BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Team Defence Information - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.teamdefence.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Team Defence Information REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231019T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231019T133000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054119 CREATED:20230512T104552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T111014Z UID:243347-1697707800-1697722200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Digital Twin Community of Practice – Flares Investigation Tasks DESCRIPTION:What this is – This a new TD-info\, industry\, and MOD collaboration project to define and demonstrate the viability of Digital Twin benefits for MOD countermeasures (Flares). \nWhy? – The field of Digital Twins as a whole hold’s incredible possibilities within the entire Defence landscape. In the case of air countermeasures – specifically flares – the ability for them to provide a decoy is a well-established concept and has been in service in the RAF since the 1960s with the Vulcan bomber. Not only is it relevant for today as a countermeasure\, but it will also be relevant for the foreseeable future. Digital simulations and representations of flares systems have the potential to provide the MOD with an improved design\, test\, evaluation and through life support capability for its countermeasure assets. MOD have selected five topics for the Digital Twin Community of Practice to help them understand new approaches. \nProject Strands Statement of Requirements will be briefed by MOD on… \n\nStrand 1: Safety Trace\nStrand 2: Environmental Testing Review\nStrand 3: Consultation over Design of Experiments\nStrand 4a: Composition – Combustion Modelling\nStrand 4b: Dynamics Of Mixing\nStrand 5: Asset Tracking\n\nHow and When – The full briefing via ‘Teams’ by TDI and MOD Project Strand Task Leads is on Thursday 19th October\, 9:30 – 13:30. Please follow the link at the side of the page to register. \nWhy get involved? – Your contribution will enable you to understand the direction of travel from within Defence\, shape\, influence and assist towards MOD countermeasure development. There is also an event to work as part of a Team with equally capable and knowledgeable organisations within Defence and the wider digital community. This is also an opportunity for other industry experience and best practice to be showcased within the Defence environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/digital-twin-cop-flares-investigation-tasks/ CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public,Synthetic Environment for Support-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230712T140655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T105253Z UID:243734-1697103000-1697128200@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:AdM as a Service Challenge Working Groups DESCRIPTION:The Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Face-to-Face Working Group Meeting will be held on Thursday 12 October 2023 at the Defence Manufacturing Centre (DMC) in Silverstone\, Towcester. \nPlease do not delay registering as the number of spaces is limited to 100 attendees and the spaces will be offered on a first come\, first served basis. The registration will close on 5 October 2023.  \nThe aim of the event will be for the working groups to problem solve Spiral 1 issues to date. \nThe agenda is as follows: \n\n09:30   Arrival – Tea & Coffee ​\n10:00   Welcome & Housekeeping​\n10:10   Agenda and Objectives for the Day​\n10:15   Executive Group Welcome​\n10:30   DMC & Vistory presentations​\n11:00   Coffee break​\n11:20   AdM as a Service Challenge update​\n11:30   Update on Additive Manufacture Capabilities Knowledge Capture activity​\n11:45   Lunch + DMC tour (Integration Task Force working lunch)​\n13:45   Spiral 1 issues and focus for Working Groups​\n14:00   Working Group Meetings​\n16:00   WG Co-Chair Summaries & Wrap up​\n16:30   Close\n\nPlease confirm your details via the Registration link if you wish to attend. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events AdM as a Service Challenge Working ... 02/Jun - 03/Jun 2026 View event PJ TAMPA (Additive Manufacturing as... 21/Oct/2026 View event Recent Events March Event - Additive Manufacturin... 04/Mar/2026 View event PJ TAMPA Digital Thread Working Gro... 22/Jan/2026 View event AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group... 18/Nov/2025 View event URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/adm-as-a-service-certification-working-group-2/ LOCATION:Digital Manufacturing Centre Ltd\, Silverstone Park\, Silverstone\, Towcester\, NN12 8FU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AdM WG,CDLS AdM as a Service WG,RTI,RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230704T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230704T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230511T154243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T145219Z UID:243331-1688463000-1688484600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Battlefield Energy and Electrification Options Workshop – an FCG Open Innovation Laboratories Event DESCRIPTION:UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground\, 4 July 23  \nPresentations from the day: \n1. TD6 Benefits and Challenges \n2. Future Energy Trial Battlefield Energy \n3. MoD – Millbrook Energy Security & Nett Zero – Case for Nuclear H2 \n4. Battlefield Electrification \n  \nBackground: The modern soldier is increasingly more digitised and equipped with drones\, sensors\, electronic