A year after the Novichok poisoning in Salisbury the Defence Secretary has announced £11 million to combat the effects of chemical attacks. In response to chemical attacks in the UK last year and increasing use of chemical weapons overseas a new fund will boost decontamination abilities. Methods like unmanned vehicles, robots, and ...
The Ministry of Defence has promised to invest £1.5 billion into modernising the UK’s defence estate. A plan for 33 defence estate sites across the UK has been released by the Defence Secretary. The sites will be subject to upgrade, closure, or repurposing. with a few original buildings being retained. Bases including ...
With less than a month before the Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) event, at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre on 28 March 2019, attendees will discover the full range of diverse and lucrative business opportunities available across this dynamic sector. With a Product Showcase Exhibition, Live Keynote Arena, ...
The government has revealed that selected student police officers will have the option to apply for taser training. Student police officers working on the front line will be able to apply for training in taser use after requests from senior officers. The Home Office announced the change which they say may ...