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10 Feb 23. The International Defence Conference set to attract prominent global leaders, decision makers and speakers from defence and military industries.
– The event will take place at ADNOC Business Center in Abu Dhabi on 19 February 2023
– Organised by ADNEC in Association with the Ministry of Defence and in partnership with Tawazun Council
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, the International Defence Conference 2023, which will be held on 19 February at the ADNOC Business Centre in Abu Dhabi, will attract a large number of leaders, decision-makers, ministers, senior officials and speakers specializing in defence industries from all over the world.
The event will shed light on the rapid development of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, and the importance of leveraging these technologies to bring about solutions to the challenges facing humankind.
The conference, which will be held under theme of “Adaption, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an age of Disruption”, brings together thought leaders, policy makers, influencers, researchers and futurists to debate and share ideas related to technological advancement and disruptive technologies.
The event will include keynote speeches by His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs.
The event will include 4 panel discussions. The first panel, titled “Promise and Peril”, the social and economic impacts and risks of widespread adoption of new technologies such as AI, neuro, & biotechnology and extended reality. Panellists will include: His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; François-Régis BOULVERT International Scientific Cooperation Director of Naval Group; Wesley Kremer President Raytheon Missiles and Defense; and General John W. Nicholson Jr., Chief Executive at Lockheed Martin Middle East.
The second panel, titled “Keeping Pace: investigate and shed light on how the increasing incorporation of advanced technologies in the workplace is changing approaches to talent development and human capital management. Panellists will include His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education of UAE, Robert Kachatryan, Minister of High-Tech Industry Armenia, Lieutenant General (Retired) Sir Tom Beckett Executive Director of IISS–Middle East, Hassan Al Hosani, CEO- Bayanat (G42).
The third panel, titled “Tech at the Forefront: examine the impact of emerging technologies on modern operations and the future of warfare. Panellists will include: Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed Ghafan Al Jabri, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for IDEX and NAVDEX, in addition to members of the Committee and its subcommittees in the UAE, AUSEC for Support and Defence Industries, Ministry of Defence; Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, H.E Dong Joon Yoo, Deputy Minister of Military Force and Resource Management Republic of Korea, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and the US Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces; Major General (Ret’d) Professor Adam Findlay, Professor of Practice, Defence and Regional Security, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University
The fourth panel, titled “The next Frontiers: explore at the human instinct to explore beyond the current dimensions of the terrestrial and physical world and expand the human footprint. Panellists will include Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, UAE’s Minister of State for Public Education & Future Technology; Stephen duMont President, General Motors, USA. Nikos Papatsas Senior Partner EFA Group.
The previous edition of IDC, which was held in 2021, brought together 24 international experts, over 400 on-ground participants, and 2,400 participants joining virtually from 80 countries.
09 Feb 23. Record edition of IDEX and NAVDEX to kick off in Abu Dhabi with wide-scale participation.
- Number of exhibiting companies jumps to 1,350, up 50% compared to 2021, while the number of companies increased by 285% compared to the first edition in 1993
- Number of participating countries increased to 65 countries, up 10% from 2021 and 200% compared to the first edition
- Total area of the exhibition rises by 20% from 2021 to reach 165,000 square metres
- Current edition will witness participation of 180 national exhibiting companies – 16% of the total exhibitors
- UAE to have largest pavilion spread across 23,700 square metres, followed by Türkiye and USA pavilion
- Number of official delegations increased to 350 delegations from different countries from around world, with a growth rate of 191% compared to the previous version
- 9 new countries are participating for the first time in the two exhibitions: Uzbekistan, Ireland, Nigeria, Montenegro, Kuwait, Lithuania, Bangladesh, and Monaco
- The show will see the addition of Hall 13, adding over 2,200 square metres
- Creation of a 1,500 square metre startup zone hosting 82 companies from 25 countries
- Number of exhibiting companies at NAVDEX grew by 206% compared to 2021, total area of the exhibition increased by 35% to reach 57,000 square metres
- Participation of a number of naval vessels and ships from 8 countries: Pakistan, Bahrain, Britain, Italy, China, Kuwait, India, and UAE
- International Defence Conference attracts more than 1,800 participants with a growth rate of more than 25% compared to the previous edition
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the 16th edition of IDEX 2023 and the 7th edition of NAVDEX 2023 and the accompanying International Defence Conference (IDC) will be held during 20-24 February 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Centre. This edition, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the launch of IDEX, is the largest in the history of the event, forecast to attract wider global participation from all continents of the world.