countermeasures\, robotics and comms\, with no indication that this trend will decrease. As the Expeditionary Robotics Centre of Expertise (ERCoE) continues to develop solutions they are starting to consider how these systems will be powered. Facing increase energy cost and limited access to precious metals powering the future battlefield is areal challenge. \nChallenge: Hybridisation\, electrification and battery storage all offer some advantages\, but they are not without trade-off for weight\, recharge times and operating duration. Maintaining operational advantage over our adversaries\, force elements need to be light\, agile and able to operate for prolonged periods of time without resupply; Carrying half your body weight in batteries is not an option. \nOpportunity: Driven by climate change and enabled by advances in technology other sectors are undertaking energy transitions and Defence must capitalising on this wider sector investment. \nPurpose: In the context of the Defence Operational Energy Strategy this event will look at dual purpose energy solution from across sectors identifying options with potential to address the energy challenges of the land domain. \nAgenda: With speakers invited from Industry\, Army\, Future Capability Group\, Defence Support Energy & Futures and Innovation the agenda is still under development and will be confirmed in the next few weeks. \nFormat: This is a physical in person event only with no option to dial in.  Where permission is granted presentation material will be made available post event. \nAttire: Dress is business casual or uniform\, as this is a working environment please wear flat sensible shoes\, no heels. \nRefreshments: Light lunch and refreshments will be provided \nCost: The event is free to attend. \nRegister to Attend: Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis and if over subscribed may be limited to one person per company. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/battlefield-energy-and-electrification-options-workshop-an-fcg-open-innovation-laboratories-event/ LOCATION:UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground\, Station Lane\, Bedford\, Bedfordshire\, MK45 2JQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support -Public ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230530T152125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T105342Z UID:243430-1687944600-1687971600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:AdM as a Service Challenge Working Group - 28 June 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Face-to-Face Working Group Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 June 2023 at the Babcock International Group Headquarters\, Bristol. \nPlease do not delay registering as the number of spaces is limited to 100 attendees and the spaces will be offered on a first come\, first served basis. The registration will close on 21 June 2023. Please note that due to site security restrictions\, D.O.B and Nationality details are required for security checks. These details will be removed from our records when no longer required.  \nThe purpose of the event is to understand Spiral 1 proposals and for WG attendees to be briefed on key challenges to date ahead of time\, to discuss and address in their WG meetings. \nThe agenda is as follows: \n\n09:30  Arrival – Tea & Coffee \n10:00  Welcome & Housekeeping (Babcock & MOD)\n10:15  Welcome and Initial briefing (Exec Group Co-Chairs) – Objectives for the day\n10:30  Future Capabilities Group – Challenge update and an overview of successful proposals for Spiral 1\n10:45  Coffee break \n11:15  Stalls: Spiral 1 Stalls \n12:15  Lunch\n13:30  Stalls: Spiral 1 Stalls – continued \n14:30  Working Group Meetings \n16:30  Wrap up and key themes\n16:45  Close\n\nDue to site security restrictions\, D.O.B and Nationality details are required for security checks. The details will be removed from our records when no longer required\, as per our data security policy. \nPlease confirm your details via the Registration link if you wish to attend. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nWebsite Privacy Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Events AdM as a Service Challenge Working ... 02/Jun - 03/Jun 2026 View event PJ TAMPA (Additive Manufacturing as... 21/Oct/2026 View event Recent Events March Event - Additive Manufacturin... 04/Mar/2026 View event PJ TAMPA Digital Thread Working Gro... 22/Jan/2026 View event AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group... 18/Nov/2025 View event URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/adm-as-a-service-challenge-working-groups-28-june-2023/ LOCATION:Babcock Technology Centre\, Bristol Business Park\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS16 1EJ CATEGORIES:AdM WG,CDLS AdM as a Service WG,RTI,RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230627T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T153000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230501T102325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T142643Z UID:243220-1687860000-1687879800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Towards Self Sufficiency - A Sustainable Defence Support Working Group DESCRIPTION:Online & at KBR Leatherhead 27 June 23 \nContext: Once deployed force elements will be self-sufficient\, Forces will be able to operate for prolonged periods without the need for resupply.  