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Dstl launches 2018 Apprenticeship Scheme

Homeland February 13, 2018

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has launched its 2018 apprenticeship recruitment campaign with cyber security, electrical engineering and project management among a range of roles available. Following on from the success of 2017, Dstl – event partners at DPRTE 2018 – has continued to expand its apprenticeship scheme, this year ...

Counter-terrorism forces to receive funding in response to Parsons Green

Homeland February 9, 2018

Counter-terrorism forces are to receive a further £4 million over the course of 2018 to cover the cost of last September’s Parsons Green terror attack. The funding follows a previously announced £24 million contribution in response to high profile attacks in London and Manchester last year. In September 2017 a botched improvised ...

Up to the Challenge: DASA to innovate approach to people in defence

Homeland February 7, 2018

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) held a Market Interest day to help shape the upcoming Defence People Challenge. In September 2016 the Defence Secretary launched the Defence Innovation Initiative, which acknowledged the need for a new approach to innovation in order to maintain the UK’s military advantage and recognised that the private ...

Top buying organisations set for DPRTE 2018

Homeland February 7, 2018

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to engage with the defence industry’s big decision makers at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 taking place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 27 March. DPRTE 2018 is the UK’s premier defence procurement event and brings together buyers, suppliers and defence thought leaders ...