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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 7
2025-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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.
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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

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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.
