Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage

• Social value in local communities: The contribution of UK defence

  Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’.In Episode 11, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Adjunct Fellow, are joined by Alex Baker MP, Member of Parliament for Aldershot and Chair of the Defence and Security Sectors Supporting Local Communities All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).The discussion covers the contribution of defence to local communities across the UK. They discuss the interaction between the defence sector and local communities, the importance of local engagement, and the opportunities for partnerships to maximise the social and economic potential of defence across the whole of the nation.Find ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Public, Soundcloud, Pocketcast and Overcast.You can find out more about Defence Talks here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.britainsworld.org.uk

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• Emerging technologies: Transforming the future of defence

  Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’. In Episode 10, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Adjunct Fellow, are joined by Dr Paul Hollinshead MBA OBE, Chief Executive of Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), and Finbar O’Keeffe, Head of Future Software Capability for BAE Systems Maritime and Land.Their discussion covers the contribution to the United Kingdom’s (UK) defence made by a range of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum and engineering biology. The guests also draw on their expertise to explore the benefits of utilising technologies in defence, as well as how to address the challenges they pose.Find ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Public, Soundcloud, Pocketcast and Overcast. You can find out more about Defence Talks here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.britainsworld.org.uk

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• Equipping defence for the future: Acquisition and exports

  Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’. In Episode 9, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Adjunct Fellow, are joined by Andy Start, acting National Armaments Director and Chief Executive, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), and Air Vice Marshal (rtd.) Gary Waterfall, Senior Military Adviser, DSEI UK.Viktorija, Paul, Andy and Gary explore defence equipment and exports. They look at the fundamentals of equipment procurement and the importance of emerging technologies, exports and acquisition processes in preparing the defence sector for the future.Find ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Public, Soundcloud, Pocketcast and Overcast. You can find out more about Defence Talks here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.britainsworld.org.uk

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• Financing and investment: Strengthening UK defence and security

  Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’. In Episode 8, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Associate Fellow, are joined by Rob Murray, Chief Executive Officer, Defence, Security and Resilience (DSR) Bank, and Aimie Stone, Chief Economist, ADS Group.Viktorija, Paul, Rob and Aimie explore financing and investment in the UK’s defence and security sector. They also outline the defence, financial and related professional services industries, and discuss the challenges and opportunities of investment in the sector. Find ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’ on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Public, Soundcloud, Pocketcast and Overcast. You can find out more about Defence Talks here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.britainsworld.org.uk

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• The Strategic Defence Review: Implications and implementation

  Welcome back to Season 2 of ‘Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage’. In Episode 7, Viktorija Starych-Samuolienė, our Co-founder (Strategy), and Paul Mason, journalist, author and our Associate Fellow, are joined by Kevin Craven, CEO, ADS Group, and Air Marshal (rtd.) Edward Stringer CB CBE, Director, iJ7, and Senior Fellow, Policy Exchange. Viktorija, Paul, Kevin and Edward explore the Strategic Defence Review and its implications for industry, military personnel and Britain’s international partners. They also discuss practical next steps, including the upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy. Find Defence Talks: Securing UK Advantage on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, Radio Public, Soundcloud, Pocketcast and Overcast. You can find out more about Defence Talks here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.britainsworld.org.uk

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