Day: March 14, 2019

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has held its first-ever virtual reality (VR) collaboration – with staff based at different Dstl sites meeting in cyber-space to collaborate on building a virtual aircraft engine. This first trial was a success, leaving the way open for more virtual meetings, including supporting training for a wide range […]

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Saab and the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command have signed a three-year deal for deliveries of virtual simulators for marksmanship and basic combat training with associated maintenance. The contract is part of the Finnish Armed Forces’ Training 2020 Programme, with the virtual training simulators to be in full-scale use in 2021. The purpose is to […]

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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) plays a crucial role in supporting the UK’s Armed Forces by building, maintaining and servicing the infrastructure needed to support defence and is responsible for enabling defence people to live, work, train and deploy at home and overseas.  DIO’s Commercial Director, Jacqui Rock, spoke with MOD DCB Editor Matt Brown to discuss DIO’s ambitions for improving procurement spend with SMEs and […]

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BAE Systems has today confirmed it is offering its CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to Australia in response to the LAND 400 Phase 3 Mounted Close Combat Capability Request for Tender. The project team will be led by BAE Systems’ Sweden-based combat vehicles business and supported by BAE Systems Australia. A total of 1280 CV90s […]

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