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A new era of defence procurement

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A new era of defence procurement

23 September 2024

The global defence industry has always been characterised by long-standing alliances and cost-driven procurement strategies. However, change is afoot.

DVD2024 to recognise diversity and equity in defence

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DVD2024 to recognise diversity and equity in defence

10 September 2024

DVD2024 will welcome Women in Defence UK to its event at UTAC Millbrook this September (18th-19th). Jointly sponsored by Defence Equipment & Support (Land Equipment) and Army Headquarters, DVD2024 will provide opportunities for industry and key MoD stakeholders to discuss ‘Battle Winning Ideas’, resilience and collaboration, delivering ...

MSPO 2024: focused on the future

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MSPO 2024: focused on the future

19 August 2024

The annual International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO - the 32nd edition of which is being held 3rd-6th September 2024 in Kielce, Poland - is one of Europe's most important defence industry events, with a total of 730 companies from 33 countries having already confirmed their participation in this year's event.

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Issue 3, Vol. 14: ADVANCE September - November 2024

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British Army: transforming for a sustainable future

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British Army: transforming for a sustainable future

29 July 2024

The themes for DVD2024 have recently been announced and with a focus on delivering the most modern and lethal Army in Europe together, the event will be closely following the future sustainability and technology targets that will enable transformation.

AI-rospace…? Time to generate ROI from AI in aerospace

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AI-rospace…? Time to generate ROI from AI in aerospace

12 July 2024

There is consensus among decision makers in aerospace that adopting AI is not just an opportunity but a necessary evolution. However, the challenge is now to translate the recognised promises of AI into tangible gains at scale that reach beyond R&D projects and proof-of-concept. Dinesh Mohan, Global Head of Digital Services at Expleo explains how to ...

The evolution of military optronics

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The evolution of military optronics

19 June 2024

Optronics form an integral part of today’s operational military equipment, playing a decisive role in the tactical superiority and safety of armed forces. From night vision technology and thermal imaging to enhanced head-up displays (HUDs) and augmented reality glasses, these optoelectronic systems are now indispensable tools.

DVD2024: Collaboration to deliver the most modern and lethal army in Europe

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DVD2024: Collaboration to deliver the most modern and lethal army in Europe

16 May 2024

On 18th and 19th September 2024, industry and Defence in the Land Equipment sector will meet at UTAC Millbrook for two days of coordinated engagement through informal discussions, briefings, demonstrations and displays. Jointly sponsored by Defence Equipment & Support (Land Equipment) and Army Headquarters, DVD2024 will provide opportunities for ...

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Putting land equipment capability in the hands of military and defence personnel

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Putting land equipment capability in the hands of military and defence personnel

13 March 2024

DVD2024 marks more than two-decades of the most significant exhibition for Defence industry, DE&S Delivery Teams, Army HQ and Defence community users of Land Equipment. Staged at UTAC Millbrook since 2003, DVD is a two-day event, which will take place on 18th and 19th September 2024.

SPONSOR FOCUS: BlueWhale − a true submarine force multiplier

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SPONSOR FOCUS: BlueWhale − a true submarine force multiplier

8 December 2023

The seventh annual REPMUS and Dynamic Messenger naval exercises, organised and led by the Portuguese Navy and NATO, were held over a three-week period in September 2023. Over two hundred representatives of security and defence industries, military forces and academia from 30 countries around the globe witnessed the unveiling of ‘BlueWhale’, a ...

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SPONSOR FOCUS: Missile fin control actuation systems

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SPONSOR FOCUS: Missile fin control actuation systems

17 October 2023

Based on inputs from a guidance system, a missile fin control actuation system (CAS) is used to precisely position control surfaces such as fins and canards. The guidance system defines the flight trajectory to the intended target and provides independent steering commands to the aerodynamic surfaces. The key elements of a CAS include miniature ...

EVENT FOCUS: SDSC-UK

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EVENT FOCUS: SDSC-UK

11 October 2023

The Specialist Defence and Security Convention UK (SDSC-UK) is to be held at its new venue - the Telford International Centre - on Wednesday 1st November 2023 (MoD Industry Day) and Thursday 2nd November 2023 (Exhibition and Conference).

SPONSOR FOCUS: COTS motors decrease A&D development time

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SPONSOR FOCUS: COTS motors decrease A&D development time

24 March 2023

Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) refers to standard commercial or industry grade products readily available for use – typically off the shelf. Most projects in the aerospace and defence (A&D) market require stringent specifications to develop a robust and durable product capable of operation in extreme environments. COTS products can be modified ...

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RAF uses SAF on routine ops

15 August 2024

The Royal Air Force (RAF) are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on routine operations for the first time.

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Apprentices prepare for Tom Nevard Memorial Competition

30 July 2024

This year’s annual Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Tom Nevard Memorial Competition (TNMC) - a week-long designing and manufacturing competition for apprentices - is to take place from Sunday 4th to Friday 9th August at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.

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NATO DIANA launches 2024 challenges

12 July 2024

Building on the success of its inaugural year, NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has launched its 2024 challenges to continue to attract the best and brightest innovators across the Alliance in support of its mission to build a peaceful and more resilient future.

Defence Security Events

Strategic Command bursaries for 100 students in the North West

11 July 2024

Strategic Command’s bursary programme to encourage talented young people into digital and cyber careers in Defence has kicked off for 100 students in Lancashire.

Aerospace

NATS launches search for next generation of Air Traffic Controllers

18 June 2024

The air traffic service provider, NATS, has today announced the launch of a nationwide recruitment campaign to identify and train the next generation of air traffic controllers.

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Events Calendar

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October 2024

22 - 26 October 2024
22 - 24 October 2024
29 - 31 October 2024
30 - 31 October 2024

November 2024

4 - 7 November 2024
18 - 20 November 2024

December 2024

January 2025

14 - 16 January 2025
21 - 23 January 2025

February 2025

17 - 21 February 2025

March 2025

11 - 13 March 2025
17 - 21 March 2025
25 - 30 March 2025
26 - 27 March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

6 - 8 May 2025
6 - 8 May 2025
21 - 23 May 2025

June 2025

16 - 22 June 2025

July 2025

18 - 20 July 2025

September 2025

9 - 12 September 2025
24 - 26 September 2025

October 2025

14 - 16 October 2025

November 2025

17 - 21 November 2025
18 - 21 November 2025

February 2026

3 - 8 February 2026
8 - 12 February 2026