Team Defence Information

Knowledge Fridays Café
2025-09-12 12:05 - 12:55 UTC | 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 Fridays 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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The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP
2025-09-16 10:00 - 15:00 | TD-Info, 6A Pinkers Court, Briarlands Office Park, Bristol, BS35 3QH, United Kingdom
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 a hybrid meeting, held in person at:

TD-Info Office
6A Pinkers Court
Briarlands Office Park
RudgewayBristol

United Kingdom

BS35 3QH

and virtually via MS Teams
For further information, please get in touch with Leyton Lark

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AdMaaS Digital Thread Working Group Meeting
2025-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 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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SME Showcase
2025-09-17 12:30 - 13:30 | 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 17th September, 12:30 – 13:30, 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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Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP
2025-09-18 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 meeting in person at TD-Info, Rudgeway and via MS Teams

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Draft Agenda

TD-Info Town Hall Meeting
2025-09-24 09:30 - 16:00 | Thornbury Active Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, BS35 3JB
The TD-Info town halls provide an opportunity for our community, both MoD and Industry to meet and discuss the topics du jour. The September townhall will allow our 1* Exec team to brief on their activities(See below) in the round as they link to our 3* Board’s areas of focus.
The Townhall meeting will be held in person at Thornbury Active Conference Centre – Severnside Suite 0930 – 1600

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Team Defence Strategy Group
2025-09-25 09:30 - 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.

Natural Capital & Infrastructure Community of Practice
2025-09-25 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 30th April 2024. 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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Agenda

Critical Raw Materials for Defence: Online Snack Series - Session 3
2025-09-30 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

JISCOT Meeting - 2nd October 2025
2025-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The Mission of the Joint Information Standards Co-ordination Team (JISCOT) is to co-ordinate, 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 virtually using Microsoft Teams.
If you have any questions please contact Kelly.gough@teamdefence.info

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TD-Info Knowledge Management Community of Practice
2025-10-07 11:00 - 15:00 | QinetiQ – Bristol, Building 240, Bristol Business Park, Bristol, BS16 1EJ, United Kingdom
The Knowledge Management Community of Practice will be holding a Face to Face meeting on 7th October 2025 1100 – 1500
This meeting will be held in person at:
QinetiQ – Bristol
Building 240
Bristol Business Park
Bristol, Avon
BS16 1EJ, UK

ToRs can be viewed underneath the registration button.
If you have any questions regarding this group please contact Alison.Bulbeck100@mod.gov.uk

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Terms of Reference

Industry Customer Engagement Forum (ICEF)
2025-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Hybrid
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 a Hybrid meeting held in person at MOD Corsham and virtually via MS Teams on the 20th October 1300 – 1500.
If you would like to know more please contact Andy Corbett

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)

Trading Forum
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
The Trading Forum meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft Teams.
The Trading Forum is your opportunity to hear updates from the MOD regarding their Procurement systems and processes, whilst also providing the opportunity to provide any feedback to the MOD that you may have, as well as capturing ideas and views for future meetings.
If you wish to know more about this event please contact Andy Whatman

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Integration Working Group Online Session
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual – MS Teams
This will be a online only session running on MS Teams for the IWG Group members 1000 – 1200 on Thursday 23rd October 2025. Please register using the registration button on this page.
A group of IWG members met at DSEI on Tuesday 10 Sep 2025. This illuminating session was attended by a large number of group members – and others – attending DSEI. Led by our co-chairs, Air Cdre Rich Yates (MOD, Dep Director Transformation, Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC)) and Chris Parker (Industry, Director Government, Fortinet) and joined by Col Howard Tweedie from the Military Strategic Headquarters.
In his keynote, Maj Gen Zac Stenning (Director Strategy CSOC) gave a thorough overview of the new strategy which led to a lively engagement with the audience through a candid Q&A.
IWG deductions from the session:

There is a need for clear, agreed digital taxonomy to help cohere change. (TDI IWG to lead this output).
Awareness to be enhanced for all existing and imminent novel technology to enable rapid capability uplift. (TDI IWG started this in 2025 with the capability sets initiative and will help drive this forward).
Access improved – especially for Micro+SMEs. A new portal is to be announced soon to help this. (MOD very aware of this need from member feedback).
Accountability needs to be clearer – shared responsibility for capability uplift/evolution and efficiency measures to build long term trust. (TDI IWG to support this work).

A survey of IWG members will follow soon to develop the actions needed to maintain pace and actively support the transformation underway in UK Defence.

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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

Executive Group Team Meeting
2025-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.
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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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 | 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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Draft Agenda

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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
