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Facility Support Services

Synopsis: This Sources Sought notice is to identify potential small, experienced prime contractors and their socio-economic status. Potential contractors responding to this sources sought notice should be able to demonstrate their capability to perform as

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CCTV connectivity T1 line

1.0 General Requirement Information

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a requirement for monthly connectivity service for CCTV-Ethernet transport with RJ-45 handoff at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on a firm fixed price pu

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Declassified Patent of the Month: ‘Tandem warhead’ innovation is worth revisiting

The new Russian T-14 Armata has got Western anti-tank specialists scratching their heads over how to defeat its varied defensive systems. However, the problem of overcoming ‘active armour’ on earlier Russian tank variants is one that was addressed as far back as 1989, by German weapons manufacturer, Rheinmetall W&M GmbH. Specifically, Rheinmetall came up with […]

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Italian Air Force receives eighteenth M-346 from Leonardo

The Italian Air Force has received its eighteenth M-346 following an official ceremony held at a Leonardo Aircraft Division site in Venegono Superiore. Designated T-346A by the Italian Air Force, the M-346 aircraft represents the tip of the spear for Galatina’s 61st Air Wing (Lecce) where Italian fighter pilots train alongside contemporaries from Argentina, Austria, […]

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Welsh Guards undertake final training exercise ahead of Afghanistan deployment

The Welsh Guards have conducted a final training exercise in Caerwent, Wales ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan in March. The two-week training exercise provided the Pirbright-based troops with a final opportunity to practice their infantry tactics, techniques and procedures prior to deploying. The Guardsmen have spent months training for this operational tour, which will […]

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Around 40 Royal Navy and Royal Marine personnel and two Wildcat helicopters have joined the French naval task force, Jeanne D’Arc, for a five-month mission. The ship’s port calls will include Jakarta, Bali, Darwin, Saigon and Singapore. British personnel will take part in amphibious exercises and Defence Engagement, building on the UK’s successful participation in […]

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PK 18-823

The Air Operations Center (AOC) has a requirement for the purchase of training classes on the Sans SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, Exploits and Inci

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$95 million HART biometrics contract awarded to Northrop Grumman

The US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) has contracted Northrop Grumman to oversee increments one and two of the Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART) system. HART is a next generation recognition program, envisioned as replacement to the Automated Biometric Identity System (IDENT) established in 1994. Once fully implemented HART […]

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Canada invite suppliers to replace fighter fleet

The Government of Canada has published a list of eligible suppliers that will be invited to submit proposals under the competition to replace the country’s fighter fleet. The move is seen as a progression towards creating a highly capable, flexible military with the ability to operate closely with allies and partners. The suppliers consist of […]

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How to maximise your DPRTE 2018 experience

Taking place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 27 March, Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 is the UK’s premier defence procurement event and brings together buyers, suppliers and defence thought leaders in an engaging environment where they can network and discuss the latest market developments and opportunities. Opportunities within the UK defence supply […]

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Dstl looking to exploit the power of data science

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is working in partnership with Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and the Alan Turing Institute – the national Institute for data science – on a number of defence challenges that exploit the power of data science. As part of this work, Dstl took part in a Data Study Group, a regular series […]

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ERDC OTA Military Engineering RFI

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION.

THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY

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Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (3CDSE) 2018

The Three Counties Defence and Security Expo (#3CDSE) is the region’s leading expo for the defence and security industry. Following on from the success of the first Herefordshire showcase for the defence and security industries, the event has grown, but maintains its original premise to provide a forum for military, suppliers and security agencies to identify […]

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DPRTE Spotlight: Cranfield University in conversation

As DPRTE – the UK’s leading annual defence procurement and supply chain event – nears its 27 March launch, Defence Online delves deeper into the exhibition with a little help from the defence and security specialists taking part. Here, Stuart Young – Head of the Centre for Defence Acquisition at Cranfield University – outlines his […]

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