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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 2018: Opportunities for the UK defence sector across the Atlantic

Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 returns to Cardiff on 27 March with a new zone for 2018 – Doing Business with the US Department of Defense. The US defence market is the largest in the world with a proposed defence procurement budget of over $686 billion for the forthcoming financial year. The […]

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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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Department for International Trade to support SMEs at DPRTE 2018

On 27 March, Howard Gibbs – Head of the Small Business Unit at DIT DSO – will address delegates at the DPRTE Export and Business Growth Zone to explain how the government is helping to support SMEs operating in the defence and security sectors. According to the Department for International Trade (DIT): “The Defence & […]

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Funding increase for Armed Forces mental health services

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has pledged to increase funding for Armed Forces mental health services to £220-million over the next decade and launched the new 24/7 Military Mental Health Helpline. The new number 0800 323 4444 – now live – will be backed up by a major internal communications campaign on mental fitness across […]

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In the zone at DPRTE 2018: Export & Business Growth

Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE), the UK’s premier defence procurement event, is returning to Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 27 March 2018. Now in its sixth year, DPRTE will once again feature high-profile partners from both industry and government to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing on the day. The Export & Business Growth Knowledge […]

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Dstl and Marines team up for Exercise TOXIC DAGGER

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and 40 Royal Marines have staged the UK’s biggest annual exercise to prepare troops for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) operations. Exercise TOXIC DAGGER is the largest exercise of its kind in the country and is supported by Dstl – official event partners at DPRTE 2018, along with […]

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