Team Defence Information

Executive Group Team Meeting
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Team Defence Executive Team operate monthly sessions which will look to support and mature opportunities and guide the broad portfolio of Team Defence Activities so they align with the strategic direction and focus set by the Team Defence Strategy Group.
This is a Hybrid meeting to be held on Microsoft Teams, and In-Person at the TD-Info Office, Rudgeway. A supporting slidepack and document suite will be made available prior to the session.

Information Security Forum
2025-10-30 11:00 - 15:30 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The purpose of the Information Security Forum (ISF) is to provide better ways of working securely across Team Defence by identifying key issues and agreeing on common approaches to resolution by sharing good practice, collaborating on accreditation standards, providing a practical (and compliant) interpretation of Government policy, and sharing event and near-miss data.
The ISF collaboratively develops guidance, influences policy and communicates key messages to members and, where appropriate, broader stakeholders on Information Security and Assurance matters.
This meeting will be held In-person at TD-Info Offices and virtually using Microsoft Teams. Group members will be sent the link to join the meeting.
This is a closed group, however if you wish to participate or would like further information please contact Andy Corbett

Agenda

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.
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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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SME Showcase
2025-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 13th November, 1100 – 1200 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@teamdefence.info

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Knowledge Fridays Café
2025-11-14 12:05 - 12:55, 2025-12-12 12:05 - 12:55, 2026-02-13 12:05 - 12:55, 2026-03-13 12:05 - 12:55 | Virtual – MS Teams
‘Knowledge Fridays Café’ These regular informal meetings are opportunities to build our community and knowledge management practice through a series of guest speakers and discussion drawing from our memberships and further afield. These meetings help to inform our current projects and shape the agenda for future work. They are an opportunity for us to update each other about our KM inbox, challenges and good ideas.
Please note – Knowledge Friday Café (KFC) sessions are designed as 50 mins (online only) sessions, to maximise opportunities to connect, and to support members’ busy calendars.

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CDLS Defence Support Briefing
2025-11-18 09:30 - 16:00 | bawa, 589 Southmead Rd, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG
In November we will be hosting The CDLS Defence Support Briefing, this event will be in place of Support Net.
This will be a hybrid event, the in person element will be held at:
BAWA Ballroom589 Southmead RdFiltonBristolBS34 7RG
The virtual element will be held via MS Teams.
In person tickets start from £100Virtual tickets start from £50
The agenda is still in draft form and Stc

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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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Defence Asset Management CoP
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
Under the auspices of TD-Info, the DAM CoP is a standing joint MOD, Defence Industry and the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) community of practice. The IAM is the Asset Management (AM) professional body and will be represented by the IAM SW Branch.
The DAM CoP will offer outputs and information that can be exploited by Asset Management professionals across the whole of MOD and Industry. These outputs will improve day to day practices in Asset Management across Defence as well as informing strategic decisions about professionalization.
This meeting will be held Virtually via MS Teams. Teams link received upon registration.
The agenda will be released to attendees once the presenters and content have been confirmed.
For questions about this meeting please contact Eion

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Agenda

Digital Engineering Workshop
2025-11-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Thornbury Active Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
We have received the tasker from the DIJC — it’s time for Defence to get digital!
We’re seeking perspectives from across government and industry to guide the next phase of Defence digital transformation. Your insights matter — share them today.
Ahead of DE26 we will be holding the Digital Engineering workshop on 27th November 2025 0930 – 1400.
In person only at:
Thornbury Active Conference Centre
Severnside Suite
Alveston Hill
Thornbury
BS35 3JB
As a Defence community we are keen to rapidly get after the problems that are stopping us realising more of benefits offered by Digital Engineering, benefits that would impact us all. We need to do this together. The potential activities that are required to digitally transform our acquisition lifecycle are many, and that breadth, without collective focus, could slow us down.
This is your chance to supply your perspective and insight on what good looks like and how this can be achieved. We will use this workshop to further refine collective thinking on the lead up to the conference in March. The conference is then an opportunity to share, mature and gain consensus on our collective understanding and next steps.
Please complete the DE26 questionnaire, have a think against the following focus areas below and share your thoughts.
This questionnaire is in 5 parts, none of the questions are mandatory, all contribution is welcome.
The parts are:

Born Digital & Operational Excellence.
Data Exchange
Contracting and Data Transparency
Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Collaboration
Summary and Getting Involved

Read the short context given in each part and offer us your thoughts.
Deadline for submission – 4th November
“PLEASE KEEP RESPONSES AT ‘OFFICIAL’ CLASSIFICATION OR BELOW (i.e. do not include any sensitive information)”
Please keep your responses brief – we will explore more in depth at the workshop on 27th November

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DE26 Questionnaire

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

Industry Customer Engagement Forum (ICEF)
2025-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and, secondly, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD.
The next ICEF meeting will be virtual via MS Teams on the 1st December 1300 – 1500.
If you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett

