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AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Virtual – MS Teams
The AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month virtually via MS Teams.
If you wish to attend please register your attendance using the register here button. You will receive the MS Teams link upon registration. To place this into your calendar please download the ics file on your confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding these meetings please contact Edit.Barbantan100@mod.gov.uk
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact kelly.gough@teamdefence.info

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Expression of Interest - Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform Industry Day
2025-08-21 10:00 - 15:00 | battlelab, dorset
Expression of Interest will close 1159 on 11th August
Introduction
The British Army is pleased to invite you to apply to participate in the Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform (LACP) industry workshops, which will take place on 21 August 2025 at the Defence BattleLab Dorset. This in-person only collaborative event reinforces Defence’s transformative relationship with industry to support the Army’s modernisation efforts. This Army event is a progression on the National Armaments Director Group engagement (13-14 Aug 25) and will focus specifically on the LACP problem set.
The ‘Problem’
The British Army seeks to develop an Uncrewed Air System (UAS) to pair with the Apache AH-64E attack helicopter as an ACP. The ACP will operate in a highly autonomous, ‘commanded not controlled’ manner to perform multi-mission tasks in contested battlespace, including reconnaissance, target acquisition, strike, countermeasure defeat, and integration with Launched Effects (LE). The ACP will enhance the lethality and survivability of the crewed platform and do so with a smaller logistic footprint and lower maintenance requirement relative to the crewed platform.
Focus areas
These workshops are a key opportunity for Defence stakeholders to engage with industry partners to explore innovative and novel solutions that leverage advancements in autonomy, modularity, and manufacturing scalability. The Army is seeking to develop understanding of technology readiness and industrial capability to inform the User Requirements. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) – A system including the platform, the supporting network and equipment. A Vertical Take-off and Landing (VToL) UAS able to carry c.200kg+ payloads are most likely to satisfy the operational use case.
Autonomous systems – Solutions that enable varying levels of autonomy, or the fully autonomous command and control of UAS. Transversal capabilities such as AI-based decision making, digital twins, synthetic environment, digital, data and security standards.
Certification and regulation – working with civilian and military regulators to navigate regulatory challenges and support industries to test and evaluate platforms.
System integration – the challenges of integrating a system of systems and the adoption of modularity.
Modular payloads.
Other Defence Lines of Development (DLoDs) considerations to include safety, communications, cyber, navigation, interoperability.

Industry Engagement Approach
Conduct of the day will be a collaborative endeavour with United Kingdom Defence Innovation (UKDI), Defence & Security Accelerator (DASA), Futures Lab and Dstl supported by Team Defence Information. The event will be hosted at the Defence BattleLab where military challenges intersect with industry solutions. To cohere the day’s interaction, three core workshops are planned with additional scope to accommodate emergent topics through the day.
Workshop 1 – Platforms – the Uncrewed Air System (UAS)
Workshop 2 – Autonomy solutions
Workshop 3 – Integration, comms and navigation systems.
Please note: There are physical restraints on the numbers of participants so do not delay in registering your interest, successful attendees will be notified on 12th August

Expression of Interest

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 1
2025-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
1st Series – 29th August 1500 – 1600

Time
Topic
Speaker

1455
Teams Session Opened

1500
Welcome and Introduction
Steve Green

1505
Bridging the Supply Demand Gap by 2030 (Ref A)
Petr Pudil Globsec

1520
UK 2024 Criticality Assessment (Ref B)
Dr Evi Petravatzi

1535
Panel Q&A session
All

1555
Closing remarks and next event
Steve Green

1600
Team meeting ends

If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info or nigel.procter@teamdefence.info

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Sustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note

2024 Criticality Assessment

The Innovation Imperative, Bridging the Supply Demand Gap for Critical Raw Material by 2030

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 2
2025-09-03 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

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Sustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note

2024 Criticality Assessment

The Innovation Imperative, Bridging the Supply Demand Gap for Critical Raw Material by 2030

