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During AuxDefense Conference 2024, we had the privilege of capturing valuable testimonies from leaders in the defense sector. Today, we are excited to share a summary video of these insights. 🎥 The experts discussed crucial topics such as international collaboration, technological innovations, and the latest trends in the defense industry. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear these enriching perspectives! 📽️ Watch the full video and get ready for the next edition, which will take place in 2026 in Madeira. Join us for more discoveries and innovations! #AuxDefense2024 #DefenseInnovation #AdvancedMaterials #ScientificAdvancements #Technology #Conference #Braga #BeyondBoundaries #MaterialsForDefense #ConferenceHighlights #Networking  

SKIFTECH at IT Arena 2024: innovations and breakthrough technologies at the defence builder accelerator SKIFTECH participated in Ukraine's largest IT event — IT Arena 2024, where it showcased its achievements in defense technologies at the exclusive Defence Builder Accelerator expo. This major event became a crucial platform for exchanging experiences and ideas among the country's top startups and tech companies. At the two-day Defence Builder Accelerator expo, SKIFTECH presented its unique solutions in the field of defense technologies, which were highly praised by experts. The company demonstrated tactical simulators such as KIT 3.0, Stinger, RPG-18, grenades, mines, AGS, as well as the "Military Statistics" software 🚀 Our staff also shared details about other innovative equipment developed by SKIFTECH. The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Minister of Digital Transformation, the city's mayor and council representatives, military personnel, volunteers including Serhiy Prytula, IT specialists, investors, and many others. Participation in the Defence Builder Accelerator has enabled SKIFTECH to stay at the forefront of defense technology development and contribute to strengthening national security. Such events help us not only exchange experiences but also forge new partnerships and open up opportunities for future projects 🤝 Follow our news, subscribe to our social media, and learn more about SKIFTECH innovative solutions! 🔥 #SKIFTECH #ITArena2024 #DefenceBuilderAccelerator #innovation #defense #technology #expo

:: In times of change, innovation and technological sovereignty are essential for a strong European future. 📢 On November 13, the Portugal Defence Tech Meetup #2 will take place—a unique opportunity to discuss the latest trends and challenges in #defense #technology, with a special focus on #maritime #security. This event is more than just a conference; it’s a platform for #dialogue, #innovation, and #collaboration across key sectors driving the resilience and development of #Portugal and #Europe. 🔹 Why does this event matter? Europe stands at a turning point, where science, defense tech, and industrialization are becoming the foundation of sovereignty. Now is the time to strengthen our capabilities, forge meaningful partnerships, and take decisive steps toward becoming leaders in technology and innovation once again. 🔹 Who’s coming? Representatives from government, armed forces, research institutions, defense companies, investors, and tech developers will come together to explore cross-sector collaboration, emerging technologies, and startup stories that are shaping the #future of Europe’s defense #ecosystem. Big thanks to Andre Marquet and PRODUCTIZED for pushing this forward and creating a platform for such impactful conversations. Let’s reignite Europe’s potential and make strides toward a resilient, sovereign, and innovative future. Join us in Lisbon and be part of the movement to Make Europe Great Again. 📍 Details: https://lu.ma/jqz4khwp Organized in partnership with Critical Software, and the Estonian Founders Society. Maria Luísa Moreira Rodrigo Pascoal Carlos Silva Trisha Saxena Filipe Reina Fernandes Raquel Magalhães João Montenegro

I had the privilege to attend the NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum through the Emerging Threats Group, Oxford Changing Character of War Centre , organised by the US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) alongside NATO Innovation, Hybrid, and Cyber Division. The forum underscored the intersection of emerging technologies, defense strategies, and battlefield realities. Here are the key takeaways: - People-Centric Defense Innovation: Bringing together stakeholders and building trust from government, industry, and academia is vital for delivering rapid, scalable solutions to the frontline. - Interoperability: Common software, operating systems, and open standards are crucial for battlefield integration, especially for UAVs and CUAVs and EW. - Joint Capability Development: Focus on improving military systems through joint efforts, rather than merely increasing weapon supplies. Emphasize doctrine, training, and architectural planning. - Rapid Acquisition and Innovation: Speed in acquisition and adapting to battlefield needs are essential. The US Defense Innovation Unit's rapid software approval process contrasts sharply with traditional timelines. - Risk-Taking in Innovation: Embrace uncertainty and volatility as hallmarks of true innovation. Direct feedback from end users, the Ukrainian military, to the industry/ manufacturers is critical for refining technologies. - Manufacturing and Logistics: Victory hinges on manufacturing prowess and logistical efficiency. Quantitative disadvantages on the battlefield can be overcome by qualitative advantages through innovative manufacturing and logistics strategies. - Autonomy in Warfare: The future of warfare will increasingly involve robots and autonomous systems, reducing the need for human soldiers on the front lines and enhancing operational efficiency. - Learning from Ukraine: Battlefield lessons are shaping Western defense policies and will be crucial for future conflicts. The rapid adaptation and testing of technologies in Ukraine provide invaluable insights. - Investment Ecosystem: There is a growing need for venture capital in dual-use startups, with an emphasis on mission-driven investments and understanding governmental procurement strategies. To empower dual-use and deep tech start-ups NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) and NATO DIANA in Europe and BRAVE1 in Ukraine are essential. - Role of Academia: Research labs and academic institutions like CCW in Oxford can play a pivotal role in defense innovation, leveraging interdisciplinary talent and research to address battlefield challenges. These discussions highlighted the imperative of harnessing innovative defense technologies and rapid adaptability to ensure strategic advantage and success on the battlefield. Looking forward to integrating these insights into our work at CCW and continuing the discussions with some of the speakers from the Forum. #NATO #DefenseInnovation #Ukraine #EmergingTech #CCW #DefenseTech #BattlefieldInnovation #DualUseTech

