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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 […]

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

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As BAE cuts jobs, is a strong defence sector really needed?

Andrew James By Andrew James Filed Under: Featured Posted: November 18, 2013

The announcement that defence company BAE Systems is to cut 1,775 jobs at its naval warship yards in Portsmouth and in Scotland will come as a huge blow to those workers, their families and their local communities. But, writes Andrew James, it also prompts questions about the nature of the defence industry in the United Kingdom, […]

Tagged With: BAE, budget, cuts, defence, military, MoD, redundancy

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