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14 Dec 23. Cityforum and MakeUK Defence have an important discussion coming up in the New Year – ‘Funding the Defence Ecosystem – Capital, Capabilities, Commitment’ is taking place on 8 February at MakeUK, Broadway House, London. More information and a working agenda can be viewed here: CityforumFunding the Defence Ecosystem – Capital, Capabilities, Commitment – Cityforum: https://www.cityforum.co.uk/cityforum-programme-for-2024/
There are limited places for this event due to the venue size, so please don’t delay in registering if you would like to attend. Sponsorship opportunities are available, including panellist roles – please email me for more information.
Cityforum has a huge programme of events spanning cyber, defence, policing, resilience, security and space. For a full view of the year ahead please go to CityforumCityforum Programme for 2024 – Cityforum
There are sponsorship opportunities for all events – please email me if you would like a call to discuss the opportunities with Cityforum.
14 Dec 23. Cuashub.com said today that the State Department hosted the first FVEY Counter-Drone Policy Forum.
The Bureau of Counterterrorism within the U.S. Department of State hosted the inaugural in-person workshop of the Counter-Drone Five Eyes (FVEY) Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., from August 22 to 24, 2023. This event brought together FVEY partners and key U.S. government stakeholders for substantive discussions on counter-drone strategies. The focus was on developing and implementing national policies, enhancing collaboration among FVEY partners, and strategizing for the future of the Counter-Drone FVEY Policy Forum.
FVEY nations’ delegates included representatives from the United Kingdom’s Home Office and Ministry of Defence, Canada’s Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Transport Canada, Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Communications and the Arts, and New Zealand’s Ministry of Transport. The U.S. delegation featured representatives from the National Security Council, the Department of Homeland Security and its component agencies, Customs and Border Protection and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Defense.
Counter-Drone Five Eyes (FVEY) Policy Forum Day One
The initial day of the workshop brought together participants at the Department of State’s George C. Marshall Center for introductory sessions, presentations by FVEY partners outlining their ongoing challenges, and panel discussions addressing the characterization of drone threats and current mitigation practices. Chris Landberg, Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of Counterterrorism, and Jeffrey Giauque, Deputy Coordinator for Crisis Response and Technology, delivered the opening remarks. Both expressed gratitude for the participants’ commitment and collaborative efforts in countering drones and emerging technology threats. Senior Bureau Official Landberg underscored the Department of State’s unwavering commitment to addressing the potential misuse of technology by terrorists. He emphasized the imperative of a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to counter this evolving technology, recognizing its increasing significance in the future landscape of modern warfare and society.
After the opening remarks, representatives from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States provided comprehensive insights into their respective national perspectives on drone threats. They covered topics such as existing policies, regulatory frameworks, and domestic strategies employed to counter drones. Brent Cotton, Director for the C-UAS Program Management Office at the Department of Homeland Security, spoke on behalf of the United States, offering a detailed account of the 18-month process involved in formulating new legislation and policies for countering drones across various interagency channels. This presentation provided participants with valuable perspectives on the shared challenges and distinctive approaches of the FVEY partners in countering drones. It also delved into the complexities of crafting streamlined counter-drone legislation, encompassing authorities, policies, technical requirements, and the subsequent implementation of these measures.
Counter-Drone Five Eyes (FVEY) Policy Forum Day Two
Serving as the official co-host of the FVEY Counter-Drone Policy Forum, the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., hosted the second day of the workshop. During this session, participants extended their discussions on evolving threats and trends in the context of drones. FVEY partners and U.S. government stakeholders actively engaged in panel discussions exploring the beneficial applications of drones. The panels also delved into the current status of each country’s integration of drones into legislative and regulatory frameworks, addressing challenges related to incorporating aerial drones into civil society and the national airspace.
Day Three Technical Demonstration hosted by the Department of Homeland Security
The workshop’s final day was at the St. Elizabeths campus, hosted by the Department of Homeland Security. A technical demonstration featured displays from the State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Customs and Border Protection, and MITRE.
Technical demonstrations showcased some of the current technology, tactics, techniques, and procedures that are being employed by both drone threat actors and counter-drone law enforcement. This demonstration included drones operating at high speeds, executing simulated attacks by dropping payloads, drone swarms, and fixed-wing drone operations. It effectively highlighted the considerable advantages of drones while emphasizing the evolving and concerning threats they pose to national security. Crucially, the demonstration underscored the imperative for robust collaboration among FVEY partners. The Counter-Drone FVEY Policy Forum was acknowledged as a pivotal initial step in developing consistent policies to counter the nefarious use of this technology.
