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.
Team Defence Strategy Group
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...
Defence Reference Architecture Business Functional Model WG
The Defence Reference Architecture Business Functional Model Working Group meeting will be taking place on 20 March 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 provided...
Lead Sponsors Forum
The Lead Sponsors Forum reviews TD-Info’s performance against agreed strategic goals and helps define its future agenda. Lead Sponsor Forum members are senior figures invited to join from TD-Info’s membership. This meeting is by invitation only.
News
News and blogs to keep you in the know.
Team Defence Information Bulletin – July 2022
Introduction from our Managing Director, Phil Williams We really enjoyed meeting so many of you at Defence Information 2022 last month. After the pandemic, it was great to be anywhere! I was grateful to Charlie Forte for opening the conference by setting the scene...
VIMA is proud to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by KBR
VIMA is proud to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by KBR. KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex...
Team Defence Information Bulletin – June 2022
Introduction from our Managing Director, Phil Williams Dear TD-Info members We’re heading towards the mid-year point, and what a year it has been. We are busily preparing for the third of our major conferences this year, Defence Information ’22. Post-Covid, we are...