The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP
2025-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
A working group that seeks to identify and promulgate good practice in life cycle cost modelling across the UK Defence sector and contribute to the realisation of the DSCM vision.
This next meeting will now be held as a virtual meeting only using Microsoft Teams. The Agenda for this meeting can be viewed by clicking the button on your right.
For further information, please get in touch with Leyton Lark

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

TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice
2026-01-13 11:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on Tuesday 13th January 2026
This meeting will be held in person at:
TD-Info Office
6a Pinkers Court
Briarlands Office Park
Rudgeway
BS35 3QH
If you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk

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Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 9
2026-01-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams

Standards Coordination WG
2026-01-15 15:00 - 17:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Mission of the Standards Coordination working group is to coordinate, for the UK, the MOD and Industry representation in the identification, development, deployment and maintenance of a coherent set of standards to meet the needs of UK Defence from this global activity within the scope of Team Defence Information (TD-Info) activity.
Our next meeting will be a hybrid meeting, in person at TD-Info office, Rudgeway and virtually using Microsoft Teams.
If you have any questions please contact Kelly.gough@teamdefence.info

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ICEF/Information Security Forum
2026-01-22 11:00 - 15:30 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
This meeting will cover the agendas for both the ICEF and the Information Security Forum.
The four ICEF face-to-face meetings that were previously held at MOD Corsham will, from the beginning of 2026, be incorporated instead into the ISF meetings held at Team Defence Information’s offices in Rudgeway, Bristol and online. The intervening four ICEF meetings will continue through TEAMS.
The ICEF fulfils two roles: it represents the interests of industry consumers of MOD information and, secondly, acts as an advisory change management board for those users of MOD products and services operating outside the MOD estate. Organisationally, the ICEF is managed under the TD-Info Delivery Continuity Executive and reports to TD-Info MD.
The ICEF brings together individuals from Industry partners who have day-to-day responsibility for using – or managing the provision of – MOD-delivered services. This function is managed collaboratively with representatives from the MOD Defence Digital Customer Management team responsible for ‘Indirect’ (i.e. non-MOD) customers. Defence Digital (DD) recognises that Industry represents a significant proportion – roughly one third – of total users of DD-delivered IS/IT. Taking a risk management approach, the ICEF identifies opportunities to improve awareness of, and mitigation for, availability issues that might impact adversely on Defence outcomes.
The TD-Info ICEF lead:

manages a 6-weekly (approx..) rhythm of meetings for ICEF members
liaises, as Industry representative on the MOD 1* Customer Board
conducts a regular drumbeat with DD ACOS Plans and Customer Services team
prioritises risks/issues affecting suppliers’ ability to deliver against agreed contracts
identifies mitigation activities for MOD consideration.
Maintains the ICEF risk register
publishes services-to-industry product descriptions and supporting management processes

In support of the DCE, the ICEF lead manages the change process for MOD-originated information services. Specific activities include:

improving awareness of planned changes to MOD-supplied information flows, applications, products and services for the Industry customer
identify potential impact on industry and work with MOD ICEF members to identify options for mitigating the consequences of the proposed (or executed) change
co-ordinate industry inputs and manage the resolution of unplanned/unforeseen events that impact project delivery
escalate major issues or observations to the DD Customer Board and/or DD ACOS Plans. Conversely risks or issues may also be escalated to the DSF via the DCE

The purpose of the Information Security Forum (ISF) is to provide better ways of working securely across Team Defence by identifying key issues and agreeing on common approaches to resolution by sharing good practice, collaborating on accreditation standards, providing a practical (and compliant) interpretation of Government policy, and sharing event and near-miss data.
The ISF collaboratively develops guidance, influences policy and communicates key messages to members and, where appropriate, broader stakeholders on Information Security and Assurance matters.
This meeting will be held In-person at TD-Info Offices and virtually using Microsoft Teams. Group members will be sent the link to join the meeting.
These are both closed groups, however if you wish to participate or would like further information please contact Andy Corbett

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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SME Showcase
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
TD-Info are running a series of Showcasing Events on behalf of our members, designed to help our SME (small to medium sized enterprise) community to demonstrate their organisations’ capabilities. This initiative also aligns to the MOD’s commitment to help and promote the SME community in the Defence sector.
The next event will be held on 12th February , 1300 – 1400 , online via Teams, and will comprise of 3-4 SME’s presenting an overview of their company and capabilities, to the TD-Info Membership base. Please register your interest in our next showcase at the link to the side of the page (event date and time subject to change.)
If you are an SME interested in getting involved with future showcases, please contact julian.dayment@teamdefence.info and andy.whatman@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.

