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.
Industry Customers Engagement Forum (ICEF)
Industry Customer Engagement Forum – regular Industry Engagement meeting, hosted by MOD, to address issues affecting Industry-based consumers of MOD-provided services. For further information, please contact Tony Butler[iFrameModal...
Integrated Product Support (IPS) CoP
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...
The Supportability Modelling and Analysis CoP
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...
News
News and blogs to keep you in the know.
MDI Phase 3a Report
The Multi Domain Integration (MDI) working group successfully reached another waypoint in its evolution with the issue of its phase 3a report. The report covered the working group activities during the period from January to July 2022, with conclusions and...
DSF Newsletter September 2022
The Defence Supplier's Forum Newsletter for September 2022.
“Operational Infrastructure and the drive for self-sustainment”
Institute of Royal Engineers Sustainability Conference Programme for the “Operational Infrastructure and the drive for self-sustainment” taking place 26th & 27th September 2022 is firming up with speakers not only from MOD and the Defence sector but including...