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Richard Thomas
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Editor-in-Chief (Defence and Transport), GlobalData
London
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military, major crime espionage, investigations security, arms intelligence,War weapons
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Content
By Richard Thomas Verified| Naval Technology@ This latest issue of Global Defence Technology once more brings you all the insight and analysis into the technologies, policies, and influencing factors in the defence space. Europe’s procurement of conventionally powered submarines centre around a small handful of key programmes, delivering what is hoped will be strategic effectors to the subsurface domain.
By Richard Thomas Verified| Naval Technology@ As another UK warship is set to be consigned to the breakers yard with former Type 23 frigate HMS Monmouth now destined to be torn up at Turkey’s Leyal Ship Recycling, the apparent absence of UK shipyards in providing a sovereign ship recycling capability is notable. The award to a Turkish shipyard on 8 April is the latest in an ongoing trend to contract the recycling of UK warships overseas, with Type 22 frigate HMS Cornwall the last to be broken down in-country, more than a decade ago.
By Richard Thomas Verified| Naval Technology@ Providing the latest snapshot of UK surface combatant availability, a senior UK defence official has revealed that just six are “at readiness” and available for operations, one of which is set to depart the UK later this month on a slimmed down carrier strike group deployment. Stated in a 7 April parliamentary written response, UK Defence Procurement Minister Maria Eagle said that the Royal Navy currently has eight Type 23 frigates in its inventory, with six active as of 2 April.
Company Info
GlobalData
GlobalData Plc is a prominent data analytics and consulting company based in London, England. Established in 1999, it has evolved significantly over the years and has been listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market since 2000. The company went public in 2014, raising approximately £75 million to enhance its technology and analytical capabilities. In 2018, GlobalData expanded its market coverage by acquiring Research and Markets. GlobalData offers a wide range of proprietary data, analytics, and insights across various sectors, including financial services, life sciences, automotive, consumer markets, telecoms, and technology. Its mission is to provide actionable intelligence that supports better decision-making and customer engagement. With a workforce of over 3,740 employees across multiple countries, GlobalData serves a diverse clientele globally. In 2022, the company reported revenues of around £180 million, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.
Glasgow, London, United Kingdom
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Founded: 2010