Whilst UK MOD dithers over T31e frigate contracts and HMG struggle to fund five the Japanese MOD and industry just gets on with it. In 2017 the Japanese Government decided to increase the tempo of its warship building programme to combat Chinese activity. Three years later the first 2 (of 22) new 5500 ton multi-purpose Continue reading
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Thousands stuck at sea
DefenceSynergia has been asked by 34 eminent mariners – Royal Navy and Merchant Service – to help circulate a letter they have signed rightly saluting all merchant seamen, wherever they are, on this ‘Merchant Navy Day’. DefenceSynergia is pleased and honoured to do so. Thousands stuck at sea SIR – Today is Merchant Continue reading

Defence Secretary’s speech at NATO Engages
Speech Defence Secretary’s speech at NATO Engages Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines the future of NATO in the Alliance’s 70th year. Published 3 December 2019 From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon Ben Wallace Delivered on: 3 December 2019 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

Seven Defence Questions For Party Manifestos 2019
DefenceSynergia (DS) is pleased to publish text versions of the four main party manifestos on our website – Labour Party, Brexit Party, Liberal Democrat Party, Conservative Party – in the ‘Reports Section ‘.

Speech given by Defence Secretary The Right Honourable Ben Wallace MP addressed to parliamentarians from across the NATO Alliance
DefenceSynergia is pleased to publish below the speech given by Defence Secretary The Right Honourable Ben Wallace MP addressed to parliamentarians from across the NATO Alliance at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly on Monday 14 October 2019.

HOCDC Strait of Hormuz
The House of Commons Defence Select Committee UK Defence and the Strait of Hormuz oral evidence session took place today. Witnesses were Admiral Lord West. Nick Childs and Penny Mordaunt MP. Before the session the MOD had been asked for witnesses and had received a letter of refusal, HERE The hearing about the details of Continue reading

British Army Industrial Engagement Framework
The British Army has launched the Army Industrial Engagement Framework (AIEF). Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has endorsed the new initiative, which for the first time defines how the Army can develop a more cohesive and effective relationship with industrythroughout the procurement and development process. Army launches Industrial Engagement Framework 05 September 2019 12:40 The framework sets Continue reading