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How has Defence Procurement been affected by Autumn Budget 2017?

Yesterday, Philip Hammond presented the first Autumn Budget in 20 years. The Autumn Statement was scrapped by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2016 at the recommendation of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). What was revealed on the day? Perhaps due to the significant amount allocated to defence

IMT Vislink wins US Army contract for surveillance devices

IMT Vislink has been awarded a $12.5 million contract by the US Army for the supply of hand-held intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance receiver devices. The agreement will see the xG Technology company provide equipment including ruggedized, lightweight hand-held receivers designed to display real-time video imagery transmitted by aerial assets or frontline surveillance platforms, as well […]

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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR16133BEIS – Scoping study into the use of UK Government-held carbon and climate data to support UK green finance initiatives

This study will scope the current data, products, standards and methodologies that are currently available or in development around:
1. identifying and assessing carbon risk in investments;
o There is an increasingly urgent need for investors to assess

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, TRAINING AND HELP DESK SUPPORT

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. The Government is seeking to identify qualified business sources under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541519 (Other Computer-related Services). The Small Business Size Standard is $27.5 million. This

Request for Information U.S. Navy Force Protection Medium

U.S. Navy Force Protection Medium (FPM)
Solicitation Number: N00024-18-R-2222
Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: Naval Sea Systems Command
Location: NAVSEA HQ

Synopsis:
DISCLOSURE:
This is a Request for Informa

UK strengthen French defence ties over the English Channel

Newly christened Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has conducted his first bilateral meeting with Florence Parly, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, to discuss maritime intelligence sharing in the English Channel. The two ministers met at the historic Admiralty House in London and penned an agreement reaffirming long-held British-French defence ties. This partnership will boost […]

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Security fears impact attendance at events

New research from ATG Access has revealed that four in ten people fear for their safety at public events like music concerts and Christmas markets, in the wake of recent terror attacks. The reports found that the concern amongst some people is so great that it is preventing them from attending public events all together. […]

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