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20 May 25. Briefing: Physical Security & Resilience – A discussion on Martyn’s Law & Presentation on UEFA Euro
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13:00 29/05/2025 – 16:00 29/05/2025
Briefing: Physical Security & Resilience – A discussion on Martyn’s Law & Presentation on UEFA Euro – Event Ticket
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With the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, or Martyn’s Law, receiving Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent – GOV.UK, it seems timely for the ADS Physical Security and Resilience SIG to consider this forthcoming legislation.
Whilst we await the publication of the statutory guidelines that will shape the implementation of the Bill, it is unrealistic to expect the Home Office or Security Industry Authority (SIA), the appointed regulator, to provide any guidance beyond their publicly stated positions Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK, Martyn’s Law Factsheet – Home Office in the media.
In light of this, we have invited the UK Crowd Management Association UKCMA | The UK Crowd Management Association to deliver a presentation on the legislation. As a key stakeholder consulted throughout the development of the Bill, UKCMA is well-placed to provide valuable context and share its insights into the anticipated direction of implementation and regulation in the short term, though it will not offer an official or binding interpretation.
Looking ahead, we are also pleased to welcome Chief Superintendent Joe McDonald, the Head of Police Planning for UEFA Euro 2028. Seconded from the Metropolitan Police Service into the Department for Culture, Media & Sport for this major international sporting event, Chief Superintendent McDonald will provide an strategic overview of this prestigious tournament which will once again put the UK in the global spotlight. This will enable members to prepare in advance for any opportunities or challenges that the event may present.
To conclude the event, we will provide a short briefing on the recently released 2025 Security and Resilience Sector UK Outlook which highlights the significant contribution of our sector to the national economy
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Tracey Higgs (Executive Assistant & Team Support – Security and Resilience Sector)
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12 May 25. Madrid hosted today the opening of the largest edition to date of the Spanish International Defence and Security Fair (FEINDEF), a strategic event bringing together 601 exhibitors and 93 international delegations in Halls 4, 6, 8, and 10 of Ifema. In its 66,690m², 67% more than the 2023 edition, 35,000 professionals are expected to attend, from May 12 to 14, in an exceptional setting showcasing, land, naval, and aerospace defence systems, cybersecurity technologies, artificial intelligence, drones, advanced simulation, and dual capabilities applied to the civil and military fields. A new pavilion, dedicated to static displays, showcases advanced military technology systems, cutting-edge equipment, and innovations in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and logistics. In addition, FEINDEF 25 attendees will experience firsthand land, naval, and air platforms, command and control systems, as well as advances in sustainability and technological duality applied to the field of defence and security. But FEINDEF 25 is not just an exhibition; it is also a platform for reflection and knowledge generation, where institutional, military, business, and academic leaders will discuss the challenges and opportunities of this new cycle. FEINDEF 25 offers a comprehensive high-level programme of activities, featuring discussions on the latest advancements in technology, innovation, and international trends. Leading experts, industry pioneers, and key authorities will address critical topics such as cyber defence, energy efficiency, sustainability, and disruptive technologies. The programme will also delve into the global geopolitical landscape and its impact on the sector, providing a platform for exchanging ideas and reflecting on emerging challenges. The high calibre and diversity of the sessions make FEINDEF 25 a must-attend for anyone aiming to stay at the forefront of the industry. A global framework with high strategic impact: The celebration of FEINDEF 25 takes place within a rapidly changing geopolitical context, under the effects of the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, instability in the Sahel, and the rise of hybrid threats. Added to this is the shift in the United States’ strategic focus, increasingly oriented toward the Indo-Pacific and the containment of China, which has led Europe to assume a more central role in its own security. In this context, the European Union has accelerated its strategic autonomy in defence matters, with an unprecedented reinforcement of its budgets, the creation of new common capabilities, and the boost to the European defence industry.
FEINDEF thus becomes a unique forum to address the priorities of the new investment cycle, international cooperation, technological innovation and the future of defence industry in Europe. This event will bring together representatives from 57 countries, international organisations, civil and military authorities, ambassadors, defence attachés and business leaders.
INNOVA Space ~ innovation and entrepreneurship: This year, FEINDEF 25’s INNOVA space consolidates its position as a strategic meeting point for promoting innovation in the fields of defence and security, fostering collaboration between public institutions, technology companies, universities, and start-ups. Organised by the Directorate General for Defence Industry Strategy and Innovation (DIGEID), through the Sub-directorate General for Planning, Technology, and Innovation (SDG PLATIN), and ISDEFE (Spanish Defence Systems Engineering), this three-day space hosts initiatives aimed at promoting talent, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship, positioning itself as a catalyst for disruptive solutions that respond to the new challenges of the national and international security environment. Bringing together technological exposure, strategic thinking and international projection, FEINDEF 25 is consolidating itself as much more than a trade fair: it is the meeting point where the future of European defence is defined, alliances are generated and an industry that is a driving force for innovation, security and economic progress is promoted. For three days, Madrid will be the focal point of debate and cooperation in a sector that is essential for the present and future of Europe.
Since its first edition in 2019, FEINDEF has received institutional support from the Ministry of Defence and has successfully engaged numerous national and international institutions. These include the European Union; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation; the Ministry of the Interior, through the National Police, the Civil Guard and the Directorate General for Civil Protection and Emergencies; the Ministry of Industry and Tourism; the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Business; and the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities, as well as organisations associated with these ministries, such as the CNI, INTA, INCIBE, ENISA, ICEX, and CDTI. This extensive institutional involvement highlights the comprehensive nature of the exhibition and its crucial role as a key platform for the national and international defence and security ecosystem.
