Dan Greasley - MAPM

Astroscale is proud to collaborate with CGI on the BOREALIS project, helping to deliver cutting-edge UK sovereign capability for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) into the heart of the National Space Operations Centre for the UK Ministry of Defence and UK Space Agency.

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Just 1 week to go until our events team at BiP Solutions hosts the DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit 2026 in Glasgow on Wednesday 20th May at the Marriott - https://lnkd.in/eRF22ngN Against a backdrop of increased UK and international defence spending, the opportunity for suppliers has never been greater. With governments continuing to strengthen defence capability and resilience, there is a growing focus on building more diverse, innovative and agile supply chains, creating significant opportunities for SMEs to play a larger role. A key highlight will be the panel session “Prime Contractors: Opening Doors for SMEs”, bringing together leading organisations from across the defence sector to share practical insight on how SMEs can access, engage with and grow within this evolving landscape. With strong representation from prime contractors and industry leaders, the discussion will focus on real routes to market, collaboration opportunities and how suppliers can position themselves for success as investment across defence continues to accelerate. If you are looking to connect with buyers, understand the landscape and unlock new commercial opportunities, this event is not to be missed. Final registrations are now being taken: https://lnkd.in/erBXQUm7

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🔐 New Member Announcement We’re proud to share that Pera Prometheus Consulting Ltd is now a member of Team Defence Information. As we continue to support UK defence suppliers with clarity and confidence in information and cybersecurity, this collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding critical information - helping businesses protect both their own and MOD data in an evolving digital landscape. 🔗 Discover more about our partnerships and services: https://lnkd.in/eGEyfa2Y #TeamDefence #CyberSecurity #MODCompliance #PeraPrometheus #SafeguardYourDigitalFuture #DefenceInnovation #UKDefenceIndustry

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🇬🇧 Congratulations to our UK colleagues at PUBLIC (Solita company) and across the ecosystem on the formal launch of UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) — a bold and strategic leap forward for agile defence and dual-use adoption. With a dedicated £400M annual budget and a clear mandate to accelerate technology into the hands of users, this aligns fully with the future of how innovation must work in defence. At Solita, we echo this direction. Across NATO and EU member states, we are actively supporting fast-moving innovation adoption — not as a paper exercise but as an operational mission. What we see repeatedly is: - Innovation is happening — but adoption often dies in the “lab-to-field” gap - Defence still largely runs on hardware timelines, while software evolves weekly - Dual-use and non-traditional tech offer major advantages — but need integration support - Human factors, data ownership, modular backbones, and governance are often overlooked - Speed matters: timelines of weeks and months, not years and decades We’re not another start-up — we’re the integrator and enabler, connecting end-users, primes, SMEs, critical infrastructure, academia, and command levels into a cohesive, secure, and mission-ready whole. Solita is proud to: - Translate strategy into executable tech pathways - Ensure modular, interoperable backbones for autonomous systems - Bridge ethical, technical, and operational domains with human-centric design - Support national and NATO-wide pilots with integration-ready tech This UKDI launch is more than national reform it’s a template. Let’s ensure that momentum travels across borders with aligned timelines, tested systems, and real-world results. 👉 Let’s talk adoption, not just innovation. #DefenceInnovation #UKDI #NATO #DualUse #PUBLIC #Solita #TechForDefence #InnovationAdoption #AgileDefence

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📢 BAE Systems 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 At the #GC3B25 we asked Chris Carter, Director of BAE Systems, our Platinum Sponsor, about his view on global cyber capacity building. 👁️‍🗨️ Take a minute to watch him voicing his key insights on CCB, effective partnerships and shared responsibility. 🤝 You can also watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dq5mS6Pp #gc3b25 #cybercapacitybuilding

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The UK defence sector is changing fast. More than 43% of defence employers say they struggle to recruit people with the right technical expertise. Leidos UK Defence Director, Nick Ford, joins techUK for #DefTechWeek2025 to discuss how Leidos is rethinking how to solve the defence skills gap.

