10 APR 2026
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Upcoming Member Events
DSEI Gateway VIP Lounge Access @ ITEC/UDT
Join us at the VIP lounge at ITEC & UDT 2026, an ideal space for private meetings and networking, or somewhere to rest in between touring the show floor. Explore the ITEC or UDT agenda and get your ticket today.
Site Visit: Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group
Join us for our upcoming site visit focusing on Marine Autonomy. Taking place in Plymouth, with a guided tour with the "Autonomous Systems and Control Research Group", and a dedicated plenary session. Participate in focused discussions on the operational requirements from naval operators, insights from the National Centre for Marine Autonomy, and dialog on how SMEs and non-traditional companies can be enabled to deliver greater capability. During this event, you will: Hear key presentations and discussions from regional stakeholders Better understand how SMEs and non-traditional suppliers can maximise their involvement in this space Understand the support mechanisms in place in Plymouth and the Southwest View the key R&D priorities in marine autonomy, with a guided tour of relevant facilities Hear key insights from: Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Jon Pentreath CB OBE , DSEI Senior Naval Advisor, Clarion Events (Chair) Karen Dalton-Fyfe , Partnership and Programme Director, Team Plymouth Professor Kevin Jones , Chair, Marine and Maritime Innovation Board Neil Skelland , Chair, Southwest Regional Defence and Security Cluster Further details of this upcoming site visit are available for DSEI Gateway members via the DSEI Gateway app.
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The Year Ahead in Defence
Emerging technologies are reshaping warfare, while new companies are altering the defence landscape. This makes forecasting the future increasingly essential, and yet in today’s unstable world it is becoming considerably more challenging. I've provided my top predictions on the trends that I expect to shape 2026 and beyond.
Olivia Savage - Editor in Chief

