Team Defence Information

SME Showcase
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 26th September, 12:00 – 13:15, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info
(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership)
Our last showcase:
Recording:
SME Showcase-20240515_110441-Meeting Recording.mp4

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SME Showcase
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 7th November, 12:00 – 13:15, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info
(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership)
Slide pack from our September showcase.

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Joint Professional Development Working Group
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The next JPDWG meeting will be taking place In-person at TD-Info office, Rudgeway and virtually via MS Teams 19th November 10.00 – 11.00.
Please contact Leyton Lark for further information.
Please contact Kelly if you have any difficulties registering for this meeting.

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SME Showcase
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:30
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 16th January, 12:00 – 13:15, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info
(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership)

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SME Showcase
2025-02-27 11:00 - 12:30
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members over the coming months, initially designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 27th February, 11:00 – 12:15, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info
(Please note that this event is only open to the TD-Info Membership)
Slide pack from the January showcase:

SME Showcase – January 2025 (Slide Pack)

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SME Showcase
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 25th June, 11:00 – 12:00, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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SME Showcase
2025-09-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 17th September, 12:30 – 13:30, online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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SME Showcase
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 13th November, 1100 – 1200 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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SME Showcase
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 12th February , 1300 – 1400 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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TD-Info Talks - In Conversation with Paul Livingstone CBE
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
​Paul Livingston was appointed Chief Executive & Chair, Lockheed Martin UK, in April 2021 – he is responsible for all operations of Lockheed Martin UK and it’s subsidiaries, in October 2024 he was additionally appointed as the Senior Executive for NATO within Lockheed Martin.
Paul began his career as an engineering apprentice working in simulation and has since spent more than thirty-eight years in the defence sector. Since joining Lockheed Martin in 2001, Paul has held a number of executive roles across the global corporation in the UK, the Netherlands, Brazil and South Korea. He has also served as Managing Director of Ascent, a 50/50 joint venture with Babcock International delivering the UK’s Military Flying Training System.
Paul serves His Majesty’s Government as a Member of the Defence Industrial Joint Council and on the MOD’s “Raising Our Standards” External Challenge Panel. He has previously been a member of the United Kingdom Investment Council and the Defence Suppliers Forum Executive Board. He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a Strategic Advisor to the Women in Defence organisation.
In the June 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List, Paul was appointed an Ordinary Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for Services to the Defence Industry.
Paul is a Non-Executive Director of Thames Freeport.
Join us on the 17th February at 12:00 for a discussion on the Defence landscape, its future and career navigation!
17th February 2026, 12:00-13:00

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SME Showcase
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 17th March , 1100 – 1200 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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TD-Info Talks - In Conversation with Andy Start
2026-03-18 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
​Andy joined the UK Ministry of Defence from his role as CEO of Capita Public Service, one of the largest strategic suppliers to UK government. Trained as an engineer, he spent the first decade of his career as a designer and programme manager in the space business; later moving into organisations such as Airbus, BAE Systems and Harris Tactical Radio.
As the interim National Armaments Director (NAD), a position created as part of Defence Reform, Andy established the National Armaments Director Group, bringing together the teams responsible for developing, delivering sustaining, housing and harbouring the UK’s ‘national arsenal’ and defence estate. Using his experience as DE&S CEO, Andy’s role ensured a smooth stand-up of the group whilst recruitment for the permanent appointment took place. With the permanent NAD now appointed, Andy is remaining to support him as Deputy NAD for the first few months of his tenure.
Join us on the 18th March at 1430 for a discussion on career navigation, the future of the NAD, and what lays ahead for Defence more widely!
18th March 2026, 14:30-16:00

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SME Showcase
2026-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 21st May , 1300 – 1400 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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