The workshop concluded with participants from all five countries committing to formalize the FVEY Counter-Drone Policy Forum as a lasting entity dedicated to the evolution and implementation of counter-drone policies. They agreed that the substantial value of this face-to-face meeting warranted establishing future meetings as an annual event.
This story originally appeared at www.state.gov
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14 Dec 23. DE&S Digital Engineering Conference 2024.
07/Feb/2024 @ 8:00 am – 08/Feb/2024 @ 2:30 pm
Act now and go fast: implementing Digital Engineering across Team UK Defence to catch up with and get ahead of our adversaries
DE24 will provide ‘Team UK Defence’ community with first-hand insight into how Digital Engineering is transforming Defence to get capabilities into service much quicker than before. We will hear about the UK’s ambition, the good practice and results from others who are already well ahead of us, how UK MOD is using the Digital Engineering Capability Centre to bring Team UK Defence together, and expose the opportunities for our suppliers to move ahead. We will discuss the key initiatives and strategies, exchange information, strengthen relationships, and set the context for a year of rapid progress and change.
Day One: The Vision and the Plan
Day Two: Delivering the Vision
The programme is building with a variety of high level speakers invited to present including (speakers and content subject to change) :-
- Digital Engineering to deliver Increased Defence Outputs at Pace – VAdm Andy Kyte (Confirmed)
- The Digital Engineering Challenge for Defence – Marc Overton, DE&S NED (Confirmed)
- A view from the Operational Front Line – what does “getting ahead” mean – AVM Linc Taylor, RAF (Confirmed)
- The DE&S Digital Engineering Transformation Strategy and the Digital Engineering Control Centre – the Journey So Far – Adam Baldrey, DE&S Digital Engineering Team Leader (Confirmed)
- Pushing the Boundaries with Digital Engineering – Prof John Erkoyuncu, Cranfield University (Confirmed)
- Battlespace Integration – Dom Leeds, DE&S CTO
- International Defence representation
- Young Professionals, Early Careers and addressing Diversity in Defence – The TD-Info Vanguard Team
- Defence Commercial (Confirmed)
- Replacing flight trials with modelling across multiple platforms – Rob McKee, Qinetiq (Confirmed)
- The USAF Digital Engineering Journey
The programme includes Panel Q&A Sessions, encouraging participation from delegates and several networking breaks, including a Network Extra Session with food and bar from 17.00-20.00 hours on Day One.
Tickets start from £300 to £550 for members in person attendance and from £450 to £850 for non-members. MOD personnel can attend free of charge.
Formerly known as the Support Chain Seminar (SCS) the DE&S Digital Engineering Conference takes place under the wings of Concorde, at Aerospace, Bristol again in 2024. We aim to offer an exciting, interesting event, covering updates and case studies from MOD speakers and speakers representing Defence Industry and Academia. DE24 is a hybrid conference, offering both in person and virtual attendance. All ticket holders have virtual access to the live event and post event on catch up for 60 days plus. The conference runs over 1.5 days and includes attendance to the Network Extra Session at the end of Day One. This is an opportunity for dialogue with like minded individuals over a drink/nibbles and another chance to visit the exhibition. Iconic Concorde is open for a walk around throughout the event.
DE24 will provide ‘Team UK Defence’ community with first-hand insight into how Digital Engineering is transforming Defence to get capabilities into service much quicker than before. We will hear about the UK’s ambition, the good practice and results from others who are already well ahead of us, how UK MOD is using the Digital Engineering Capability Centre to bring Team UK Defence together, and expose the opportunities for our suppliers to move ahead. We will discuss the key initiatives and strategies, exchange information, strengthen relationships, and set the context for a year of rapid progress and change.
The programme is building with a number of speakers invited including VAdm Andy Kyte, Marc Overton, DE&S NED, Adam Baldrey, DE&S Digital Engineering Team Leader, Prof John Erkoyuncu, Cranfield University, International representation and more.
Tickets start from £300 to £550 for members in person attendance (£200 virtual) and from £450 to £850 for non-members (£375 virtual). MOD personnel can attend free of charge. To book your seat, please click on the register button on the right.
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