Author: Andrew Perry

DCI has recently released its first GovSpend report examining the spending trends from the first quarter of 2022. GovSpend is the only report in the UK that provides in-depth analysis of defence spend and trends together with insights into the defence marketplace. What does the DCI GovSpend report say about

All around the world, the face of terrorism is changing. In 2021, acts of religious terrorism declined by 82%. Meanwhile, politically motivated terrorism now accounts for five times as many terror attacks. As the global political landscape shifts, governments need to adapt to defend against the ongoing terror threat. But recent uncertainty has created new challenges

Levelling up is an important process for businesses looking to tender to the public sector. This is because levelling up increases the number of contract opportunities. In this article, we will explore the benefits of levelling up and how it can benefit your business. We will also take a look

Analysts expect the cost of raw materials in the UK to more than triple in 2022 following on from it reaching a 40-year high in 2021. Inflation is affecting businesses across all sectors of the economy. Construction may be one of the first that comes to mind, but even the defence sector

The global supply chain is a complex web of interconnected businesses that provide products and services to meet the needs of consumers all over the world. As our world becomes increasingly globalised, it is more important than ever to have a strong, resilient global supply chain. In this blog post,

Data management security is becoming a serious concern as cyber criminals’ incredibly advanced tactics continue to disrupt organisations around the globe. For example, did you know that costs of data breaches rose from 3.86 million dollars to 4.24 million in 2021? This is the highest it’s ever been in over

Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin has spoken to DCI about plans for the UK to be a hotbed of innovation. Following his lively keynote speech at the Defence, Procurement, Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) conference 2022, the minister met with Adam Hughes and Scott Zonfrillo of Defence Contracts International (DCI).

With everything from our smartphones to our money going online, it’s hard to ignore the influence blockchain is having on our society. By 2030, experts expect the technology to boost global economies by €1.61 trillion. But with exponentially increased demand for products in all industries, it’s hard to understand how. All

When you think of war, what do you think of? Bombs and guns? Well, the modern warzone looks a lot different. That’s because certain wars are now taking place in the digital world. This is a trend that isn’t new and it’s happening in your own country. 34% of cyber espionage

The DPRTE 2022 event planner has been released ahead of the highly anticipated event taking place on Thursday 5th May in Farnborough. DPRTE once again returns to Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre and visitors can expect the usual mix of extensive skills development, networking, collaboration and product showcase opportunities for

A report released on 21st March 2022 highlighted that the defence sector is set to support thousands of UK jobs and businesses, a particularly positive message at a time of economic uncertainty with the backdrop of Brexit, the invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the key

With DPRTE 2022 set to take place next month, we take a look at the Ministry of Defence’s focus on science and technology to help maintain the range of critical capabilities that support the UK’s national security. The increasing pace of innovation means that technology touches every part of modern society

Despite accounting for 49.6% of the world population (2017), women remain largely under-represented in the defence sector. Diversity, in any walk of life, is positive. The more diversity, the better the representation, and so, the better the decision making. In order to achieve better gender parity, the European Union has

In a boost to the defence supply chain, a new economic report recently published by the Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) has revealed the significant value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports. Key statistics in the report include: 10,000 – Organisations paid directly by the MOD

According to government employment statistics, as of the end of 2021, the UK defence sector employed approximately 133,000 staff. This means that the defence sector makes up around 0.4% of the UK’s entire workforce – a sizeable chunk! The Ministry of Defence is one of the largest employers within the

Our world and businesses are only growing more digitised, especially in the wake of the pandemic. However, the threats facing those of us who are unprepared are substantial. Did you know that the average material cost for cyber security breaches is £8,460? Although digitisation increases our potential, it also exposes us to

The defence sector is being put forward as a route to success when it comes to maximising opportunity and growth within the UK economy. In autumn 2021, the government was being pressed by Make UK (the Manufacturers’ Organisation) to channel the innovation that is a hallmark of the defence sector

It’s very easy to be wasteful, particularly when you have an abundance of resources. However, as we all know, natural resources are far from that in the modern world we live in – in fact, our reserves are fast running out. If you paid much attention to the events of

DPRTE, in association with DCI and Defence Online, is to host a webinar featuring ADS examining opportunities in the defence supply chain. The webinar, DPRTE Talks Defence Supply Chain Opportunities Part 2, will be broadcast ahead of DPRTE 2021, which will be held at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre on 5