ADNEC Group, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence, is organizing the two exhibitions, which provide an international platform to showcase the latest innovations in the international defence sector, and a global forum to showcase the sector’s developments in advanced technology and equipment. It is also an opportunity to establish strategic partnerships between major companies specialized in the defence and military industries from around the world.
The Higher Organising Committee of the two exhibitions announced the details of the 16th edition of IDEX 2023, the 7th edition of NAVDEX 2023, and the accompanying IDC conference during a press conference on Thursday. This took place in the presence of His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee; His Excellency Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed bin Gafan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Committee; and His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group.
His Excellency Major General Staff Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, said: “This edition of IDEX and NAVDEX is of particular importance and is generating great interest as it is the largest in the history of the exhibition at all levels, and comes as a culmination of a 30-years success story. This success would not have been achieved without the insightful vision and unlimited support of our wise leadership, and the great reputation and prestige enjoyed by the UAE at the regional and international levels.
“The two exhibitions are a global platform for decision-makers and experts to learn about the latest technologies and innovative equipment that contribute to achieving and sustaining world peace, and the current edition of the two exhibitions is witnessing a record turnout by major international companies specialized in the defence industries sector, in addition to delegations and specialists from all over the world, which is a testament to the strategic position enjoyed by these events and their role in shaping the features and future of the defence industries sector on all levels,” he added.
His Excellency said: “We continue to work with all our partners to organize an exceptional edition worthy of the position of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a leading destination for organizing major international events, and I would like to thank ADNEC Group, all the committees organizing the exhibition, and all national institutions for their efforts and cooperation to make these important events a success.
“We look forward to welcoming all participants and visitors from all over the world to the UAE, a country of tolerance and coexistence and a home of security and safety,” he concluded.
His Excellency Major General Dr. Mubarak Saeed bin Gafan Al Jabri, Vice Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, said: “With the support and future vision of our wise leadership, the UAE has achieved a prominent position in the defence industry, becoming a destination for leaders, decision-makers, and experts from all over the world.
“The Ministry of Defence’s support for IDEX and NAVDEX is part of the UAE’s efforts to keep up with the developments of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and achieve a knowledge-based economy and sustainable development in various sectors. Over the past 30 years, IDEX and NAVDEX have witnessed a remarkable development in the number of local and international participants, as well as an accelerated growth in the volume of announced deals, and the number of official international delegations participating in the event,” he added.
His Excellency said: “Today, we continue to build on our successes and achievements, where we are witnessing a record participation from leaders, decision-makers, specialists, and official delegations from around the world, as the number of official delegations that will visit the two exhibitions over a period of 5 days is expected to exceed 350 delegations from all over the world, with a growth rate of 191% compared to the previous edition in 2021. The organizing committee, in cooperation with ADNEC Group and the authorities, has developed a detailed and thoughtful plan to ensure that the event meets the aspirations of all guests and official delegations.
“IDEX and NAVDEX are accompanied by the International Defence Conference (IDC 2023), on 19 February 2023, at the ADNOC Business Centre, organized by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and in strategic partnership with Tawazun Council. The IDC will attract a wide range of leaders, high-level officials, and representatives of defence, security, and academic institutions and companies in the region and the world, to discuss and exchange ideas on the latest advanced technologies.
“The Conference, which is held under the theme “Adaption, Exploration, Transformation: Reimagining Security, Society, and the Human Experience in an age of Disruption”, will attract more than 1,800 participants with a growth rate of more than 25% compared to the previous edition, and will include 4 panel discussions on the economic and social implications and risks of adopting modern technologies, talent development and human capital management, and the impact of technologies on the future of technologies. Defensive operations,” he added.
His Excellency thanked the wise leadership for its constant and continuous support for the success of this international event and all partners in national entities.
