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Declassified Patient of the Month: Hitting the right target

Declassified patents provide an intriguing insight into Britain’s Cold War history and this example of technology first filed back in 1959 is no exception. Rooted in early analogue electronics, it could seem quite straightforward by modern day standards, but at the time it was an example of cutting edge technology and due to its relevance […]

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BAE brings AMPV capabilities to the U.S. ABCT formation

BAE Systems has delivered a brand new Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) to the U.S. Army, designed to bolster the capabilities of its Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT). With command and control, troop transport, mortar, and medical evacuation and treatment applications, the AMPV will make a significant contribution to the ABCT formation. BAE Systems has now […]

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Submarine High Safety Integrity System – Requirements Definition, Design And Manufacture

Summary of Requirements: BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines is soliciting interest from Industry for the Requirements Definition, Design and Manufacture of a high integrity (SIL3), real time, safety monitoring sub-system for a submarine platform. BAE Systems Maritime – Submarines wish to receive expressions of interest by 27 April 2018 from companies which have the ability […]

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Dr Liam Fox launches Cyber Security Export Strategy

International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has launched a new Cyber Security Export Strategy to bolster defence capabilities within the UK and outside the country. Cyber attacks continue to pose a significant threat to NATO countries, multinational corporations and UK-based businesses. Now, the government is urging organisations across the UK and its allies to shore […]

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Forward Field Advisor/Security Supervisor

You have received this “Personal Services Contractor” (PSC) solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in this solicitation. The Department is no

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6 Hotel/Shop/Pub Restaurant Units

Scheme comprises outline planning application with some matters reserved (approval being sought for access and layout) for the construction of four retail units (class A1) and an 82 bedroom hotel with pub restaurant (class C4) together with associated par

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Ministry of Defence to benefit from extra £800 million

The Ministry of Defence will benefit from an extra £800 million in the next financial year, the Chancellor and Defence Secretary have confirmed. This includes access to £600 million from the Dreadnought contingency, announced in 2015, and will ensure that the UK’s new world-class nuclear submarines are delivered on time and within the £31 billion budget […]

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DPRTE 2018 review: The defence supply chain comes together in Cardiff

Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 was billed as the defence procurement event of the year and the huge numbers that made their way to the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff were certainly not disappointed. With more than 1500 key decision makers from the defence procurement world in attendance, DPRTE 2018 provided a unique […]

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Fueling resilience

How Defence FMs can drive savings and compliance across assets Think of the fundamental assets of an air force, naval or army base and you are likely to think of the obvious – fighter jets, vessels, ships, and armoured vehicles. Ask Henry Simpson, Director at Defence FM specialist Adler & Allan, and his response is rather […]

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ViaSat-2 communications services available for military applications

Viasat has announced the availability of ViaSat-2 satellite communications (SATCOM) service for government, defence and military applications. The service leverages the world’s most advanced communications satellite, ViaSat-2, along with innovations in ground networking technologies, that will deliver significant performance advantages over any other commercial or US Department of Defense (DoD) SATCOM system. Earlier this month, […]

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Australian CSIRO to explore submarine capabilities with QinetiQ

CSIRO, the Australian national science agency, has combined forces with QinetiQ to investigate how submarines can stay submerged for longer while using less power and improving conditions on board. Crucially, this cutting-edge technology could potentially be integrated into the Australian Government’s Future Submarines Programme, SEA1000 – the largest and most complex military programme ever undertaken […]

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Babcock calls for small businesses to join them at Innovation Zone

Babcock International is offering start ups and small businesses the opportunity to showcase their latest innovations at the Undersea Defence Technology (UDT) conference and exhibition in Glasgow in June 2018. The Babcock Innovation Zone will be available for businesses to promote their contemporary technologies, innovations and industry solutions at the international event and interested parties […]

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Link-16 Alaska (LAK)

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the technical data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to include but not limited

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Strengthening Climate Resilience of EDFC

The objective of this assignment is to strengthen the Climate Resilience of EDFC and thereby of DFC, for the critical climate change parameters of temperature variation and floods. The assignment will recommend appropriate systems for the establishment of

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