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Defence iQ has announced the launch of their brand new conference, Surface, Air and Seabed Warfare (SASW) which will be taking place at the home of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, on the 18 – 19 June 2024, where we will explore innovative solutions to transit capability gaps in naval operations. The conference will centre around the augmentation of warships through cutting-edge technology, positioning them as pivotal assets in the ever-evolving multi-domain battlespace. With the rise of potential higher-intensity conflicts and modern challenges such as autonomous systems, hypersonic capabilities, and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure, it is crucial to address these issues proactively. View the Agenda Here – https://bit.ly/3w8ATE5 Book Your Tickets Here – https://bit.ly/497wfF0 #surfacewarfare #seabedwarfare #sasw24 #military #defence #militaryevents

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If there isn’t consensus on the role of #data when it comes to mission readiness, then are defence assets being managed in an optimised way? Has defence completely embraced a Multi-Domain Integration mode of operating? Read our latest blog to find out: https://ow.ly/oz8830sEf1T

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🇬🇧📥 #GE2024: What lies ahead for UK defence post-election? Experts from the School of Security Studies outline the main defence challenges facing the incoming government and how the UK's approach to defence might change under new leadership. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eXZkHAf9

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An interesting change of fortunes for companies in the explosives area....

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New developments in the #drone space - highlighted by Philip below

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Our next #ResilienceConference speaker announcement is John R. Director of Defence Innovation at the UK Ministry of Defence. After retiring from the British Army in 2020, John joined the Civil Service and spent two years as Director Strategy and Enterprise Services in Defence Intelligence, where he led transformation and corporate services. After a short project at 10 Downing Street, he returned to the Ministry of Defence in his current position of Director of Defence Innovation. He will lend his extensive expertise to Resilience Conference as we discuss the challenges of delivering new technology to battlefields, focusing on the impacts on supply chains, procurement, and the critical roles of partnerships and innovation in maintaining operations amidst conflict. Have you gotten your ticket to Resilience Conference yet? Apply for tickets to join us for this discussion on 26-27 September in London - https://lnkd.in/e_Gfj3jZ Interested in sponsoring a closed-session workshop or hosting a dinner? Contact us at hello@resilienceconference.io to discuss how your company can get involved at Resilience Conference. #resilience #defenceinnovation #defencetech #dualuse #startups #infosec #supplychain

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On July 3, the United States Department of Defense of Defence announced that BAE Systems has been awarded a production contract for M109A7 self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the US Army. According to the Department of Defence, the contract is valued at nearly USD 580 million and is expected to be completed by the end of January 2029. The exact number of M109A7 artillery systems and M992A3 ammunition carriers ordered has not been disclosed by the American government. This is the third contract for M109A7 howitzers that BAE Systems has signed in 2024. The first and second agreements were signed in January and March, respectively. BAE Systems reports that the M109A7 is the latest howitzer in the company’s M109 family of vehicles, serving as the primary indirect fire support system for the Army’s Armored Brigade Combat Teams (ABCTs). Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d6663rUf #USArmy #BAESystems #M109A7 #155mm #artillery #howitzer #defence #industry #military #technology #armedforces #indirectfire

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“The multiplier effect matters in every area of the UK Ministry of Defence” explained Sector Director for Defence James Dimmock, in an article for the UK Defence Journal just over a year ago. With defence hitting the headlines, James’s piece on the impact the force multiplier - technology, equipment, strategy or formation - has on a military unit or individual remains an important discussion point on the national agenda. While our expertise does not include the development of battle winning technologies, we have a role in building the physical infrastructure that supports living, working, and training that ultimately impacts operational effectiveness. There are well over 100,000 single living bed spaces for service personnel across the UK, many being renewed or upgraded. 🗨️ “The opportunity to bring learnings from related sectors, for instance, in contemporary student accommodation, to then tweak and enhance single living accommodation (SLA) designs, will deliver increased customer experience. Leveraging private and public sector expertise has been and will be a key focus of our work with the MOD,” adds James. Read more ➡️ https://ow.ly/t7st50S88yR #Defence #Construction #MOD

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UK Ministry of Defence have published their latest acquisition pipeline this week and quick analysis video below. Top marks for Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) for improving the fidelity and visibility of their pipeline, but some parts of MOD are still lagging behind - or not acquiring items in the near future... Strategic Command and Royal Navy to name a couple. Infrastructure dominates the pipeline throughout and amplified by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) topping the charts here again. Thoughts below along with deltas. #mod #defence #defenceindustry #industry #funding #contracts

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A successful operation in the Baltic demonstrating clearly the utility of Maritime Uncrewed Systems (MUS) for mine countermeasures.