His Excellency Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “The current edition of IDEX is exceptional by all standards, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the exhibition since its first edition in 1993, and this is the largest edition in the history of this global event, which attracts major international companies specialized in the defence industry, as the number of exhibiting companies increased to 1,350 companies, with a growth rate of 50% compared to the previous edition in 2021, while the number of exhibitors increased to 1,350 companies, with a growth rate of 50% compared to the previous edition in 2021, The number of These companies increased by 285% compared to the first edition of the exhibition in 1993.
“The current edition is expected to attract more than 130,000 visitors including VIPs, decision-makers, and specialists from all over the world, with a growth rate of 209% over the 2021 edition, while while the number of participating countries has increased to reach 65, with a growth rate of 10% compared to the 2021 edition and 200% compared to the first edition of the event,” he added,
His Excellency said: “The number of national pavilions has increased to 41, with a growth rate of 17% compared to the previous edition, while the total area of the exhibition this year increased by 20% compared to the previous edition to reach 165,000 square metres, and if we compare the area of the current edition with the first edition in 1993, we see that they have increased by 135 times from the original edition’s 1,200 square metres.
“Since its inception 3 decades ago, IDEX has contributed to supporting the development of the national defence industries, and the current edition of the exhibition witnesses the participation of more than 180 national exhibiting companies representing 16% of the total exhibitors, while the UAE pavilion is the largest in the event with a total area of more than 23,700 square metres, followed by the Turkish the American pavilions, which confirms the great role played by IDEX in supporting national industries by partnering up with international institutions and promoting their products in new markets.
“The current edition will witness the holding of NAVDEX for the first time in the new ADNEC Marina Hall, which has an area of more than 10,000 square metres, and is the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This has contributed to the growth of the number of exhibiting companies in the current edition of NAVDEX by 206% compared to the previous edition, and the total area of the exhibition increased by 35% to reach 57,000 square metres,” he added.
Al Dhaheri pointed out that this year’s edition is unique in having many advantages and initiatives that are witnessed for the first time, and that it will contribute to strengthening the position of the world’s most prominent event in the defence industry, as 9 new countries will participate in the event for the first time: Uzbekistan, Ireland, Nigeria, Montenegro, Kuwait, Lithuania, Bangladesh, and Monaco.
Hall 13, with a total area of more than 2,200 square metres, was added to host new exhibitors, in addition to the launch of an additional hall that includes a dedicated startup area, with an area of more than 1,500 square metres, which hosts more than 82 startups from 25 countries around the world, to showcase their most prominent technologies and products, and the launch of IDEX Dialogue Sessions, which attract senior decision-makers in the government and private sectors, in addition to the launch of the IDEX Think Tank program for the first time, which includes closed sessions for experts and industry professionals.
Al Dhaheri thanked the Ministry of Defence, the Organizing Higher Committee, and all sub-committees and partners in the public and private sectors, including Tawazun Council and EDGE Group, the strategic partner of the event, for their efforts to make the event a success and produce it in a manner befitting the UAE’s reputation at the regional and international levels.
The current edition of NAVDEX will witness the participation of a number of naval vessels and ships from 8 countries: Pakistan, Bahrain, Britain, Italy, China, Kuwait, India, along with the UAE. These vessels will be on display at ADNEC Port as well as Zayed Port, and will feature many marine vessels participating in the exhibition.
The Grand Stand area at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and the Water Canal area of ADNEC Marina will also witness many live demonstrations of the latest equipment and vehicles, some of which will be displayed for the first time, which will contribute effectively to demonstrating the practical capabilities of these vehicles and marine vessels in various defence classes and applications.
The current edition of IDEX and NAVDEX will host the first edition IDEX and NAVDEX Talks, a series of interactive panel discussions that attract key thought leaders, policymakers, social media celebrities, researchers, and thinkers to attend strategic sessions and highlight the most prominent products, solutions, and innovative technologies that can shape a safe future for all.
For the first time in the event’s history, the two exhibitions will have the Exhibition Overview feature, which provides visitors with insights into the new and enhanced features at the exhibitions and introduces them to the most important inspirational speakers and the latest updates on exhibitors. In addition, the Innovation Track Tour will enable visitors to browse through all the innovative products on display.