Realisation of this concept is dependent on a ‘closed loop’ system of systems solution. \nOutline of Activities: Defence Support will share their concept and experimentation plans\, Army HQ will provide a view of their deployable infrastructure programme and KBR as a provider of current deployable fuel and water systems will highlight areas for innovation. \nYour Input: In the afternoon workshops challenge our assumptions\, tell us what we don’t know and promote your innovative water\, waste\, energy\, material solutions and how they will lead to the adoption of circular economic principles. \nOutcome: The workshop will identify potential solutions for experimentation and demonstration in 2024 contributing to the evidence base informing SDSR 25 investment decisions. \nWho Should attend: Providers of deployable base infrastructure\, utilities and innovators in material\, food\, waste water\, energy and circular economics.  We also need enablers to support data capture\, connectivity\, processing\, and performance management. \nRegister to Attend: The event is hybrid and free to attend.  There will be limited in person attendance with wider online participation. In person tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis and limited to one person per company.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here to register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/towards-self-sufficiency-a-sustainable-defence-support-working-group/ LOCATION:KBR Leatherhead\, KBR\, Springfield Dr\, Leatherhead\, Surrey\, KT22 7NL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230215T170441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T173938Z UID:242728-1680480000-1680652799@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:FCG OIL ADM HACK DESCRIPTION:The Future Capability Group (FCG) Open Innovation Laboratories (OIL) Additive Manufacture Hack will take place on the 3 & 4 April 23. \nWe recently held a launch and network event the details of which are here: Additive Manufacturing Hack Launch and Networking 9 February 2023[9] \nEven if you did not attend the launch event it is not too late to join a team. \n\nBy Close of business Friday 17 February simply complete the MS Forms data capture sheet and express your interest and statement of capabilities.  Details will then be shared to allow collaborative teams to form:\n\nContact Details and Skill Summary Form \n\n\nOn 20 February contact details will be shared*\nBy 3 March Teams should have submitted their applications\nBy 17 March Teams will be informed if they have been successful\n\n*GDPR the details submitted will be shared solely for teh purpose of building teams for the event\, Details shoudl not be shared for any other purposes and must not be used for any marketing or cold calling. URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/fcg-oil-adm-hack/ CATEGORIES:CDLS AdM as a Service WG,FCG OIL-Public,RTI,RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230324T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T163000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20221128T123114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T115436Z UID:242165-1679650200-1679675400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:(4th) AdM As A Service Working Group - 24 March 2023 DESCRIPTION:The 4th AdM As a Service Working Group (WG) will be held at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)\, Coventry on the 24th March 2023. The WG will provide attendees with the ability to engage with AdM colleagues across the UK MoD\, Academia and Industry (OEMs & SMEs)\, and will consist of industry and MoD briefings on current AdM activities and the AdM as a Service Challenge (Project TAMPA). There will also be the opportunity to engage in the Working Group discussions on the key focus topics of Certtification\, Inventory management and the Digital Thread. This will be an in person meeting only.. \nShould you wish to attend\, please confirm your details via the Registration link. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/4th-adm-as-a-service-working-group-9-february-2023/ LOCATION:The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)\, Ansty Park\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:AdM WG,CDLS AdM as a Service WG END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230209T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230209T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20230116T213117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T115238Z UID:242526-1675936800-1675947600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Additive Hack Launch & Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Aim. Ahead of registration for the main FCG OIL AdM Hack this launch and networking event will provide an overview of the hack that will take place on the 3 & 4 April 23 and networking to allow for collaborative teams to form. \nFormat.  Following a presentation outlining the approach a speed dating format will be used so that all attendees can pitch to each other about their capabilities and exchange contact details.  After the event teams will be invited to register to take part in the Additive hack on 3 & 4 Feb 2023 \nContext. Recent operations in Ukraine have identified that the industrial manufacturing base of a nation is critical to success of future operations.  DE&S’ focus is moving away from large procurements to operations and is dependent on putting UK PLC on a campaign footing while the Defence Supply Chain Strategy is looking to create resilience through multiple points of near shore suppliers.  