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Don’t overlook old techology amid push for defence innovation

Michael Pryce By Michael Pryce Filed Under: Featured, Science and Technology Posted: July 16, 2014

Technology policy and defence acquisition can present striking contrasts, writes Dr Michael Pryce. Government policy is supportive of innovation – and often the more disruptive the better. But the highest spender in government on ‘high technology’ – defence – often has an old-fashioned look to it. Looking closely at examples of current military projects, we […]

Tagged With: aircraft carrier, defence, F-35, Fighter, innovation, military hardware, MoD, navy, procurement, technology

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