Entryism – An Unnecessary Expense?
Why do so many MOD projects end in cost and time overruns? One of the main reasons is “entryism”. What I mean by that is
New deal to boost high-tech skills
Semta and ADS get active on industry defence skills Semta, the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing technologies, has formed a strategic partnership
MOD sites to be shut down
Military websites to be closed in money saving measure In these austere times Westminster are taking cost cutting measures across the board. It is hoped
High Fliers
HMS Gannet – a landmark year in more ways than one The crew at HMS Gannet have hit the headlines more than once in the last
Defence supplier? Engage now or forever hold your peace
I’ve written about this before on this blog, but since time is running out, it’s time to remind you all to stand up and be
Come and see us at IAV 2011 – Stand 860
International Armoured Vehicles 2011 will be taking place at the ExCel Centre in London from 7-10 February. The team will be available every day on
DGI 2011: Guest blog
In preparation of next week’s Defence Geospatial International event (24-27 January 2011), DCI presents an interview with Col. John D. Kedar, Former Commander JAGO, UK
UK Defence policy – your chance to make a difference?
After the significant announcements that came our way in 2010, this year looks to present some more monumental shifts in the way that defence does
Guest blog: Interview with Michael W. Powers, Technical Director, Geospatial Research and Engineering, US Army
In the second in our series of Geospatial guest blogs, we speak to Michael Powers, Technical Director, Geospatial Research and Engineering for the US Army. GIS is
Guest Blog: Interview with Col. Mark Burrows, Commander, JAGO, UK MOD
Geographic information systems (GIS) or geospatial information systems is a set of tools that captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that are linked to
Guest Blog: Ian Godden, Chairman of A|D|S, on the SDSR
As the dust settles in the aftermath of the publication of the SDSR, Ian Godden A|D|S Chairman gives his opinion… Last week (18 –
SDSR: sucker punch or saving grace?
Yesterday’s Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) announcement has set out the Coalition Government’s plan for the future of UK defence, at home and abroad.
Strategic Defence and Security Review – live blog
Well, those are the headlines. Will these cuts affect your place in the supply chain? Do you think that the Coalition was delivering someone else’s
Collaboration for successful tendering
Collaborating to win in diverse, and sometimes complicated, defence projects is a difficult task and one that can sometimes seem overwhelming. But once you find
Five ways to maximise business before the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR)
As Defence Secretary Liam Fox outlined to industry at Farnborough 2010: “The current Defence programme is entirely unaffordable….The fiscal realities will unavoidably limit the amount
Defense Contracts International
Defense Contracts International (DCI) delivers contract information and market intelligence and is an essential tool for everyone in the global defense, emergency service and humanitarian