The concept of global logistic hubs provides the opportunity for production closer to point of consumption reducing the carbon footprint of distribution while inter regional supply in a star network configuration increase resilience. \nIntent. Exploit and demonstrate mature Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) High Value Manufacturing\, Digital Engineering\, and Additive Manufacturing Capabilities and how they can contribute to the realisation of Support Advantage. \nObjectives.  Using a diverse and dispersed team reverse engineer a part so that it has the same fit but has reduced weight and or part count. Demonstrate: \n\n            Image capture\n            File transfer\n            Collaborative design \n            File conversion CAD to SWL\n            Additive production\n            Part reduction and or light weighting of an item\n\nNote: the part will not be assessed functional or from a safety certification and is ther fore only a protype not for use. \nWho Should Attend.   \n\nIndustry Attendees.  The hack event will be limited to ten teams.  Only a limited number from each team will be in teh i-bridge. Others will operate at reach \nMOD Attendees.  A member of each organisation involved in the development of Additive will be invited ot join each indsutry team.  Other members of MOD will be invite to vitas the I-bridge to renege with teh teams and see additive and digital engineering technologies in action.\n\nTeam Composition \n\n1 MOD plus 2 in the i-bridge to select and scan on for more items\nReach back to Design engineers and Additive production capabilities\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register to attend URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/additive-hack-launch-networking-event/ LOCATION:Babcock Technology Centre\, Bristol Business Park\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS16 1EJ CATEGORIES:AdM WG ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221206T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220810T122137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T101315Z UID:241350-1670319000-1670342400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Def Sp - Future Supply Chain Workshop DESCRIPTION:General\nThe Support Operating Concept creates a vision of the future supply chain.  At this event hosted at the Wincanton Innovation Centre we will consider the role of technologies such as AMR\, warehouse digital twins\, advanced manufacturing\, internet of things\, end to end visibility and data science in transforming the future defence supply chain. The output will inform the future force design\, capability requirements and areas for experimentation.\n \nAim\nThe aim of this event is to workshop the Future Supply Chain\n \nObjectives\nProvide context for future defence supply chain\, then workshop potential solutions in order to identify\, areas for developed and experimentation opportunities\n \nLocation\nWincanton Innovation Centre\n \nFormat\nThis will be an in-person event\,\n \nDraft Agenda\n           0930 Arrival & Coffee\n           1000 Welcome and agenda\n           1015 Stand walk around\n           1230 Networking Lunch\n           1330 Future Supply Chain Concepts\n           1400 Workshop\n           1530 Plenary\n           1600 Dispersal\n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/def-sp-future-supply-chain-workshop/ LOCATION:Wincanton Innovation Centre\, Mitchell Road\, Corby\, Corby NN17 5QT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221123T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20221006T113844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T100811Z UID:241871-1669194000-1669222800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:DIGITAL MODELS\, SHADOWS & TWINS: TOWNHALL DESCRIPTION:General.  The Digital Catapult will host a Defence Support Digital Twin COP townhall brief where we will look to share Defence ambition and plans for digital models\, shadows\, and twins with a view to collaboration and exploitation with wider activities and investment across industry sectors \nFormat. This will be a Hybrid event \n\nPhysical attendance for 90 people theatre style with networking breaks\nVirtual via Digital catapult zoom conference facilities\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nTime\nTopic\nOrganisation\nSpeaker\n\n\n09oo-0930\nCoffee & Registration\n\n\n0930-0935\nWelcome and site safety\nDigital Catapult\nNick Wright\n\n\n0935-0945\nIntroduction and Agenda\nTeam Defence Information\nSteve Green\n\n\nSession 1 – Context for Federation\n\n\n0945-1005\nNational Digital Twin Programme\nBEIS\n\nAlexandra Luck CEng\, FICE\, FCIHT \nJoint Policy Lead – National Digital Twin Programme \n  \n\n\n\n1005-1025\nEnterprise Architecture and Support Chain Digital Thread\nDef Sp CIO\nRichard Puttick\n\n\n1025-1045\nDigital Twin Centre and International Best Practice\nDigital Catapult\nRobert Smith\n\n\n1045-1115\nQ&A\n\n\n1115-1145\nNetworking Break\n\n\nSession 2 Design & Manufacture\n\n\n1145-1205\nDigital Tread & Through Life MBE\nFuture Combat Air System (FCAS) Digital Workstream\nGordon McLeod\n\n\n1205-1225\nDesign to Manufacture and Market readiness levels\nDE&S FCG High Value Manufacture\nRichard Hamber\n\n\n1225-1245\nApollo Protocol\nAMRC\nJonatan Eyre\n\n\n1245-1315\nQ&A\n\n\n1315-1415\nNetworking Lunch\n\n\nSession 3 Test\, Evaluation and Use\n\n\n1415-1435\nDigital Test and Evaluation\nMil Cap Future T&E\nTBC Brain Gillett\n\n\n1435-1455\nDigital Engineering and Strategic Asset Management\nDefence Support Engineering Support Transformation\nPhil Tullit\n\n\n1455-1515\nPeople\, Places Things\nConnected Places Digital Twin Hub\nMark Enzer\n\n\n1515 – 1615\nQ&A\n\n\n1615\nDispersal\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/digital-models-shadows-twins-townhall/ LOCATION:Digital Catapult\, 101 Euston Road\, London\, NW1 2RA\, 101 Euston Road\,\, London\, NW1 2RA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RTI,RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20221014T032920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T150135Z UID:241924-1668585600-1668618000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:FCG OpEn COI Hydrogen Network Event DESCRIPTION:In its energy transition Defence is  approaching a crossroads and the Future Capability Group (FCG) Operational Energy (OpEn) Community of Interest (COI) provides a mechanism for Defence sector engagement exploring potential energy vectors. \nThis event at Rolls Royce Filton on the 16 November will investigate cross sector advances in hydrogen generation\, storage\, distribution and application then consider its potential as part of Defence’s energy solution.