GISLAND'S RAF Spadeadam is hosting international visitors from NATO to assist in the development of electronic warfare capability.

The UK’s Aggressor Squadron, based at Spadeadam near Brampton, will be welcoming NATO visitors as well as other partnered nations as part of Emitter Fest. 

The aim of the event is to showcase current and emerging live threat replication capability, to provide a focus for near-term technology and capability development through demonstration in the live environment. 

Additionally, it seeks to improve the integration of NATO surface threat replication tactics, especially in light of current world events. 

Wing commander Andrew Tidmarsh, officer commanding Aggressor Squadron and station commander RAF Spadeadam said: “Emitter Fest 23 is the first event of its kind and has attracted our allies and partners from around the world.

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"We are extremely pleased to be able to deliver such a significant and large-scale convention for the NATO electronic warfare community, which will enhance our alliance’s capability and cohesion as we collaborate on cutting-edge technology and tactics.

"This capability is supremely relevant on the modern battlefield, making this event all the more important," he said. 

The Aggressor Squadron will facilitate both NATO and industry partners to showcase their equipment, providing the use and demonstration of air defence systems, with live flying and a full programme of presentations and seminars.

RAF Spadeadam, the largest RAF base in the UK, encompasses a 9600-acre training range with additional outlying sites.

The facility boasts a dedicated danger area, permanent jamming areas, and air traffic management services, making it an ideal location for the event. 

The Aggressor Squadron was formed in September 2022 as the UK’s first squadron dedicated to surface threat replication.

The event will run from October 16 - 19.