Dudley Malster is an Ex Royal Navy Warfare Officer who now supports business development for BAE systems Maritime Services in underwater weapons. A successful career at sea gave opportunities on-board mainly frigates and destroyers as well as mine counter measure and patrol vessels to hone his understanding of the warfare environments and challenges they pose.  A qualified Principle Warfare Officer he also sub-specialised in Mine Warfare operations. An advocate in bridging the gap between force development and new emerging technologies he was fortunate enough to spend 3 years working as an embed in the Canadian Armed Forces driving technology and innovation for the Royal Canadian Navy’s next generation challenges.