\n \nThe increased market awareness will help inform capability development roadmaps and assure the energy security of future operations.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/fcg-open-coi-hydrogen-network-event/ LOCATION:Rolls Royce\, Moor Lane\, Derby\, DE24 9HY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T113000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220923T102540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T140720Z UID:241623-1666085400-1666092600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Fuels Service Delivery (FSD) Industry Briefing Event DESCRIPTION:The Fuels Transformation Programme (FTP) achieved Outline Business Case (OBC) approval in Mar-2022. Based on the concepts of capability management and driven by data\, FTP will take full advantage of innovation to improve the agility and responsiveness of the Defence Fuel Enterprise (DFE). \nFTP is tasked to: \n\nDevelop the high-level concept to transform the DFE to deliver an optimized:\n\ndefence fuels estate\,\nsupply chain (both on-base and off-base)\,\nmanagement organisation\,\n\n\nwith:\n\nidentified accountabilities\,\nimproved information management and financial controls\,\n\n\nand:\n\nlower cost of acquisition\, storage\, distribution\, and management\,\n\n\nwhile:\n\ninvestigating ways of increasing and developing sustainability in furtherance of NZ50 objectives.\n\n\n\nFuels Service Delivery (FSD) is a workstream within FTP\, with the aim to shortlist options for transforming E2E fuels service delivery operations and accelerate understanding of net benefit profiles\, non-financial benefits\, and de-risk future implementation projects for an FBC submission in FY 24/25. Several deep dives were conducted and FSD are currently accountable to deliver 21 Case Studies and 6 Pilots\, that deliver Change Initiatives (CIs) \nFollowing OBC Approval\, FSD Team is progressing through the next phase of implementing the CIs and developing the pilots and case studies. \nThrough this Industry Briefing Event (IBE)\, the FSD Team on behalf of the Authority is looking to provide industry with an update on progress and the support it requires to deliver the pilots & case studies. \nTo this end\, an Industry Briefing Event will be held on 18th October 2022\, from 9:30 – 11:30\, open to both members and non-members. \nThe IBE will be held virtually on MS Teams\, and the outline agenda (subject to change) is: \n\nHeadline address by FTP Team Lead\,\nProgramme update\nChange Initiatives (CIs) – Case Studies & Pilots\nScope & Support Required\nApproach to industry engagement\nQuestion Round\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/fuels-service-delivery-fsd-industry-briefing-event/ CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Jack Thompson":MAILTO:jack.thompson@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221014T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221014T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220808T083524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T140408Z UID:241284-1665741600-1665756000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:TD-Info Futures: Low Carbon Bases Workshop DESCRIPTION:Aim\nThe aim of this workshop is to explore how the carbon footprint of deployed operational bases can be reduced\n \nTask Summary\nThis task will increase understanding of Defence’s operational infrastructure carbon footprint and how through design\, commercially available solutions and emerging technology low carbon deployments can be realised\n \nOutput\nThe output will inform operational infrastructure policy\, design specifications and experimentation plans\n \nWho Should attend\nEco warriors\, infrastructure engineers and providers of low carbon energy solutions\n \nAgenda\n\n1.Introductions\n2.Aim & Objectives\n3.Low carbon operational infrastructure concept – Def Sp Futures Air Cdre Baker\n4.Designing out demand – UK StartCom Infra / Institution of RE WO1 Peter (Casper) Egan\n5.Climate Change & Sustainability Operational Base Footprint Model AADP Lt Col Henry Waller\n6.Smart Grids & Low Carbon Technology Solutions Workshop\n7.Plenary\n\n \nEvent Format\nThis will be a hybrid event with limited in person spaces and option to dial in.\nObviously the ability to workshop is enhanced through physical attendance so please do your best to come along..\n \nLocation\nThe event will be hosted by Frazer-Nash Consulting Bristol\n \nRefreshments\nTea. Coffee and a light lunch will be provided.