Natural Capital & Infrastructure Community of Practice
2026-03-04 13:00 - 16:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
The Natural Capital & Infrastructure (NC&I) Community of Practice
The topic
Team Defence has defined this in a Defence enterprise perspective as looking and focusing on Natural capital, which is the world’s stock of natural resources, which includes geology, soils, air, water, and all living organisms. Some natural capital assets provide people with free goods and services, often called ecosystem services and Infrastructure – the basic physical and organisational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
How we operate

Our community of practice (CoP) is a group of people who share a common concern, a set of problems, or an interest in a topic and who come together to fulfil both individual and group goals.
Communities of practice often focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice. Interaction on an ongoing basis is an important part of this.
Our community of practice relies on face-to-face meetings as well as web-based collaborative environments to communicate, connect and conduct community activities.

Why 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 Natural Capital & Infrastructure. There is also a connection to work as part of a team with equally capable and knowledgeable organisations within Defence and the wider digital community. This is an opportunity for wider industry experience and best practice to be showcased within the Defence environment.
This will enable:

Understanding of how focus areas will interact to realise a future end state.
Articulation of requirements for capability across the enterprise
Development of capability roadmaps
Alignment, pull through and learning from representative capabilities.

Assessment of potential solutions and recommendations for future development
The next meeting for the NC&I Cop will be taking place on 4th March 2026. This will be a hybrid meeting taking place In-person at TD-Info Office, Rudgeway and Virtually via MS Teams (Teams link received upon registration)
Eion Bailey is the TD-Info lead for this CoP
Please contact Kelly Gough if you have any question regarding registration.

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Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP
2026-03-05 14:00 - 16:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
To support the UK MoD and UK industry in improving Supportability Engineering (ILS) standards, processes (technical and management) and training in order to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of Supportability Engineering (ILS) programmes and hence ultimately to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Total System (comprising the System of Interest, the Support System and the Concept of Employment). That is, we strive to improve the Whole Life Cost Effectiveness of the “System of Interest”.
This meeting will be a hybrid event with the in person element taking place at:
TD-Info
6a Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park
Rudgeway
BS35 3QH
And virtually via MS Teams.

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The NAD Group Digital Engineering Conference 2026
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-11 14:00 | Thornbury Active Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
Delivering a digitally enabled future for defence

Welcome to the Digital Engineering Conference Information & Booking Page
Following the direction of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the UK Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) reinforced that we are in a new era of threat, which demands a new era for UK defence. An era in which we will deter the threats by sustaining warfighting readiness and strengthening security in the Euro-Atlantic. The DIS has committed to REFORM procurement, INNOVATE at wartime pace, and GROW the industrial base. As a key part of this reform, MOD is committed to ‘deliver digitally enabled acquisition’. The time for action is now.
The Digital Engineering ‘26 conference will provide a unique platform for Defence Leaders to share the vision for digitally enabled acquisition and the key elements that require reform for new requirements to be ‘Born Digital’ and digitally enabled through life. Digital Engineering is at the core of this reform and the conference will focus expert panels from across government, MOD, industry and academia to address the challenges in how we can collectively and rapidly move the dial on implementation. Whether you have a view on process, data exchange, decision making, contracting, skills, collaboration or any other enabler your contribution at the event is welcomed. Join us at DE’26 to work together sharing knowledge, skills and experience to directly influence the Digital Engineering contribution to the new era of UK Defence.
Ticket Prices do not include VAT

Members: £600 Both days, £325 Single day & £100 Virtual
Non Members: £900 Both days, £500 Single day & £200 Virtual
MOD: Free of charge

Remember to book Network Extra (as a sub event). Entry is included on Day One and Both Day Tickets… Enjoy a less formal evening (17.30-20.00) to connect with delegates and exhibitors. (Drinks and hot meal provided)
Sponsorships and Exhibition space available from £1200, click on the link to book a stand and resources.
DE26 contacts: sue.russell@teamdefence.info, kelly.gough@teamdefence.info, demi.bowler@teamdefence.info

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Defence Asset Management CoP
2026-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
Under the auspices of TD-Info, the DAM CoP is a standing joint MOD, Defence Industry and the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) community of practice. The IAM is the Asset Management (AM) professional body and will be represented by the IAM SW Branch.
The DAM CoP will offer outputs and information that can be exploited by Asset Management professionals across the whole of MOD and Industry. These outputs will improve day to day practices in Asset Management across Defence as well as informing strategic decisions about professionalization.
This meeting will be a hybrid meeting with the in person element held at:
TD-Info Office 6a Pinkers Court, Rudgeway, BS35 3QH
The agenda will be released to attendees once the presenters and content have been confirmed.
For questions about this meeting please contact Eion

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Team Defence Strategy Group
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:00
The Strategy Group has been established to interpret the 3* Advisory Board’s bi-annual areas of strategic focus along with outputs from the Team Defence Information Council to sponsor and approve Team Defence Information activities which align to these top-level objectives.
For further information, please contact Ed Coleman
This is a hybrid meeting and will be held In-person location TBC and virtually via Microsoft Teams.