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This is a submersible SMR with people working next to it without problems. Why is it taking so long to get our SMR power station programme underway? The only way the UK will become totally self sufficient in electricity production is combined renewable and SMR electricity production.

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Missed our live webinar on doing more with less with the UK Ministry of Defence? No worries! Catch the recording here 📹 https://bit.ly/49WLsbn As we celebrate our fifth anniversary of delivering transformative training solutions at the Ministry of Defence, we invite you to explore the highlights of our journey. In this session, we explore: 📌 The extensive deployment of over 100,000 seats with Microsoft 365 📌 Our pivotal contributions to developing The Learning Hub 📌 The impact of services like MODNET Made Easy and the Microsoft Teams Adoption service, supporting 40 individual projects 📌 The crucial role of training and upskilling in creating an agile workforce Discover how these initiatives have empowered the Ministry of Defence to maximise efficiency and how your organisation can benefit too. 👉 Watch now and see how we’re making a difference https://bit.ly/49WLsbn #Training #Upskilling #Microsoft365 #RemoteWorking #MinistryOfDefence #MicrosoftTeams Natasha Bradley

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Our technical consultants are working to deliver systems integration for the Remotely Piloted Air System which will deliver a UK capability for medium-altitude, long-endurance armed Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance up to 2035 and beyond. Key components of this task include: - Local and Wide Area Network (LAN/WAN) development at the main operating base - Satellite and ground communications elements of Command and Control network - Integration of MoD core Information Systems - Development of an enterprise architecture for PROTECTOR and its supporting systems. Find out more about this important project: https://lnkd.in/e8qPfQcW #SystemsIntegration #EnterpriseArchitecture #P3M #InformationSystems #TechnicalArchitecture

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Another industry undergoing transformation. Thanks Daniel Owen, MBA for starting the conversation.

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📢 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 The recent exercise 'Sea Breeze' has showed a huge progress of the Ukrainian Navy in terms of developing their Mine Countermeasure (MCM) capabilities. Through the UK / Ukraine / Norway Maritime Capability Coalition programme, Ukraine has acquired two ex-British Royal Navy Sandown-class minehunters, #Cherkasy and #Chernihiv, which are currently undergoing extensive training with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth, UK. This collaboration highlights the commitment to enhance #interoperability, command and control, and tactical proficiency in MCM operations, while also aligning Ukrainian naval forces with NATO standards. 🛡️ The importance of this exercise cannot be overstated. With Ukraine's vital trade routes and economic stability dependent on the security of the Black Sea, the role of MCM operations is crucial. Commodore Dmytro Kovalenko have highlighted how the Sea Breeze' provides a critical platform for Ukrainian crews to have the opportunity to operate the tactical group with NATO partners, ensuring readiness for post-war de-mining operations. The integration of Ukrainian MCM capabilities with those of NATO allies will be key in addressing the mine threat, protecting regional trade, and maintaining security for all Black Sea nations. 🌍 Overall, the collaboration and shared expertise from 'Sea Breeze' will play a pivotal role in regional stability. The potential for Ukrainian MCM integration with #Bulgaria, #Romania, and #Türkiye is a testament to the importance of regional partnerships in countering maritime risks. These efforts not only safeguard Ukraine's economy but also significantly contributes to the collective security of the entire Black Sea region. Photo by NATO MARCOM

