Day: March 13, 2017

The Competition and Markets Authority is examining whether BAE Systems should be released from long-standing competition requirements, as they are no longer relevant. The undertakings require BAE Systems plc, where possible, to provide access to its resources to actual or potential prime contractors bidding for or performing contracts for the purposes of a Ministry of […]

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Almost 1,250 people applied for 23 apprentice roles as part of a new pilot scheme to help protect the nation’s critical national infrastructure from cyber threats and attacks. The apprenticeships in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) scheme aims to help develop tomorrow’s online security professionals and tackle the risk of a future skills shortage. The successful […]

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Following the Government and MOD drive to include more SME businesses in the defence supply chain, we spoke to several members of the community to hear their ideas, issues, challenges and benefits of working within this key supply chain. Our first interview sees us speak with Steve Kingan, Chairman of tech SME Nexor. The Company’s […]

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