Lt Colonel James Cheesman

SO1 Capability Development UK Space Command

Lieutenant Colonel Jim Cheesman works within the UK Space Command Capability Branch where he is charged with developing Defence's future ISR constellation. Previously he was the lead Desk Officer for Space Capability within Army HQ.

Day 1 | 23rd February 2026

12:25 PM LEO Leadership Panel Discussion with Q&A and Live Polling – How are Governments Preparing for the Age of Proliferated LEO (pLEO) and Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting (TacSRT)?

Harness Proliferated Constellations: How to exploit pLEO networks for resilient, real-time tactical intelligence delivery.
Enable Targeting Agility: How to shorten sensor-to-shooter timelines through integrated ISR and responsive space assets.
Future-Proof ISR Doctrine: How to evolve national strategies to embed TacSRT into operational planning and execution.
Secure Tactical Superiority: How to prepare infrastructure and workflows for space-based support to frontline warfighters.

Day 2 | 24th February 2026

3:20 PM Fireside Chat – How Can You Access the Right Mix of Data, Imagery and Analytics from Space to Improve the Accuracy and fidelity of Your Geospatial Intelligence?

Curate the Right Mix: How to combine EO, SAR, and RF for comprehensive, cross-validated intelligence outputs.
Strengthen Data Trust: How to verify source reliability and maintain traceability for mission-critical geospatial decisions.
Enhance Analytic Precision: How to apply advanced processing to increase the clarity, consistency, and utility of space-derived insights.
Improve Operational Confidence: How to deliver geospatial intelligence leaders can act on, even in high-risk or ambiguous situations.

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