Author: Andrew Perry

Protecting territory and keeping its people safe are key priorities for nations across the globe. Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism and the emergence of new digital battlefields are redefining the geopolitical landscape. This ever-evolving environment creates a stimulus to increase investment in defence and the

  Last year the UK made the Largest Defence Budget Rise Since The Cold War, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) published its procurement pipeline and Manned security soared due to the spread of COVID-19. We take a look back on defence procurement in 2020.   Defence budget boost The Conservative

Procurement has suddenly become very interesting, in the run-up to the end of the Transition period on 31st December. Whether you are a buyer or a supplier, there has been a small flurry of information relating to public procurement as we head into 2021. Some of this means change in certain

Even if you have worked with the public sector in the past, this does not guarantee future wins. In recent years, public sector procurement has changed and social value has become more important than ever before.  That said, suppliers must be willing to do more to help improve society and

The UK government is investing heavily in cyber security and this is investment will only grow in years to come. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, says cyber threats are increasing during COVID-19 Pandemic. The revelation was made in the organisations fourth Annual Review which looks

A major announcement about defence spending has been made by the British government. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has approved the country’s largest increase in its defence budget since the end of the Cold War, with £16.5 billion ($21.9 billion) in additional funding made available for spending across shipbuilding, space,

  Over 1700 participants attended this year’s DPRTE Engage virtual conference. With over 65 sessions and 115+ exhibition booths, there was a lot to learn on the day about defence procurement. Although there were a number of discussion points throughout the day, one thing that was clear is that the

The latest Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) procurement pipeline, published on 5 October 2020, includes over 40 opportunities for construction suppliers. The Procurement Pipeline replaces the Procurement Plan and complements the DIO Commercial Strategy. Estimated contract values within the pipeline range from £200,000 to £113.6 million and there are opportunities for businesses of

Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism COVID-19 and the emergence of new digital battlefields, means that UK defence and public sector organisations are becoming more reliant than ever on security suppliers. This ever-evolving environment creates a stimulus to increase investment in defence and the requirement to

Often described as the next battlespace, space is set to play a key role as nations define their future defence strategies.   The UK’s investment into space defence Last summer saw the MOD outline its ambitious space programme, which includes £30 million worth of funding for space projects. The Joint

Security guards all over the world have been frontline heroes during the coronavirus pandemic. Many organisations have enlisted security services to assist the government in combating the COVID-19 and protecting their community. Frontline security services have been vital during the pandemic Manned security is traditionally sourced to tackle loss prevention and

The European Defence Agency recently released its latest Defence Data report for 2018, which detailed spending by the 27 member states. The report states total defence expenditure stands at €223 billion, which represents a 3% increase on 2017 and marks the fifth straight year of increased defence spending. Overall defence

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is made up of 29 member countries and sets a guideline for its members to spend at least 2% of national GDP on defence annually. Learn more about NATO spend below. United States Given that the US accounted for some 69% of the total NATO in 2018,

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the largest procurement organisation in central government, managing some of the most complex and technologically advanced requirements in the world. The defence sector relies heavily on technology and innovation to develop new solutions to meet the challenges it is facing; however, bringing a new

According to research from International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), the UK comes in sixth in the global defence expenditure rankings. The Conservative Party fresh from its election victory have pledged to exceed the NATO minimum 2% of GDP defence spend, with an increase of 0.5% above inflation for every

Protecting territory and keeping its people safe are key priorities for nations across the globe. Global trends such as shifting balances of power, rising nationalism, and the emergence of new digital battlefields are redefining the geopolitical landscape. This ever-evolving environment creates a stimulus to increase investment in defence and the

The latest figures from Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) show that world military expenditure increased to $1822 billion in 2018 – reaching its highest level since 1988. This is a rise of 2.6% from the previous year’s figures and represents the second year of continuous growth. The biggest spenders

  Spending on equipment and support accounts for roughly 40% of the Ministry of Defence  budget. The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) delegates the bulk of its equipment and support budget to the military commands. Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) does not hold the budget for the equipment procurement and

The most recent UK defence in numbers (updated 2 March 2020) has revealed that the Government is investing an additional £2.2 billion in Defence. This additional funding will ensure that the UK continues to exceed the NATO guideline that member states spend 2% of GDP on Defence and cements the