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03 Oct 24. Cityforum is working on five other important policy agendas this Autumn: Intelligent defence, deterrence, the criminal justice system, the health and resilience of UK policing, and the role of the private security sector in an age of increased global threat.
Join us at the following Cityforum discussions:
9 October 2024: Intelligent Defence and Smart Power – IBM, York Road London
15 October 2024: Transforming Criminal Justice – People, Prevention, Prisons – BT Tower, Maple St, London
30 October 2024: Lunch discussion with Chief Air Marshal Sir Richard Knighton on deterrence
28 November 2024: People in Policing: The Workforce Model to Deliver Resilience, Wellbeing and Effect – Amazon HQ, 1 Principal Place, London
5 December 2024: The Private Security Sector in an Age of Threat: Roles, Remits, Resources, Responsibilities – The IET, Savoy Place, London
Coming soon in 2025
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Cityforum Annual Digital Policing Summit – Wednesday 22 January 2025. Agenda to be announced soon – sponsorship positions are very limited already, so please get in touch if you would like to book your place.
March 2025: Transforming Police Public Contact
02 Oct 24. Philippines draws defence firms as military modernises amid South China Sea tension. Global defence contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-bn-dollar effort to modernise its military at a time of rising tension in the South China Sea.
From Lockheed Martin of the United States to Sweden’s Saab, Israel’s Rafael, and the India-Russia joint venture BrahMos, a total of 291 firms showcased military technology and weapons systems at an exhibition in Manila last week.
“The Philippines is an emerging market for the defence industry,” said Chester Cabalza, president of a Manila-based think tank, International Development and Security Cooperation.
Manila has allocated $35 bn for the buildup, spread over the next decade, as it has faced off with China in sea and air confrontations over contested areas of the busy South China Sea waterway.
“Our strategic issues with China have caught the attention of defence firms, and the exhibit demonstrates support from like-minded nations, many of whom are our partners and allies,”
Cabalza added.
Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the Philippines has looked beyond traditional ally the United States to step up security partnerships with nations, such as Japan and Australia, also concerned at China’s increasing regional influence.
“The goal of modernisation is to develop a credible defence force, whether there’s the China issue or not,” said Jesus Avilla, a former assistant defence secretary, while visiting the biennial Asia Defence and Security (ADAS) exhibition.
In the third phase of a decades-long effort to beef up territorial defence and maritime security, the Philippine military is looking to buy advanced assets such as fighter jets, submarines and missile systems.
While long-standing military ties ensure the United States is a key supplier, the Philippines has widened defence procurement to nations such as India, Israel, Poland, South Korea and Turkey.
Reflecting Manila’s expanding role in regional security, the exhibition featured new companies, and participating nations such as Britain, France and Japan.
Avilla stressed the urgency of modernisation as strategic challenges now stretch to encompass economic and food security, as the South China Sea holds crucial resources.
China claims almost the entire waterway, a conduit for more than $3 trillion of annual ship-borne commerce, despite overlapping claims by Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.
However, in 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration said its claims had no legal basis, a decision China rejects.
“Our enemy is not joking because they can see that our equipment is not enough,” said Philippine navy officer Alandel Drilon, while inquiring about a multiple rocket launcher system.
“That’s our weakness at the moment, our vessels, they are old, so this exhibit is a good chance for our officers to see how they can improve our equipment.”
In 2022, the Philippines bought a $375-m BrahMos anti-ship missile system, and the firm is now offering a ship-mounted version.
“We hope for a positive outcome soon,” added Praveen Pathak, its director for market promotion and export.
State-run Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) [RIC:RIC:ISRAI.UL], which has earlier supplied advanced surveillance capabilities, such as electro-optic systems, is also ready to provide items from reconnaissance aircraft to coastal radar, said Maxim Zemer, a senior marketing official for Asia and Africa.
The Philippines is also evaluating offers for 40 multirole fighter aircraft. Though it has not disclosed specific bidders, Saab, with its Gripen jets, is widely considered a contender.
“We want to deliver credible, sustainable, cost-efficient, offensive air power to the Philippines,” said Jussi Halmetoja, air operations adviser and test pilot at Saab.
Saab has had “fruitful negotiation” with the Philippine defence ministry, Halmetoja added, and was ready to meet the needs of its air force.
A Gripen E fighter jet on display outside the exhibition drew throngs of visitors, some from the military, who sat in its cockpit, posing for photographs.
“Modernising our forces will take time due to the resources needed, but ADAS allows us to explore the capabilities available,” said Lieutenant General Charlton Sean Gaerlan, the Philippine armed forces’ deputy chief of staff.