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We spent a lot of time at DSEI UK discussing contractors, and specifically how hard it's getting to engage them in the UK defence space. Firms are contending with five-day-on-site requirements, regulatory complexities, #IR35 blanket calls, and a UK security clearance backlog. The talent exists and the projects exist, but the issue is how the two connect and how firms can stop their programmes stalling while they wait for the two to align. Mark Davies has pulled some notes together on what’s driving this, and a few ways employers can start untangling the mess. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eVQtcrj8 #defencetech #contractors #defence

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Delighted to announce that Babcock International Group have become Platinum Sponsors of Team Forces. This partnership will support a broad portfolio of Armed Forces sports, building on our commitment to current servicemen and women, veterans and reservists. This will provide them with opportunities that enhance the health and welbeing of those who sacrifice so much for our country.

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The UK Royal Navy has revolutionised its basic training, with officer and ratings starting and completing the same basic training before their paths then diverge. From June 1, everybody is going to show that they can "walk the walk" prior to going off and specialising in their individual roles. "The new Initial Royal Naval Training course replaces the previous separate pathways for Officers and Ratings, creating a consistent starting point for everyone joining the Royal Navy which removes duplication across the training pipeline. This modernised approach reflects how the Royal Navy operates today, with Officers and Ratings working together from the outset on operations worldwide." https://lnkd.in/gsTsqu2X

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Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a supplier cluster training session at #Boeing Defence UK, focused on Continuous Improvement and Quality Systems Development. Having completed my Yellow and Green Belt certifications in CI five years ago, this session reignited a passion I’d almost forgotten. I’ve returned to the office inspired and keen to implement (where possible) some of the tools and thinking we discussed. Ironically, like the 8 #wastes, here are 8 key takeaways that really stood out to me: 1. Build quality into your processes – don’t inspect it in later. 2. “Systems thinking, not silo thinking.” 3. Value stream mapping – focus on both activity level and task level. 4. In your own ISO: “Say what you do and do what you say.” 5. Cross-collaboration and buy-in are critical – foster a growth mindset. 6. Feedback loops are vital. 7. Shockingly… value-added work is typically <5%! 8. And finally, if you’re sat in an ivory tower — always remember: Genchi Genbutsu! (Go and see for yourself) A huge thanks to Toyha Cox for organising the day and Martin and Cassim for hosting such an engaging and thought-provoking session. #ContinuousImprovement #LeanThinking #Quality #ProfessionalDevelopment #BoeingDefenceUK #CI #GrowthMindset #lightfoot #lightfootinternational #SME #cohort2

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C-130 Sustainment Demands Experience That Delivers Airmen Technical Services supports C-130 programmes with access to a global network of qualified engineers, technical consultancies, and certified maintenance partners. From heavy checks to modification support and compliance oversight, we deliver capability where operational continuity depends on it. Reliable, responsive, and ready to deploy. #C130 #MilitaryMRO #DefenceAviation #AviationEngineering #AerospaceSupport #AirmenNetwork #AircraftMaintenance #OperationalReadiness #TechnicalExcellence #AirmenTechnicalServices

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As project professionals, we know that capability, confidence and community are at the heart of successful delivery. That’s why our Corporate Partnership with the Association for Project Management (APM) continues to be such an important part of how we invest in our people across BAE Systems. I’m pleased to share a short video created by Juliet Hamilton and Lesley Dobson with the Association for Project Management APM, featuring colleagues from across our business: Jess Regan (DI), Katie Rogers (Air) and Roger Hunter (M&L). They each reflect on how the APM has supported their development, from accessing leading industry standards to exploring new pathways and connecting with the wider project community. It’s inspiring to hear first hand how our project professionals are shaping their careers and strengthening their practice through this partnership. My thanks to the APM for their continued collaboration and commitment to advancing our profession. Seeing all the recent posts from our project professional community sharing their achievements of their APM PMQ and accreditation to ChPP continues to make me super proud of the difference we are making and there is more to come 😁

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Strengthening national resilience requires a new kind of partnership between Defence and industry.​ ​ This was a key takeaway from Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) UK.​ ​ The conversation wasn't just about technology, but about the trust and mutual understanding needed to accelerate capability delivery.​ ​ Our Head of Marketing for Oceania Philippa (Pip) Byrnes sat down with Scott Parry, a Royal Australian Air Force officer, currently on secondment to Fujitsu, to discuss:​ ​ ✅ The evolving collaboration model between Defence and industry.​ ​ ✅ Key insights on emerging tech in space and cyber.​ ​ ✅ How to deliver capability aligned with Australia’s National Defence Strategy.​ ​ Watch the full conversation to learn how we are fostering the partnerships needed to strengthen our collective Defence ecosystem​ 👉​ ​https://lnkd.in/gmnD2Wu4 ​ ​ #DefenceIndustry #NationalSecurity #DSEI #Innovation #Collaboration #MilitaryTech

