The Public Accounts Committee have today published a report into defence procurement. The report by MPs is critical of cost increases in four of the MoD's main programmes and says that more needs to be done to make sure that projects stay on time and on budget. Liam Fox said: "Radical reform is needed to prevent spiraling cost overruns and chronic delays to ensure our Armed Forces are properly equipped...More information »
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Massive Problems in Procurement
The Public Accounts Committee have today published a report into defence procurement. The report by MPs is critical of cost increases in four of the MoD's main programmes and says that more needs to be done to make sure that projects stay on time and on budget. Liam Fox said: "Radical reform is needed to prevent spiraling cost overruns and chronic delays to ensure our Armed Forces are properly equipped...More information »
Cathedral Tour
A celebration of English music will be captured in a Cathedral Concert Tour by the Bands of the RAF. The Spring tour will see performances at Gloucester, Peterborough, Lincoln, Winchester and Ely Cathedrals. Philippa Hayday-Brown said: “We hope audiences will leave feeling uplifted and with a deeper understanding of our wonderful musical legacy performed by outstanding musicians...More information »Rationalisation of the Defence Estate
Liam Fox, has announced the intention to establish a new Defence Infrastructure Organisation. The change falls out of the SDSR commitment to rationalise the Defence estate, including the sale of surplus land and buildings. The DIO will replace the existing Defence Estates organisation. He said: "Our Armed Forces and their families deserve the best possible facilities in which to live, work, and prepare for operations...More information »Friday, 18 February 2011
'Endgame Afghanistan’ Watch on itv player
Watch on ITV Player ‘TONIGHT - Endgame Afghanistan’ The programme was shown on 17 Feb and gives an insight into the lives and roles of the RAF personnel serving at Camp Bastion. Presenter Morland Sanders follows a day in the life of RAF Chaplain Flt Lt Adrian Dyer, talks with RAF medical and Force Protection staff on a Medical Emergency Response Team, talks with the Stn Cdr and goes out with 34 Sqn RAF Regt...
If You Have Invested in Property through Blueforces
Blueforces is a property specialist company which has ceased trading and applied to go into liquidation. The company advertised its services widely to Service personnel and although this is an entirely private matter between those affected and the company, Blueforces is believed to have held significant sums of money on behalf of Service personnel and RAF Community Support are advising that...More information »
DELAY to Redundancy Announcement due 15 Feb 11
Detailed policy information in support of the redundancy programme was due to be made available on 15 Feb 11. We are able to confirm that there has been a delay to this announcement. Some important points of detail are taking longer to receive ministerial approval than had been anticipated. It is hoped the information will be made available within the next few days...More information »
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Disposal of SFA at RAF Daws Hil
Following the decision to dispose of the RAF Daws Hill site Defence Estates have issued information of the implications for SFA occupants. Occupants will be advised individually of the impact on their SFA and how DE Ops H will handle the relocation. There is an Occupants' Consultancy Meeting being held at the Daws Hill site on 24 Feb 11 at 6.30pm to answer any relocation questions and address specific concerns...
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