08 Feb 23. Leonardo DRS Highlighting Force Protection, EOIR, and Advanced Networking Technologies at 2023 IDEX Show. Leonardo DRS Inc., (DRS) will be participating in the 2023 IDEX exhibition between February 20th – 24th in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates. The company is a leader in advanced electro-optical infrared technologies, force protection capabilities and platform computer networking for the U.S. military and allied militaries around the world. Its products provide allied interoperability in multi-domain operations and support current and next-generation combat systems, giving warfighters the competitive edge today and in future conflicts.
The DRS booth will be located in booth #03-A32 (76.5 ) where we will be highlighting Counter-UAS and Short Range Air Defense systems, advanced thermal weapon sight systems, network computing, and combat support systems.
“We are aligning our technologies and capabilities with the most critical priorities of our allies to support current requirements and future needs,” said Mike Coulter, Senior Vice President, Business Development. “We are excited to again display our technologies at IDEX and continue supporting our long-time UAE customer to ensure their warfighters are mission ready.”
We’ll have our experts at the show to talk to, or here in the U.S. If you want to set up an interview, contact our media office at .
Leonardo DRS Capabilities on Display Include:
Counter-UAS and Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD)
Defending forces against a range of UAS threats while supporting warfighters with world-class mobile air defense systems. DRS is working closely with the U.S. government Foreign Military Sales office to offer the mobile C-UAS and M-SHORAD systems to the U.A.E. as soon as possible.
Leonardo DRS provides the U.S. military with urgently needed Air Defense capabilities, protecting soldiers from drones and larger air threats. DRS is an industry-leader for developing, integrating and test requirements-defined mission equipment packages on different combat platforms.
DRS is the lead vehicle integrator for the U.S. Army’s mobile counter unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) program of record. The company continues to deliver the two vehicle Mobile-Low, Slow, Small, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS) with a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic defeat technologies. Today, M-LIDS is deployed globally, protecting soldiers and facilities from drone attacks.
DRS also provides the mission equipment package (MEP) for the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) program. The user-defined MEP allows soldiers to detect, identify, track, and defeat Group 3 UAS, rotary wing and fixed wing threats with multiple kinetic effectors. Both Air Defense programs were delivered using accelerated acquisition and rapid prototyping activities. DRS accepted the challenge to design, develop, integrate, and test these urgently needed capabilities, and it delivered in record time.
Tactical Radar Systems
Leonardo DRS tactical radars from RADA lead the way in defining unseen threats in a small and very capable size. Cutting-edge software defined, 4D AESA pulse Doppler radars enable lifesaving, mission-critical capabilities for the maneuver force. With simultaneous multi-mission capability, our radar systems provide real-time 360° Situation Awareness for operational superiority across multiple domains.
Under the clutter of the dense maritime environment, early and accurate detection of threats is the vital link in the chain of effective defense. This is especially true in littoral waters, where lethal surface and aerial attacks can be mounted with little or no warning.
These advanced compact, lightweight radar systems also sit at the heart of combat-proven Active Protection Systems (APS), Vehicle Protection Systems (VPS) and Hostile Fire Detection (HFD) applications. And the multi-mission AESA 4D pulse Doppler systems rapidly detect, track and classify all relevant threats – small arms, RPGs, ATGMs and tank rounds.
Whether vehicle-mounted or static, the radar platforms provide superior hemispheric surveillance, and simultaneous detection and tracking of aerial and ground threats. Offering comprehensive perimeter and border surveillance, our advanced systems detect, track, and classify intruders: small and slow aircraft, drones, vehicles, vessels, dismounted forces, and more.
Computer Networking
Data Distribution Unit (DDU):
The rugged DDU systems use a combination of hardware and software to enable centralized interaction with platform C4ISR, EW and weapons subsystems. It operated in U.S. military, Homeland Security and industrial environments.
Individual Weapon Sights (WS-17LR) – 17 micron Long Range
The Individual Weapon Sights (IWS-17) are an advanced set of clip-on infrared weapon sights, based on Leonardo DRS’ field-proven 17 µm thermal sensor technology. The IWS-17 combines rugged, lightweight, modular construction with superior thermal imaging technology to give today’s Warfighter the capability to maintain uncompromising performance in day or night and in smoke or fog, significantly increasing survivability and decisive operations on the battlefield.
At the core of the IWS-17 lies decades of experience in the uncooled infrared (IR) weapon systems field.
