Day: July 19, 2018

The Government invests in combat air technology

This week the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, announced the new Combat Air Strategy at Farnborough International Airshow. Mr Williamson insisted the initiative will show the UK’s allies that the country is open to working together “to protect the skies in an increasingly threatening future” and further strengthen the UK’s position

Capabilities for Cyber Resiliency

AMENDMENT 2 to BAA FA8750-18-S-7002

The purpose of this amendment is to modify:

      1) PART I – Overview Information: Revised Submission Date information
      2) PART I

77–New AV Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is NWWY0000-18-00160CM2 and is issued as

GB-Gloucester: 4 Retail/Office/Warehouse/Workshop 18/07/2018

Type of document: Contract Notice Country: United Kingdom Title: 4 Retail/Office/Warehouse/Workshop Client name: John Gillman & Sons Ltd Site address: Gillmans Electrical, St. Oswalds Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2SG Value: GBP 3968000 Region: South West Sector: Retail, Hotel & Leisure, Industrial, Offices, Infrastructure, Utilities, Retail Stages: Planning stage: Plans Approved,

Letter of Intent signed for AW249 Combat Helicopter

Leonardo has signed a Letter of Intent with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), formalising their partnership on the AW249 – the only combat helicopter currently in development for the Polish Army. In doing so, the two contractors have agreed to collaborate on the design, manufacturing, final assembly, marketing and aftersales support of the AW249 helicopter […]

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First UK spaceport to launch in Sutherland, Scotland

Britain’s first ever vertical launch spaceport is to be sited at Sutherland in Scotland, the UK Space Agency has announced. Business Secretary Greg Clark will also make available a brand new fund worth £2 million to boost horizontal spaceport development across the country. The move is a clear endorsement of commercial spaceflight, said to be […]

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The future USS Wichita completes Acceptance Trials

Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 13, the future USS Wichita, has completed Acceptance Trials in the waters of Lake Michigan. LCS 13 is the seventh Freedom-variant LCS designed and built by the Lockheed Martin-led industry team, and is slated for delivery to the US Navy later this summer. The trials included a full-power run, manoeuvrability testing and […]

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