DEFENCE TOPICS
- Defence Policy
- Equipment and Support
- Modernising Defence
- Aviation
- Marine
- Land Vehicles
- Security
- HR and Training
- Defence Estates
The DMJ meets the requirements of communicating core initiatives/issues across the Tri-Service and defence environment. I think it provides a balanced synopsis of areas and commend others to read it.
Commanding Officer, Catering Support Regiment, The Royal Logistic Corps
A FRESh decision for the MoD
The utility vehicle design for FRES was awarded to the Piranha 5 from General Dynamics in one of the most drawn out and contested defence contracts in recent memory. Now the MoD has to make it work.
The utility vehicle design for FRES was awarded to the Piranha 5 from General Dynamics in one of the most drawn out and contested defence contracts in recent memory. Now the MoD has to make it work.
Tinkering Taylor
If last week’s parliamentary testimony was any indicator of things to come at DE&S, Baroness Taylor is taking a non-risky and unexciting path towards solving the MoD’s procurement woes, writes Patrick Macgill
If last week’s parliamentary testimony was any indicator of things to come at DE&S, Baroness Taylor is taking a non-risky and unexciting path towards solving the MoD’s procurement woes, writes Patrick Macgill
Maintaining headway
National Hydrographer Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff sheds light on how the UKHO is responding to the rapidly evolving challenges it faces on a daily basis.
National Hydrographer Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff sheds light on how the UKHO is responding to the rapidly evolving challenges it faces on a daily basis.
The potential in presence
The UK can gain from its relationship with India, but needs to become better physically established if it is to win contracts, says the IISS's Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, speaking to Editor Matthew D'Arcy.
The UK can gain from its relationship with India, but needs to become better physically established if it is to win contracts, says the IISS's Rahul Roy-Chaudhury, speaking to Editor Matthew D'Arcy.
A directive in the right direction
European Commissioner for internal market and services Charlie McCreevy looks at the progress being made in establishing a European defence equipment market.
European Commissioner for internal market and services Charlie McCreevy looks at the progress being made in establishing a European defence equipment market.
Stop, search and secure around Whitehall
Inspector Andy Wagon, of the Ministry of Defence Police, explains to Public Service Review how officers are mounting joint patrols with the Metropolitan Police to combat the terrorist threat in the Westminster area of central London.
Inspector Andy Wagon, of the Ministry of Defence Police, explains to Public Service Review how officers are mounting joint patrols with the Metropolitan Police to combat the terrorist threat in the Westminster area of central London.
Lesson not learned
The MoD must do more to regulate contracts with the defence industry in order to prevent cost overruns and reduce the liability the ministry can face writes Patrick Macgill.
The MoD must do more to regulate contracts with the defence industry in order to prevent cost overruns and reduce the liability the ministry can face writes Patrick Macgill.
A test-bed for targets
The large stock of MOD housing is a good starting point in setting standards for sustainable housing upgrades Senior Partner at Nash Partnership Edward Nash writes.
The large stock of MOD housing is a good starting point in setting standards for sustainable housing upgrades Senior Partner at Nash Partnership Edward Nash writes.
Upgrade essentials
As vehicle platform specifications continue to change at pace, HQ Land Command's Lt Col Richard Young advocates the importance of growth potential in the procurement criteria for operational vehicles.
As vehicle platform specifications continue to change at pace, HQ Land Command's Lt Col Richard Young advocates the importance of growth potential in the procurement criteria for operational vehicles.
What about the families?
Parents and siblings are often forgotten by the MoD after a death in the armed forces, Susan Smith, founder of the charity Military Families Support Group tells Defencemanagement.com. This must improve.
Parents and siblings are often forgotten by the MoD after a death in the armed forces, Susan Smith, founder of the charity Military Families Support Group tells Defencemanagement.com. This must improve.
A matter of life and death
Ambassador for Multilateral Arms Control and Disarmament John Duncan OBE makes the case for a strong international arms trade treaty that strikes the right balance between industry and government.
Ambassador for Multilateral Arms Control and Disarmament John Duncan OBE makes the case for a strong international arms trade treaty that strikes the right balance between industry and government.
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Browne hails real progress in operations
Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo are all on the path to stability and democracy Des Browne told MPs
Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo are all on the path to stability and democracy Des Browne told MPs
Reliance on temps becomes MoD norm
While slashing the size of the MoD workforce, officials have become reliant on temp workers
While slashing the size of the MoD workforce, officials have become reliant on temp workers
Corrosion contributed to ill-fated Nimrod
Corroded fuel pipes eradicated the protective sealents on the Nimrod an inquest has heard
Corroded fuel pipes eradicated the protective sealents on the Nimrod an inquest has heard
Forces target supply chain improvement
A new programme will provide a complete breakdown of the supply chain in real time
A new programme will provide a complete breakdown of the supply chain in real time
MoD knew of Kosovo deployment in '07
Ministers knew about the deployment of 600 troops to Kosovo as early as November 2007
Ministers knew about the deployment of 600 troops to Kosovo as early as November 2007
