Defence Reviews should be forward looking, but can they see past the rear view mirror?
September brought news that the Defence Review is to be reviewed, with the elephant bear in the room being the latest invasion of Ukrainian…
The UK's Procurement Bill - are 350 EU rules to be ditched?
Back in June I took a look at the UK Government's proposed new Procurement Bill (link). One eye-catching claim was that 350 EU…
The UK’s Procurement Bill – what does it mean, will it reduce ‘Red Tape’, and will SMEs benefit?
A press release from the Cabinet Office caught my eye, promising two things close my heart – a reduction in ‘Red Tape’ and…
Strategy should be a SatNav, not a compass
We all understand the importance of strategy. Every company needs a destination and route, rather than just a direction of travel, otherwise we…
AVIARM Limited joins Composites UK
AVIARM has joined Composites UK - the trade body for the UK composites industry. I am looking forward to working with them to…
The perils of NOTS defence procurement - 'Nearly Off The Shelf'
The latest National Audit Office (NAO) report on the Ajax programme makes for grim reading, primarily because at a time of rising tensions…