Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 3
2025-09-30 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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Sustainable Circular Economics for Defence Concept Note

2024 Criticality Assessment

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

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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AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting
2025-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 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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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

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 9
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | 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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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 10
2026-01-27 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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March Event - Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge Working Groups / Project TAMPA
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Thales Crawley, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9HA, United Kingdom
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.
The event is currently fully subscribed and we are running a reserve list; therefore, should you not be able to attend anymore, please inform Demi Bowler as soon as possible. If you are still able to attend, then please note at least one form of Photo ID will be required in order to gain entrance to the event location.
The event’s aim, objectives and agenda are currently as follows, but are subject to change:
Aim: To deepen understanding and gather inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme.
Objectives:

Outline the priorities for 2026.​
Introduce the academic outreach focus for 2026; with an overview from the new Project TAMPA academic lead.
Gather final inputs into the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme plan ahead of programme start.

Agenda:
09:00 Arrival – Tea & Coffee
09:30 Welcome & Housekeeping
09:35 Agenda and Objectives for the Day
09:40 Executive Group Update
10:00 Additive Manufacturing in Defence update to include Advance Manufacturing Programme, Project TAMPA and International Engagement
10:15 Annual Review findings presentation
10:25 Thales session
10:55 Coffee break (30 min)
11:25 QinetiQ session
11:45 Globus Metal Powders
12:05 Defence Manufacturing Research at Loughborough University (remote presentation)
12:25 Lunch (1 hour) + optional Thales workshop floor tour*
13:25 Defence Testbed Progress Update
13:45 Focus for Working Groups session
13:50 Working Groups Session (1 hour 30 min)
15:20 WG Co-Chair back briefs by WG co-chairs
15:40 Closing Remarks
16:00 Close

*Please note a Thales workshop floor tour may be arranged for the lunch break, however we are awaiting confirmation.
Lunch and some refreshments will be provided.

If you have any registration questions, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 11
2026-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

AdM as a Service Challenge Working Groups (Pj TAMPA) June Event
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00 | NEC, The National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT
The second Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge (a.k.a Project TAMPA) Face-to-Face Working Group Event of the year will be held on between 2nd and 3rd of June 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham and will form part of a wider event, TCT 3Sixty. Project TAMPA will be hosted in a space adjacent to the main TCT 3Sixty conference as this event is kindly sponsored by TCT Group, therefore registration is free. Please note that you do not need to register to the TCT 3Sixty event as well in order to attend the Project TAMPA event.
Do not delay registering as the number of spaces is limited to 120 attendees and the spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis. The registration will close on 25th May 2025.
The aim of the event is to present lessons learnt from Spirals 3 A and B.
The aim and agenda, which is subject to change, for the two-day event is as follows:
Day 1 – 02/06/2026*​
09:30 Arrival – Tea & Coffee​
10:00 Welcome & Agenda​
10:05 Additive Manufacturing (AM) in Defence; update to include Accelerating the Adoption of Additive Manufacturing (ATAAM) Programme, Project TAMPA and Executive Group Priorities and Key Performance Indicators​
10:25 NP Aerospace final PJ TAMPA Spiral 2 Lessons from Experience update, with Q&A​
10:50 MOD update on MTC hosted AM Supply Chain Repository​
11:05 Babcock’s Spiral 3 lessons on material equivalency analysis provided by Plastometrex ​
11:15 Qualification overview by America Makes​
11:35 Lunch break (2 hours)​
13:15 PJ TAMPA Spiral 3 A update from NP Aerospace and Thales, followed by a joint Q&A session​
14:05 ASTM’s launch of the AM Part Certification Guidance Document​
14:20 RBSL’s wider AM work​
14:40 Wrap up of Day 1​
15:00 Close
*Please note this is a working group event, therefore do not bring your own AM parts into the room unless you have been approved to do so by the MOD team. If you are an exhibitor in the main TCT3Sixty NEC hall, then please retain the parts on your stand.
Day 2 – 03/06/2026
10:30 to 12:20 – Lessons from Experience sessions
10:30 Introduction to the challenge by the UK MOD and US DOW
10:40 UK Project TAMPA Spiral 3 B update from Babcock and RBSL, followed by a joint Q&A session
11:30 US Allied Additive Manufacturing Interoperability (AAMI) Project update from Eaton and Lockheed Martin, followed by a joint Q&A session
12:20 – 12:30 Break
12:30 to 13:15 Panel: From Collaboration to Capability – the UK–US Path to Interoperable Defence Support

With Babcock, RBSL, Lockheed Martin, Eaton, US DOW + MOD as panel chair.
Opening remarks will be provided by the panel chair, with introductions from panel members, followed by a questions and answers session.

Dress code – business casual; no military uniform is required. Please ensure you bring some form of photo ID with you on the day. Lunch will be provided on Day 1 to all attendees in the VIP corporate lounge. On Day 2, speakers only will be provided with lunch vouchers. Parking at the NEC is not free, further information on booking a parking space at a reduced rate prior to the event can be found here. We encourage the use of public transport to reduce our collective CO2 emissions.
Please note all fields are mandatory on registration, you will not be able to attend if we do not have this information. Please also opt in to share your data as your emails will need to be provided to the Venue.
If you have any questions, please contact UKStratCom-DefSp-Innovation@mod.gov.uk.
Many thanks and kind regards,
MOD Innovation team
For any questions about the event, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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PJ TAMPA (Additive Manufacturing as a Service Challenge) Working Groups Autumn event
2026-10-21 09:30 - 17:00 | The Welding Institute (TWI), Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge,, CB21 6AL,
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 the 21st of October at The Welding Institute (TWI) in Cambridge. This event is kindly co-sponsored by TWI and Titomic.
Registration will open closer to the date.
For any questions about the event, please contact Demi Bowler demi.bowler@teamdefence.info
