BCE Defensive - Innovative Protection to Increase Combat Survivability
In this episode, we talk to Mark Smith, founder of BCE Defensive, a UK-based defence company focused on protecting the vital organs on soldiers.
We discuss the difficulties of protection from a penetrating neck injury, how their NG-Serpa allows soldiers to operate in challenging environments whilst being protected from fragmentation, and how the feedback they got from Ukrainian soldiers helped them to develop the product.
1415 Industries - Tech to Outpace the Drone Threat
In this episode, we talk to Stuart Snedden, co-founder of 1415 industries, a UK-based defence tech company focused on counter-drone training and simulation.
We discuss their journey to create their innovative Banshee platform, how modern EW is affecting the battlefield and how their work enables operators to experience real-world drone behaviours, test counter-UAS systems safely, and validate readiness before deployment.
Tiburon Subsea - A Mission to Democratise Ocean Data
In this episode, we talk to Tim Taylor, Founder and CEO of Tiburon Subsea, a company that’s been developing highly innovative Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles to help democratise ocean data.
We discuss his 30-year career in marine exploration, the development of the JETTE™ propulsion system, his inspiring work finding lost submarines and the future of underwater autonomous vehicles.