Here we preview the appearance at DPRTE of Professor Trevor Taylor of RUSI, who will present an expert view on Brexit and its impact on the UK defence sector. Brexit means Brexit, we are told, but what will it mean for defence acquisition in the UK? This is a question which will be addressed at […]
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The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has told the leaders of Britain’s political parties that they are at risk from Russian cyber attacks. According to The Sunday Times, Ciaran Martin, Chief Executive of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has written to political parties advising them of steps to take to avoid falling victim to potential hacking. […]
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It will now be easier for the public sector to buy certified cyber security consultancy and services as Crown Commercial Service’s new Cyber Security Services 2 framework has gone live. Cyber Security Services 2 is the second joint venture with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the UK government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance. The […]
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Following the Government and MOD drive to include more SME businesses in the defence supply chain, we spoke to several members of the community to hear their ideas, issues, challenges and benefits of working within this key supply chain. Our first interview sees us speak with Steve Kingan, Chairman of tech SME Nexor. The Company’s […]
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Almost 1,250 people applied for 23 apprentice roles as part of a new pilot scheme to help protect the nation’s critical national infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks. The apprenticeships in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) scheme aims to help develop tomorrow’s online security professionals and tackle the risk of a future skills shortage. The successful […]
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The Competition and Markets Authority is examining whether BAE Systems should be released from long-standing competition requirements, as they are no longer relevant. The undertakings require BAE Systems plc, where possible, to provide access to its resources to actual or potential prime contractors bidding for or performing contracts for the purposes of a Ministry of […]
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British military Chief hails the importance of roles Afghan women by introducing largest number of female Afghan officer graduates. The UK’s second most senior military officer, Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Gordon Messenger, spoke at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) in Jabul, praising the important role Afghan women play in […]
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The South China Sea was the focus of much attention during 2016; a trend that is likely to intensify in 2017 owing to a number of circumstances. Regional elections, telling international summits and a new US administration with a more proactive approach will all contribute to an eventful year. Perhaps the most variable factor […]
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This month’s Future Solider Technology Conference will see presentations from experts at Cohort company, SEA. SEA’s experts, including Laurence Bedford, Senior Principal Consultant Ground Close Combat, and Giles Verwey, Senior Principal Consultant, will show how technology will make the future soldier more effective than at present, and will outline some of SEA’s technological development. Focus […]
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The first of the Royal Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) has been formally named at the BAE Systems Scotstoun shipyard, with Lady Sponsor Rachel Johnstone-Burt breaking a bottle of whisky over the bow. Named in honour of the Forth River, the new 90m OPV is due to start sea trials prior to entering service in […]
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Rheinmetall has secured a multi-million contract with the US Air Force to supply ammunition for the F-35. The contract for the stealth fighter encompasses several ten thousand rounds in four lots, with first delivery before Christmas. Rheinmetall are celebrating the significant win, with possible expansion of the contract due to the major procurement effort currently […]
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An $11M modernisation project has been announced for the US Air Force base in Los Angeles, California. The development will focus on efficiency upgrades and renewable energy measures that will create nearly $1M in energy savings over the 23-year contract reducing the base’s annual energy consumption by nearly 5,500,000 kilowatt hours – enough energy to […]
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