techUK launches Defence Industry Strategy call for submissions

Following the announcement of the Defence Industry Strategy review, techUK invites members to share views for techUK submission.

The Strategy will focus on the six separate themes below, and techUK would like to hear from members of all sizes on how the UK can best partner with industry in the interests of the UK’s defence and prosperity.

The six themes are:

  • Prioritising UK businesses
  • Creating partnerships
  • Providing certainty and stability
  • Seizing the future
  • Spread prosperity
  • Enhancing the credibility of the UK’s deterrence

Members can submit their contributions on one or more of these themes in writing or alternatively arrange an individual call with the Defence Programme Manager to share thoughts and ideas.

Please send all responses and questions to:

Jeremy Wimble, Defence Programme Manager at [email protected]

The deadline is Friday 31 January.

techUK’s submission to the Strategic Defence Review can be found here.

Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

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]

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