The 4th IAMD COE Annual Conference titled: “Future – Proof IAMD Capabilities in the Evolving Multi-Domain Synthetic Battlespace” took place at the NMIOTC premises from 16th to 17th September of 2025. It was attended by more than 130 participants from 20 Nations, representing a plethora of entities from National and International Organizations, the Academic community, and the Aerospace and Defence Industry.
The Director of Air Defence Branch of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS), Major General Ioannis CHATZIGEORGIOU, commenced the Conference with the Host Nation’s opening remarks.
IAMD COE Director, Brigadier General Zacharias KOUTRAKIS GRC (AF) at his welcome address presented the Center and its significant achievements since the last Conference. The Director also stressed the need to exploit the Synthetic Environment to ensure the credibility and effectiveness of NATO’s deterrence and defense posture.
The Conference’s Keynote speakers were Mr. Arda KARAKAYA, from Plans Section of NATO HQ International Staff OPS Division and Mr. Jacques LASRI, Policy Officer of NATO HQ, who emphasized the need for continuous shaping of the Alliance’s policy in order to address the modern emerging challenges in a multi-domain environment.
