New website for the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC)
New website for the UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC)
The UK’s Security and Resilience Industry Suppliers Community (RISC) was formed in 2007, at the instigation of the Home Office. ADS is […]
Read moreNato 2% target
Nato 2% target
Ahead of the NATO Summit being held in the UK next week, the PM has written to the other NATO leaders setting […]
Read more40 Years of the Hawk
40 Years of the Hawk
Today marks 40 years since the BAE Systems Hawk achieved its first flight – starting a British aerospace and UK export success story. First developed […]
Read moreUK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
UK Industry Drives Rosetta Mission; & ‘Tales of an Apprentice’
With the news this week that the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Rosetta space mission will be entering a critical stage, the Daily Telegraph have […]
Read moreThe Greater Need for Aircraft Technicians
The Greater Need for Aircraft Technicians
Over the last month, a number of long term market forecasts have been released by Embraer, Bombardier and Boeing respectively (Airbus will release their […]
Read more“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 […]
Read moreSecurity 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 […]
Read more“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 […]
Read moreAircraft 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 […]
Read moreDefence 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. […]
Read moreCountdown 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 […]
Read moreCountdown 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 […]
Read moreReview 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 […]
Read moreCountdown 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 […]
Read moreCountdown 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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