MOD tenders 2018: The latest spending figures
Spending on equipment and support accounts for roughly 40 per cent of the Ministry of Defence budget. The latest spending figures have been released in
New strategy transforms defence infrastructure procurement
At the start of January 2018, on behalf of the MOD, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) announced a new commercial strategy around defence infrastructure procurement.
Saab to deliver tactical data links to Swedish Navy
Saab has agreed a deal worth SEK 148 million with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to provide Multi Tactical Data Links to the Swedish Navy. The Navy platforms will be upgraded with data links such as L16 and L22, enabling closer co-operation and communication with other nations at sea during missions. Saab 9LV Combat Management […]
The post Saab to deliver tactical data links to Swedish Navy appeared first on Defence Online.
Ft. Devens, Massachusetts Range Control Bldg.
A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of interested small business concerns to set this future project aside for them. If your firm is a Small Business, certified HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business or Servic
Y–P-604 Missile Magazines and will be located at Naval Magazine Indian Islands, WA.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Document Type: Sources Sought Notice
Sources Sought Number: N4425518MKTG5
Solicitation Number: TBD
Posted Date: TBD
Classification Code: Y- Construction of Structures and Facilities
NAICS Code: 236220 Commercial and Institution
£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying
A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by the MOD, Defence Minister Guto Bebb has announced. The Foreign Military Sale agreement will provide support for the RAF’s fleet of eight C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, which provided lifesaving humanitarian […]
The post £260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying appeared first on Defence Online.
50,000th simulated round firing marks £125M of saving for MOD
The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence. The trainer, based at Tidworth Garrison in Wiltshire, was first introduced in 2005 to train the commander, gunner and loader of an AS90 – a self-propelled 155mm Howitzer gun. It is designed to […]
The post 50,000th simulated round firing marks £125M of saving for MOD appeared first on Defence Online.
Water Sampling and Analysis at Robins AFB – modification to solicitation
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes a modification to the prev
US Navy enlists BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea
The USS Philippine Sea, a guided-missile cruiser with almost three decades in service, is to be comprehensively modernised by BAE Systems as part of an ambitious $9.6 million US Navy contract. At BAE System’s Jacksonville shipyard in Florida and the nearby Naval Station Mayport, the USS Philippine Sea will undergo its ten month upgrade. Crucially, […]
The post US Navy enlists BAE Systems to modernise USS Philippine Sea appeared first on Defence Online.
MOD submits its final Typhoon proposal to Belgium
The UK Ministry of Defence has submitted its final Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Belgium. The proposal comes with the full support of the governments of the four Eurofighter nations – Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK – as partners in Europe’s largest collaborative military aircraft programme. The proposal includes 34 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, underpinned by the […]
The post MOD submits its final Typhoon proposal to Belgium appeared first on Defence Online.
Major MET Investment prompts potential Security Tenders availability for suppliers
Yesterday London Mayor Sadiq Khan unveiled increased investment and additional resources to the Metropolitan Police this year as well as outlining future commitments to investments.
MOD Land Systems Reference Centre (LSRC) – Contract Renewal
The purpose of this announcement is to inform the market of an MOD contract notice on Defence Contracts Online. This notice will be available on or shortly after 13 February 2018. Background The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement for an external supplier to provide services to enable the operation of a test and […]
The post MOD Land Systems Reference Centre (LSRC) – Contract Renewal appeared first on Defence Online.
Louisville District Corps of Engineers Soliciting Comments on the Potential Use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) at Joint Base Lewis McChord
The Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, is soliciting comments for the construction community addressing the potential use of Project Labor Agreements (PLA) for a large scale construction project (exceeding $25 million) within the Joint Base Lewis Mc
Lockheed Martin delivers airborne surveillance system for Finnish Defence Forces
A vigilant “Dragon Shield” airborne surveillance system developed by Lockheed Martin for the Finnish Defence Forces has achieved final operational capability. The milestone was achieved after the final flight test of the system, which evaluated compliance of the aircraft to civilian and military airworthiness requirements as well as system requirements verification. Lockheed Martin’s team modified […]
The post Lockheed Martin delivers airborne surveillance system for Finnish Defence Forces appeared first on Defence Online.
Northrop Grumman seeking participants to test their swarm-based tactics
Northrop Grumman has been appointed Phase I Swarm Systems Integrator as part of the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) OFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics (OFFSET) programme. With appointment now official, Northrop Grumman is seeking participants to cultivate their own swarm-based tactics on the organisation’s first open architecture test bed. The defence specialist will partner up with […]
The post Northrop Grumman seeking participants to test their swarm-based tactics appeared first on Defence Online.
Lockheed Martin secures $524 million contract for PAC-3 missiles
The United States and allied military forces will upgrade their missile defence capabilities under a $524 million contract modification for production and delivery of Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors. The contract modifications include PAC-3 and PAC-3 MSE missile deliveries, launcher modification kits, associated equipment and spares. The PAC-3 is […]
The post Lockheed Martin secures $524 million contract for PAC-3 missiles appeared first on Defence Online.
Embraer and SkyTech sign letter of intent for KC-390 aircraft
Embraer Defense & Security has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with aviation services company SkyTech for up to six new KC-390 multi-mission transport aircraft. The aircraft are earmarked for multiple defence projects and both companies have also agreed on a potential strategic collaboration to jointly explore new business opportunities in training and […]
The post Embraer and SkyTech sign letter of intent for KC-390 aircraft appeared first on Defence Online.
Doing Business with the US Department of Defence zone announced for DPRTE 2018
A brand new Knowledge Transfer Zone – Doing Business with the US Department of Defence – has been announced for Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 taking place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 27 March. DPRTE 2018 is the UK’s premier defence procurement event and brings together buyers, suppliers and defence thought leaders […]
The post Doing Business with the US Department of Defence zone announced for DPRTE 2018 appeared first on Defence Online.
UK Industry Export Control Forum
6 JUNE 2018 – LONDON The Export Group for Aerospace, Defence & Dual-Use (EGADD) will be seeking to complement the existing UK Export Control Forum, as well as the highly valued training courses which are organised by the Export Control Joint Unit, by holding a one-day supporting event for the benefit of those individuals and […]
The post UK Industry Export Control Forum appeared first on Defence Online.
New plans for military flexible working now law
Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities following the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill becoming law. The measures, which have now achieved Royal Assent, will allow some military personnel to serve part-time for defined periods. Consultation within the Armed Forces has found that personnel want more choice over the way […]
The post New plans for military flexible working now law appeared first on Defence Online.
