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January 2026 marked a period of intensified global engagement for YAVA, as infrastructure resilience, security, and execution capacity moved firmly to the centre of international economic and political debate.

YAVA | Year in Review 2025 YAVA 2025: From Strategy to Execution 2025 marked a year of sustained delivery and international engagement for YAVA. Across the past twelve months, the company moved decisively from planning and positioning towards operational execution, working directly with governments, public institutions, defence stakeholders and infrastructure operators across the United Kingdom, India, the Middle East and Africa. Throughout the year, YAVA operated in environm

In November, the YAVA team was on the ground in Nairobi, Kenya, engaging with key government, industry and infrastructure stakeholders helping shape the country’s next phase of growth.

YAVA attended Dubai Airshow 2025, joining global aerospace leaders, defence innovators and government stakeholders at one of the world’s most influential aviation and security forums.

In October, the YAVA team was on the ground in Juba, South Sudan, working closely with local partners on a project focused on infrastructure resilience and operational assessment across the airport ecosystem.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Team YAVA took part in the 2025 NAVEX Air Rally, competing alongside fifteen other aircraft in one of East Africa’s most demanding and respected aviation events.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Australia is currently navigating a complex landscape of strategic competition. This competition primarily revolves around dual-use technologies.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Civilian technologies are evolving rapidly. Tools like drones and AI-driven systems are increasingly being adapted for military use. This shift poses significant risks to critical infrastructure, including energy grids and airports.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

Welcome to the latest edition of Dual-Use Dispatch – your bi-weekly briefing on the intersection of commercial innovation and national security.

In this edition of YAVA’s bi-weekly intelligence briefing, we spotlight the rapid evolution of global defence technologies, rising geopolitical tensions, and major procurement activities reshaping military capabilities across continents.

YAVA representatives Harry Geisler and William Arthey attended the 2025 London Defence Conference at King’s College London’s Bush House.