The second day of FEINDEF 25 focused on the transformation of the defence ecosystem through innovation, digitalisation, and the strengthening of strategic industrial capabilities. With a strong institutional and business presence, the programme brought together senior representatives from the Ministry of Defence, industry leaders, start-ups, and international delegations. The Global Sponsors: Navantia, AMPER, EM&E Group, and Airbus played a leading role. The event concluded with more than 17,000 visitors.
Digital Defence and Industrial Capabilities: The morning began with a high-level panel on digital strategy at the Ministry of Defence, with the participation of Lieutenant General José María Millán Martínez (CESTIC), who detailed the advances in digitalisation, cybersecurity, and technological governance. This institutional vision was reinforced by the industrial focus shared by EM&E, which outlined its commitment to applied innovation and the integration of advanced technologies in complex operational environments.
In parallel, other panels addressed the challenges of investment and the industrialisation of critical capabilities. In this context, AMPER hosted one of the day’s key sessions, focusing on industrial organisation and cooperation within the national defence ecosystem. Its CEO, Enrique López, shared the company’s vision of the importance of generating collaborative, resilient, and technologically advanced structures that guarantee Spain’s strategic autonomy and its projection in Europe. Within this same framework, Navantia reinforced its role as one of the pillars of national technological innovation with the conference “Navantia: Spearhead of Innovation,” delivered by its president, Ricardo Domínguez. During his speech, Domínguez emphasised the strategic value of innovation as a driver of industrial sovereignty and as the backbone of major current and future defence programmes: “We have made the right decisions: investment decisions, R&D decisions, technological and industrial transformation decisions, and human capital decisions, all with the aim of being prepared to adequately respond to the challenges that lie ahead.”
Start-ups and major programmes share ground on the new industrial map: The second day also reinforced the role of start-ups and new entrepreneurial models in defence. In addition, panels focused on investment and international industrial cooperation were held, with the participation of leading companies. They emphasised Spain’s value as a key player in promoting a solid, inclusive, and technologically advanced European strategic autonomy.
Cybersecurity and Borders – Defence Also Plays a Digital Role: Hall 8 hosted an intense programme focused on cyber defence, with presentations and expert panels from the Joint Cyber Command, Thales, TRC, Accenture, Telefónica, and several European organisations. Sessions ranged from the protection of the digital domain to new models of deterrence in hybrid warfare contexts.
The Civil Guard panel also took place, focusing on comprehensive border management and operational cooperation with European agencies, with representatives from the European Commission and the Italian Guardia di Finanza. The comprehensive approach of these activities reinforced the geostrategic and technological dimension of the event.
Throughout the day, FEINDEF 25 continued to welcome thousands of industry professionals, consolidating its role as a major meeting platform for defence, innovation, and industry. The active participation of its Global Sponsors in the most relevant content of the day has demonstrated its leadership in shaping a new model of industrial cooperation, adapted to current challenges and with a vision for the future. (Source: joint-forces.com)
17 May 25. Close Combat Symposium Programme Now Available.
Don’t Forget to Register, Registration Closes 23rd June
Aim
The aim is to bring together the military, academia, and industry to discuss current and future developments in close combat and dismounted technologies and procedures. It will also consider current and future equipment pipelines.
Theme
With thanks to Army HQ this years Theme
Delivering lethal effect – How do we harness digital targeting to enhance the dismounted close combat kill web?
- The Land Operating Concept has Recce-Strike at it’s heart. Not a new concept, and being played-out in real-time today, yet one which is a departure from how the British Army saw itself operating previously. How can we harness existing technology to immediately tighten the kill-web?
- What are the new equipment and emerging concept opportunities to ensure the close combatfight is weighted in the British Army’s favour?
- Automation offers opportunity, but could also be an anchor. How do we ensure we automate the correct parts of the close fight at the right time?
- Dismounted Close Combat remains an inevitable part of modern warfare. How do we layer effects and capabilities at small team and platoon levels to ensure overmatch against adversaries?
- The digital kill-web is rapidly evolving; where should we be setting our sights in terms of capability milestones over the next 3, 5 and 10 years?
- Much of what could be achieved is reliant on an unassured energy supply. What can be done to balance technology’s demand versus the force’s ability to sustain it?
- Enhancing lethality is as much about survivability as it is about calibre and rates of fire. How can we improve battlefield survivability now, and in the next 10 years?
Format
The event is planned to be held over three days.
- 1 July: Day 1, is at the Defence Academy of the UK in Shrivenham and provides insight from Army HQ and other customers on their intent for the future. This is supplemented by presentations from academia and industry
- 2 July: Day 2 takes place at Cranfield University’s COTEC range facility on Salisbury Plain. This involves live-firing demonstrations from industry as well as an opportunity for delegates to fire small arms from different manufacturers and with different optics and technologies. There is also the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate autonomous and remote technologies.
- 3 July: Day 3 is back at Shrivenham and provides more technology briefs from industry and academia.
BATTLESPACE Comment: BATTLESPACE is running a special issue for CCS with special distribution on the range and the Conference contact:
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