Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
Defence Equipment Plan deemed ‘unaffordable’ by National Audit Office
On 5 November the MoD released the Defence Equipment Plan 2018 – 2028. This annual release updates the estimates and planning assumptions […]
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Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
Boeing strengthens commitment to UK supply chain
When Boeing announced the launch of the Office of UK Industrial Capability at a UK Supplier Showcase held last month in St Louis, […]
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ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
ADS Members form strategic alliance at Boeing’s USA event
Earlier this month a delegation of 36 ADS Members met with Boeing Defence, Space & Security (BDS), Global Research and Technology and […]
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ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
ADS promotes UK exports across the globe
Over the next month, ADS will be in Qatar, Bahrain and China, promoting ADS members and highlighting the importance of UK exports. […]
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Behind the Numbers – Contracting with Defence
Behind the Numbers – Contracting with Defence
The second in our series looking at the information released through the Trade, Industry & Contracts 2018, released by the Office for […]
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Trade, Industry and Contracts – The Case of the Missing SME Figures
Trade, Industry and Contracts – The Case of the Missing SME Figures
In early September the MoD published the annual Trade, Industry and Contracts 2018. A document packed with interesting statistics about the figures […]
Read moreA Balancing Act: UK Defence Procurement post-Brexit
A Balancing Act: UK Defence Procurement post-Brexit
Could Brexit actually lead to simpler defence procurement? Far away from the political maneuvering, backstops and negotiations is the mountain of UK […]
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Military Air Boosts UK Defence Exports
Military Air Boosts UK Defence Exports
In late July HMG published the UK’s defence and security export statistics for 2017. When looking at defence exports in isolation the […]
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FIA18 Recap – Combat Air Strategy
FIA18 Recap – Combat Air Strategy
During Farnborough International Airshow, the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson launched the long-anticipated combat air strategy and used the Airshow as a platform […]
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FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda
FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda
Farnborough International Airshow tends to catch the eye with its dramatic announcements about major aircraft and engine deals. However, the Airshow is […]
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Growing the Contribution of Defence to UK Prosperity – Headlines for UK Industry
Growing the Contribution of Defence to UK Prosperity – Headlines for UK Industry
Putting aside political resignations, Brexit negotiations, and international intrigue (who’d have thought England would get to the semis…) UK Defence has maintained […]
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RAF 100: A rich history and bright future of collaboration
RAF 100: A rich history and bright future of collaboration
“Through its enduring focus on professionalism, excellence and innovation, the Royal Air Force stands as a shining example of inspiration around the […]
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Armed Forces Day – Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You….
Armed Forces Day – Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You….
Armed Forces Day continues to grow in profile and scope; parades, concerts, garden parties, and even an afternoon tea in Bishop Stortford […]
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Industry and Interoperability – The UK’s Role in NATO
Industry and Interoperability – The UK’s Role in NATO
Today the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) released their 8th report on the UK’s relationship with NATO and the US. The […]
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Labour’s vision for defence
Labour’s vision for defence
Yesterday Nia Griffith, Shadow Defence Secretary for the Labour Party, provided insight into the party’s position on the future of UK’s defence […]
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