Paul Smith

Head of Business Development, European campaign Team BAE Systems – Air

Over 30 years’ experience in the European military and industrial environment, the last 8 years in UK and European industry. Specialising in CEMA, data-centric and pan-domain capability enablement to deliver sovereign capabilities working with European and international, government and industrial partners. Working closely with UK industry allies in Team Novus to partner the UK MOD to realise the MD4IA (Mission Data for Information Advantage) Programme.

Previously, broad portfolio Operational Requirements Manager specialising in engineering design, sensors and complex weapon integration primarily on Eurofighter Typhoon. Prior to that, he spent two and a half enjoyable years in Munich as capability development and business winning manager with Eurofighter GmbH. Retired Fighter Weapons School graduate and instructor with 23 years’ service in the Royal Air Force accumulating over 3000 flight hours on fast jets.

Highlights included COMAO (Combined Air Operations) Mission Commander on operational missions over Iraq and during multiple exercises including RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG; FLYING FISH (Singapore); ATLC (UAE) and JCIET.

Current flying instructor in the Royal Air Force Reserve flying out of RAF Woodvale.