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Agile and versatile: British Army's 1st Division takes on key role in new Nato force - @forces.net (Video) "The British Army's 1st (UK) Division is now the lead of the land component of Nato's new Allied Reaction Force (ARF). Under the command of the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), the ARF will respond to anything from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to security operations and warfighting." Calian Group delivers military training solutions to sustain readiness for any mission - no matter how many different elements or forces are participating. Our training solutions enable interoperability across simulation and operational systems in a synthetic training environment - powered by our virtual command and control interface (VCCI) and audio distribution service (ADS) capability. By combining simulation and operational tools, Calian delivers a true "train-as-you-fight" experience for any defence customers - including for joint and multi-national training and operations. For more about how we integrate simulation and operational tools see our video: @https://hubs.li/Q02fSDRh0 #defence #defense #nato #training #militarytrainingexercises #simulation #interoperability #ARF Note: Articles posted or shared on this Calian Defence Solutions site are for informational purposes only. Any views or opinions expressed herein are those of the articles’ authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Calian Group. https://hubs.li/Q02FPPRx0

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⚡BAE Systems Naval Ships have released the following areas of interest: - Exploit modular capabilities with open architectures to deliver flexibility and mission adaptability from simpler platforms that can be operated by specialist crew, e.g. Navy Pods. Pathway to optionally crewed surface and sub-surface systems. - Transform the delivery of affordable maritime capability, by off-loading the dull, dirty and dangerous tasks to on and off-board autonomous systems, so releasing crew to higher value and more rewarding activities. Pathway to lean crewing and un-crewed systems. - Ship & system design tools enabled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). - Next generation lightweight materials for ship structures (~100m scale) with affordable routes to manufacture (competitive with steel ship structures). - Sprayable thermal & fire insulation solutions with minimal fire, smoke or toxicity issues, maximising space and minimising weight. - Improved methods of ship outfitting. Novel methods to simplify outfit and improve delivery of completed ship. - Alternate methods to fabricate piped systems. - Ship energy efficiency measures.             - Waste heat recovery from diesel & gas turbine engines. - Robust & safe energy storage solutions (2-10MWh scale).        Please see link to book in comment section.    Make UK Defence Meet the Buyer - Land & Marine   📍Date & Time: 5-6th June 2024 - 9am - 5pm #makeukdefence #defencesupplychains #ukmanufacturing #ukmfg #meetthebuyer #mtb Andrew Kinniburgh Estelle Exelby Samantha Hill Maria Winsper Kelly Maddison Charline Diomande James Watson Olivia Bayes-Garrould Dan Parvaz

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"The UK armed forces 'cannot defend the British homelands properly' and are unprepared for 'conflict of any scale', according to the senior defence official who was charged with gauging Britain’s military strength... 'The government is not taking the public into its confidence about the scale of the threat because it knows it’s not ready'." As the UK heads to the polls on Thursday, a sombre warning from senior official and Oxford academic, Robert Johnson. Though there's a consensus forming around the need for great spending to deter aggressive powers, exceeding the Nato minimum of 2% of GDP, the incoming government will need to work out how to spend that money far more effectively. If, as Rob rightly challenges, that means we might need to double the number complex platforms and enhance our capabilities within years, then there isn't a solution other than a step change in how we coordinate with close allies to deploy technology at scale. From software-first engineering to AI-enabled sensors, we'll need closer partnerships than ever between technology firms, established manufacturers, knowledgeable investors, and government as a strategic customer. With Rob completing his term as the first director of the Office of Net Assessment and Challenge, the University of Oxford has a vital role to play in this debate. With the promotion of good governance and democracy a core mission of the university, there is no more important ethical priority than the deterrence of aggression and the defence of all other rights we enjoy, including the right to vote. Oxford is among world leaders in technology research, from the founders of many of the leading AI ventures such as Google DeepMind to long-established partnerships with engineering leaders like Rolls-Royce. Many Oxford alumni have also chosen public service, and serve in government and armed forces across the democratic world. And Oxford can bring vital insights into the ethics and changing character of conflict, from the Institute for Ethics in AI to the roles of senior alumni in founding and leading the UK's world-first AI Safety Institute. As the visit of Emperor Naruhito last week demonstrated, Oxford has a role in bringing these voices on technology, public service, and ethics to a global audience. On behalf of Oxford alumni active in all of these domains, a huge thanks to Rob and his team for all of their work - now, and in initiatives yet to come. As my children consider how they'll vote for the first time at this election, I hope they'll listen to thoughtful voices like yours from Oxford and our other leading universities.

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