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8 April 2026

The Continuity Principle

23 March 2026

Long-Term Storage: The Missing Link in Defence Lifecycle Strategy

How Secure Component Storage Enables 20+ Year Platform Continuity and Reduces Obsolescence Risk Defence platforms operate across 20…

13 March 2026

Why memory chip shortages matter now?

Artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping the global semiconductor supply chain. Memory chip availability is now fundamentally constrained, requiring…

6 March 2026

How to Store Electronic Components Long Term

Electronic components stored in uncontrolled environments degrade. For a consumer electronics product with a two-year lifespan, imperfect storage is an…

25 February 2026

Force Technologies Expands Long-Term Storage Capacity for Defence and Aerospace Components

Why our Long-Term Titan Storage Matters for Defence and Aerospace Defence platforms often remain operational for 30,…

23 February 2026

What is DMSMS? A Guide For Anyone Who Works In The Defence Industry

If you work anywhere near defence procurement, programme management, or engineering support, you will have come across the acronym…

9 February 2026

What is a Semiconductor? A Defence Procurement Guide to Understanding Electronic Components

What is a Semiconductor? A semiconductor is a material whose electrical conductivity falls between that of a…

29 January 2026

Force Technologies CEO to Present Continuity Planning Framework at ROM 2026

Karen Salmon, CEO of Force Technologies, will present on semiconductor continuity planning at ROM 2026 (Rebound Obsolescence Management…

28 January 2026

Why Semiconductors Become Obsolete

Semiconductor obsolescence is an inevitable reality in defence procurement. Military systems have 20-30 year operational lifespans, whilst…

26 January 2026

Behind the Scenes with Karen Salmon: Leading the Legacy Conversation at EDS

At the recent Engineering Design Show, our CEO Karen Salmon sat down for a candid face-to-face interview to discuss…

21 January 2026

When Obsolescence Threatens Defence Capability, Engineering Continuity is Critical

In a defence environment built on precision, reliability and endurance, one escalating threat has the potential to compromise mission-critical…

5 January 2026

Obsolescence, Sovereignty, and the New Rules of Semiconductor Supply

2026 has arrived with clarity and urgency. In just the first few days of the year, it’s…