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United Kingdom Naval Engineering, Science and Technology (UKNEST) Forum |
| The formation of the United Kingdom Naval Engineering, Science and Technology (UKNEST) Forum was borne out of recognition that there was a lack of focus in the UK for matters that related to the sustainment and development of the UK's naval design and engineering intellectual base. Whilst considerable attention has been, and is being focused on the naval industrial base, the role of the corresponding intellectual base in under-pinning the industrial base is not being given the attention it should due to its relatively small size and cost. Nevertheless, recent examples have shown the huge impact that failures wholly or partly in the intellectual base can cause in major projects. |
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UK Naval Engineering Science and Technology (UKNEST) Forum - 2006 Annual Report |
UKNEST was officially formed in October 2005 with the first meeting of the inaugural Steering Group agreeing its' terms of reference (Annex A). From the outset, the membership of UKNEST has been comprehensive and diverse, giving UKNEST its' unique ability to deal with the broad issues that affect the whole UK naval engineering, science and technology (EST) community. The Steering Group (SG) for UKNEST is independently chaired by Sir John Parker, with each of UKNEST's 20 members (see Annex B) having a seat on the SG. |
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Enquiry into the UK submarine construction industry |
Following the recent publication of its first report into the future of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent, which examined the strategic context and timetable for decision-making, the UK Government's Defence Committee has launched the second in its series of inquiries.
This second-stage inquiry will focus on the UK manufacturing and skills base. It will consider the level of investment needed to sustain essential infrastructure and core skills in the UK submarine construction industry and will examine the potential consequences of a gap in the submarine building programme for the long-term viability of the domestic manufacturing and skills base.
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Enquiry into the Australian Naval Construction Industry |
| Mr Rob Gehling FRINA (President of the Australian Division) and Mr John Jeremy FRINA (member of Council) gave evidence on behalf of the Institution to the Foreign Affairs, Defence And Trade References Committee inquiry into the scope and opportunity for naval shipbuilding in Australia. |
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