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
Drones to play key role in UK defence strategy
Summary: The UK Government has announced that it is to increase its use of military drones in both Iraq and Syria as part of a
BAE to expand focus on cyber security
Summary: BAE Systems is planning a major investment into the cyber security market with the $232.5m purchase of a US-based commercial cyber company. Europe’s largest defence
MOD seek consultation on nuclear decommissioning
Summary: Five UK nuclear facilities have been confirmed as potential sites to store waste from decommissioned MOD nuclear-powered submarines. A public consultation process will be
Fusion energy breakthrough could power next generation defence fleets
Summary: Lockheed Martin is working on a new compact fusion reactor (CFR) that can be developed and deployed in as little as ten years. As