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Are you ready for Defence Cyber Certification (DCC)? From 2026, every supplier bidding for MOD contracts must meet DCC requirements. This isn’t just compliance, it’s about safeguarding national security and your business continuity. Start preparing now: ✅ Understand the DCC levels (0–3) ✅ Begin with Cyber Essentials ✅ Plan for Cyber Essentials Plus if handling sensitive data Your future in the defence supply chain depends on it. 👉 Read the full guide: https://bit.ly/49mpNfz #DefenceCyberCertification #CyberSecurity #UKManufacturing #MODCompliance #CyberEssentials

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We’re delighted to continue our partnership between BAE Systems and Be the Business, extending our commitment to productivity and growth across the UK SME community. Throughout 2026, we’re once again offering a number of funded places to our suppliers on the Be the Business Productivity Programme, building on the 50 places already provided over the past two years. Participants benefit from: ✅ Adviser/mentor support ✅ Practical productivity tools ✅ Peer learning with UK manufacturing & engineering SMEs ✅ A structured programme tackling real operational challenges 👉 BAE Systems SME suppliers: speak to your BAE Systems contact to find out more. 👉 Find out more about Be the Business and its support for SMEs: https://bethebusiness.com/

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SMEs are discouraged from defence opportunities, and it’s holding innovation back.   Babcock's research, conducted in partnership with the University of Exeter, suggests aspects of defence procurement can be risk-averse, restricting SME growth and participation.   Many of the businesses we spoke to described persistent barriers to growth, limiting their ability to help redefine what defence looks like in the 21st century.   Explore the solutions that can unlock SME potential: https://ow.ly/z5w750YZbxq #SMEsInDefence

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@DI25 Digital Learning: A Strategic Imperative for Defence Readiness, Productivity, and National Prosperity It’s been great to hear from digital thought leaders at Defence Information 2025 over the last couple of days. As the global security landscape becomes more volatile and technologically complex, the UK’s ability to respond with agility and resilience has never been more vital. The Strategic Defence Review makes it clear: a whole-of-society approach is essential to safeguarding our national interests. At the heart of this transformation is digital learning—a powerful enabler of warfighting readiness, workforce productivity, and long-term prosperity. Whether on the front line, in support roles, or across our industrial and academic base, digital skills are now mission-critical. Digital learning empowers our people to: · Adapt quickly to emerging technologies and threats · Collaborate effectively across domains and disciplines · Innovate continuously to maintain our strategic edge But this isn’t just a Defence issue—it’s a national one. Building digital capability across society ensures we can harness the full potential of AI, cyber, data, and automation to protect our way of life and economic security. Here are three high-level actions every citizen, organisation, and leader should consider: · Invest in Digital Skills - Whether you're in Defence, education, business, or government—prioritise digital upskilling. It’s the foundation of resilience. · Strengthen Partnerships - Collaboration between Defence, industry, academia, and international allies is key to staying ahead of adversaries. · Stay Informed and Engaged - Understand the evolving threat landscape. Awareness is the first step toward preparedness. The revolution in technology is here—and so are the threats. Let’s ensure we’re ready, together. #DigitalDefence #WarfightingReadiness #StrategicReview #CyberSecurity #DigitalSkills #WholeForce #NationalSecurity #MyDigitalSkills

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Airbus Protect successfully guided Govtech Solutions to achieve ISO 27001 certification ✅ Results: ➡️ Perfect 100% BSI scorecard. ➡️ ISMS used as an industry exemplar. ➡️ Business viability secured. “Our Airbus Protect UK consultant is absolutely first rate and guided our organisation from initial ISO 27001:2013, through ISO 27001:2013-2022 transition, where we were the first company to score 100% on the BSI transition assessment scorecard”. — Mark Hanson, Technical Director, Govtech Solutions 👇 Read the whole case study on how we achieved this benchmark here: https://lnkd.in/eK-474B6 #Cybersecurity #ISO27001 #RiskManagement #Govtech #AirbusProtect #Compliance Govtech Solutions, A Netcall Company

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