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MoD parries National Audit Office criticisms of millions in overspend
May 31 by Neil Waghorn'In the period since 1998, the Department’s standard acquisition approach 14 has failed to deliver armoured vehicle projects on a consistent basis in line with plans. While the Department has...
National Audit Office: The Cost-effective Delivery of an Armoured Vehicle Capability
May 20 by Defence IQ DigitalIn the period since 1998, the Department’s standard acquisition approach 14 has failed to deliver armoured vehicle projects on a consistent basis in line with plans. While the Department has d...
European Armour Development Bears Up Under Tightening Fiscal Restraints
April 21 by Defence Dateline GroupEuropean ground combat vehicle market focuses on technical upgrades and tailored capabilities Despite a doctrinal shift away from large mechanised formations in all European armed forces, mai...
SDSR Series Chapter II: Current State of 'Future Rapid Effects System' and 'Future Infantry Soldier Technology System'
September 13 by Defence IQ Digital
UK MoD Looks to Re-start CVR(T) Production
June 17 by Defence IQ PressThe UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and BAE Systems are negotiating the re-started hull production for the British Army’s Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) fleet. The heavy wear an...
UK Agrees on Defence Contracts Before Election Campaign Starts
April 30 by Defence IQ PressPrior to the announcement of the general election on the 6th April, the British Government has reportedly signed or agreed to at least nine key defence contracts, valued at more than $3.8 billion. Th...
ASCOD2 Recommended for FRES-SV Requirement
March 25 by Defence IQ PressAccording to the Sunday Times, the UK Treasury has insisted that the GDUK ASCOD2 vehicle should be selected as the solution to the FRES-SV light armoured vehicle requirement. The ASCOD is built i...
UK MoD Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) Decision Expected in Early 2010
January 21 by Defence IQ PressThe UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) expects to announce the winner of the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme (WCSP) at the end of the first quarter of 2010, with an anticipated Initial Operating...
Defence Procurement Tops the Agenda at International Armoured Vehicles
November 24 by Defence IQ PressDefence Procurement Tops the Agenda at International Armoured Vehicles LONDON, UK – 23rd November 2009 – Defence procurement policy in the UK which was designed to provide troops with...