Day: July 14, 2017

An investment of £40M to improve the defence of the Typhoon, has been announced by Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon. The investment will sustain over 100 British jobs at Leonardo’s site in Luton and at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire, for the upgrade of the aircraft’s Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS). Upgrading to the DASS […]

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A new scheme has been announced as part of the government programme to develop the UK’s cyber security capability. The nine-month programme will see GCHQ collaborate with industry expertise to develop new cyber security technology, and the government is asking cyber security entreprenuers and start up firms to join the programme. This is the second […]

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The nine new Maritime Patrol Aircraft will be operated by number 120 Squadron and number 201 Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced the operating squadrons and the first commanding officer for the new aircraft as part of the government’s £3Bn investment in its Maritime Patrol Aircraft capability. The nine […]

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With customers looking for more innovation from defence organisations, the gap between the need and desire to innovate and the capability to do so, has a way to go. It goes beyond process and product. There’s a real requirement to demonstrate more innovation in our clients’ business models and service delivery as well. Staying ahead […]

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Speaking at the Air Power Conference 2017, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that ground close combat roles in the RAF Regiment will be open to women, beginning in September. Sir Michael praised the move, calling it a defining moment in RAF history, opening every role throughout the RAF to all genders. Women will now […]

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