Defence Research and Technology Council

At a glance: advises government and other stakeholders on industrial policy in research & development, and provides a forum for industry to share understanding and experience.

Meeting dates to follow shortly

Focus: working within Intellect’s overall Defence & Security strategy, the group assists MOD in the formulation of effective R&T policy. In order to represent the industry’s collective views on R&T topics, the council has a programme of regular meetings with key players in R&T and produces guidance and white papers on policy topics. It also engages through other industry and government channels including NDIC Research & Development sub-group. The council provides a forum for members and customer stakeholders to network, and represents industry’s collective views on R&T topics. 

Key issues/objectives:

• promotion of the technology sector’s capabilities to Government
• R&T best practice, including the promotion of innovation, technology refresh and the exploitation of new technologies
• UK environment for defence R&T
• members’ awareness of the R&T market