Andrew Perry, Author at Defence Contracts International

Could 3D printing be the future for defence?

Summary: 3D printing has been described as a revolutionary new technology with massive, global implications in a wide range of sectors and industries. In light

Funding announced for maritime industry in Portsmouth

BAE Systems, Portsmouth City Council and the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership have joined forces to support the Solent Futures SME Supply Chain Fund, which will launch at Portsmouth Naval Base in August.

Interserve discusses MOD contract success

Interserve has been awarded a Ministry of Defence contract extension worth about £110m.

UK defence capabilities again under fire

Another military official has raised doubts about the strength of the UK’s military abilities in light of recent defence cuts, following the next US ambassador to London Matthew Barzun’s comments that the cuts are an area of ‘critical concern’ in the longstanding ‘special relationship’ between the UK and the US.

Babcock awarded German equipment modernisation contract

Babcock has been awarded a four-year contract by the Ministry of Defence’s Air Defence and Air Traffic Systems Delivery Team for the overhaul and modernisation of former German Air Force equipment.

US ambassador warns against further UK defence cuts

Matthew Barzun, the next US ambassador to London, has spoke of the UK’s recent defence cuts as being an area of ‘critical concern’ for the US in a recent speech to senators.

Salmond lays down principles of Scottish defence

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has outlined the SNP’s plans for Scottish defence during a recent keynote speech in Shetland as part of a summer tour.

European Commission launches defence and security plan

The European Commission has launched its ‘Communication on the European Defence and Security Sector’ in order to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of Europe’s defence and security sector.

MOD spends £500k on bullets which may never be used

The Ministry of Defence has bought twice as many bullets as it needs for troops in Afghanistan at a cost to the taxpayer of around £500,000.

Liberal Democrats unveil the ‘Alternatives to Trident’

Ahead of a final decision on the future of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, due in 2016, and amid controversial arguments from the MOD regarding the Scottish independence ‘Better Together’ campaign, Liberal Democrat Chief Executive to the Treasury Danny Alexander has outlined his party’s Trident Alternatives Review in a speech to parliament.

Defence Reform Bill: what you need to know

As part of the UK Government’s attempt to reduce defence spend and cut the size of the MOD without losing operational capability, new legislation has been introduced in the House of Commons.

UK and Japan sign groundbreaking defence and security agreements

The UK and Japan have signed an historic agreement which will allow them to share classified information in order to jointly develop and produce defence equipment.

MOD announce partnership with UK firms to tackle cyber threats

The Ministry of Defence has announced a new partnership with major UK contractors in the latest move to increase UK security against online threats and cyber warfare.

The Spending Round 2013: defence to get best deal

Chancellor George Osborne took centre stage today (Wednesday 26 June) to deliver the 2013 Spending Review, billed as the next stage in the government’s plan to move from rescue to recovery.

Report finds that leaving UK will weaken Scottish defence capability

A report on the defence capabilities of an independent Scotland has concluded that leaving the UK would be put the country at a “great practical disadvantage”.

Osborne agrees defence spending deal with Hammond

Chancellor George Osborne has said he has reached a deal with the Ministry of Defence in budget talks on 2015-16 military spending, saying that cuts are necessary but military capacity will not be affected.

Britain captures a fifth of global defence market

British defence exports increased by 62% in 2012 to £8.8 billion, the largest increase for five years, seeing Britain now securing 20% of the global defence market.