The newly elected Conservative government’s Budget was announced on the 11 March 2020. Delivered by the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the Budget 2020 announcement was dominated by the impact of the Coronavirus on the UK economy. The Chancellor said that the measures introduced in his Budget “will make the UK one
Defence Contracts International (DCI) hosts the largest defence tenders database in Europe. DCI’s defence tenders are not only available from the MOD in the UK but also span the continents of the globe. The international defence market is increasingly becoming a source of lucrative business growth opportunities, with governments internationally
The winners of the Women in Defence UK Awards were announced at a ceremony attended by guests from across the Defence enterprise. Air Marshal Sue Gray presented the awards at a ceremony at The Guildhall, London, to the winners of each of the 10 categories and an overall award for Woman of the Year. This year, […]
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As technology becomes a more central component of defence the range of cyber threats being faced by the military is increasing.
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) plans to issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) for NASA Environmental and Medical Contract (NEMCON). This notice relates to the Sources Sought Notice (Reference Num
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Counter UAS Market, Forecast to 2024, has revealed that increased demand for commercial unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) by the military for expensive, technologically advanced, multiple-sensor systems is driving innovative C-UAS market growth opportunities. Furthermore, commercial and civil end users are seeking robust, low-cost C-UAS that can locate drone operators and […]
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Reaction Engines has successfully tested its innovative precooler at airflow temperature conditions representing Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound. This marks a significant milestone in the development of the UK-designed SABRE™ engine and paves the way for a revolution in hypersonic flight and space access. The precooler heat exchanger is a vital […]
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Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has been selected by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide container systems to house the Fire Distribution Centre (FDC) for one of its key customers. Konsgberg will supply the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and has selected Marshall to manufacture and provide its modular, reconfigurable containers following a competitive […]
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Michael A. Doornweerd & Anna J. Mitran[1] from Jenner & Block LLP write for Defence Online as they examine the role of arbitration to resolve disputes within the defence industry. Arbitration, rather than litigation, has long been the preferred method of dispute resolution in the aerospace and defence industries.[2] Stemming from arbitration clauses in the […]
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Northrop Grumman’s UK-based air traffic communications subsidiary, Park Air Systems Limited, has been selected to upgrade Chile’s airspace communications equipment. The project will mark the third consecutive time that Park Air has been selected by Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) to upgrade their equipment to the latest VHF and UHF radios. Building on the […]
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The government has intervened in a US firm’s takeover of defence and aerospace company Cobham, citing national security concerns.
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QinetiQ has won a £67 million contract with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) to develop multi-constellation satellite receivers under the UK Robust Global Navigation System (R-GNS) programme. The programme will deliver critical capability to provide UK Defence with accurate and resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) which will underpin the […]
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Boat manufacturer Babcock has secured a contract to provide small boat support to the MOD including maintenance and repair.
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Babcock Team 31 has been selected by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as the preferred bidder to deliver its new warships. Led by Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence company, and in partnership with the Thales Group, the T31 general purpose frigate programme will provide the UK Government with a fleet of five ships, at an […]
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Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2019 – billed as the world’s leading defence event – takes place in London this week. Now in its 11th year, DSEI is taking place across four days (10-13 September) will feature over 1600 exhibitors, 300 speakers, and representation from over 50 countries as over 35,000 attendees make their […]
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International partners took part in a Space Flag training exercise in Colorado as part of the US Air Force’s ‘Fight Tonight’ initiative.
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Air Force personnel have prepared F-35 equipment in Vermont ahead of the Lightning II Mission.
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The Australian Minister for Defence has visited BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard to witness the build progress being made on GLASGOW, the first in class City Class Type 26. During her visit to see Glasgow, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds announced the latest Type 26 supplier contract with Airspeed, an Adelaide-based company specialising in ‘design and […]
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BAE Systems has called for a concentrated effort by industry, Government and the education sector to ensure the UK can fully benefit from the digital revolution and Industry 4.0. Nigel Whitehead, BAE Systems Chief Technology Officer, stated that defence, aerospace, engineering and manufacturing sectors need to work together and prioritise investment in digital and ‘soft skills’, upskilling […]
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Lockheed Martin is investing $142 million in its Camden facility in Arkansas and adding 326 new jobs by 2024. Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson joined Lockheed Martin executives during the Paris Air Show announcing this impactful investment and demonstrating on an international stage, Arkansas’ favourable conditions for the aerospace business. Gov. Hutchinson said: “Lockheed Martin is a leading technology firm with facilities and clients around the world. […]
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