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July 30, 2014

“An example of good industrial policy” (via @stianwestlake)

“An example of good industrial policy” (via @stianwestlake)

Stian Westlake at nesta flags up the driver-less cars test bed announced today as “an example of good industrial policy“. What does Stian […]

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July 29, 2014

Security Sector – Summer Reading List

Security Sector – Summer Reading List

As the summer holidays begin, I thought I would suggest a short and topical “reading list” for those interested in the security […]

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July 28, 2014

“Dude, where’s my inflation?”

“Dude, where’s my inflation?”

Tomas Hirst at Piera has posted a thoughtful, if modestly technical, piece on the UK’s productivity puzzle. Tomas suggests that there are essentially […]

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July 24, 2014

Aircraft Re-Engining: Innovation, Continuity and the Supply Chain

Aircraft Re-Engining: Innovation, Continuity and the Supply Chain

After months of speculation, last week Airbus launched the A330neo at the Farnborough International Airshow – in a bid to revitalise its 20 year old and […]

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July 23, 2014

Defence export controls – getting the facts right

Defence export controls – getting the facts right

So the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC) has kicked up a bit of a fuss today about ‘arms’ exports to Russia. […]

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July 11, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: 2014 Preview – On the Ground & In the Air

Countdown to Farnborough: 2014 Preview – On the Ground & In the Air

Countdown to Farnborough: 2014 Preview – On the Ground & In the Air For the final blog post counting down to Farnborough […]

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July 4, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: From V-Bombers to F-22s

Countdown to Farnborough: From V-Bombers to F-22s

For this week’s penultimate blog post counting down to the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, we take a look at how the airshow has […]

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June 30, 2014

Review of DFID Framework Agreements

Review of DFID Framework Agreements

The Department for International Development (DFID) is undertaking a review of its Framework Agreements.  DFID is seeking supplier input to feed into […]

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June 27, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: A ‘Global Shop Window’ for Civil Aviation

Countdown to Farnborough: A ‘Global Shop Window’ for Civil Aviation

For this week’s blog post counting down to the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, we take a look at how the appearance of iconic […]

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June 20, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: A Helicopter Showcase

Countdown to Farnborough: A Helicopter Showcase

For this week’s blog post counting down to the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, we take a look at some of the key innovations […]

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June 16, 2014

ADS influences the Home Office’s new Police Science and Technology Unit

ADS influences the Home Office’s new Police Science and Technology Unit

The Home Office is in the process of setting up a new Police Science and Technology Unit.  ADS has been very influential in helping frame […]

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June 13, 2014

What will digital police forces look like?

What will digital police forces look like?

Recently, the College of Policing wrote to all Chief Constables and PCCs, the Policing Minister and HMIC about digital capabilities.  A new College of […]

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June 13, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: A Supersonic Connection

Countdown to Farnborough: A Supersonic Connection

For this week’s blog post counting down to the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, we take a look at the show’s connection with supersonic […]

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June 6, 2014

Countdown to Farnborough: 1964 & 66 – “Gloom and Prosperity”

Countdown to Farnborough: 1964 & 66 – “Gloom and Prosperity”

For this week’s blog post counting down to the 2014 Farnborough Airshow, we take a look at the 1962 & 1964 shows – […]

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June 5, 2014

IATA AGM: Issues for Manufacturers

IATA AGM: Issues for Manufacturers

The global airline and air transport industry met this week in Doha, Qatar, as part of the 70th annual International Air Transport […]

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