Margaret MacMillan and @DrRadchenko , chaired by John Bew. A fascinating discussion on history, strategy, and the challenges facing the West in an increasingly

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Brendan Simms @brendanpsimms

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

3 weeks ago

Readiness, from inside academia. Dr Hillary Briffa (@h1llz), Senior Lecturer in National Security Studies Education (@KCLSecurity) at @KingsCollegeLon, on what readiness means for her as an academic, from the sidelines of the @LondonDefConf #LDC2026

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

3 weeks ago

Readiness, viewed from inside defence tech. @louismosley Head of UK and Europe at @PalantirTech shares his thoughts on the evolving security landscape and what real preparedness demands today, from the sidelines of @LondonDefConf #LDC2026

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Albin Kurti @albinkurti

a month ago

While attending the London Defence Conference, I sat down with the conference's director, Iain Martin (@iainmartin1). We discussed a range of issues: UK's role in stopping the genocide in Kosova, our economic boom, Russia’s threat to our country, the EU, and NATO, hybrid warfare, and our strengthening defense capabilities. One theme kept surfacing: when Russia acts with a 19th-century mindset, history offers both a warning and a guide.

London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

a month ago

LDC Director @iainmartin1 sat down with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, @albinkurti at @LondonDefConf 2026 to discuss UK-Kosovo relations and Kosovo’s place in today’s shifting world order. Listen to the full exchange: youtu.be/CKUKQCEBrJ0?si… #LDC2026

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

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JGSDF TERCOM（陸上自衛隊教育訓練研究本部） @jgsdf_tercom

a month ago

#陸上自衛隊 #教育訓練研究本部が参加した #LDC2026 の様子は、以下のLDC公式SNS及び #SBIJ ホームページにおいても確認できます。 x.com/LondonDefConf/… sbi-japan.org/news/20260414.…

London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

2 months ago

Two days, hundreds of delegates, experts from around the world. The London Defence Conference 2026 is underway. #LDC2026 #LondonDefenceConference

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

a month ago

Readiness through a journalist’s lens. Sky News Defence Editor @haynesdeborah shares how the concept shapes her reporting on defence and national security, exclusively from @LondonDefConf. #LDC2026 @SkyNews

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

a month ago

Highlights #LDC2026 Day 1 of the London Defence Conference continued with Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton’s introduction, welcoming the Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) from all 10 Joint Expeditionary Force nations and Canada, gathered under one roof at the LDC. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said in his address: “Our principal threat here in the UK, in our own backyard, comes from Russia. I’m grateful to LDC for inviting me, and to the JEF Chiefs of Defence for being here. In parallel with this conference, we will be holding the JEF CHODs meeting. When the Joint Expeditionary Force started, not all members were NATO members; now all of them are. The significance of JEF has grown, not diminished. It has grown as the threat has changed and geopolitics have moved on. Our purpose as JEF is to support and secure NATO’s deterrence objectives.” He added that LDC provides an opportunity to share ideas, challenge one another, and expressed his gratitude to the organisers. @CDS_Canada_CEMD @forsvaretdk @Kaitsevagi @Puolustusvoimat @JEFnations @Latvijas_armija @LTU_ArmedForces @CDS_Defensie @Forsvaret_no @Forsvarsmakten @UKCDS_MOD #LondonDefenceConference #Readiness

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London Defence Conference @LondonDefConf

2 months ago

Highlights from #LDC2026 Day 1 of the @LondonDefConf continued with a Keynote Conversation: The Rt Hon @JohnHealey_MP , Secretary of State for Defence, in conversation with LDC Director @iainmartin1 The conversation covered questions on UK defence spending, the delayed Defence Investment Plan, and whether Britain is ready for the challenges ahead. Healey cited the UK's recent operation to expose Russia's secret submarine activity, in which 500 UK personnel were deployed, pilots flew 450 hours, and frigates covered several thousand nautical miles to track, deter, and call out what Putin was doing. Healey claimed this offered clear reassurance to the public that, even amid the Middle East conflict, the UK has not taken its eyes off Russia. “We can track, deter and respond,” said Healey. #LondonDefenceConference #Readiness