It is a DOD priority to help innovative, qualified companies survive the valley-of-death and ensure leap-ahead technologies turn into defense capabilities that will keep our troops safe and mission-effective. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are leading the charge in this endeavor. Tectus Corporation, located in Saratoga, California, and funded in part by SBIR/STTR – America’s Seed Fund – has developed an image display so small it can fit on a contact lens, which can potentially help warfighters more rapidly access and integrate critical information on the battlefield and during training exercises. Earlier this month, Maynard Holliday, who performs the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, visited Tectus to learn how it is creating cutting-edge micro-LED technology and its potential applications to support the DoD mission. For more information about DoD SBIR/STTR Program Office and how it can help companies more successfully navigate the defense space, visit https://www.sbir.gov/about

Our Chief Operating Officer, Jyoti Hirani-Driver, recently sat down with Gordon Fong to talk innovation, dual-use technology, and growing an Alliance-wide ecosystem to support resilience and peace. Check out their conversation below! #ParkLife #NatoDIANA #dualuse

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) 3.0 - Scaling #innovation for strategic IMPACT 💥 💫 Why It Matters: Lately the US DIU has published a strategic paper, marking its upcoming goals - Goals which are directly related to international 🌍 partners and the commercial ecosystem and all derived from the supreme goal of maintaining technological superiority. 💫 A Few Insights: 💡 The world is in learning competition on steroids. The Need-For-Speed is crucial 💡 Douglas Beck, the director of the DIU marks the organization vectors for the upcaoming years: the fields of interests are now changed but the methodology and the way to reach them get sharper. 💡 Innovation Innovation Innovation - it becomes a crucial component in leveraging any, already-existed technological asset towards national defense. 💫 What else: The DIU director mentions international collaboration as a key factor for success. The DDR&D (MAFAT) - Directorate of Defense Research & Development focuses on Innovation for many years and collaborates internationally. Together we can achieve more and faster! 💫 Dive Deeper: Take a look at the attached doc. AUKUS Forum | jHub Defence | NATO - Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) | Richard Fontaine | Ilan Regenbaum | David Rokach | Pantelis Tzortzakis

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Yesterday we launched a new report with MD One Ventures. UK Defence Tech 2024 analyses the innovative companies that make up the UK’s defence technology sector. The report looks at 384 high-growth companies in the UK that are developing technologies with defence applications or have received funding from organisations with a focus on the security and defence sectors. We won’t varnish the truth: investment in the sector fell a staggering 75%. But alongside the core defence tech companies, this report also delves into the “dual-use” aspects of defence technology. These are companies with offerings that can serve both military and civilian uses, operating across a range of sectors adjacent to traditional defence technology. Whilst private investment has fallen in the core industry of defence technology, our report shows the relative resilience of investment in these dual-use sectors. In the report you’ll also find profiles of companies leading the way in dual-use sectors: Materials Nexus, Greenjets, Labrys, Lab 1. As William McManners puts it, “the future of defence investment lies not as an exquisite sector, but in integrated, multifaceted strategies that leverage the strengths of dual-use markets and expertise." #BeauhurstInsights #DefenceTech #UKDefenceTech

Excited to be part of the upcoming Israeli #DefenseTech Innovation Day! Looking forward to insightful conversations and #connecting with #leaders driving the #future of DefenseTech. 🚀🇮🇱 The #RSVP link is in the first comment 👇 #Defense #Tech #Innovation #Startups