Defence Blog Posts

Post-US election allegations of Russian hacking have focused attention on cyber security, but such cyber scenarios should not blind us to the possibility of low-tech assaults on our critical national infrastructure. Defence writer Mark Lane examines the nature of such threats to our water supply and how we might guard against them. In November 2015, […]

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UK troops have arrived in Poland and Estonia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence and the UK’s enduring commitment to the region. Some 150 UK troops from the Army’s Light Dragoons have arrived in Poland to support a US-led battle-group, while further troops landed in Estonia to join the 800-strong British-led battle group based […]

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One of the UK’s top national security events, SCTX, returns to London in May with a programme created to help those tasked with keeping nations, people, assets and businesses safe. Here, defence writer Mark Lane previews this major annual event. Terrorism has become part of everyday life. Over the past 12 months, Europe has experienced […]

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At another successful DPRTE exhibition, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has (Dstl) showcased its latest developments. With the Dstl stand six people deep at times, it was obviously a popular choice for delegates see the latest innovations and to find out more about the Defence and Security Accelerator. One of the most popular exhibits […]

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Wales is once again celebrating another contract award that shows the confidence in and skills of welsh industry, with General Dynamics UK bringing the MOD MORPHEUS programme to its headquarters in Oakdale, South Wales. The Ministry of Defence has awarded GD UK a £330M contract to develop the next-generation tactical communication and information system. The […]

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Winners of the second annual Defence Innovation Challenge have been announced by NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency. The annual challenge is designed to pinpoint then accelerate transformational, state-of-the-art technologies developed by small business and academia, helping to support the work of NATO C4ISR. Competition winners will showcase their technologies at the 2017 NCI Agency […]

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This week has seen 200 soldiers from 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment, 51 Squadron RAF Regiment and 45 Commando come together at the Salisbury Training Area to take part in the third phase of AWE 17 (Army Warfighting Experiment). Supported by DE&S, the exercise is designed to test new and innovative kit and capabilities in […]

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Exercise Information Warrior has been underway this past week, with the Royal Marines embracing digital technology in the largest exercise into data-driven warfare by the Royal Navy. The marines have tested a wide variety of technology from miniature helicopters, satellite and streaming technology, low-energy-use computers, live camera feeds and wireless headquarters in an exercise which […]

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Defence logistics will benefit from a more streamlined service from today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art logistics centre in Shropshire. Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin, has officially opened the £83M facility, which will deliver £500M in savings through streamlining distribution and storage. Comprising two warehouses and a support building, the Defence Fulfilment […]

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US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, is visiting the UK for the first time in his new role, reaffirming the special relationship between the two companies. As well as having a number of aligned security goals, the two companies work very closely on defence and are vocal supporters of NATO’s 2% minimum GDP spend. Mr […]

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A digital skills shortage is threatening the UK’s cyber security, warns Andy Johnston of techUK, the trade association for the UK’s digital industries. Mr Johnston, Head of the Defence Programme at techUK, was speaking in the Research and Technology Knowledge Transfer Zone at DPRTE 2017, held in Cardiff on 28 March. techUK represents about 950 […]

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Defence and aerospace specialist Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system has been selected by the Pakistan Air Force for the upgrade of up to 11 C-130E and five C-130B aircraft. The company, which is headquartered in Iowa, will provide the integrated avionics suite along with training and technical support during installation. Additional support includes consolidated flight […]

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