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UK Tech companies attend roundtable

Land December 1, 2016

Leading technology companies have been invited to a roundtable meeting with Government ministers to discuss the implications of leaving the EU for the industry. The Government is currently undertaking an extensive programme to engage with industry ahead of triggering Article 50, receiving advice on industry priorities, implications and opportunities. This week was ...

European Defence Action Plan adopted

Land December 1, 2016

The European Defence Action Plan has been adopted by the European Commission. The plan proposes a European Defence Fund, amongst other measures, in order to push for more efficient spending across joint defence capabilities, allowing for a more competitive industry with increased innovation. President Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the importance of a ...

Report says EU should have a commissioner committed to defence and security

Land November 18, 2016

EU should have a commissioner dedicated to defence and security to ease pressure on foreign policy Chief, according to new report. A report on setting up a European Defence Union, suggests the EU should have a commissioner dedicated to defence and security, to ease the burden on foreign policy Chief Federica ...

EU raises military budget for first time since 2010

Land November 16, 2016

The European Union is to increase its military research budget for the first time in six years after UK dropped its opposition to the plan. EU governments agreed to increase the 2017 funding of the European Defence Agency by 1.6%, in line with inflation. The rise will see the budget rise ...