Dear Readers,

HNY!!!

Wasting no time, it seems everyone has hit the ground running at the start of 2025!!

There have been oodles of great announcements on the socials and plenty of political news and activities to keep us on our toes…

The 🔥 HOT TOPIC 🔥 for this quarter appears to be AI.

Not that it hasn’t been for some time, but in particular since the release of DeepSeek.

Tales of woe and destruction… to excitement for the limitless possibilities!!!

All anyone can do is: plan, execute, assess, adjust and repeat…

To do that, it would be wise to ensure you have the right resources at your fingertips, and a diverse network of knowledgeable contacts.

Read All About it!

I/ITSEC 2024 ETSA Community Insights

Check out our blog to read about experiences at the recent I/ITSEC:

ETSA Insights at I/ITSEC 2024

CALL FOR PRESENTERS for I/ITSEC 2025

Discover how to submit a proposal to present a paper, a presentation or a workshop here:

https://www.iitsec.org/get-involved/authors/submission-information

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Featured Organisation

The Export Support Team (EST), Larkhill, UK

EST can support you in exporting your Defence and Security products.

Based at Larkhill (Wilts, UK) EST is a specialised team within UK Defence and Security Exports, supporting UK companies in the defence, physical security and cyber security sectors to export, invest and win.

“We use our unique network of serving military officers, industry secondees and over 5,000 trade specialists, based across the UK and within 120 countries to promote innovation, opportunity and partnership around the world.

The UKDSE Export Faculty works in collaboration with the wider DbT Export Academy, bringing SMEs a wide variety of productive and practical advice to help support internationalisation plans.“

They offer a range of services including:

• Event and exhibition support, such as Soldiers on a Stand to demo your products.
• Search for export opportunities to bid for by product or location.
• Access export finance.
• Guidance, training and updates on restrictions and regulations for military and dual-use items.
• UKDSE’s security brochures set out how UK companies can help to solve security problems for customers around the world.

To find out more and get in touch, read more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-defence-and-security-exports

Featured Press Release

Leonardo

Leonardo unveils the design of Proteus Uncrewed Rotorcraft Technology Demonstrator.

“Leonardo, the Royal Navy and the UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Innovation (FCI) team have unveiled the design of the Proteus technology demonstrator aircraft. The circa three-tonne uncrewed rotorcraft will be used to demonstrate advances in autonomy and payload modularity and interchangeability, whilst developing cutting-edge new rotorcraft technologies including design and manufacturing techniques. Its development supports the Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MATx) strategy, which covers the evolution of maritime aviation out to 2040. This includes building mass at sea and supporting future anti-submarine warfare missions.“

Read the full press release here

Image credit: Leonardo

Featured Event

MAK ONE User Group Conferences 2025

📅 UK Conference: 25th February 2025,

The Holt Hotel, Oxfordshire

Where innovation and collaboration converge! For a day of immersive discussions, hands-on experiences, and real-world insights into the power of MAK ONE.
Register Here

📅 Nordics Conference: 27th February 2025,

Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), Oslo Area

We are thrilled to be back in Norway for a day of insightful presentations, hands-on experiences, and expert discussions focused on MAK ONE’s capabilities.

Register Here

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Insight – Mixed Realities: The Art of the Possible

“At PAULEY, we believe that XR/VR is not just a tool for training but a bridge between industries that is genuinely capable of unlocking new levels of preparedness and performance. From military mission to corporate boardroom, immersive training technologies now have the potential to reshape how people learn, operate and excel the point of need.“

Discover more about the strides being made at PAULEY alongside The Fire Service College Capita Immersive Skills Lab here >>>

News Round-Up

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