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/td-info-futures-low-carbon-bases-workshop/ LOCATION:Frazer-Nash Consultancy\, Narrow Quay House\,\, Bristol\, BS1 4QA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220926T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220706T113809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T091241Z UID:241008-1664179200-1664298000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Operational Infrastructure and the drive for Self-Sustainment DESCRIPTION:Venue: Royal Engineers Museum\, Chatham \nThe Event: \nThe Institution of Royal Engineers and Team Defence Information are pleased to announce the “Operational Infrastructure and the Drive for Self-sustainment” conference on 26th/27th September at the Royal Engineers Museum\, Chatham which is the Present and Historic home of military engineering. \nThe Challenge: \nThe conference seeks to analyse and address solutions to adapt and mitigate operational infrastructure impacts in deployed environments\, focused on creating a low carbon\, self-sustained Defence capability\, providing operational freedoms and prolonged endurance enabled by sustainable design principles. \nThe Vision: \n“To be a deployable force that can operate in extreme climate change environments\, while showing sustainable leadership and best practise on a global stage.”\nSolution Focus: \nThe conference will review alternative energy sources and distribution\, innovative materials and disruptive technologies/approaches focused on providing protection\, sanitation\, improve health and mental wellbeing\, facilitate both technical and domestic accommodation while embodying Defence social values to support and protect its most important asset\, its people. \nWho should attend: \nThis event aims to bring innovators\, designers\, technologists\, academics\, and environmentalists from across all sectors together with Defence personnel to explore solutions that can be applied today and drive the required change across Defence\, particularly if you have a focus on humanitarian\, theatre enabling or reconstruction. \nWhy attend: \nThe event seeks to identify how to turn concepts into capability\, pulling through and integrating processes\, practises\, and technology from across sectors to inform policy and procurement action; alongside enabling networking and professional discussion with key military personnel. \nFormat and registration: \nThe event will take place over the 26-27 Sept at the RE Museum Chatham\, with an optional  light buffet and drinks for networking on the evening of the 26 Sept 22. Invitations are open for sponsors\, presenters\, exhibitors and attendance for both days only and the optional evening event. \n\nMOD attendance is by invitation only\n2-Day Ticket Seminar Only – £45 (ex VAT) for Members and £60 (ex VAT) Non-Members\n2-Day Ticket Seminar including Newtworking Reception – £70 (ex VAT) for Members and £85 (ex VAT) Non-Members\nSponsorship and stands costs available on request\n\nFurther information:\n\nSponsorship and Stand Enquiries: Julian.Dayment@teamdefence.info\nPresentation Proposal and general enquiries: Andie.Johnson-Mitchell@teamdefence.info\n\n  \nOur Sponsors: \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nClick here for full programme URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/operational-infrastructure-and-the-drive-for-self-sustainment/ LOCATION:Royal Engineer Museum\, Prince Arthur Road\, Gillingham\, ME4 4UG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220922T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220922T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220826T122545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T203542Z UID:241310-1663844400-1663848000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Call to Action: Engineering Support - Digital Inspection RFI DESCRIPTION:Aim\nCall to action for industry to support a market analysis of digital inspection use cases and technology \nTask Summary\nThis task will assist the EST team in evaluating the range of use cases and technologies that utilise digital scanning capabilities for inspection maintenance and creation of digitised engineering drawings. This will help inform prioritised investment and development of policy for digital engineering and inspection. \nTask Governance\nTask Sponsor: Phil Tullit \nMOD Lead: Anne Beven \nIndustry lead: Steve Evans \nAgenda\n\n\nIntroductions\nPresent strawman structure\nOutline task schedule\nRFI\nCall for volunteers to support collation and reporting\nIssue\n\nCurrent inspection regimes are time consuming\, often use the mark 1 eye ball\, are subjective\, dependent on individual experience\, not repeatable and do not create enduring digital records. Where safety critical and inspection fidelity is important then items are taken out of service\, retuned to base locations and are not available to operators for extended periods of time \nHypothesis\nThere are a range of digital inspection technologies that can be used to create digital master data\, conduct inspections (non-destructive testing) and condition a platform in a more accurate\, faster\, repeatable and efficient way.  This will reduce cost and increase availability of equipment. \nSituation\nThere are already some digital inspection use cases in EST however different frequencies provide different insights and there are limitations on speed and portability from hand-held to fixed infra full system scans. Interoperability and integration across the support enterprise will improve if common solution\, standards\, and data formats are adopted across the network.  As Industry are already employing mature solutions\, Defence can increase its understanding of the marketplace to inform the EST programme. \nNext Steps\nTask team start up meeting \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/call-to-action-engineering-support-digital-inspection-rfi/ CATEGORIES:RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220715T125438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T102214Z UID:241133-1659016800-1659020400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:RAS API STRATEGY PAPER - CALL TO ACTION DESCRIPTION:Aim.  