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SUMMARY:MOD DUxDA (Defence UxS ((Uncrewed ‘x’ systems)) Design Authority): Face-to Face Industry Early Engagement Event - Expression of Interest
DESCRIPTION:A new Team Defence-info supported MOD DUxDA face-to-face industry early engagement event has now been announced. \nPlease note: Expressions of interest must be submitted by close of play 11th March \nBackground – The UK Defence Drone Strategy 2024 \nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-drone-strategy-the-uks-approach-to-defence-uncrewed-systems set the vision for the UK to be world – leading in uncrewed Defence systems. The approach to achieving this is through unparalleled collaboration and bold innovation built around four key objectives: \n\nExpedite acquisition reform\nBuild a resilient industrial base\nDefine digital architectures for seamless integration\nFoster a new culture of innovation\n\nThis strategy identified the need for a Defence-level governance mechanism to support pan-domain delivery plans of the Royal Navy\, Army and Royal Airforce (incl Space). To support the strategy in the delivery of its vision the Defence UxS Design Authority (DUxDA) was established in Apr 24. \nWho are DUxDA and what do they do? – They sit within Strategic Command with pan-Defence responsibility\, core within these responsibilities is to… \n\nCohere\nCollaborate\nCo-ordination\n\nDUxDA provides improved co-ordination and coherence of MOD Uncrewed Systems activity to promote both value for money and improved Uncrewed capability across the entire Defence Enterprise (Air\, Ground\, On Water\, Under Water\, Space). \nAs a Design Authority it is a standalone\, integrated highly experienced team responsible for maintaining the integrity of programme objectives and alignment of solutions (designs) to programme level requirements through the effective implementation of collaborative assurance and guidance. The agile services structure can be adapted and tailored for any programme design and delivers the following within the Uncrewed area. \n\nStandalone Design Authority service or integrated within existing Teams\nFlexibility to advise at all levels architectural and design areas\nFull cross-function\, collaborative\, embedded transformation lifecycle design assurance\nOperates as a trusted advisor for and appropriate MOD programme\nHas ownership of Programme architecture (business\, processes\, applications\, technology\, data)\nTransformation and transition roadmap definition\, creation and delivery\nDeliver support across large-scale dynamic systems integration programmes\nDrive multiple improvement initiatives to de-risk the programme\nAbility to provide architecture and programme leadership and direction.\n\n The DUxDA industry engagement event activity asks?  – The DUxDA will present the progress made and outputs delivered since forming Apr 24 and detail the strategy and key delivery milestones for the Defence UxS portfolio for the next 12 months. Industry engagement\, feedback and support is critical to the successful delivery of the DUxDA strategy and key delivery milestones\, and this face-to-face event will be the first of a series of events being planned through FY25/26 ultimately aimed at creating a one team structure between Defence and Industry to deliver the future capability road maps across Defence. \nShould you get involved? – If your organisation is involved in the development and delivery of Uncrewed Systems to Defence you are encouraged to attend. \nWhy get involved? – Your contribution will enable you to understand the direction of travel from within Defence\, shape\, influence and assist MOD in its future direction for Uncrewed Systems. \nThere is also the opportunity to work as part of a team with equally capable and knowledgeable organisations within Defence and the wider Uncrewed Systems community. \nThis is an opening for wider industry experience and best practice to be showcased within the Defence environment. \nThis will enable: \n\nUnderstanding of how focus areas will interact to realise a future end state.\nArticulation of requirements for Uncrewed Systems capability across the enterprise.\nDevelopment of capability roadmaps\nAlignment\, pull through and learning from representative Uncrewed Systems capabilities.\nAssessment of potential system solutions and recommendations for future development.\n\nIf you would like to attend please complete the expression of interest form\, this will close on 11th March.
URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/mod-duxda-defence-uxs-uncrewed-x-systems-design-authority-face-to-face-industry-early-engagement-event-expression-of-interest/
LOCATION:MOD Abbey Wood\, Stoke Gifford\, Bristol\, BS34 8JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community of Practice,RTI,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support,Sustainable Defence Support -Public
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SUMMARY:Securing Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Rare Earth Elements (REE) for UK Defence - Industry Outbrief
DESCRIPTION:(Date and Agenda subject to change) \nFormat: Online only via MS Teams \nContext:  Establishing a UK-based recovery and reclamation capability for rare earth metals and minerals offers significant economic\, environmental\, and strategic benefits. \nAims & Objectives: Out-brief: This Quick Look Task examines how the Defence sector can mitigate CRM supply chain risks by harvesting rare earth elements from end-of-life platforms and establishing sovereign UK recovery capabilities. \nThe objective is to develop a decision-making framework applicable across capabilities\, platforms\, sub-systems\, and components to: \n\nProvide a demand signal to industry and guide investment decisions in UK recovery and reclamation infrastructure.\nInform the development of autonomous recovery technologies.\nInfluence design and supportability analysis to incorporate metal and mineral reclamation.\n\nWho should be attending: Leaders in sustainability and circularity\, requirement setters\, design engineers\, supportability analysts\, specialist recycling companies. \nAgenda \n\nWelcome to site and admin (Jenny – Mott Mac)\nIntro and Agenda (Michelle- BAESystems)\nDefence Circular Economics Context (Sarah – Defence Support)\nTask Aims and Objectives (Michael – Babcock)\nFramework Assessing CRM/REE Risk and harvesting opportunity (Emily – BAE Systems)\nFramework Sovereign CRM/REE reclamation capability and priority areas for investment (Fred- DESCycle)\nConclusions and Recommendations (Georgie – Babcock)\nPanel Q&A (Chaired by Michelle BAESystems)\nClose (Sarah – Def Support)\n\nSupporting Documentation (Presentation Material etc.):  Presentation material will be shared post event\, finalised report will be circulated in early April\,  Circular Economic Concept Note on .gov.uk now \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				Click here to register
URL:https://www.teamdefence.info/event/industry-out-brief-securing-critical-raw-materials-crm-and-rare-earth-elements-ree-for-the-uk-defence-sector/
CATEGORIES:Critical Raw material,RTI-Public,Sustainable Defence Support -Public
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