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DSEI, the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition, has confirmed General Sir Nick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of the General Staff, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2017 event. Taking place at ExCel, London, in September, the exhibition is known as the most comprehensive presentation of defence, military aerospace and security […]

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Defence and aerospace specialist Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system has been selected by the Pakistan Air Force for the upgrade of up to 11 C-130E and five C-130B aircraft. The company, which is headquartered in Iowa, will provide the integrated avionics suite along with training and technical support during installation. Additional support includes consolidated flight […]

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Following a number of high profile contract wins, confidence in Welsh skills and manufacturing industry is flying high. The latest announcement sees Raytheon UK’s new Hangar 119 open at Hawarden Airport, North Wales. Raytheon UK employs 145 highly skilled aircraft integration and modification specialists at its site in Broughton and its airborne operations support a […]

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Hitting speeds of up to 200mph, the Peregrine Falcon is the world’s fastest bird. BAE Systems and City, University of London have been researching how it flies and how this could be developed into new technologies for aircraft. Research has centred on how it is able to stay in control and airborne at these speeds, […]

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Can you give our readers a little background into yourself and your current role? I have a long history in procurement, having been a supply chain director for Network Rail, Amerada Hess, NatWest, the Scottish Office and British Coal amongst others. From 2007-2014, I was Commercial Director at the MOD, and was responsible for a […]

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We preview what’s on offer in DPRTE’s Supply Chain and Partnering zone. In its Ten Year Equipment Plan 2012-2022 the Ministry of Defence sets out its forecast expenditure plans worth almost £160 billion. These will deliver and support the equipment required to meet the Armed Forces’ future objectives and obligations. The Supply Chain and Partnering Knowledge […]

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The Competition and Markets Authority is examining whether BAE Systems should be released from long-standing competition requirements, as they are no longer relevant. The undertakings require BAE Systems plc, where possible, to provide access to its resources to actual or potential prime contractors bidding for or performing contracts for the purposes of a Ministry of […]

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GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business, based in the Netherlands, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) have signed a multimillion-euro total support agreement for a five-year period. The contract covers standard parts supply and services for all of the RNLAF’s aircraft, helicopters and multiple support systems. The total support solution, which will be delivered from the […]

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The Successor programme to provide a replacement for the submarines that carry the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent will provide huge procurement opportunities and a few challenges, as defence writer Mark Lane discovers talking to Paul Adams of supply chain consultancy Vendigital. An independent seaborne nuclear deterrent is the keystone of Britain’s defence strategy, and has […]

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With Aero India 2017 well underway, Defence Procurement Minister Harriett Baldwin is leading the UK delegation at the exhibition promoting UK and India partnerships and opportunities. Mrs Baldwin has joined 20 UK companies at the aerospace exhibition showcasing some of the most innovative technology in defence, aviation and security sectors. The visit is hoped to secure […]

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Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin leads UK delegation at trade show Aero India as UK and India focus on partnership, investment and technology. The Minister for Defence Procurement, alongside 20 UK companies, arrived at the aerospace exhibition held at Air Force Station Yelahank to showcase some of the most innovative technology in the defence, aviation and security […]

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Returning for another record-breaking show, Farnborough International Airshow 2016, held in Hampshire from 11 to 17 July, proved it could weather the storms, both political and meteorological. Here, MOD DCB features editor Julie Shennan reviews the vital trade show element of the event. Torrential rain may have brought Farnborough International

Farnborough InternaNational Airshow Farnborough International Airshow has doubled in size since 2012 with over 300 companies now participating. The most recent event in 2014 was a resounding success, exceeding all revenue expectations and facilitating the start of countless mutually beneficial relationships. Farnborough 2016 is a fantastic opportunity for those who

The British Army has a modernisation plan with a timeframe of 2020-25 which recognises the importance of utility and productivity – and importantly, the support of business. Here, MOD DCB features writer Paul Elliott takes a look at the role that business can potentially play in supporting this modernisation. The

The dedicated Research & Technology Knowledge Transfer Zone at the forthcoming Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2016 event – being held at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 16 March – recognises the vital role that new technologies will play in building future defence and security capabilities, and furthering transformative projects