INTEGRATING UNCREWED & AUTONOMOUS
SYSTEMS ACROSS THE BATTLESPACE

3 - 4 December 2025 | Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, London, United Kingdom

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James Gavin

UKDI Deputy Director, Head Technology Transition DE&S

James Gavin is the head of the Future Capability Group (FCG) at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). The FCG exists to help explore new capabilities so that they can then be exploited at scale. Increasingly projects are ‘Agile By Default’ to deliver early operational advantage. The Group works closely with all the Front-line Commands, DSTL and central MOD areas such as the DIU and DASA. James has served in the military, the civil service and industry before joining DE&S. He is a passionate advocate of delivering Operational Advantage through a better application of strategic thinking on innovation, inclusive cultures and sustainability.

Agenda Day 1

9:00 AM STRENGTHENING UK DEFENCE READINESS THROUGH UXS

• Accelerating capability development through agile procurement and experimentation

• Working with industry, SMEs and international allies to co-develop scalable uncrewed solutions

• Current capability gaps

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