The event is of huge relevance at the moment as NATO has set SEAD capability as a high priority for coalition forces, but with only four NATO countries SEAD-enabled there will be significant movement in this area in the other member countries, particularly new members from Eastern Europe. The event will be progressing significantly from 2004, with an increased focus on technology, as well as on new SEAD platforms such as EA-18G and the Eurofighter. Defence IQ's SEAD is the only conference of this kind in the market