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The Greater Lincolnshire Regional Defence and Security Cluster (GLRDSC) is an industry led forum.

Bringing together national and international defence organisations, manufacturing, research, development and innovation expertise, the network is designed to provide a single forum to overcome sector challenges and identify business opportunities in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland.

This will give businesses the chance to lead and shape this sector and draw on Government funding to develop ideas, innovations and new products.

• Centre for Defence and Security Artificial Intelligence Launches with Appointment of Founding Director
  A new research centre focused on innovations in the use of artificial intelligence and technology in security and defence has been established at the University of Lincoln, UK, with the appointment of its Founding Director.
• Defence cluster exhibits at DSEI 2023
  The Greater Lincolnshire LEP and the University of Lincoln joined forces last week to provide a presence at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London.
• QinetiQ and the University of Lincoln collaboration
  QinetiQ and the University of Lincoln have announced the establishment of a partnership to develop a national Centre for Defence and Security Artificial Intelligence in Lincoln.
• Defence cluster status confirmed
  Greater Lincolnshire is now recognised by the Government as a Regional Defence and Security Cluster
• Nato is setting up a €1bn VC fund to invest in early-stage defence tech companies  
  Backed by 22 of the military alliance’s 30 members (but excluding the US), this innovation fund is currently putting together an investment team, which will operate on an independent and commercial basis.
• Another successful East Midlands CEMA/ISR Industry Engagement and Networking Day
  EWS and Leonardo Training Academy Lincoln were delighted to co-host the fourth CEMA/ISR Industry Engagement and Networking Day in May 2023.
• Programme Mercury
  The British Army presents 'Programme Mercury'; a catalyst for 2035 Science and Technology challenges and beyond, enabling Army- wide transformation.
• Disruptive technology experiments provide opportunities for innovation
  Allied Command Transformation’s NATO Innovation Hub, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a valuable part of the Alliance-wide Innovation Network.