“It also gives us the opportunity to engage with defence companies to ensure we select the best systems for our needs.” (Source: Reuters)
02 Oct 24. SDSC-UK announced the launch of our exciting Conference and Meet the Buyer programme at SDSC-UK 2024 – and to introduce a valuable new service!
SDSC-UK 2024
Wednesday 20 November
Defence for the next decade and the role of UK Industry
Our unclassified SDSC-UK Conference this year will focus on the resources the UK Defence Industry requires to face the global challenges of the next 10 years in two key areas: funding and skills.
NATO and its allies face threats that are growing and diversifying; escalating conflict in the Middle East; war in Europe; states across the world that are increasingly acting in ways that challenge regional and global stability as well as our sovereign values and interests.
In July 2024 the Prime Minister launched a Strategic Defence Review (SDR) with the intention of ensuring the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad. How can UK Defence meet the roles, capabilities and reforms required by the SDR?
Introducing the first in our Conference series with a focus on funding:
‘Navigating Financing Challenges Within The Defence & Security Sector’
Our panel of experts address the challenges faced by innovators who seek development funding but often find that mainstream lenders perceive the defence sector as a risk.
Our anticipated speakers include:
Ryan Group
NATO International Fund
Office of Strategic Capital
UK Export Finance
Harligan
Morphose Capital Partners
Our unclassified Conference programme is free to attend for all SDSC-UK Day 2 & 3 Visitor ticket holders.
02 Oct 24. Counter UAS Technology USA.
December 2 – December 4, 2024
Arlington, USA
SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the 4th annual Counter UAS Technology USA Conference, taking place in Arlington, VA, on December 2-4, 2024.
Building from the sell-out 2023 edition, Counter UAS Technology USA 2024 will return in a bigger platform than ever before, to bring together key military and government C-UAS program managers, policy makers, research and development experts, along with industry partners, to forge valuable discussions on how to strengthen US protection against the threat of UAS.
With the recent release of the new Counter UAS legislation – ‘Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023’- it is evident that advancing robust C-sUAS capabilities is critical to enable the DoD and Military to protect personnel, assets and locations from the proliferation of illegal and hostile drones.
Counter UAS Technology USA 2024 is the perfect forum for this important topic, as it will facilitate discussions surrounding C-sUAS priorities, challenges and solutions, promoting dedicated discussion and networking to enhance the approach, analysis, and solutions to address one of the most prevalent pressures facing the US military, government, and allies: the sUAS threat.
This year’s Counter UAS Technology USA will feature a brand-new Focus Day on December 2, dedicated to Mobile Deployable Counter UAS. This will provide a unique opportunity for the community to discuss the integration of mounted, dismounted, and on-the-move capabilities to provide the US war fighter with operational advantage against rogue drones.
The Main Conference, taking place on December 3-4, will continue to forge insightful discussions around the development and integration of effective countermeasures to identify, target, intercept and ultimately defeat illicit UAS activity.
Benefits of attending
- Access exclusive C-UAS updates from a range of key US Military and DoD Senior Leaders, representing leading organizations including RCCTO, PEO Missiles and Space, ACM-IBCT, US Marine Corps, DEVCOM Armaments Center, DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center, US Air Force Research Laboratory, ODNI, CISA, FBI, among many others
- A brand-new Focus Day, providing dedicated discussions around Mobile Deployable Counter UAS Systems
- Engage and network with influential decision-makers and solution providers driving advancements in the C-UAS sector
- Listen to comprehensive briefings covering a variety of topics including kinetic and non-kinetic systems; detection, identification and mitigation capabilities; policy and regulation updates; multi-layered defense; maritime C-UAS efforts; among many others
- Meet and listen to key international speakers from across NATO and allied nations, to find out more about their latest developments and efforts to combat illicit and hostile drones
BATTLESPACE is supporting this Conference with a special C-UAS issue.
04 Oct 24. Protecting Critical Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition
BATTLESPACE Publications is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Protecting Critical Infrastructure,’ to be held at Chepstow Racecourse prior to the Chepstow Military Raceday on November 6th 2024. The Conference will provide comprehensive coverage and discussion of the risks involved in holding large sporting events without the proper Counter-UAS systems and technology to protect participants and participating teams from aggressive drone incursions.
As the war in Ukraine progress into its second year, the Conference will examine the difficulties in protecting key infrastructure such as nuclear power stations, power stations, sporting events and military facilities from multiple drone swarm threats. A key factor in urban C-UAS scenarios compared to battlefield C-UAS is the limitation of the usage of kinetic and EW defeat systems. Urban sporting events require specialist C-UAS systems which can defeat the drone threat without damaging the infrastructure or jamming the radio spectrum.