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 3
2025-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups October 2025 Event
2025-10-21 08:30 - 16:30 | MTC Events, Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre (AMTC), Ansty Business Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU, United Kingdom
The final Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge (a.k.a Project TAMPA) Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year will be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry as this event is kindly sponsored by the MTC and the AWE.
The aim and agenda, which are subject to change, are as follows:
Aim: To outline Spiral 3 and input into the design of Spiral 4.
Agenda:
08:45 Arrival – Tea & Coffee
09:15 Welcome & Agenda
09:25 State of the Nation Intro
09:45 Executive Group Update
10:00 Updates on Defence Reform, the AM as a Service Challenge & Advanced Manufacturing Strategy
10:10 NP Aerospace Spiral 2 Knowledge Share
10:25 US DoD Introduction
10:45 America Makes Introduction
11:05 Coffee break (30 min)
11:35 HVMC Alliance Introduction
11:50 Assurance of AM facilities
12:20 Chinook Printed Parts
12:45 Typhoon Printed Parts
13:05 Annual Review interactive activity
13:15 Lunch (1 hour)
14:15 Spiral 4 Task Outline
14:35 Working Groups – Spiral 4 SWOT
16:05 WG Co-Chair SWOT back briefs
16:20 Wrap-up
16:30 Close

A MTC workshop tour will no longer be arranged on the day. Those who have signed up for this tour will be contacted by the MTC to arrange a visit at another time. Apologies for the inconvenience cause.
The event location is AMTC building. When approaching the roundabout in front of the main MTC building, take the first exit and follow the road. The entrance to the AMTC building is the first turn on the right.
Lunch and some refreshments will be provided.
Dress code – business casual; no military uniform is required.
Please ensure you bring some form of photo ID with you on the day.
Parking is freely available at the event location. Access to the car park is controlled by a security barrier. On approach to the barrier, you will need to press the buzzer to announce their arrival to security. When leaving the car park, you will need to drive up to the barrier which will lift on approach.
If you have registered, but are no longer able to attend, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info.
Follow the link below for the new ATI AM Strategy and Roadmap
Additive-Manufacturing-Strategy-Roadmap-Sept-2024-Final.pdf (ati.org.uk)

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 4
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

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Sustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note

2024 Criticality Assessment

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 5
2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 the financial settlement process moves forward, we’re keen to keep the conversation active.
Join us for the Snack Series—a rapid-fire set of expert-led sessions that dive into the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities across the UK’s critical materials ecosystem.
From policy to platforms, e-waste to innovation funding, this series brings together voices across government, industry, and academia to shape a more circular, resilient, and sovereign defence future.
Why Attend?• Get insights into policy, innovation, and supply chain resilience• Hear from leaders shaping the future of defence and critical materials• Connect across disciplines—from recyclers and researchers to strategists and policymakers
Each session features a 20-minute presentation from leading organisations, followed by a 40-minute panel Q&A. Sessions will explore:• Global supply chain risks• UK capability and innovation• Priority Defence use cases
Content will focus on real insights and lessons—not sales pitches—with case studies encouraged. No prior defence knowledge required; many challenges are cross-sector.
Why It MattersNew mining is costly, slow, and environmentally challenging. Reclaiming materials from end-of-life equipment could offer a faster, cheaper, and greener path. Let’s mine our waste—not the planet.
Get Involved
Join the conversation. Shape the future. Spread the word.
Want to stay informed or take part? Sign up now to receive invites and materials
By signing up you will receive diary invites to these sessions and will also receive invites to any subsequent workstreams/presentations.
If you would like further information please contact steve.green@teamdefence.info

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 6
2025-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 7
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 8
2025-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

PJ TAMPA Digital Thread Working Group Community of Practice session
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month virtually via MS Teams.
If you wish to attend please register your attendance using the register here button. You will receive the MS Teams link upon registration. To place this into your calendar please download the ics file on your confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding these meetings please contact Edit.Barbantan100@mod.gov.uk
If you have any questions regarding registration please contact demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

Register here

March Event - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA
2026-03-04 08:30 - 17:00 | Thales Crawley, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA, United Kingdom
Dear all,
You are invited to the first Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge, also known as project TAMPA, Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year which will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Thales Crawley. Registrations will open in the new year.
The agenda will be released closer to the date.
Lunch and some refreshments will be provided.
The event address is Thales Crawley, Manor Royal, Crawley RH10 9HA
Many thanks and kind regards,
Innovation team
If you have any registration questions please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info.
