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21/12/2007
MOD awards £1billion contract for marine services

The Ministry of Defence has signed a £1 billion Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract with Serco Denholm Marine Services Limited for the future provision of marine services (FPMS) over the next 15 years.


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17/12/2007
Ceasefire in battle of the naval dockyards

Industry alliances will save money for the government, which will guarantee a steady flow of work


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17/12/2007
Britain's Maritime Commitments: Getting our Priorities Right

A recently leaked report from inside the British Ministry of Defence titled Royal Navy Utility Today Compared with 20 Years Ago has highlighted the dreadful state of the Royal Navy and has brought the plight of Britain’s navy into the limelight. The report’s contents paint a gloomy picture for the Royal Navy and Britain’s ability play a leading role in an increasingly multi-polar world. By Dr Liam Fox MP


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17/12/2007
Former BAE boss recalls ‘shocking’ state of shipyard

A FORMER Barrow shipyard boss fears for the future of naval shipbuilding in light of the resignation of a government minister.


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17/12/2007
Shipbuilder cuts time, costs on its second Virginia-class sub

Shipbuilder cuts time, costs on its second Virginia-class sub Posted to: Business


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11/12/2007
UK govt picks Northwestern Shiprepairers, A&P Group for naval support contracts

The UK government said it had chosen two British companies as preferred bidders for more than 200 mln stg worth of contracts to maintain the Royal Navy's support ships. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it had selected Northwestern Shiprepairers & Shipbuilders of Birkenhead and the A&P Group as the final two contenders to support the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels.


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06/12/2007
'Labour cuts have left the Royal Navy battered'

Liam Fox, shadow defence secretary, says our sailors deserve better


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06/12/2007
Russia to resume Cold War navy patrols

Russian warships are steaming towards the Atlantic Ocean last night at the beginning of a series of joint naval and aerial exercises designed to showcase Russia’s resurgent military prowess before the world.


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06/12/2007
Cabinet split over defence cuts

Plans to slash the defence budget by up to £15 billion over the next decade has caused a split in the Cabinet leading to the Ministry of Defence delaying the publication of its latest 10 year industrial strategy, due to be published next Thursday.


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06/12/2007
Treasury seeks £15 billion cut in defence

The defence budget could be cut by up to £15 billion over the next decade under Treasury plans which are said to have split the Cabinet


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