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Millions of euros available to work with European partners across a range of fields. If you’re an innovative UK business or researcher who wants to collaborate with peers in Europe, you can apply for funding in areas including: aerospace critical infrastructure digital security high-performance computing (HPC) clean technologies You can also take advantage of individual fellowships, […]

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Cyber security is once again on the front pages and tops the list of security concerns following another round of high-profile attacks. With the sector experiencing exponential growth, and the technology falling into every area of industry, business, finance, health, government, and personal sectors, cyber security underpins the continued development of the global digital economy. […]

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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has reassured the Ukraine of its continuing political and practical support as he met with President Poroshenko in Kiev this week. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko, Mr. Stoltenberg highlighted NATO’s practical and political support for Ukraine as the two men marked twenty years of NATO’s Distinctive […]

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ADS has supported the CBI’s proposal for a transitional deal that would allow the UK to stay in the single market and customs union until a final agreement with the European Union begins. CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn made the call in a lecture at the London School of Economics. In her speech, Ms Fairbairn said […]

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May saw the second strongest month on record for the aerospace industry, with some 118 deliveries bringing it in behind May 2016. With industry figures closely matching those from 2016, industry experts are expecting another record-breaking year. So far in 2017, 524 aircraft have been delivered worth some £10.5Bn to the UK industry. May brought […]

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NATO Ambassadors and EU Commissioner have met to discuss further cooperation in order to enhance and strengthen European defence. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed European Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska to NATO to brief the council on the latest developments regarding the European Defence Action Plan and the European Defence Fund. The meeting also marked the anniversary […]

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  Over the last few decades technology has been a driving factor in improving modern military operations. The Internet of Things (IoT), robots, drones and connected communications, weapons and apparel are all forming the military of the future; automating and informing command teams in real-time and in any location. The MoD is a great example […]

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A bespoke facility to house the Royal Navy Reserves has received planning permission from Cardiff Council. The £11M Reserve Hub will provide a modern, 21st century training establishment, housing the Royal Naval Reserve (RNR), Royal Marine Reserve (RMR) and the University Royal Naval Unit (URNU). The project is designed to help meet the aspirations of […]

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207 Squadron has been honoured as the training force for the new F-35 Lightnings. The announcement was made during a visit to RAF Marham by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The squadron will train future Royal Air Force and Royal […]

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Making the leap from your niche sector into defence supply can be daunting and overwhelming, and many feel the hassle can outweigh the obvious benefits. We spoke to Jamie Clarke, Director and Founder at Chamois Consulting Ltd, a company that helps companies raise their profile and awareness in multiple sectors, including defence. Jamie believes that […]

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The UK MOD is facing tough financial choices says RUSI professor Dr Peter Roberts, Director of Military Sciences. In its latest comment, the Royal United Services Institute, says that the British military is facing a ‘black hole’ of financing over the next ten years, with amounts up to £20Bn (some five per cent of projected […]

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December 2016 saw QinetiQ awarded a £1Bn contract amendment to the LTPA from the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract saw QinetiQ agree to invest £108M in modernising facilities, equipment and operation of the air ranges at MOD Aberporth and MOD Hebrides Under the agreement, MOD and QinetiQ have confirmed £16.8M will be invested in […]

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