NAO review MOD data systems
The National Audit Office has launched a review of the data systems underpinning the input and impact indicators in the Ministry of Defence’s Business Plan,
MOD adopts Cloud technology
The Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of a new online service which allows staff to leave suggestions on MOD practices and processes. Skyscape
America reaffirms faith in Obama
The campaigns are over, the polls are closed, the votes are in, and Barack Obama has been re-elected as President of the United States of
The US and the global defence industry
With the US presidential election taking place today, the world’s focus will be on America and the ‘most powerful office in the world’. America represents
Spotlight on: Defence Procurement Research and Technology
DCI takes a look at what is shaping up to be a leading event in the defence procurement calendar: Defence Procurement Research and Technology 2012,
Defence Secretary responds to Salmond’s Trident plans
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond is to make an important announcement on the future of Trident, one which is expected to directly challenge Scottish First Minister
NATO membership proves divisive for SNP
The vote taken last week to overturn the Scottish National Party’s longstanding position on NATO has been met with anger by some rebel MSPs, resulting
New technology in fight against landmines
Radical new technology which aims to find a safe and cost-effective way of detecting and detonating landmines has been unveiled. Designed by Massoud Hassani, the
MPs continue pressure to reverse battalion cuts
The MOD is under pressure to cancel plans to scrap a highly decorated army battalion in an effort to save money this week. The 2nd
MOD announces Energy Awards winners
The MOD has announced the winners of its prestigious Sanctuary and Energy Awards. The Sanctuary Awards, organised on behalf of the MOD by Defence Infrastructure
Edinburgh Agreement raises questions over future of defence industry
Yesterday (15 October) a historic document was signed in Edinburgh which set an autumn 2014 deadline for a referendum on the issue of Scottish independence
Is BAE now poised for takeover?
Following the dramatic collapse of BAE Systems’ proposed merger with EADS earlier this week, speculation has been rife that the British firm could be poised
Crucial defence merger talks break down
Media sources are reporting that the much-discussed merger between BAE Systems and EADS has been abandoned. Speculation had been rife that officials brokering the deal
BAE/EADS merger deadline today
Officials have until 5pm today (10 October) to reach a deal regarding the merger between BAE Systems and EADS. It is believed that an extension
MOD spending to be reviewed by a future Labour government
This week saw the Labour Party Conference be held in Manchester, a conference which has set the direction Labour plans to take in the run
BAE/EADS merger under fresh scrutiny
Following recent announcements of a proposed merger between BAE Systems and EADS NV and despite the government’s initial support of the move, pressure is beginning
MOD call for cyberspace research proposals
The UK MOD’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced that they are seeking research proposals for innovations to help better understand cyberspace. The
MOD still largest UK industry customer
Although the UK continues to be in the worst double dip recession for over 50 years, the defence industry continues to thrive. The MOD currently
MOD announce future of Invincible Class carriers
Defence Contracts International (DCI) examined the MOD’s plans to scrap the HMS Ark Royal in a recent blog. Following a new MOD press release, we
MOD announces future of HMS Ark Royal
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that HMS Ark Royal has been sold as scrap. The scrapping of the former Royal Navy flagship, decommissioned in
