Supply Chain Fragility
Description
The barriers and threats to the UK Defence supply chain including cyber attack, business continuity and support in an uncertain environment and ensuring a broad and fair access to the Defence market for new/ SME suppliers.
Aspiration/Vision
A diverse, cyber secure UK Defence supply chain that mitigates single points of failure and supports and sustains SME access.
First Steps/Building Blocks
Identify geopolitical risk and select the five top risks to focus on, [based on value and impact] Identify key Defence stakeholders and actors Map the “as is” SCM processes Define human resource requirements to carry out agreed processes Identify strategic items of supply.
Events
Information on all sector-relevant events, run by TD-Info and other organisations.
The Defence Quantum Computing Group monthly technical roundtable
The Defence Quantum Computing Group monthly technical roundtable The DQCA monthly technical roundtable providing a trusted forum for two-way exchange between defence partners from government, industry, and national capability. The group will share: Computational...
Standards Coordination WG
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...
The second Uncrewed Systems Network (USN) Workstream
The second Uncrewed Systems Network (USN) Workstream, Technology, takes place on Friday 4th September 2026. This workstream explores the critical technologies that enable effective, scalable and resilient uncrewed systems. Discussions will address some of the sector's...
News
News and blogs to keep you in the know.
Self Sustaining Force Concept: Article 2
Use the link to view Article 1: Constant Competition – Why Logistics Has Become a Battlespace
Self Sustaining Force Concept: Article 1
Use the link to view Article 1: Constant Competition – Why Logistics Has Become a Battlespace
Event Brief: Sovereign Maker Mandate & Cross-Sector Innovation
Use this link to view the Event Brief: Sovereign Maker Mandate & Cross-Sector Innovation
