Above: Boxer on UTAC Millbrook's Off-Road test track.
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Working closely with DE&S and industry, the British Army is evolving; investing £41 billion into land equipment, infrastructure and training over the next decade in order to accelerate the delivery of its equipment programme, and pursuing international collaborations to win a greater share of the global land export market.

DVD is a biennial Defence industry exhibition that enables focussed engagement between Defence industry, DE&S Delivery Teams, Army Headquarters staff and other Defence community users of Land Equipment.

The focus for DVD2024 will be on delivering the most modern and lethal Army in Europe together; forming military partnerships and generating investment into UK industry through the Land Industrial Strategy; learning from current conflicts and adapting at pace to optimise procurement priorities; accelerating the Future Soldier programme; and working with industry to exploit science and technology to develop next generation capabilities to meet the requirements of a modern, lethal army.  

Above: Equipment on display at DVD, held at UTAC Millbrook.
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Maj Gen Lizzie Faithfull-Davies CBE, the newly appointed Director Land Equipment, said: “The role of DVD has always been crucial to defence procurement, encouraging collaboration between industry, our customers in the Army and ourselves in DE&S as collectively we seek to continue building a more modern and lethal Army.

“I am delighted that in my new role as Director Land Equipment I am able to be more directly involved in DVD2024 and I am looking forward to having the opportunity to engage with industry, alongside Army HQ and HQ Field Army staff. The event will provide a unique opportunity for industry to gain a better understanding of MoD needs, through direct engagement with Army and the expertise of DE&S staff to advise on procurement and support issues. DVD also provides an opportunity for industry-to-industry engagement.”

For those involved in Land Equipment for Army Headquarters, DE&S and Front-Line Commands DVD2024 provides an ideal opportunity to identify innovation, develop ideas and generate a greater understanding of technologies, capabilities and requirements.

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