This episode invites Toby McCann (Head of Air Solutions and Sustainability, UK Training and Simulation, Thales) and Jack Wakley (Chief Technology Officer at Malloy Aeronautics) to explore the first pillar of the Defence Aviation Net Zero Strategy, Rethinking Capability Provision which is essentially asking defence to consider how it can utilise emerging technology to do things differently. Be that utilising gaming technology to increase synthetic training, satellite technology in space to provide improved sensor coverage, or the use of uncrewed systems to replace more traditional flying capabilities. Defence cannot compromise on its operational effectiveness to ensure UK security, but emerging innovation could enhance the way it does business and provide an advantage over its potential adversaries.

This podcast has been developed in partnership with the Defence Suppliers Forum Aviation Sector membership. It is hosted by Hannah Swindell, Head of Sustainability for BAE Systems Air Sector, and Andrew Sweeney, Aviation Strategy Lead in the Royal Air Force’s Climate Change & Sustainability team.