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MOD’s Supply Chain Commercial Director joins list of keynote speakers at DPRTE 2019

Homeland September 26, 2018

Jim Carter, the MOD’s Supply Chain Commercial Director has joined the growing list of distinguished keynote speakers at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2019. The event, taking place at Birmingham’s NEC on 28 March next year, will see Jim take his place alongside the recently announced names of Stuart ...

Space Odyssey: Preserving UK security post-Brexit

Homeland September 26, 2018

As much of the country braces for Brexit, the UK government has unveiled a £92 million investment package to develop a state-of-the-art alternative to the European Union’s Galileo satellite system.  The investment package, which comes courtesy of the £3 billion Brexit readiness fund announced last year, is to be rolled out over the coming months.  Satellite navigation systems like GPS have a myriad military and commercial applications, from shepherding aircraft, ships and emergency ...

Commendations made to recognise outstanding contribution from JFC staff

Homeland September 25, 2018

Individuals from across Joint Forces Command have been presented with Commander Joint Forces Command Commendations in recognition for their contribution to the wider Ministry of Defence. Teams and individuals from a number of different areas received awards in recognition for their work. This included work supporting ongoing operations at home and ...

UK boosts cyber security links following visit to Central America

Homeland September 25, 2018

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has returned from a visit to Chile, Mexico and Belize as part of efforts to boost cyber security links between the nations. Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster signed a letter of intent between the UK and Chile on cyber co-operation ensuring closer links in that sphere, during ...