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Review Into Single-Source Military Equipment Contracts
A review of single-source military equipment contracts has found that the Government could potentially save hundreds of millions of pounds by introducing new rules for industry, the MOD announced today. Lord (David) Currie of Marylebone chaired the review of single-source procurement, which is currently subject to ‘Yellow Book’ rules – where only one defence supplier [...]
MoD’s New Satellite Improves Communications on the Frontline
The Armed Forces are operating a new satellite, which is providing extra communication channels on the front line in Afghanistan. The NATO satellite will be used to provide two extra tactical communication channels that can be used in Afghanistan. This additional satellite adds to the MOD’s three existing Skynet 5 series satellites, which provide a [...]
Leaked Letter Warns Army Battalions and Regiments to Vanish In Cuts
The head of the Army has written to military commanders, warning that entire battalions and regiments will disappear and an extra 5000 soldiers face losing their jobs by 2015. Details of General Sir Peter Wall’s letter have been revealed in the Telegraph today. In the letter General Sir Peter Wall spells out the impact of [...]
Defence Science Lab Showcases Future Equipment
Scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), together with industry and academia, have put on show equipment which could one day be deployed to front line troops. The exhibition took place last week at Defence Equipment and Support’s (DE&S’s) headquarters at Abbey Wood in Bristol and was made up of equipment which aims [...]
Revamped Frigate Argyll Ready for Action
The Royal Navy’s oldest frigate, newly rejuvenated following a £20m, year-long refit, is ready to resume her place among the ships of the front line fleet. It took 13 months to turn an inanimate, largely lifeless hull in the middle of a refit into a cutting-edge warship ready for anything that global events and nature [...]
Could British Defense Reforms Be Model for DoD?
The slow erosion of British military power, like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, is an important lesson for national leaders in this country. Once a mighty empire with fleets deployed in many oceans and an Army on which the sun never set, Britain is now reduced to a middling power that is unable [...]
Fox Set for MOD Shake-Up Announcement
The creation of a new joint command for the Army, Navy and RAF could be a key part of a radical re-structuring of the Ministry of Defence being announced today by the Defence Secretary Liam Fox. He will outline changes to the organisation and management of the MOD which will increase accountability for spending in [...]
UK MoD Announces Plans for New Nuclear Deterrent
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has today announced that approval has been given for the early phase of design of the submarine that will deliver the UK’s nuclear deterrent well into the 2060s. The submarines that will replace the existing Vanguard Class will be powered by a new nuclear propulsion system known as the Pressurized [...]
UK MoD Promises More Defense Cash
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has said today that the long-term vision for Britain’s defence depends upon a sound economic base that enables sustainable military power to be built. Dr Fox expressed these views during a speech entitled ‘Strong Economy, Strong Defence, Strategic Reach: Protecting National Security in the 21st Century’ at Chatham House, London, [...]
