DIO announces Strategic Business Partner
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has awarded the contract for its strategic business partner (SBP) to Capita.
MOD funds SME innovation
The MOD has provided funding to a small Staffordshire business as part of the department’s programme of collaborating further with SMEs across the UK.
DPRTE 2014: taking a look at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2014 will take place at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on 8 October. The Motorpoint Arena is a
New MOD surveillance aircraft takes to the skies
A new MOD surveillance and intelligence aircraft has taken its first UK flight.
UK joins space partnership
The UK has joined forces with Australia, Canada and the US to share expertise and resources dedicated to space operations.
MOD to adopt streamlined data capture technologies
New software which aims to enable the MOD to effectively aggregate, communicate and share information will be introduced as part of a new contract awarded to IT specialists BMT Group.
Defence Reform Act receives royal approval
An Act which will fundamentally alter the way in which the UK MOD procures goods and services has received royal assent.
UK recommits to aerospace excellence
New aerospace headquarters that will help allocate £2bn of funding to research and technology projects across the country has officially opened.
US Defence Secretary urges NATO to increase defence spend
US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has called upon NATO members to increase their defence spending budgets and ‘invest in our collective defence’.
£125m contract to maintain Tornado jets awarded
The MOD has announced a new £125m contract to maintain, repair and upgrade the RAF’s Tornado jets until they are retired in 2019.
MOD invests £36m in new Army defence missile
The British Army could be set for a new multimillion-pound short-range air defence missile system after the Ministry of Defence signed a deal with MBDA to start assessment phase work on the programme.
Royal Navy to refit navy ships and submarines
The MOD has awarded a £5m contract to overhaul the interiors of all the Royal Navy’s ships and submarines.
Expert defence intelligence yearbook now 15% off
Defence Contracts International is proud to offer an exclusive 15% discount on the Defence Suppliers Service Yearbook 2014 this April.
Military spending rises in emerging markets
Summary: Global military spending outside the USA increased by 1.8% in 2013, highlighting the wealth of opportunities on offer in emerging markets. The 1.8% increase
Government launches cyber security division
The UK Government has officially launched a new cyber security team which aims to manage cyber security threats and will function as a hub for sage and considered security response thinking.
Cameron to outline support to international defence organisations
Prime Minister David Cameron is set to outline his commitment to sharing best practice with international organisations on the issue of nuclear defence at the third Nuclear Security Summit in the Netherlands.
Labour urge new UK defence priorities
The Labour Party has unveiled their recommendations for the future of UK defence if they win the next General Election.
MOD unveils new facilities management contract
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has unveiled a new contract with US Forces for building and facilities management worth approximately £350m.
MOD selects outsourcing giant for £400m military estate contract
The Ministry of Defence has selected outsourcing firm Capita as the preferred bidder for a £400m contract to manage the UK government’s military estate.
US budget outlines shifting defence priorities
US President Barack Obama’s recent Budget announcement has revealed a shift in the country’s national security priorities.
