Defence contracts awarded for UK construction projects
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has appointed five companies for the design and build of up to £400m worth of defence construction projects across the UK defence estate.
Defence and space restructure plans for EADS
Plans have been presented for the restructuring of EADS into the Airbus Defence and Space Division (Airbus DS).
UK defence privatisation plans ‘axed’
Plans by Defence Secretary Philip Hammond to transform the Government’s defence procurement arm into a Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) concern have been scrapped after two of the three bidders withdrew from the procurement process.
MOD reform praised by independent report
According to a report published by Lord Levene into the structure and management of the Ministry of Defence, significant progress has been made to transform MOD into a more professional and responsible organisation.
Aerospace suppliers to share in £110m training fund
A programme which aims to raise the capability of UK aerospace suppliers and create at least 5000 new jobs is seeking 40 UK companies to share in a £110m training and development fund.
The New EU Procurement Directive is Coming
The new EU Public Procurement Directive is a landmark piece of legislation that will shape the public procurement landscape for years to come.
Scottish independence and defence: White Paper analysis
Summary: As the Scottish Government unveil an historic White Paper setting out their plans for an independent Scotland following a ‘yes’ vote in next year’s
UK defence reorganisation plans unveiled
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has unveiled details for the reorganisation of the Army, following the collapse of an attempt to delay the Government’s plans to reduce the size of the Army and increase the number of Reservists.
UK ‘in running’ for UAE defence contracts
Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that the UK is in with a chance of securing lucrative defence contracts with the United Arab Emirates.
Defence supply chain boost for UK SMEs
The Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Philip Dunne recently chaired a forum at the Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) which sought to support small and medium-sized enterprises to win more business in the defence sector.
BAE Systems announces cuts: will UK defence suffer?
Following the BAE Systems announcement that it is to cut 1775 jobs in Scotland and England and end shipbuilding altogether at Portsmouth, the DCI blog looks at what the impact might be for the whole of the UK and what long-term effects might be felt in the UK defence industry.
Just two weeks to go until the defence procurement event of the year
There is now just over two weeks left to go until Defence Procurement Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) 2013, the leading defence procurement conference and
Is the defence industry becoming more competitive?
European aerospace group EADS is planning to cut jobs and costs in its defence division following continued reductions in worldwide defence spending.
Alex Salmond to officially outline plans for Scottish Defence Force
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has revealed the publication date of the SNP’s Independence White Paper, which will set out the blueprint of an independent Scotland, including the formation of a Scottish Defence Force.
Defence contractors sought for ideas on how to preserve HMS Illustrious
The MOD is looking for ideas on how best to preserve the legacy of the Royal Navy’s Invincible Class aircraft carriers.
Launching a new product for the defence marketplace?
MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin (MOD DCB) New Products Section – 13 November 2013 DPRTE Special Issue MOD Defence Contracts Bulletin is running a ‘New Products
Improve your defence procurement knowledge at DPRTE 2013
Summary: The agenda and keynote speakers have been announced for this year’s DPRTE 2013 event, displaying the breadth of defence procurement knowledge and expertise available
Military contractors sought for new cyber defence unit
Military contractors, IT experts and civilians are being sought to help create a new cyber unit set up by the Ministry of Defence to protect the UK’s computer networks from attack and introduce a ‘strike capability’.
Defence contractors benefitting from industry growth
The world’s aerospace and defence industries have been some of the best performing sectors over the past two years, almost doubling since mid-2011, in spite of major cuts to the sector in both the UK and the US in recent years.
Government warned against defence privatisation
With recent reports of the privatisation of the Royal Mail hitting most major headlines and causing great controversy across the UK, more Government plans for privatisation have come under fire, this time in the defence industry.
