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The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has told the annual Munich Security Conference that the UK is fully committed to European security despite leaving the European Union. Sir Michael told the conference that Britain’s leading position on European security is demonstrated by heading up two new major commitments to NATO. The UK will lead NATO’s […]

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Following several rather embarrassing security leaks over the last year, cyber security and cyber threats are at the top of the table. In the second of our series of interviews we speak with Vince Warrington, founder of Protective Intelligence, about cyber security, cyber essentials and the application of the DCPP in 2017. Vince is a […]

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New US defence secretary, James Mattis delivers ultimatum to NATO allies over military spending pledges. Donald Trump’s new defence secretary, James Mattis, has warned NATO that they will no longer “carry a disproportionate share of defence western values.” The ultimatum came during a closed session at NATO headquarters in Brussels on his first visit to […]

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NATO defence ministers have agreed plans for a new anti-terrorism hub to be based at the alliance’s Joint Force Command centre in Naples to tackle security threats from the Middle East and North Africa. Described by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, as a “cornerstone”, the centre will be a focal point of NATO’s anti-terrorism efforts to stabilise […]

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The Successor programme to provide a replacement for the submarines that carry the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent will provide huge procurement opportunities and a few challenges, as defence writer Mark Lane discovers talking to Paul Adams of supply chain consultancy Vendigital. An independent seaborne nuclear deterrent is the keystone of Britain’s defence strategy, and has […]

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NATO and Finland have agreed to cooperate further within the cyber arena with the signing of a Political Framework Arrangement. The arrangement is designed to help improve the resilience of networks in both Finland and at NATO in the face of a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. Strong partnerships play a key role in effectively […]

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Interoperability has been the key objective in a recent trial involving the F-35B Lightning II and Typhoon FGR4 aircraft. Funded by the MOD, the two-week trial has been carried out in airspace above the upper Mojave Desert, California, as part of the RAF’s Exercise High Rider. Coordinated by Northrup Grumman and the RAF, Exercise Babel […]

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Experts from Frazer-Nash will be discussing the challenges facing naval system stakeholders, and the benefits that can be realised through innovation and collaboration, at an event taking place at the University of Strathclyde on 2 March. Frazer-Nash’s Stuart Ross, who is organising the event, explained the issues that the speakers will be considering: “Those responsible […]

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This spring will see Government, Royal Navy and industry collaborate in Exercise Information Warrior ’17. The Royal Navy-led exercise is designed to test and develop an innovative range of Information Warfare Capabilities. Building on last year’s successful Unmanned Warrior Exercise, the exercise will be integrated into the Royal Navy’s first big exercise of the year, […]

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With Aero India 2017 well underway, Defence Procurement Minister Harriett Baldwin is leading the UK delegation at the exhibition promoting UK and India partnerships and opportunities. Mrs Baldwin has joined 20 UK companies at the aerospace exhibition showcasing some of the most innovative technology in defence, aviation and security sectors. The visit is hoped to secure […]

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is hosting the two day event on 25 to 26 May 2017. Registration is now open. Register and submit an abstract for this event. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is hosting the 20th annual International Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference. The two day event on 25 to […]

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The NATO Defence Ministerial is due to go ahead this week. It is the first meeting of the year and the first to include new US Defence Secretary Mattis. Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, will join other allied defence ministers in greeting Secretary Mattis, who is well versed with NATO following his time as Supreme Allied […]

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Ahead of this week’s meeting of NATO Defence Ministers, the alliance has released figures on defence expenditure by the allied countries. Collecting information from Allies on a regular basis, NATO presents and aggregates this information, reporting current and estimated future defence expenditure according to an agreed definition. NATO also makes use of up-to-date economic and […]

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Plans to build a brand new Royal Naval Reserve (TRN) training unit in Medway town, Rochester, announced. The Royal Navy has announced plans to build a brand new Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) training unit in the centre of Medway town Rochester, at the Army Reserve Centre in Ford Clarence Barracks. The new purpose-built building will […]

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Her Majesty The Queen will officially opened the new National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) later today. Royals and cabinet members will be given a tour of the new building, located in central London, which will become the heart of UK cyber defence operations. Drawing on GCHQ’s world class skills, the NCSC is tasked with using […]

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The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones spoke at the Founders’ Day dinner at the Navy Club in London on 2 February 2017. Here are some of the highlights from his speech. “You will be familiar with much of the recent coverage of the Type 45 destroyers, which in many ways is emblematic of […]

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Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin leads UK delegation at trade show Aero India as UK and India focus on partnership, investment and technology. The Minister for Defence Procurement, alongside 20 UK companies, arrived at the aerospace exhibition held at Air Force Station Yelahank to showcase some of the most innovative technology in the defence, aviation and security […]

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The next generation of cyber security professionals will be given intensive cyber security training and mentoring in extracurricular clubs in an effort to address the risk of a future skills shortage, as the need for cyber security experts is set to skyrocket. Through the Cyber Schools Programme, schoolchildren will be supported and encouraged to develop some […]

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Cyber security has seen more and more exposure over the last few months, with high profile hacking including in the US elections, Olympic athletes data and even personal emails revealed. It is now more important than ever that everyone realises the risks of cyber attack. Cyber attack is not limited to big financial institutions or […]

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