Overview:
The Army has embarked on an ambitious programme of change to modernise and mobilise its Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) capability. The TIQUILA and Human Machine Teaming (HMT) projects represents over £500m of Army investment in smallUAS (Open and Specified Classes) which will deliver rapid change through systems integrator models from 2023.
The techUK UAS Forum will help The Army to develop its approach, direct iterative development and set challenging smallUAS requirements. It will allow the Army to get ahead and help stay ahead of adversaries and maintain a technical and operational edge. The intent is to make big strides in how this capability is operated and exploited.
The Army seeks to develop a collaborative working environment with partners in industry, academia and other UAS operators to promote and share best practice to drive the pace of change.
Agenda:
Overview of Session:
Morning Session
- Introductions / Housekeeping from techUK - FM
- Chair of DSSMEF Introduces Colonel Craig Palmer and his team – Graham Booth, 2iC / Jonny Gilchrist, BAE Systems
- Overview of Army UAS Doctrine – Colonel Palmer & Team from the Army
- Summary
- Programme Overviews
- Highlight Challenges
- Where the Army want to go with the UAS programme in the next 3 / 5 years
- Common requirements / technologies across this capability group
- Opportunities for Industry
- Use Cases – Mali, Ukraine, Kosovo etc (videos – demos?)
- Compare and Contrast between Army and other users
- Q&A with the audience – All
- Lunch / Networking
Afternoon Session
- Theme Led Sessions with 20 min intro’s + case studies for the future aspect / horizon scanning from the following:
- Civilian Authorities / Other Firms
- Industry
- Academia
- 30min Panel /Slido questions
- Closing remarks from Colonel Craig Palmer and Team / Graham Booth
- Session Closes
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07985 234 170
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy Wimble
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.
Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.
Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
