Defence iQ Digest
Welcome to this week’s Defense Digest! In this edition, we’re excited to bring you exclusive interviews, insightful reports, and key updates.
In today’s newsletter, we cover the latest news, updates, and events in the defence industry. We have a brand new interview with Colonel Armin Dirks diving deep into the future of armoured warfare, and a listicle highlighting 'Seven Advanced Manufacturing Trends Growing In Europe. Scroll down to see three articles on Defence Estates & Infrastructure, The International Military Helicopter 2025 Attendee Snapshot, and the brand new 'What Makes IMH 2025 Unique' Infographic.?
Defence Estates & Infrastructrure: 11-12 December 2024 |??Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, London
Defence iQ's inaugural Defence Estates & Infrastructure Conference is the only conference dedicated to improving infrastructure as a central component of military capability.?
This unique forum provides the most valuable platform for end-users and industry to collaborate, leading to a defence estate which provides a sustainable and affordable set of land, buildings and accommodation that supports defence capability, both in terms of military operations and the lived experience of its personnel.?
Exlusive Interview: Infrastructure and Facilities for the NATO Alliance: Interview with Sébastien Seguin
Defence iQ were privileged to speak with Sébastien Seguin, Chief of Division, Infrastructure, Facilities and Support Services, at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
In this interview, Sébastien shares the latest on how NATO continues to deliver an effective fighting force.??He shares all about his role as the Chief of Division Infrastructure, Facilities, and Support Services at the NSPA and gives his advice to governments and industry to help ensure that the Defence Estate meets future challenges and needs
Article: Forward Operating Bases; Optimising for the Future by Tim Ripley
Forward Operating Bases are essential to providing support at the tactical and strategic levels of operation. However, as with many aspects of force deployment, FOBs must adapt to the new realities of increasingly volatile near-peer threats and the need for readiness. This calls us to rethink base deployment and operations.
This article by defence journalist and author?Tim Ripley?explores the differences in the operating environment and the steps that must be taken to ensure FOBs remain relevant on the battlefield.
Interview: Chairman Deep-Dive; Challenges, Trends and Future of DE&I: Interview with Air Commodore James Savage
Defence iQ were privileged to speak with Air Commodore James Savage, Former Head of Infrastructure,?at the Royal Air Force (RAF). In this interview, he shares his views on the state and future of Defence Estates & Infrastructure.
He covers the potential implications of the new Strategic Defence Review (SDR) on the Defence Estate, the role of data in infrastructure and asset management, challenges in delivering defence infrastructure, enhancing climate resilience, and key conference topics for industry and military collaboration.
Listicle: Seven Advanced Manufacturing Trends Growing in Europe
This listicle will explore some of the manufacturing trends in Europe that aim to deliver greater efficiency, innovation, and risk reduction to the current evolving landscape.??
Read this listicle to:
??Learn about the relevant manufacturing technologies Europe is investing in
??Review mini-case studies on the application of the technologies
??Understand AM's potential, importance, and challenges?
Attendee List: IMH 2025 Attendee Snapshot Out Now!?
Download the early attendee snapshot for International Military Helicopter 2025 to learn about who you can meet on 25-27 February at the Novotel London West, London, UK.
Infographic: What makes IMH 2025 unique??
Defence iQ has put together an infographic that details what makes International Military Helicopter 2025 unique
Interview: How will Armour Fight in The Future; Insights from Colonel Armin Dirks, Head of Operations, Combined Project Team of Main Ground Combat System
Defence iQ had the privilege of speaking with?Colonel Armin Dirks, Head of Operations for the Combined Project Team of?Main Ground Combat System at the Bundeswehr. This exclusive interview dives deep into the future of armoured warfare and addresses the critical challenges facing modern forces.?
Key Insights Include:
??The timeless vs. new challenges in armoured warfare
??Rethinking doctrine based on recent conflicts and innovations
??The shift from the “Iron Triangle” to the “Steel Hexagon” of modern vehicle requirements?
Defence iQ Events Agenda
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We hope to see you at our conferences!
Best Regards,
The Defence iQ Team