UK signs MOU with Sweden on Combat Air
19/07/2019
This morning at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) it was announced that the UK and Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to…
Andy Johnston
Articles by Andy Johnston
Transatlantic Partnerships in Space
19/07/2019
Yesterday the Secretary of State for Defence made a series of announcements regarding the UK’s ability to operate in space and with allies. The announcements…
MOD appoints first female Chief Scientific Adviser
24/06/2019
Professor Dame Angela McLean has been appointed as the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) next Chief Scientific Adviser. Professor McLean is currently a Senior Research Fellow…
UK Defence: Building a Prosperous Future Through Innovation and Exports #ADSfacts
16/05/2019
This week ADS launched our Facts & Figures for 2019. This annual release covers the headline numbers that demonstrate the health, vitality, and importance of…
The Prosperity Considerations of Fleet Solid Support
12/04/2019
The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships contract continues to be a point of contention for MPs, military commentators and industry alike. Since the programme announcement…
Defence Industry Vision 2025 – principles of success
08/04/2019
On Wednesday 3 April the Ministry of Defence (MOD) hosted the first Defence Suppliers Forum Main of 2019. This meeting saw the launch of the…
Royal Navy awarded £75m investment for innovative technology
04/04/2019
On Monday 1 April Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson announced an investment of £75m for innovative projects in the Royal Navy. This portion…
MoD publishes the Defence SME Action Plan 2019 – 2022
02/04/2019
On Friday 29th March the Ministry of Defence (MoD) released the Defence SME Action Plan 2019 – 2022. This is the MoD’s contribution to a…
European Defence Industrial Development Programme Releases First Work Packages
22/03/2019
The European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP) is a European Union-led initiative designed to improve the military capability of European nations and encourage investment in…
Team Tempest reaches out to UK industry
20/03/2019
On 19 March Team Tempest and RAF Command briefed over 300 industry and Government attendees at the Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre. The event…
