Defence Blog Posts

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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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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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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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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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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The British Army has taken a step towards exploring a deal for a fleet of new armoured vehicles, potentially supporting at least 1,000 British jobs, by announcing it is re-joining the Boxer programme. The UK will re-join the Boxer programme and explore options to equip the Army with the 8×8 troop carriers to modernise its […]

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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 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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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 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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