How the UK Ministry of Defence Depends on the Construction Sector
The UK Ministry of Defence is one of the largest landowners in the country, managing 344,200 hectares of land in the UK. This land encompasses everything that is
Why Aerospace Is So Rife With Opportunities?
If you are interested in going into the aerospace industry, you are not the only one. One estimate suggests the UK will need an additional
Is the Defence Sector A Hotbed for Ethical Value?
Ethical value in the defence sector has been a topic of concern for many years. Critics argue that the need for confidentiality within defence limits
UK Humanitarian Aid: How Cuts in Funding to Foreign Aid Affect Businesses
In 2020, the UK government spent 14.4 billion pounds ($20 billion) on overseas aid. However, a recent decision to cut this amount by four billion pounds
What is Being Bought in The Defence Marketplace in 2022
DCI has recently released its first GovSpend report examining the spending trends from the first quarter of 2022. GovSpend is the only report in the
Counter Terrorism Procurement in the UK: What You Need to Know
All around the world, the face of terrorism is changing. In 2021, acts of religious terrorism declined by 82%. Meanwhile, politically motivated terrorism now accounts for five times
Getting to know the levelling up agenda and what it could mean for your business
Levelling up is an important process for businesses looking to tender to the public sector. This is because levelling up increases the number of contract
This Is How Material Inflation Will Impact the Defence Sector
Analysts expect the cost of raw materials in the UK to more than triple in 2022 following on from it reaching a 40-year high in 2021. Inflation
Global Supply Chain: Can We Expect a Boom in the Defence Sector in 2022?
The global supply chain is a complex web of interconnected businesses that provide products and services to meet the needs of consumers all over the
The Importance of Data Management in The Public Sector
Data management security is becoming a serious concern as cyber criminals’ incredibly advanced tactics continue to disrupt organisations around the globe. For example, did you
Government minister chats ‘the future of defence’ with DCI at DPRTE
Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin has spoken to DCI about plans for the UK to be a hotbed of innovation. Following his lively keynote speech
Why blockchain will play a starring role in the supply chain of the future
With everything from our smartphones to our money going online, it’s hard to ignore the influence blockchain is having on our society. By 2030, experts
Is the UK Prepared for a Cyberwar?
When you think of war, what do you think of? Bombs and guns? Well, the modern warzone looks a lot different. That’s because certain wars
Plan your day with the DPRTE 2022 event planner
The DPRTE 2022 event planner has been released ahead of the highly anticipated event taking place on Thursday 5th May in Farnborough. DPRTE once again
Defence Sector Delivering on Promises of Economic Growth and Prosperity
A report released on 21st March 2022 highlighted that the defence sector is set to support thousands of UK jobs and businesses, a particularly positive
Science and technology: Government investment opens up significant opportunities in the defence supply chain
With DPRTE 2022 set to take place next month, we take a look at the Ministry of Defence’s focus on science and technology to help
Is Gender Equality Achievable in the Defence Sector?
Despite accounting for 49.6% of the world population (2017), women remain largely under-represented in the defence sector. Diversity, in any walk of life, is positive.
New Report Reveals Defence Sector Supports Thousands of UK Jobs
In a boost to the defence supply chain, a new economic report recently published by the Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) has revealed the significant
Profiling Women in Defence
According to government employment statistics, as of the end of 2021, the UK defence sector employed approximately 133,000 staff. This means that the defence sector
