• Battlefield Energy and Electrification Options Workshop – an FCG Open Innovation Laboratories Event

    UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground Station Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

    UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground, 4 July 23  Presentations from the day: 1. TD6 Benefits and Challenges 2. Future Energy Trial Battlefield Energy 3. MoD - Millbrook Energy Security & Nett Zero - Case for Nuclear H2 4. Battlefield Electrification   Background: The modern soldier is increasingly more digitised and equipped with drones, sensors, electronic countermeasures, robotics and […]

  • Modelling Towards Self Sufficiency – a Sustainable Defence Support Working Group

    University of Southampton Future Town Innovation Hub Future Towns Innovation Hub (Building V), The Engineering Centre, University of Southampton Science Park, Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

    Concept Integrating advanced sustainable technologies, technical insight and industry knowledge on Military Operations has the potential to reduce logistic burden, extend the time a force can operate without resupply and reduce operating costs.  This will increase supply chain resilience, give Commanders’ freedom to operate and help create operational advantage over our adversaries. It may even […]

  • “Energy Transition by Design”

    MOD Abbey Wood Stoke Gifford, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The UK MOD Operational Energy Authority (OEA), along with the MoD Finance and Military Capability (Infrastructure) (FMC(Infra)) and Climate Change & Environment (CCE) directorates, invite you to register your interest to attend the Energy Conference (EC) 2025.

    The theme of “Energy Transition By Design” (ETBD) aligns with NATO’s framework for adapting to the ongoing Energy Transition in a coherent and coordinated manner that preserves interoperability and enhances military effectiveness while also contributing to combating climate change.

  • MOD DUxDA (Defence UxS ((Uncrewed ‘x’ systems)) Design Authority): Face-to Face Industry Early Engagement Event – Expression of Interest

    MOD Abbey Wood Stoke Gifford, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A new Team Defence-info supported MOD DUxDA face-to-face industry early engagement event has now been announced. Please note: Expressions of interest must be submitted by close of play 11th March Background - The UK Defence Drone Strategy 2024 https://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 […]

  • Securing Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Rare Earth Elements (REE) for UK Defence – Industry Outbrief

    (Date and Agenda subject to change) Format: Online only via MS Teams Context:  Establishing a UK-based recovery and reclamation capability for rare earth metals and minerals offers significant economic, environmental, and strategic benefits. Aims & Objectives: Out-brief: This Quick Look Task examines how the Defence sector can mitigate CRM supply chain risks by harvesting rare […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 1

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 2

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 3

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 4

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 5

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 6

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]

  • Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series – Session 7

    Virtual - MS Teams

    The recent Critical Raw Materials for Defence Report we published, outlines a proposed framework for enhancing Critical Raw Materials resilience in the UK Defence sector through circular economy principles and recycling. Our aim was to contribute to the development of the UK’s industrial strategy and ensure Defence has a strong voice in this important area. As […]