Our mission The Department for International Trade Defence & Security Organisation (DIT DSO) helps UK defence and security companies to achieve export success.
About DIT DSO
The Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) within the Department for International Trade (DIT) helps the UK defence and security industry achieve export success.
We help industry increase exports by building relationships with overseas governments, raising awareness of UK industry capabilities, and co-ordinating HM Government support for export opportunities in established and developing markets.
DIT DSO has two Regional teams (see map overleaf). These teams are experts in their particular geographic areas and are the first point of contact for overseas customers and for UK companies. They lead on all matters relating to the export of defence and security equipment and services, and support specific industry-led overseas marketing campaigns. The teams are supported by cadres of defence and security specialists who provide first hand advice on military and security capabilities.
Working closely with the MOD, the Home Office and other government departments and agencies, DIT DSO provides the essential government-to-government dimension to company led marketing campaigns in pursuit of maintaining the UK’s strong position in the global defence and security export markets.
DIT DSO is the first point of referral for the UK regional International Trade Advisers (ITAs) if and when they are approached by UK companies wishing to understand their route to export in the defence and security fields. DIT DSO services include both in-country and functional specialists. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, services are delivered in co-operation with the respective national development agencies. DIT DSO also engages closely with industry bodies and trade associations across the UK to help the industry.
Where we operate
Region 1 Americas, Pacific and East Asia Covers the following:
All of the Americas, Australasia, New Zealand, and East and South East Asia.
Region 2 Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central and South Asia Covers the following:
All of Africa, Europe, India, Pakistan, the Gulf, the UN and NATO.
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
Director of Defence & Security Organisation
Mark Goldsack 6539
Private Secretary 8029
Diary Manager Vacant
Senior Military Adviser
SMA and Head of Defence: Air Vice-Marshal Nigel Maddox 8026
SMA Army 1265
SMA Navy and Naval Exports Programme Director 5801
SMA Pol and Plans Vacant
Contact Extension
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
Head of Region 1 Americas, Pacific and East AsiaHead of Region 1: Frank Clifford 3467
Deputy Head 8256
Americas & The Caribbean
Assistant Head 8362
Chile, Colombia and Peru 8192
Canada and Strategic Space Vacant
Argentina and Brazil 8320
USA 8185
Mexico and Emergent Markets 8140
North East Asia & Pacific
Assistant Head Vacant
Japan and Taiwan 8093
Australia and New Zealand 0230
South Korea and China 3878
Emergent Markets 8293
South East Asia
Assistant Head 8527
South East Asia Vacant
Thailand and Singapore 8127
Brunei, Indonesia and Vietnam 8096
Philippines and Malaysia 8651
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
Overseas Defence Specialists
Australia and New Zealand +61 2 6270 6686
Brazil +55 21 2555 9668
Canada +1 613364 6150
Chile +56 2 370 4149
Colombia +57(1)326 8300
Japan +81 35211 1208
Republic of Korea +82 2 3210 5520
Malaysia +60 3 2170 2242
Mexico +52 (55)1670 3206
Thailand +66(0) 2305 8333 Ex 2805
Indonesia +62 (0) 21 2356 5200
USA (MoD) +1 202 588 6752
Head of Region 2 Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central and South AsiaHead of Region 2: Katherine Goldsmith 4109
Deputy Head 0097
Admin Support Vacant
Admin Support 8144
Eurasia
Assistant Head 3298
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and UN 8234
Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, France, Norway and NATO Vacant
Team Leader Eurasia, Turkey and Pakistan 8354
Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 8138
Austria, Central Asia, Germany, Switzerland and Ukraine 6363
Eastern Europe & Central Asia 8104
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
Africa, India & Southern Europe
Assistant Head 8022
India & Southern Europe 3298
Africa 4295
Southern Europe 8062
Bangladesh and the Gulf 2843
DGP India Strategy +44(0)7880 051800
Gulf
Assistant Head 2430
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 8040
Qatar and Oman Vacant
Kuwait and UAE 8557
Middle East and India 8022
Overseas Defence Specialists
Algeria +213 (0) 77008 5035
India +9111 2419 2384/2676
Kuwait +965 2259 4336
Oman +968 24 609 282
Oman (Police & Security) Vacant
Romania +40 212 017 243
Saudi Arabia +966 (0) 11 481 9232
South Africa & Angola +27 11537 7205
Turkey +966 (0) 11 481 9233
UAE +971 (0) 2610 1613
Qatar +974 7717 8425
Qatar (Police & Security) Vacant
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
Security and Cyber Security Exports Deputy Director of Security and Cyber Security Exports: Tracy Buckingham 8329
Deputy Head of Security and Cyber Security Exports Vacant
Security TeamAssistant Head of Security 3089
Security Exports Advisor 5967
Security Export Advisor +44(0)7880 390023
Transition Consultant 4686
Admin support 8160
Cyber Security TeamCyber Security Ambassador: Dr Henry Pearson 2886
International Cyber Security Deputy Head Vacant
Assistant Head Cyber Security Export Team including Gulf region 8711
Assistant Head Cyber Security Export Team Asia Pacific 5028
Assistant Head Cyber Security Export Team Americas and Europe 1263
Assistant Head Cyber Security Export +44(0)7436 041752
Cyber & Communications (Military Adviser) 5575
Cyber Security Export Advisor 2870
Military & Police SpecialistsSurface and Naval Aviation (RN) 6780
T26, T31e & Unmanned Systems 1652
Support Helicopters, Flying Training, Air Transport (RAF) 0832
Fire and Security Adviser TBC
Police and Security Adviser 2816
EOD, C-IED and CBRN (Army) 4612
Cyber and Communications (Army) 5575
C4ISR , Air Defence, Air Electronic Warfare and Space (RAF) 8562
ISTAR, UAS and CW (RAF) + 44 (0)7795 367520
Above Water Warfare, MCM and Team Complex Weapons and Hydro (RN) 6785
Contact numbers+44 (0)20 7215…
OperationsDeputy Director Operations: Stella Okeahialam 4592
Market Analysis Cell
Deputy Head Plans (Market Analysis & Industrial Policy) TBC
Assistant Head Vacant
DGP Country Sprints +44(0)7880 051862
Fusion Director 8011
Strategic Comms 8539
Market Intelligience & Market Analysis 1140
Information Analyst 6482
Industrial Capability +44(0) 7751 687460
Industrial Policy TBC
Market Intelligence +44(0)7904 537550
High Growth/High Potential Business Adviser and Analysis 8196
Team Leader Statistics and Analysis Vacant
Export Statistics 8209
Export Statistics Vacant
Events Management
Assistant Head of Operations (Events) 8239
Team Leader Events and Exhibitions 8195
Senior Events Manager 8214
Events Manager Vacant
Office Manager 8247
UK Exhibitions 8186
Exhibitions Staff Assistant 8233
Exhibitions Support 8116
Team Leader Events UK 8204
SME Adviser Vacant
SME Adviser 8181
Officer Commanding Export Support Team +44 (0)1980 845553
Export Support Team London 6065
Clerk Export Support Team +44 (0)1980 845361
Senior Press Officer 8467
Secretariat
Deputy Head of Operations (Secretariat) Vacant
Assistant Head of Operations (Secretariat) 8337
Business Planning +44 (0) 3000 685000
Secretariat Vacant
Secretariat 8260
Secretariat Support 8287
Key Account Manager 4734
Key Account Manager 5404
Defence Investment (FDI) +44 (0) 7824 597 441
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