Resources in high performance
Chris Aylett, CEO of the British Motorsport Industry Association explains the mutual benefits and demonstrable successes of collaboration with the Defence Manufacturers Association in resolving requirements in defence.

DIS: 2008 and beyond
SBAC's Derek Marshall argues that with strong leadership from government, the Defence Industrial Strategy could continue to be a challenging and dynamic aspect of UK policy and practice.

Taylor's challenge
Dr Keith Hartley, Professor of Defence Economics at the University of York, speaks to DMJ about the change of leadership at DE&S and the challenges that Baroness Taylor faces in 2008.

A culture of commitment
PA Consulting Group's General Sir Mike Jackson, Steve Williams and David Brook discuss the challenges in establishing partnering relationships that deliver performance benefits.

Innovation, agility, affordability
Andrew Sleigh, Group Chief Technology Officer at QinetiQ, outlines how defence technology partnerships between SMEs and academia can enhance open innovation and development.

In the right R&D direction
Tim Williams, SBAC's policy adviser on aerospace defence and homeland security, gives an industry view of the Defence Technology Plan, and the importance of adequate investment.