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MP’s have backed the latest stage of a bill which allows undercover agents to commit crimes on operations.
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First space mission for Dstl
28/09/2020
Dstl will conduct the first tasking of a commercial satellite by a UK Government-owned and operated ground station for nearly 20 years. -
The Defence Secretary has announced a further £23.8 million investment in the UK logistics hub at Duqm port.
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Dstl’s Dr Kate Gill has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Collaborative’ category for her work on the UK F-35 program.
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Up to £3.5 billion has been paid out on fraudulent or incorrect claims for the Government’s furlough scheme, a top civil servant has revealed.
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The MOD has awarded a lion’s share of a contract worth £317 million to the Scottish defence industry.
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A confidential helpline has launched to provide support for defence personnel experiencing or witnessing bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
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A Guide to Security Clearance
26/08/2020
A guide to what Security Clearance is, how to obtain it and the different levels of Security Clearance. -
An aerospace centre of excellence will be established adjacent to RAF Lossiemouth, backed by £21 million funding, the UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart has announced.
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Thousands of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) selflessly dedicate their time and energy to train and mentor cadets.
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HMS Enterprise to deploy to Port of Beirut as Defence Secretary sets out package of support to Le...
10/08/2020
Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise will sail to Lebanon as part of a wide-ranging package of military support made available today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. -
‘Radical’ reform needed for police to cope with modern crime and security threats, report finds
29/07/2020
Currently, police are operating under a model that dates back to 1962, despite major changes driven by ‘technology, globalisation, and social change’. -
Public sector pay rise: police, armed forces and NCA staff among 900,000 workers set to get pay rise
21/07/2020
Almost one million public sector workers are to get an above-inflation pay rise to thank them for their work during the coronavirus crisis, the Treasury has announced. -
UK defence teams up with world leading UK space company to secure next generation of military com...
20/07/2020
A new military communications satellite is set to keep troops safe across the globe for decades to come, thanks to a £500 million contract confirmed today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. -
Scotland have failed to carry out any follow-up checks on people flying into the country due to ‘...
06/07/2020
People entering Scotland from abroad have not received any follow-up checks by officials since quarantine rules were introduced due to “security clearance” issues with the Home Office. -
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has praised the Ministry of Defence’s partnership with Britain’s defence industry, which is rising to meet the challenges of maintaining critical output during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Contractors who are offered contracts in government departments find that must require security clearance, or will be required to obtain it, before they can start working.
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a £17.75 million deal with Microsoft to build a private cloud infrastructure on the Azure platform.
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Britain’s proposed satellite navigation system, which was intended to be an alternative to Europe’s Galileo system, may be scrapped for being a waste fo taxpayer funds.
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UKSV is still operating, just with a significantly reduced workforce, in support of the COVID-19 containment effort.