Everything you need to know about the new UK Government
With a majority Conservative Government now in place following the surprise Election result on 7 May, changes to business practices, defence policy and the economic
[INFOGRAPHIC] – How does the UK measure up in world defence spending?
According to research by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global spending on defence was over $1.7 trillion in 2014, with $386bn of this coming
How to Find and Win New Defence Business with DCI
DCI is committed to going the extra mile to help you find and win more business in the defence industry. DCI’s WebClinic series is a
What can US defence spend reveal about global opportunities? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Global spending on defence was over $1.7 trillion in 2014, and 34% of this came from the USA. Understanding the trends across the global defence
Could Scotland hold the key to future UK defence spending?
Summary: With the General Election just weeks away and with the Scottish National Party enjoying record high polling, could Scottish voters hold the balance of
Saudi Arabia soars in world defence expenditure tables
Summary: Saudi Arabia has increased its military spend by a massive 17% in 2014 according to recent research by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Defence reforms set to boost MOD safety
Summary: On 1 April, a new organisation which aims to monitor safety regulations and accident investigation in UK defence was launched across the UK as
Election 2015: UKIP pledge to meet NATO spend demand
Summary: UKIP has committed to meet NATO’s requirement of spending 2% of UK GDP on defence if it has a role in government after this
Infographic: The Budget 2015
The Budget 2015 was an opportunity for the Chancellor to highlight his party’s successes as the UK heads towards an incredibly tight General Election. And
Germany pledges to invest heavily in defence
Summary: Germany has announced plans to boost its defence budget by 6.2% over the next five years. Germany’s defence budget will rise by 1.2 billion euros
UK Government commits to future of submarine industry
Summary: The UK Government has announced funding of £285m to continue the design phase of the country’s next generation of nuclear-deterrent submarines, the Successor programme.
General Election 2015: What have the parties pledged for defence?
Summary: With the UK General Election on the horizon, the main political parties are getting their election campaigns underway, with major policies and promises being
UK businesses must become more cyber aware
Summary: A recent report conducted on behalf of the UK Government has found that many UK businesses do not have the necessary skills and knowledge
Get ready to win with the Public Contracts Regulations
Summary: Last week, new Public Contracts Regulations came into force in the UK, Regulations which will bring fundamental changes to the procurement processes for the
NAO publishes defence acquisition recommendations
Summary: The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a new report which contains a number of recommendations which will aim to improve the procurement and
India to ramp up defence production and procurement
Summary: India’s defense ministry said Wednesday it would spend $8 billion on new warships, while the country’s prime minister called on the world’s arms makers
ADS calls on Government to invest in defence and security
Summary: ADS has released a 2015 manifesto calling for Government to invest in the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space sectors as a means of
MOD challenges firms to ‘secure future through innovation’
Summary: The MOD is encouraging both small and big businesses to team up to develop innovative ideas for the defence and security of the UK.
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Middle East countries continue to report defence budget growth
Summary: Defence spending in the Middle East has continued to remain strong, reaching some of the highest levels in the past 20 years. Economic research
