Measures to overhaul BritainтАЩs Reserve Forces have been unveiled as part of a wide-ranging consultation published by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond. The consultation, Future Reserves 2020: Delivering the NationтАЩs Security Together, proposes more training for Reservists and changing the name of the Territorial Army to reflect the enhanced role they
The National Audit Office has launched a review of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Ministry of DefenceтАЩs Business Plan, common areas of spend and wider management information. The review focused on the data systems used to report MOD performance. The review, published in November,
The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of a new online service which allows staff to leave suggestions on MOD practices and processes. Skyscape Cloud Services were awarded the contract to deliver the GEMS Online system. It is hoped that the system will enable MOD and Armed Forces personnel
The campaigns are over, the polls are closed, the votes are in, and Barack Obama has been re-elected as President of the United States of America. The news has come as a relief for some and as a shock to others, and the focus now will be on the future
With the US presidential election taking place today, the worldтАЩs focus will be on America and the тАШmost powerful office in the worldтАЩ. America represents 43% of global defence spending, making it the undisputed leader on the worldтАЩs defence stage. Whatever the outcome of todayтАЩs contest between President Barack Obama
DCI takes a look at what is shaping up to be a leading event in the defence procurement calendar: Defence Procurement Research and Technology 2012, held at the UWE Bristol Exhibition and Conference Centre on 21 November. Defence Procurement Research & Technology (DPRT) 2012 is a new event tailored to
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is to make an important announcement on the future of Trident, one which is expected to directly challenge Scottish First Minister Alex SalmondтАЩs plans to remove Trident from Scotland in the event of Scottish independence. Mr Hammond is expected to announce an additional ┬г350 million of
The vote taken last week to overturn the Scottish National PartyтАЩs longstanding position on NATO has been met with anger by some rebel MSPs, resulting in several resignations adding to a bad week at the office for First Minister Alex Salmond. Highland MSPs John Finnie and Jean Urquhart have resigned
Radical new technology which aims to find a safe and cost-effective way of detecting and detonating landmines has been unveiled. Designed by Massoud Hassani, the Mine Kafon is powered by wind and each ball can clear up to four landmines. The design is made from wood and plastic, and uses
The MOD is under pressure to cancel plans to scrap a highly decorated army battalion in an effort to save money this week. The 2nd Bn Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has served in every major campaign since 1674, and the decision to remove it from service has come under scrutiny
The MOD has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary and Energy Awards. The Sanctuary Awards, organised on behalf of the MOD by Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), aim to recognise and encourage group and individual efforts that benefit wildlife, archaeology, environmental improvement or conservation of MOD land in the UK
Yesterday (15 October) a historic document was signed in Edinburgh which set an autumn 2014 deadline for a referendum on the issue of Scottish independence and the end to the union. First Minister Alex Salmond reached an agreement at a ceremony in St AndrewтАЩs House with Prime Minister David Cameron
Following the dramatic collapse of BAE SystemsтАЩ proposed merger with EADS earlier this week, speculation has been rife that the British firm could be poised for a takeover bid from a number of rivals. The ┬г28 billion merger deal fell apart earlier this week amid claims that Germany would not
Media sources are reporting that the much-discussed merger between BAE Systems and EADS has been abandoned. Speculation had been rife that officials brokering the deal would seek an extension this afternoon (10 October), however it has been reported that no extension has been sought and the deal is effectively dead.
Officials have until 5pm today (10 October) to reach a deal regarding the merger between BAE Systems and EADS. It is believed that an extension to the deadline is being sought on the ┬г28 billion deal which will create the worldтАЩs largest defence and aerospace organisation, as politics between the
This week saw the Labour Party Conference be held in Manchester, a conference which has set the direction Labour plans to take in the run up to the next General Election. High on LabourтАЩs list of тАШproblem areasтАЩ, understandably, is spend, and Shadow Defence Minister Jim Murphy has outlined the
Following recent announcements of a proposed merger between BAE Systems and EADS NV and despite the governmentтАЩs initial support of the move, pressure is beginning to mount on both companies to prove that the merger will actually benefit defence business. The planned merger will create a global aerospace and defense
The UK MODтАЩs Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced that they are seeking research proposals for innovations to help better understand cyberspace. The call was launched by the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) at an event in Reading Town Hall, and it is expected that a total of
Although the UK continues to be in the worst double dip recession for over 50 years, the defence industry continues to thrive. The MOD currently spends ┬г16 billion annually on a wide range of products and services, making it the number one customer for UK industry. Over the past five
Defence Contracts International (DCI) examined the MODтАЩs plans to scrap the HMS Ark Royal in a recent blog. Following a new MOD press release, we now explore the future of the entire Invincible fleet in detail. The Royal NavyтАЩs Invincible Class aircraft carriers тАУ HMS Invincible, HMS Illustrious and HMS
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