The aim of this meeting is to outline our intention to develop a paper around Robotic & Autonomous Systems (RAS) Application Interface (API) and call for volunteers from across MOD\, Industry and Academia to form a collaborative task team. \nContext. For many years Defence has looked to adopt open and modular systems architectures to enabling technology insertion\, accelerating capability development and managing cost through access to commercial solutions. Today’s capability is becoming more digital and digitised in nature and therefore as part of the architectural approach there is a need to understand the potential for Application Interfaces (API). As part of the Expeditionary Robotics Centre of Expertise and Multi Domain Integration Programmes FCG want to investigate the potential of open APIs in enabling agile development and interoperability across its range of currently independent robotic systems. \nRequirements. This task will consider wider sector API strategies\, industry leading practices\, observations and lessons from Robot Dog Olympic Hackathon event and current architectural approach to RAS capability in Defence to make recommendations and potential call for action in adopting an API framework across its RAS capabilities. \nFormat: This event is virtual and will take place using MS Teams.  A link will be sent to all those who register \nDONM.  Task start up 31 August 22 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/ras-api-strategy-paper-call-to-action/ CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Green":MAILTO:steve.green@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220601T114826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T124948Z UID:240768-1656496800-1656518400@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:High Value Manufacturing Centre of Expertise (CoE) DESCRIPTION:High Value Manufacturing (HVM) has the potential to transform DE&S acquisition and the provision of support. Future Capability Group are establishing a HVM Centre of Expertise (CoE) and working through the TD-Info Open Innovation Laboratories (OIL) are looking to engage with industry and academia. \nThis first event will open discussion to help shape the COE and direct future engagements \nThis is a physical event taking place at the Advance Manufacture Research Centre (AMRC) on 29 June 22. \nAgenda \n0900  Coffee & Registration \n1000 \n\nOpen Address & Welcome to Site\nAim of event and objectives of the day\nContext and Potential use cases\nCase studies and Use case workshop\nUse case Feedback\n\nLunch \n\nCOE Engagement Areas wksp\nEngagement Feedback\nSummary & Close\n\nDepart 1630 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nHVM Launch document URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/high-value-manufacture-centre-of-expertise-coe-member-in-person/ LOCATION:University of Sheffield AMRC\, Advanced Manufacturing Park\, Wallis Way\, Catcliffe\, Rotherham\, S60 5TZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220525T144408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T125017Z UID:240661-1656410400-1656417600@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Fuel Transformation Programme Industry Event DESCRIPTION:Following the Fuel Transformation Programme Outline Business Case approval\, an industry event is planned for 28th June 2022 at which the Authority will share an update and brief on progress. \nThe Authority will also set out how it intends to engage with industry in the run up to submission of its Full Business Case. \nThe Authority does not intent to issue any further requests for information or engage with industry prior to this event. \nThe event will be held virtually and joining instructions will be distributed to all who register. \nThe outline agenda (subject to change) is: \n\nHeadline Address by Brigadier Lee Daley\nProgramme update\nChange initiatives\nCommercial models\nWay forward / process to Full Business Case\nReaction / questions\n\nAdditional information is provided in the published Prior Information Notice. \nThe event will be recorded and post event all presentation material made available for download. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister here URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/fuel-transformation-programme-industry-event/ CATEGORIES:RTI-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220517T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220325T161608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T074356Z UID:238736-1652778000-1652806800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Digital Decision Making to Reduce Supply Chain Risk and Improve Resilience DESCRIPTION:The Integrated Review set out the Government’s current assessment of the major trends that will shape the national security and international environment to 2030[1]. \nIt described the changing nature and distribution of global power and a more competitive and multipolar world. Over the coming decade it identified overarching trends important to the UK and the changing international order: \n\nGeopolitical and economical shifts and the need to operate in 5 global regions\nConstant systemic competition\nRapid technological change\nChallenges requiring collective action\, such as climate change\, biosecurity risks\, terrorism and serious and organised crime\n\nIt is within this socio-economic\, climate changed world the Support