IWS-Crew Served
The Individual Weapon Sight – Crew Served (IWS-CS) integrates with the M2 .50 caliber machine gun, MK19 grenade machine gun, and the M240B medium machine gun. It wirelessly communicates with a helmet mounted device (HMD) allowing the Soldier to receive the imagery from the sight while remaining behind protective armor.
This advanced technology enables soldiers to acquire and engage targets much more rapidly while providing increased accuracy resulting in first- burst impacts on target. This capability ensures Soldiers are equipped with the best sensors and targeting devices to dominate the battlefield
Joint Assault Bridge (JAB)
The Joint Assault Bridge (JAB) provides Mobility Augmentation Companies supporting Armored Brigade Combat Teams with a survivable, deployable and sustainable heavy-assault-bridging capability. The JAB provides gap-crossing capability to cross wet or dry gaps, and freedom of maneuver on the battlefield to keep pace with Abrams Heavy Brigade Combat Team operations. The JAB is an M1A1 Abrams tank hull with heavy (M1A2) suspension integrated with a hydraulic bridge launcher system to launch the existing Military Load Class 85 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB). The JAB improves force readiness, survivability, mobility and agility equal to the legacy force.
Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS)
Developed through years of combat experience, Leonardo DRS’s integrated networking system allows commanders and platform operators to control and interface with sensors, communications equipment, mission command applications, navigational devices, and platform vetronics from any workstation in the platform or command post.
All of the voice, video and data from these platform devices can be connected across the tactical network with adjacent platforms, remote or mobile command posts, higher headquarters and, when desired, with coalition partners.
The system is designed to be agnostic to the network and applications allowing the end users to adopt best-of-breed solutions in terms of communications and data applications such as the Battle Management System.
At the heart of this system is Leonardo DRS’s line of ultra-rugged, MIL-STD qualified hardware and software solutions. It is built from experience the premier supplier of hundreds of thousands of platform computing devices for the U.S. military. The scalable system also provides new capabilities to integrate various platform C4ISR devices with significant reductions in size, weight, power and cost.
Vehicle Intercom System (VIS)
The Leonardo DRS Vehicle Intercom System (VIS) is an off the shelf product that offers a flexible, future-proof solution to platform-based audio. Designed for Military, Emergency Services vehicles and command posts or any other situation where high-quality intra-crew and intra-fleet voice communications is required. The Leonardo DRS VIS is fully interoperable with most existing tactical and emergency services radio and radio networks.
The Ethernet-based capability of the Leonardo DRS VIS network enables system integrators to construct audio networks using modular building blocks, which can then be deployed from mobile vehicles to Command-and-Control locations.
07 Feb 23. Chief of the Defence Staff hosts sixth Dragon Group meeting in London. The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, hosted the sixth Dragon Group meeting this week at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. The Dragon Group, named after its first meeting aboard HMS Dragon in 2018, is a regular meeting of Defence Chiefs from the Gulf and Middle East. The meeting focused on global and regional security challenges, including the impact of Iran’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
During the meeting, the Chiefs viewed recovered Iranian weapons destined for Yemen that were seized by Royal Navy ship HMS Montrose in the Gulf of Oman last year.
UK Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said:
The flow of Iranian weapons to Russia’s war in Ukraine demonstrates that there is no easy geographical distinction on matters of defence. Through the Dragon Group, the United Kingdom and our Gulf partners are better able to understand the interconnected forces that shape our shared security and prosperity.
Today’s discussions underline the continuing importance the UK places on the Gulf, our commitment to working collectively to address the region’s challenges, and our ambition to strengthen cooperation between our respective Armed Forces.
The UK has historic links with countries in the region and remains committed to working in partnership to secure peace, prosperity and security. The UK routinely has over 1,000 military personnel in the region, in addition to aircraft and ships, contributing to counter-terrorism, anti-piracy and counter-smuggling operations.
Members of the Dragon Group include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Meetings of the group take place twice a year and the UK has recently hosted summits at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth off the Gulf of Oman. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
06 Feb 23. Operational Energy Conference – 2-3 March 2023. Development of the Defence Operational Energy Strategy is commencing and the new Operational Energy Authority will stand up from 1 April 23. The Defence Operational Energy Conference will be held 2 – 3 March 2023 at Worthy Down, building on last year’s Defence Fuels and Sustainable Energy Conference.
Intent
The conference will share developments across a range of energy vectors and consideration for how these could be exploited to assure future energy provision to the deployed force. The insights gained will increase understanding of energy options and help inform Defence’s operational energy transition.
Outline
This will be a 1.5 day conference with sessions consisting of 3 speakers followed by panel Q&A while allowing plenty of time for networking.
The agenda on day 1 will consider energy developments by sector/command (aviation, maritime and land). Day 2 will provide an international defence perspective (5 eyes /NATO) before closing with briefings on the CC&S Sectoral Approach, Operational Energy Authority, and the Defence Operational Energy Strategy
Evening Reception
There will be a networking event on the first evening.
Attendance
Tickets to the physical event and evening reception are limited.
- MOD attendance is by invitation only. This will be managed by DSFA, FTP and DFAC
- There will be a nominal charge for industry who will be able to purchase tickets through the Team Defence Information website. (Source: Team Defence)
07 Feb 23. Team Defence Information Town Hall – 27 March 2023
Last September we had our first Team Defence Information Town Hall event since the COVID outbreak. There were important updates from both MOD and industry, with special thanks to Rear Admiral Andy Kyte for his talk on Improving Defence Outputs.
At our Town Hall in December, we were grateful to have James Daniel CBE along as our keynote speaker, giving an address on Defence Support Transformation. There was also special emphasis on our Futures work, led by Steve Green.
On 27 March 2023, we are looking forward to another chance to congregate. Join us at the Thornbury Leisure Centre to learn about the major activities happening around Defence, how Team Defence Information and industry can contribute and to network over a delicious buffet lunch.
Looking to the future of Defence, we want to inspire a wider diversity in our audience, so please extend this invitation to your early-career colleagues. This meeting will provide a key context for work going on throughout the sector, and so will be a great platform for career development and networking.
We’d like to encourage as many people to attend as possible, with emphasis on this event as an opportunity to network. However, if you can’t come in person, it will be possible to attend virtually.
Agenda to come. (Source: Team Defence)
07 Feb 23. Defence Additive Manufacture Hackathon – 3-4 April 2023. Defence Additive Manufacture Hackathon 3 & 4 April 23: Dispersed collaborative teams from across sectors who all have something to add from scanners and software to printers and engineers will digitally scan an item at the I-bridge, (Abbey Wood), transfer this to other member of the team for redesign, additively produce it and then have it delivered next day back to the I-Bridge for assessment. Those in the I-bridge will then work on secondary challenges using a range of additive machines
Collaborative Team Creation: Find out more and get involved at our Launch & Network Event – 9 Feb, at Babcock Technology Centre. More details below, in the ‘Future Events’ section.
Outcomes: To combine digital scanning, collaborative design, and additive capabilities to building resilience through multiple points of supply, mobilise the industrial base and create support advantage.
Prizes: The teams that reduce the part count or weight while maintaining the same fit will win. Function will not be assessed
Team Composition: Teams will need design engineers, software, scanning and additive capabilities. These can be a mixture of MOD and Industry
Who should take part: Anyone who will be part of an end-to-end digital manufacturing transformation linking the forward edge with the industrial base.
DE&S: those working in DE&S will get the chance to visit the i-bridge and see some of the technology first hand.
Strategic Context: This activity is aligned with the Defence Support Operating Concept, Defence Support Strategy, Sustainable Support Strategy and Supply Chain Strategy. These documents can be found on the www.gov.uk website. (Source: Team Defence)
07 Feb 23. Support Net – 18-19 May 2023. Building Resilience By Design.
On 18/19 May 23 the Chief of Defence Logistics and Support – Lt Gen Richard Wardlaw – will welcome you to the Raddison Blu Heathrow for SupportNet23.
The proposed theme of SupportNet23 is ‘Building Resilience by Design’ and planned topics on resilience include: delivering a resilient organization; resilience and the industrial base; designing a resilient support network; increasing defence outputs and resilience; building personal and cognitive resilience; and sustainability and resilience.
