Andy Fawkes
Andy is a chartered engineer and was a member of the Royal Corps of Naval Constructors for UK MoD. He became head of simulation policy for the UK MoD 20 years ago, and Chair of the NATO Modelling and Simulation Group. In 2012 he became a training and simulation consultant for both government and defense primes. Recently he was the academic liaison for Bohemia Interactive Simulations and was their project architect for the British Army’s Virtual Reality in Land Training Pilot Project.
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DSET 2026 highlighted the convergence of operations, training and simulation, with speakers arguing that rapid advances in drones, autonomy and AI mean training must evolve alongside capability rather than follow it. The conference showcased how simulation is becoming central not only to training, but also to operational planning and force development. 30 June 2026
DSET is opening next week for the first time in Cheltenham, here's what to know. 16 June 2026
Inside ITEC 2026: how defence training is racing to keep pace with modern warfare. 22 April 2026
An Interview with Pete Morrison - From a Garage to Defence Giant Acquisition and the Lessons Learned
Pete Morrison traces his journey from garage start-up to a successful acquisition by BAE Systems. 30 March 2026
Virtual Battlespace creator Pete Morrison details how gaming technology has reshaped the way militaries train their soldiers. 24 March 2026
Drone warfare is rapidly transforming conflict; Ukraine’s experience shows simulation, training, and scaled operator programs are essential for combat readiness. 28 October 2025
DSEI 2025 highlights UK’s 20-40-40 strategy, emphasizing drones, AI, autonomy, and simulation in future force development. 24 September 2025
The 10th annual Defence Simulation, Education and Training (DSET) event, held in July 2025 in Bristol, marked a milestone in defence collaboration, drawing 1,700 participants both in-person and online. 28 July 2025
DSET marks 10 years of growth, with rising military impact, new focus areas, and a strong year-round delivery mission. 18 June 2025
Andy Fawkes and Dim Jones attended the ninth Defence Simulation, Education, and Training (DSET) event held 10-13 June in Bristol, UK and online. Read their report. 2 July 2024
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