, BAE Systems welcomes the publication yesterday of the Defence Technology Strategy (DTS) for the United Kingdom. The DTS sets out the areas of research and development the MoD views as the most important to the future provision of military capability to the UK's Armed Forces.
The Minister for Defence Procurement Lord Drayson said that the strategy would help MoD and industry plan future investment in research and development (R&D) and provide long-term support to the UK's science and technology skill base. He also recognised the need for investment in military technology research and unveiled measures to encourage innovation in key areas by a wide range of organisations.
He added:
UK aims to boost economic defences against security risks
Britain must strengthen its defences against economic security risks amplified by globalization, especially those emanating from China, Iran and Russia,...