Day: July 21, 2017

RUSI experts have delivered a new paper that examines Defence Innovation and the UK, and implications of the US Third Offset Strategy. Delivered by Professor John Louth, Professor Trevor Taylor and Doctor Andrew Tyler, the paper looks at UK defence equipment and its vulnerabilities, suggesting there needs to be more commitment to research, innovation and […]

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The first steel on the new Type 26 Frigates has been cut by Defence Secretary Michael Fallon. During the ceremony, held at BAE Systems Shipyard in Glasgow, the Defence Secretary also revealed that the first ship will be named after the city where it is being built, Glasgow. The name is particularly apt, with the […]

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Businesses today recognise the cyber threat but are unclear as to how to respond and governments should help them, Radware’s Carl Herberger tells defence writer Mark Lane. Some striking results have emerged from a recent canvassing of businesses on cyber security. US-based cyber security service provider Radware, which regularly surveys chief information officers (CIOs), this […]

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The Ministry of Defence has launched an innovative new strategy to improve mental health and wellbeing of Forces personnel and their families, veterans, and defence civilians. The strategy was launched by Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood at the International Ministerial Conference on Veterans’ issues. The Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy […]

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