• How do militaries and industry view the proposed applications of High Energy Laser in modern warfare?

• How does the counter-UAS mission impact developments in DEW?

• How can DE weapons be operated in a more volatile, urban environment?

• What technological advancements are needed to increase capabilities in the future operating environment?

• How can industry support the integration of Directed Energy Weapons into the wider air defence system?

·       UK DEW capabilities for Counter-UAS, focusing on tracking, targeting, and mitigating threats from enemy drones

·       Challenges of developing DEW from a testing, SWaP and robustness point of view

·       Cost considerations for directed energy development and integration, including perspectives on DragonFire, Wolfhoud and Ealing

· A business view of IAMD: The PESTLE forces

· The UK’s academic and industrial IAMD capabilities

· The collaboration opportunities between partner nations on IAMD