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Tomorrow at DSEI: Defence Industrial Strategy & Its Impact on Growth — Chaired by Gen Sir Richard Barrons

Tomorrow at DSEI, General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, Co-Chair of Universal Defence & Security Solutions (UDSS), will chair a high-impact panel on how the UK’s Defence Industrial Strategy can drive growth, resilience, and capability across the enterprise.

Date & time: Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 12:45–13:30

Location: Naval Forum, DSEI, ExCeL London

What to expect

  • How the Defence Industrial Strategy can unlock productivity, jobs, and regional growth

  • Lessons from SDR 2025 and implications for procurement, export, and innovation

  • Practical steps to build supply-chain resilience at pace

 

Who’s on stage

  • Chair: General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, Co-Chair, UDSS

  • Speakers: Grace Cassy (1011 Ventures; SDR 2025 External Reviewer), Mimi Keshani (Co-Founder & COO, Hadean), The Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Quin (Former UK Defence Procurement Minister / SDR Team Member)

 

When & where

  • Tuesday 9 September, 12:45–13:30 (Naval Forum, DSEI)

 

Why it matters

With rising threats and rapid tech change, the UK’s defence industrial base must deliver faster, smarter, and at scale. This session brings together leaders from policy, venture, industry, and government to discuss how to convert strategy into outcomes for the frontline and the economy.

 

Add to your planner

Full session details and DSEI listing: https://www.dsei.co.uk/dsei-2025/national-industrial-strategy-impact-trade

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