Future Force 2020 Archives

Defence budget increases for first time in six years

Homeland August 3, 2016

As set out in the Spending Review, the Defence budget will go up in real terms for the first time in six years. From 1st April 2016, commitments from the government made in last summer’s budget for defence will come into effect, with defence spending increasing by 0.5% above inflation every ...

More than 200 UK jobs will be sustained through a new £285M contract awarded to BAE Systems to enhance the Royal Navy’s combat management systems (CMS).

February 6, 2025

Maritime - Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded

More than 200 UK jobs will be sustained through a new £285M contract awarded to BAE Systems to enhance the

DPRTE partner DIO awards £1.6bn contracts to upgrade UK Defence estate

October 17, 2024

Homeland - Defence contractors compliance with SSRO under scrutiny

The latest Compliance Bulletin evaluates how effectively defence contractors are adhering to the regulations for reporting on non-competitive, or single