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DPRTE Partners Raytheon and DTI team up for first UK space trade mission to the USA

Air March 4, 2020

Official DPRTE  Partners, Raytheon and the UK’s Department for International Trade, have collaborated to welcome more than two dozen British businesses to a UK Space Supplier Conference in Los Angeles, California. The conference created opportunities for small and medium-sized British businesses to enter the fast-moving and dynamic space sector. “In 2016 and ...

Security expert to champion British cyber firms overseas appointed

Homeland May 1, 2019

The Department for International Trade has announced the appointment of Dr Henry Pearson as the UK’s new Cyber Security Ambassador. The role brings together a dedicated person in government with subject matter expertise and cyber security experience, responsible for promoting the cyber capability of leading British firms in international markets. In this ...

DIT helps Coltraco secure deal with Indian Navy

Maritime January 7, 2019

Coltraco Ultrasonics has secured a new contract with the Indian Navy, thanks to support from the Department for International Trade (DIT). The contract will see the British business supply almost 200 of its advanced watertight integrity inspection product Portascanner WATERTIGHT, to the Indian Navy to protect its crews by ensuring the ...

Dr Liam Fox launches Cyber Security Export Strategy

Homeland April 4, 2018

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has launched a new Cyber Security Export Strategy to bolster defence capabilities within the UK and outside the country. Cyber attacks continue to pose a significant threat to NATO countries, multinational corporations and UK-based businesses. Now, the government is urging organisations across the UK and ...