A paper given by ZoneAware will focus on new regulations for sporting venues and events under Martyn’s Law.
Martyn’s Law is already prompting security reviews for events and venues and will come in over the next year or two for enhanced tier event venues over 800 people – Scrutiny in the House of Commons is coming up shortly and it will update on counter terror preparedness and have implications for the licensing of events and culpability for a failure to prepare adequately. The Security Industry Authority is noted as the new regulator. Drones are certainly part of that conversation on a sliding scale proportionally of what is needed to keep people safe on site. The bigger the meet / event the more likely a standard will need to be met for drone safety. ROCUs (Regional Counter Terror Policing Advisors) are already in training at some forward thinking areas of the country.
Venue: View Restaurant Chepstow Racecourse
Date November 6th 2024
Organisers: BATTLESPACE
Chairman: Brig. (Retd.) Ian Cameron-Mowat
Registration and Breakfast: 0915
0945 Chaiman’s Intro and Keynote Presentation: Brig. (Retd.) Ian Cameron-Mowat
1020 Denys Demko, Ukraine High Commission Representative – Challenges Protecting Key Ukrainian Infrastructure
1040 David Beckett, Director, COMINT Business Development, SPX Communication Technologies www.tcibr.com
1100 Chris Rogers, ZoneAware www.zoneaware.co.uk/
1120 Q&As
1200 Bar opens, Roger Hart Tipster Talk
Welcome brief from Vanessa Hathaway Chepstow Racecourse
1215 Simon Davies CEO Of Spectra Group, Platinum Sponsor welcomes guests
1230 Chelsea Pensioners Ring Bell to start racing with Exail Nav and all race sponsors
1320 Racing starts
1630 BBOY Award and Auction
Last race 1600
1730 Carriages
Tickets: Limited spaces remain, a table of 10 is £1100 + VAT, individual tickets £110 + VAT
Ticket contact: Vanessa Hathaway <>
Notes:
– Passes not needed for the car park or to get in – the car park will be open from 9am
– If access is needed to racecourse site to drop off items and set up, Gate 1 to be used (which is the one by the roundabout at the bottom of the hill) or Gate 2
– All vehicles must be offsite by 9am as we will be open to the conference guests
02 Oct 24. Ukraine to speak at Protecting Critical Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition, November 6th 2024 Chepstow Racecourse, on Chepstow Military Raceday.
BATTLESPACE is delighted to announce the participation of the Ukraine government in our Conference. Denys Demko will give a paper on the challenges facing Ukraine to protect its critical infrastructure facilities from drone swarm attacks in particular.
As the war in Ukraine progress into its second year, the Conference will examine the difficulties in protecting key infrastructure such as nuclear power stations, power stations, sporting events and military facilities from multiple drone swarm threats. A key factor in urban C-UAS scenarios compared to battlefield C-UAS is the limitation of the usage of kinetic and EW defeat systems. Urban sporting events require specialist C-UAS systems which can defeat the drone threat without damaging the infrastructure or jamming the radio spectrum.
Dive into the future of drone technology & security at the UK’s premier Counter-Unmanned Air Vehicle/Counter-Unmanned Air System (C-UAV/C-UAS) Exhibition & Conference.
Counter drone is a hot topic in Government, there is renewed and increased focus on this subject with commitment to delivery at all levels of Government and Home Office. From the formation of new Police powers and private security legislation, infrastructure and venue protection to tracking and detection requirements to be built into drones at point of manufacture.
Collaborate with policy makers, government agencies, and industry stakeholders who shape drone regulations and policy. Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest innovations and trends in C-UAV/C-UAS technology and security. Forge strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance national security and safeguard critical infrastructure against evolving threats posed by unmanned aerial systems.
Gain unparalleled access to key stakeholders and potential partners. Engage with a targeted audience seeking solutions in C-UAS. evaluate the current landscape and inform future thinking and research. Our C-UAS Exhibition and Conference in the UK serves as the nexus where academia, policy makers, government officials, industry leaders, innovators, and drone manufacturers converge to shape the future of aerial security.
Governments are requesting EOIs for all areas of C-UAS. The MoD have issued a tender notice for C-UAS procurement with a spotlight on Electro-Magnetic DETECT and/or DEFEAT capabilities. Border Force, the prison service and CT Police are seeking solutions to the UAS threat. Drone incursions at sporting and music events are on the increase. With the announcement of Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places, the requirement for C-UAS systems is urgent.
