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£161M F-35 contract to support UK jobs

Air April 18, 2023

The UK’s fleet of F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161M contract, keeping them ready for global combat operations, and securing 140 UK jobs. The contract will see BAE Systems deliver technical support and training for UK’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets for next four ...

Dstl looks to harness skills of STEM Returners in new recruitment drive

Homeland March 5, 2020

Dstl is welcoming ‘STEM Returners’ as part of its latest recruitment drive which seeks those returning to the field after long absences. The new recruitment drive from Dstl includes a collaboration with the STEM Returners organisation and aims to recruit those returning to their careers after a prolonged break. In partnership ...

Government announces veteran employment initiative

Homeland February 12, 2020

The government has announced a veteran employment project aimed at ensuring former personnel are guaranteed interviews for civil service roles. The scheme, designed to improve rates of veteran employment, will guarantee former personnel interviews for civil service jobs and was launched by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs. Guaranteed interviews for veterans ...

MOD releases defence spending figures for 2018/19

Homeland February 3, 2020

The MOD has released figures from 2018/19 showing how defence spending contributed to public expenditure in the UK. The defence spending figures put overall 2018/2019 expenditure at £19.2billion. In Scotland, MOD expenditure rose by 4.6 per cent, making Scotland the only region to see a year-on-year increase in total expenditure since ...