The Future of Open Systems in Defence Procurement

13 Sep 2019

12:30 - 13:00

East Theatre

Land

Open Systems are a feature of life in many respects providing benefits for users in terms of interoperability, and through encouraging and enabling modular system configuration and development leading to performance, cost and schedule benefits.

This talk will explore examples and ideas based on Atkins’ experience across various market sectors, including defence, and the opportunities, risks, enablers and barriers that lie ahead to achieve greater use of open systems. It will propose next steps to achieve an optimal use of this approach.

Speakers

David Clark, Aerospace and Defence Market Director - Atkins

DSEI showcases the best of British defence technology and innovation on the world stage. The UK Government looks forward to engaging with strategic partners, international delegations and pioneering defence companies on the global defence and security agenda.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister for Defence Procurement
UK MOD
I very much look forward to continuing my personal support to DSEI. It provides an excellent opportunity to explore the development of airpower capability, through engagement with the widest range of industry and international partners.

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier KCB CBE DFC MA RAF Chief of the Air Staff
Royal Air Force
I much look forward to DSEI. We intend to build on the very positive experience as we construct the partnerships we need to deal with the complexity of the future operating environment

General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen Chief of the Defence Staff
Ministry of Defence
Once again the Royal Navy is proud to be at the vanguard of DSEI 2019 and I look forward to what I know will be a hugely beneficial opportunity for us all to explore maritime warfare development with so many partners from industry and academia, and with our counterparts from overseas.

Admiral Sir Philip Jones KCB ADC, The First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff
Royal Navy
DSEI is a highlight within the defence calendar, I use it to find out what the most recent developments are in every technological area affecting for defence. Without DSEI I fear this sort of interaction, information exchange and knowledge of developments across all domains would be lost. DSEI is an invaluable international biannual event .

Rt Hon Dr Julian Lewis MP, Chairman, House of Commons Defence Select Committee
UK Parliament
DSEI is a fantastic showcase for defence companies where international buyers, sellers, developers, thinkers, educators and the trainers can all get together. The UK defence industry is looking to recruit more engineers, scientists and developers into 200,000 jobs and up to 10,000 apprentices within UK defence companies. DSEI is an excellent tool to highlight the challenges the industry face as well as showcase its capabilities domestically and overseas.

James Gray MP, House of Commons Defence Committee
UK Parliament

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