Three Lessons from the NHS Cyber Attack
It’s less than a month since the highly publicised WannaCry cyber attack on the National Health Service (NHS) that saw IT systems across the UK
Why disruptive technology in defence procurement is more important than ever
Defence procurement and disruptive technologies have long had a close relationship, but with commercial developments now driving change in the industry, government is having to
ISCD CHEMICAL SECURITY ASSESSMENT TOOL (CSAT) – Response to RFI questions
The following informaiton is being provided in response to the questions that were submitted for CSAT RFI.
Question 1:
Is NPPD looking to replace/modernize the CSAT suite of tools or simply contract a vendor to maintain the
Ballistic Panels and Window Obscuration
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are b
ASC West facility upgrade strengthens Australia’s submarine capability
ASC has opened its Western Australian submarine maintenance facility following a major $12.5 million innovative upgrade. The revamped facility will boost Australia’s sovereign submarine capability and is part of ASC’s continuous improvement of the maintenance of Australia’s Collins Class submarine fleet, as part of the Submarine Enterprise. The redevelopment will enhance productivity and reliability through […]
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What innovations will shape the future of defence procurement?
From drones and unmanned vehicles to robotics and 4D printing, the tools needed for keeping nations safe in the 21st century are changing and evolving
BAE develop Bluetooth-enabled sensors to detect health of military bridging systems
Engineers based at BAE Systems’ site in Telford, Shropshire are testing an integrated Bluetooth and sensing technology which reports the remaining service-life of military bridging systems. The new ‘fatigue monitoring’ technology continuously detects the stress and strain on bridges designed to be used by tanks such as the Challenger® 2, which weighs in at more than […]
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Next Generation Intelligence Collection and Analyses
The purpose of this modification is to republish the original announcement, incorporating any previous amendments, pursuant to FAR 35.016(c).
This republishing also includes the following changes:
(a) Section III: Updated to reflect current ac
RUSI examines Defence Innovation and the UK
RUSI experts have delivered a new paper that examines Defence Innovation and the UK, and implications of the US Third Offset Strategy. Delivered by Professor John Louth, Professor Trevor Taylor and Doctor Andrew Tyler, the paper looks at UK defence equipment and its vulnerabilities, suggesting there needs to be more commitment to research, innovation and […]
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AN/BYG-1 Weapons Control System Ceiling Increase
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to solicit Raytheon Company (1847 W Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI, 02871-1087) on a sole source basis, Number N00024-17-R-6406, for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract modification to NAVSEA contract N00024-15-C-
GB-Gloucester: 4 Retail/Office/Warehouse/Workshop 19/07/2017
Scheme comprises part demolition of building; construction of a three storey building; single storey front extension; and new first floor link way, in connection with the use of the site.The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastruct
Horizon 2020: apply for innovation funding in Europe
Millions of euros available to work with European partners across a range of fields. If you’re an innovative UK business or researcher who wants to collaborate with peers in Europe, you can apply for funding in areas including: aerospace critical infrastructure digital security high-performance computing (HPC) clean technologies You can also take advantage of individual fellowships, […]
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Welcome to ThunderDrone!
SOFWERX invites SOF Warfighters, Interagency Partners, and select contributors from Industry and Academia to participate in a two-month Rapid Prototyping Event (RPE) focused on drones (sea, land, air, and space), tactical swarms, effects, and their associated data science applications for the Special Operations community. In the latest of our rapid prototyping events at SOFWERX, US Special […]
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Building Information Assurance into the heart of your projects
A full lifecycle IA approach for suppliers and buyers Information Assurance (IA) is now a well-established countermeasure to the growing cyber threat that all organisations and citizens face. The UK Government’s new Cyber Security Strategy 2016-21 is testament to the importance we should all afford the issue. This importance is particularly applicable to the defence […]
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GB-Cardiff: HMS Training Centre
Scheme comprises construction of HMS Cambria secure training and education facility (use class: sui generis) for use by Royal Navy Reserve Unit, including means of access, parking, landscape works, boundary treatment, and external exercise area, following
UK-Salisbury: Subscription services – Contract Award
Subscription services. Renewal of Jane’s Defence Subscription, Jane’s Defence Equipment & Technology Intelligence Centre (JDET), Jane’s Defence Industry & Markets Intelligence Centre (JDIM), Jane’s Military & Security Assessments Intelligence Centre (JMSA
FMQ-19 Fixed Base Weather Tower Sources Sought
The Sources Sought Synopsis is hereby amended to remove:
1) Reference to a production contract – the follow-on will be for Contractor Logictic Support. There is no plan to issue any prod
Queen Elizabeth sails
HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first of the new QE Class aircraft carriers, has taken to sea for the very first time. History was made when the new ship launched from Rosyth to commence the first stage of sea trials off the north-east of Scotland. Spending the next six weeks at sea, the crew will monitor […]
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£135M F35 infrastructure contract awarded
Preparations for the arrival of 12 new F35’s has hit a new milestone, with the awarding of the last of seven major contracts at RAF Marham. Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced that a joint venture of Galliford Try and Lagan Construction Ltd was awarded the contract, which will see a new hangar developed at […]
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Norway-Oslo: Software package and information systems invitation to tender
NBIM Security Consultancy Tender.
NBIM Security Consultancy Tender.
NBIM is seeking IT Security Consulting services, divided into 3 lots:
Personnel security;
Physical security;
Security Risk Management.
NBIM is seeking IT Security Consulting services, div
