Team Defence Information Vanguard (TD-V)
The TD-V group work collaboratively, in a commercially neutral forum, to harness diversity of thought and challenge norms of thinking across the Defence sector. It drives for progress in what sometimes seems like an enterprise that moves slower than it can afford to; noting the vast and rapid technological and geopolitical developments of today. As such, it actively challenges the ‘fast follower’ trope which can all too often become the default ambition, and instead strives to provide the evidence and the energy to make Defence a leading enterprise that does the best it possibly can to empower Britain in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
The Vanguard has several key strategic themes:
- Sustainability and Net Zero – to reduce the impact Defence makes on the planet
- Ethics in AI – to challenge and ensure that AI technologies are adopted ethically and responsibly across Defence
- Image of Defence – to improve the perception of Defence In an effort to increase access to a broader skills base
- Future Technologies – to ensure defence has the best tools for the job
- Hybrid Technologies – working to improve the recognition, analysis and mitigation of Disinformation in the Supply Chain to secure the entire support network.
- Space – to expedite the processes and policies of satellite design and launch, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of data and information for defence capabilities
The Vanguard board support the common and strategic aims of TD-Info with projects and initiatives such as analysis of the DSIS (Defence & Security Industrial Strategy) – looking at how the Defence sector can adopt a ‘DefTech’ brand, with a view to creating a ‘DefTech’ hub as a front door for SMEs in order to be at the cutting edge of Future Technology.
The TD-V have also created an acronym web app to help industry stakeholders, both new and old, navigate the minefield of terms, expressions and programmes of work that we encounter throughout the world of Defence – accessible here.
The Vanguard are always looking for more keen professionals to join the board so if you are passionate about making a difference, please get in touch with jack.thompson@teamdefence.info.
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Events
Information on all sector-relevant events, run by TD-Info and other organisations.
Defence Reference Architecture Business Functional Model WG
The Defence Reference Architecture Business Functional Model Working Group meeting will be taking place on 16 January 2025. You can attend this meeting In-person at TD-Info Office or Virtually via MS Teams. The meeting will begin at 10.00 with teas and coffees...
Executive Group Team Meeting
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...
Executive Group Team Meeting
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...
News
News and blogs to keep you in the know.
Launch of the Professional Development Working Group
The PDWG includes the Capability, People and Skills areas within MOD, Industry, Academia and Professional Institutes researching and designing the future skills landscape for the defence sector. Its Purpose is to provide evidenced analysis and assessment to inform...
TEAM DEFENCE INFORMATION BULLETIN – August 2022
Introduction from our Managing Director, Phil Williams Dear TD-Info World, As we head towards the summer break, there has been a lot of activity in the TD-Info space this past month and I hope the rest of the newsletter will give you a flavour of what has been going...
DSF Newsletter July 2022
The Defence Supplier's Forum Newsletter for July 2022.