Defence Contracts International Blog

MOD Supply Chain Advocates: Sim Carswell

MOD Supply Chain Advocates are being embedded across the Department to work with existing and new defence suppliers; providing impartial advice and guidance on doing

UK Defence Innovation: Simon Luck

Innovation is key to boosting defence capabilities, a fact of which leading engineering, science and technology consultancy firm BMT is well aware. Here BMT Head

Boosting UK-US Defence Exports: Stuart Baird

UKTI DSO is the organisation that helps UK defence and security industries export their products to countries worldwide. Working in UKTI, UK Vice Consul for Trade

Advising UK Defence Exports: Richard Freeman

UKTI DSO is the organisation that helps UK defence and security industries export their products. It works to maintain relationships with overseas governments to promote

Academia Enriches Defence: John Lough

The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, officially still known by its old name the Royal United Services Institution, is a British

Cyber Essentials Attraction: David Prince

On 1 October 2014, Cyber Essentials certification became mandatory for suppliers bidding for government contracts involving sensitive or personal information. The certification became mandatory for

Cybers Security Explained: Andres Haggman

On 1 October 2014, Cyber Essentials certification became mandatory for suppliers bidding for government contracts involving sensitive or personal information. The certification became mandatory for

Public Procurement after Brexit: BiP Business Analysis

The recent decision to leave the EU has left many businesses unsure about what the future holds, with widespread concerns about how the changing economic

Cyber security starts at home

Steve Durbin, Managing Director of the Information Security Forum, spoke recently at Counter Terror Expo 2016 on the dangers posed to businesses by cyber crime.

Farnborough International Airshow – Defence Contracts International

Farnborough InternaNational Airshow Farnborough International Airshow has doubled in size since 2012 with over 300 companies now participating. The most recent event in 2014 was

EU Referendum: The Ins and Outs for Business

Are you ready to vote in the EU referendum on 23 June? The latest YouGov poll showed significant support for both sides with 13% of

Mission possible: educating buyers on the full capabilities of UAVs

The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles market has experienced rapid growth in recent years and UAV usage has had a major impact on military operations. MOD DCB

ITEC 2016: a global platform for training and simulation solutions

ITEC, an annual forum for representatives from the military, industry and academia to connect and share knowledge with the international training. education and simulation sectors,

Kahootz: a look at the origin of Defence Share

MOD Information Systems and Services recently introduced Defence Share to enable the secure storage and sharing of information up to ‘Official-Sensitive’ classification. Here MOD DCB

How industry can support Army modernisation to 2025

The British Army has a modernisation plan with a timeframe of 2020-25 which recognises the importance of utility and productivity – and importantly, the support

Tips for SME Defence Suppliers: Rob Rolley

Defence is an industry that thrives on innovation, making it a market well suited to SMEs. Here Defence Contracts Bulletin Magazine Editor Paul Elliot speaks

Cyber Essentials Explained: Ian Kerr

On 1 October 2014, Cyber Essentials certification became mandatory for suppliers bidding for government contracts involving sensitive or personal information. The certification became mandatory for