Function must create Support Advantage and develop a resilient cost-conscious supply chain capability. \nAim \nThis event will explore ideas on how to exploit technological change and make better use of data to assure logistic support to a globally dispersed force. \nThe outputs and discussions will help develop MOD & Industry networks\, enhance collaboration and uncover new opportunities to shape future Defence Support capability. \nRegistration \nPlaces at the event are limited so please make sure you register. Location is The Engine Shed\, Lincoln University. \nNote: attendance is in person and there is no option for virtual attendance. The event will not be recorded. \nDress Code \nSmart Casual \nRefreshments \nRefreshments and a light buffet lunch will be provided in line with the agenda above. \nMaterial \nPost event all material will be available to download from the Team Defence Information website. \nDefence Support Sub Working Group \nFacilitated by Team Defence Information the SWG provide a mechanism for Defence Support industry and academic engagement to inform their future force concepts and shape capability delivery plans. To be kept informed about these events then please sign-up to our mailing list by contacting steve.green@teamdefence.info. \nWe are always looking for venues and if you would like to host future events then please get in touch. \n[1] Defence in a competitive age Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Defence by Command of Her Majesty March 2021 \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nAgenda URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/digital-decisions-to-reduce-supply-chain-risk-and-increase-resilience/ LOCATION:University of Lincoln\, Brayford Way\, Brayford Pool\, Lincoln\, LN6 7TS CATEGORIES:RTI-Public ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Russell":MAILTO:sue.russell@teamdefence.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220516T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220401T101615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T111956Z UID:239548-1652693400-1652806800@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Robot Dog Olympics I DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE\, the date of event has changed from 14/15 May to 16/17 May 22\nImagine an open architecture\, where the latest Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) can plug and play into a system of systems\, with a device agnostic application store. Allowing user-centric workflows and enabling human machine teaming to deliver a step change in RAS capabilities and operational effects. \nJoin the Future Capability Group Open Innovations Laboratories to explore the Dev Ops environment; do you have the skillset and wherewithal to make this a reality? \nAs a digital native innovator with strong programming and Dev Op skills\, this is your chance to collaborate! Using open-source libraries enable your Team’s robotic dog to outperform the competition! \n2 days\, 40 competitors\, 10 tasks\, 4 teams\, 4 robot dogs. Which team will be victorious and win Gold. \nRobot dogs\, high performance computers\, Dev Ops environments\, refreshments\, spot prizes\, t-shirts and camaraderie all provided.Express your interest today: \nPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED \nFor more information please contact Vanguard’s \nJack.Wakefield@uk.fujitsu.com or steve.green@teamdefence.info \nFollow on activity will include a paper to inform thinking around Robotic & Automated Systems (RAS) Application Interface (API) Strategy URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/robot-dog-olympics-i/ LOCATION:Innovation Bridge Abbey Wood\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS34 8JH CATEGORIES:FCG OIL-Public,RTI-Public,Vanguard-Public END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T054120 CREATED:20220401T092223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T131820Z UID:239515-1650448800-1650456000@www.teamdefence.info SUMMARY:Through Life Sustainability Toolset Task Team DESCRIPTION:Through Life Sustainability Toolset \nThe ‘through life sustainability and carbon impact’ needs to be considered in all future capability\, acquisition\, and equipment programmes. \nRequirementsCurrently there is no policy or direction on what\, how or when analysis must be done\, what form it should take or which review gates this would be part of. Therefore\, there is a task to develop an agreed approach methodology and toolset that can be applied across the enterprise.TasksThis task is to assess Supportability analysis\, ILS tools\, Sustainability Environmental Assessment Toolset and other sector approaches\, consider and recommend how they could be adopted\, adapted and applied to inform the sustainability and carbon aspects of capability\, acquisition and equipment procurement decisions across Defence. \nAgenda \n\nIntroductions to the task\nReview of the ToRs (comments to be submitted ahead of meeting)\nOutline of the approach\nConsider Report Headings\nSecure commitment to support\nAllocate Actions\nDoNM\n\nImage: Under licence Creative Commons 2.0) \nSource The Natural Step Resource Funnel.Shedroff\, Nathan. 2009. Design is the Problem: The Future of Design Must be Sustainable. New York: Rosenfeld Media. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegister\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nDraft Task URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/through-life-sustainability-toolset-task-team/ CATEGORIES:RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support -Public END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR