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MOD publishes annual Equipment Plan update

Summary: The MOD has published its third annual update to the Defence Equipment Plan, securing £163bn of funds for defence equipment over the next ten

Turkey set for defence procurement increases

Summary: Turkey is set to increase its defence procurement budget following new aircraft deals agreed with the USA and an improving industrial relationship with Pakistan.

Could US sanctions on North Korea heighten military tensions?

Summary: As President Barack Obama orders sanctions on North Korea following the cyber terrorism targeted at Sony Pictures last month, what lasting impact will this

Private sector gains influence over defence vehicles and weapons

Summary: The MOD has agreed a £140m deal to allow the private sector to take control of the Defence Support Group. The privatised contract has

Which regions are set to boost their defence expenditure in the next five years?

Summary: New research by IHS Jane’s Defence Budgets End of Year Report has outlined which global regions are predicted to grow their military expenditure by

NATO members ready to live up to spend obligations

Summary: NATO member states are beginning to increase their military expenditure and visibility on the world’s defence stage in response to growing threats and expenditure

Are increasing MOD security breaches leading to growth in the market?

Summary: The 4000 security breaches suffered by the MOD in the last four years could be linked to the booming UK security industry, which is

Sony Pictures hack highlights importance of global cyber security

Summary: After one of the world’s largest film studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment, found itself victim of a massive cyber security breach, the global cyber security

DCI is announcing short deadline classifications

At DCI, we want to do all we can to not only give you visibility of all available contracts, but also give you notice of

How will US defense changes affect procurement strategy?

Summary: Following the resignation of US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel earlier this month, there could be major changes ahead for the way the US Department

MOD places initial stealth aircraft orders

Summary: The MOD has placed an initial order with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of four F-35B Lightning II stealth combat aircraft, with further contracts

Investment will ensure UK leads global aerospace industry

Summary: The UK and Welsh governments have joined forces with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to fund £100m into research, development and training which will ensure the

Eurofighter defence contracts come to UK

Summary: Contracts to upgrade the radar capabilities of the four-nation Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft project have been awarded to companies across the UK. Combined, the contracts

New UK space sector opportunities unveiled

Summary: The UK Space Agency has created a new £32m fund to help companies across the UK collaborate with overseas firms and research institutions on

MOD investigating warship procurement in France

Summary: The MOD is considering moving the contract to build new Type 45 Frigates abroad in a bid to save the taxpayer money, according to

Dstl launches open software for public consultation

Summary: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has placed a piece of software into the open source domain for editing and improvement by the

UK and France continue defence contract cooperation

Summary: Contracts worth almost £120m have been awarded as part of a continuing commitment between the UK and France to cooperate on defence procurement. The

MOD set to name new managed service providers

Summary: The MOD has announced a new group of managed service provider contracts which will transform the way in which DE&S manages the acquisition and support of

UK orders first batch of fighter jets

Summary: UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the MOD has reached an agreement in principle to buy four F-35 Lightning II stealth aircraft. British defence