As the war in Ukraine progress into its second year, the Conference will examine the difficulties in protecting key infrastructure such as nuclear power stations, power stations, sporting events and military facilities form multiple drone swarm threats. A key factor in urban C-UAS scenarios compared to battlefield C-UAS is the limitation of the usage of kinetic and EW defeat systems. Urban sporting events require specialist C-UAS systems which can defeat the drone threat without damaging the infrastructure or jamming the radio spectrum.
Julian Nettlefold, publisher of BATTLESPACE, said: “The profile of sponsors and attendees at the Chepstow Military Raceday makes it a perfect forum for displaying the equipment available to racecourses to counter the drone incursion threats on critical infrastructure, such as power stations and pipelines. All the equipment on show has been battle proven and has protected the citizens of Ukraine in particular. Ian Cameron-Mowat has very kindly agreed to chair the event. We are delighted to announce that Denys Demko from the Ukraine High Commission in London, has agreed to give a paper about the threats facing Ukraine’s critical infrastructure”
Ian Cameron-Mowat, the former Head of Force Protection in the UK Ministry of Defence, said: Technology marches on, and the threat to sporting events from the illegal and sometimes dangerous use of drones is real, and is evolving at pace. This event gives us the chance to update ourselves on these threats, and on the technology which can counter them.”
Chepstow Racecourse said: “Drone incursions are on the rise and at ARC we have recognised this threat for some time and are working on solutions to counter this threat which clearly poses a danger to jockeys and horses. We are delighted that these companies have chosen Chepstow to showpiece their C-UAS solutions for racecourses.”
Jackson White, Business Development Director of Tactical Data Links and VP Marketing, SPX Communication Technologies said: ‘We’re delighted to support the inaugural Chepstow C-UAS Conference in its 2024 edition as Platinum sponsors, our presentation entitled ‘CUAS defeat challenges in public sporting events. Kinetic, RF and Interdiction defeats,’ centres on the challenges created by the current and growing UAS threats at public and sporting events.”
“We recognise the ongoing threat to sporting events and have developed a fully integrated, scalable and customisable system designed to detect, defeat and track hostile UAS and drones. We’re delighted to support the Chepstow Military Raceday in its 2024 edition, highlighting the importance of tech innovation to protect our critical sporting culture.”
The Conference is supported by BATTLESPACE Publications who will produce an issue for the event with special distribution during the event.
The Chepstow Military Raceday was started by Julian Nettlefold in 2014 in memory of his late mother who cared for his father who was 100% disabled having lost both hands and an eye in World War 2. Since inception, the Raceday has raised over £300,000 for military charities including SSAFA, Combat Stress and the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The 2024 races are already sold to BATTLESPACE, Comtech, Hall & Watts, Spectra, platinum sponsor, SPX Communication Technologies and TVS and tables are already selling.
The 2023 Chepstow Military Raceday, was a record event hosting 200 guests and raising £26,500, showed a number of C-UAS systems which can be deployed immediately by Racecourses to counter the drone threat and bring the drones down before they enter the racecourse airspace and thus endanger the lives of horses and jockeys.
Companies showing C-UAS equipment at Chepstow 2023 included SPX Communication Technologies’ BLACKTALON C-UAS system which was on display at the Racecourse entrance. Working closely with SPX Communication Technologies was race sponsor Echodyne, the US radar specialist with four of its EchoShield radars displayed on the BLACKTALON system and in the restaurant. Other C-UAS companies attending the event included Openworks Engineering and Chess Dynamics.
30 Sept 24. Israel exhibits at AUSA. UVisionAir – will unveils at the show, its groundbreaking autonomous multi-launch system. This solution represents an evolution from single munition operations to a system capable of simultaneously launching and managing multiple loitering munitions.
Uvision’s CEO – Dr. Ran Gozali , recently joined UVision after long career at Rafael as Executive Vice President, GM Land & Naval Division will share his insights and vision to the future of loitering munition technology.
Steadicopter – will unveiling the Golden Eagle HS (Heavy Strike) , a Rotary Unmanned Aerial System with heavy strike capabilities, developed in partnership with Rafael. This new addition integrates Spike missiles, enhancing its precision for tactical operations such as border protection and perimeter security.
Spear UAV- will present at the show its MCL (Multi Canister Launcher) Viper : cutting edge Multi Canister Launcher enables swift deployment of VIPER 300 family of UAS from any military platform (ground and naval). I would like to offer a special brief about hovering loitering munition with Mr. Yiftach Kleinman the company’s Deputy CEO and EVP Commercial.
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