Day: March 28, 2017

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) has published its innovation strategy, aimed at delivering conditions for innovation to thrive within the organisation. This strategy is closely aligned to the Defence Innovation Initiative, which was launched by Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon in September. The DE&S innovation strategy outlines that technology alone does not deliver […]

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Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced RAF Typhoons from Royal Air Force 3 (Fighter) Squadron will lead a deployment to Romania in May as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Southern Air Policing mission. The Defence Secretary agreed the deployment back in autumn following defence ministerial talks, with the timing and squadron name being […]

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One of Europe’s largest NATO exercises will take place over the next two weeks to prepare thousands of military personnel for potential future conflicts. Joint Warrior will include live firing training at Cape Wrath’s Ministry of Defence range and involve warships operating out of Faslane, in addition to aircraft from Moray’s RAF Lossiemouth. The exercise is […]

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NATO is to invest €3Bn over the next three years to upgrade its satellite and computer technology to deal with emerging threats. A senior official confirmed that businesses would be able to bid on contracts for satellite communications, air and missile defences, cyber security and advanced software. The investment will be discussed at an industry […]

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