A diverse range of speakers will come from across defence, industry, and academia to outline thinking, plans and strategies to build resilience in the Support Network and promote thought, debate and the sharing of ideas.
(Source: Team Defence)
07 Feb 23. Defence Information 2023 (DI23) – 5-6 July 2023. Delivery of the Defence Digital Strategy. DI23 will be on 5-6 July at The Active Leisure Centre, Thornbury (like DI22 this year). It will again be hybrid for in-person and remote attendees. In the next few months, we’ll bring you more information about the theme and content of DI23.
Among those that will be invited to Speak:
– Charlie Forte – Defence Digital, Chief Information Officer
– Richard Franklyn – Airbus and DSF Industry Lead
– John Linwood, Defence Digital, Chief Technology Officer– Project Accelerate
– Dina Kakaras, Defence Digital, Commercial Head of Software
– Major General Richard Spencer – Defence Digital, Director
– Christine Maxwell – Defence Digital, Director Cyber Defence and Risk
– Claire Fry – Defence Digital, Functional Integration
– Nigel Shaw, DE&S CIO
– Arif Mustafa, RAF CIO
– David Tagg-Oram, Defence Digital, Head of the Digital Foundry
– Air Commodore David Rowland, Defence Digital, Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC)
– Caroline Bellamy – Defence Chief Data Officer
– Christine Maxwell – Director, Cyber Defence and Risk
– Gareth Hetheridge – Leonardo CIO
– David Thompson – Appian
– Dominic Davies – Chief of S&T Knowledge Management Systems, DSTL
(Source: Team Defence)
03 Feb 23. Make UK National Manufacturing Conference 2023.
7th March 2023 | QEII Centre, London
This year’s National Manufacturing conference will provide a platform for delegates to:
- Hear from inspirational speakers and share best practice.
- Challenge political decision-makers to create a business environment that helps manufacturers to grow and offers solutions for the current economic climate.
- Join interactive breakout sessions focusing on tech, talent and trade.
Speakers include Rachel Reeves MP, Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE, Steph McGovern, and Stephen Phipson CBE. (Source: MAKE UK DEFENCE)
03 Feb 23. Make UK Defence Meet the Buyer:
Emerging Technologies – Space & Aero
15th March 2023 | Virtual
Make UK Defence’s first Meet the Buyer of 2023 is live for booking!
This event, on March 15-16th, will focus on Emerging Technologies, Space and Aerospace. Delegates can arrange appointments with a range of buyers from a across industry via the Swapcard platform.
Buyers confirmed so far are:
Airbus Defence & Space
Boeing Defence
DASA
DSTL
Leonardo Helicopters
Lockheed Martin
MBDA
MoD Future Capability Group
QinetiQ
Raytheon UK
Roke
Surrey Satellite Technology
Thales
With many more to follow!
These events have assisted numerous members in forging connections and doing business with decision-makers in defence. (Source: MAKE UK DEFENCE)
03 Feb 23. DPRTE 2023 – 29th March 2023, Farnborough International.
After great success at DPRTE 2022 Make UK Defence have taken a 24 exhibition stand at DPRTE 2023.
The benefits of exhibiting with Make UK Defence are:
- Exhibit at one of the UK’s leading defence trade shows
- Prime location on show floor and part of a large pavilion
- Direct Introductions where possible with speakers from MOD and industry
- Furniture/lighting/power included in price
- Lunch and refreshment vouchers included in price
- MUKD team will be on hand to assist with enquiries and for stand cover if required
- Inclusion in extensive social media activity before/during/after the event
- Inclusion in MUKD newsletter pre and post event regarding success of the show
- Half page feature in MUKD’s brochure to include company logo and company overview
For more information on exhibiting and the packages we have available please contact . (Source: MAKE UK DEFENCE)
03 Feb 23. Xel Training Course (NEW DATES!)
May-December 2023
Make UK Defence has teamed up with Xel Training and Development to provide training sessions that are guaranteed to help you in thrive in the industry.
Sessions include:
- Selling – The Essentials for Success
- Quoting to Win
- Negotiating and Closing
- Key Account Management
Contact for more details!
(Source: MAKE UK DEFENCE)
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DSEI 2023 – POWERING PROGRESS, DEFINING YOUR FUTURE
DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.
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