BAE Systems is to revamp four further Mk 45 naval guns as part of a lucrative $46.8M US Navy contract modification announced this week. The amendment calls for the upgrade of existing munitions in line with the Mod 4 configuration to bolster firepower and enhance the weapons range. Modification of the initial ten gun award […]
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BAE Systems and DxC are the latest names confirmed to appear at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 taking place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 27 March. DPRTE 2018 bring together buyers, suppliers and defence thought leaders in an engaging environment where they can network and discuss the latest market developments and opportunities. […]
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Over the past three years there has been debate around how much the UK is spending on humanitarian aid and where the money is
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has accepted a fleet of Supacat’s Special Operations Vehicles – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH) it has been announced. The new SOV-MH vehicles are based on the latest MkII version of Supacat’s HMT Extenda and provide a high level of commonality with the equivalent vehicles with other Special Forces. Designed for, and used […]
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INVISIO has signed a framework agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO), to supply communication systems to the Danish Army. The agreement is for five years with options for another two years. Collaboration with DALO and the Danish Army on a larger scale, began in 2012 when INVISIO’s communications system was integrated […]
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A new experiment to study the effects of space weather on global communications is being launched by the UK and US governments. Using specially designed shoebox-sized satellites known as CubeSats, scientists from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will be able to study the Earth’s upper atmosphere and find out how it impacts on radio […]
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The Head of the Army has warned that Britain will need to increase defence spending to keep pace the threat of Russia. In a speech to be given at the Royal United Services Institute in London, General Sir Nick Carter is expected to say: “Our ability to pre-empt or respond to threats will be eroded […]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, intends to issue a solicitation for a single Design-Bid-Build, Firm Fixed Price Contract for construction of a Consolidated Nuclear Air Operations and Support Facility located at Whiteman Air Force B
Enhancing Regional Capacity for Economic Surveillance and Financial Vulnerability Assessment – Macroeconomic and Financial Advisor for the National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced its support of the Government’s pledge to make 2018 the Year of Engineering. As a key campaign partner, Dstl will be promoting its state-of-the-art engineering work to demonstrate the creativity involved in designing solutions for military and security customers. In 2017, Dstl recruited 80 graduates and 27 […]
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Airbus has delivered its 15th A400M Atlas to the German Air Force as part of an order 53 aircraft strong. This is the 56th A400M multi-role military transporter to be built by the company to date and, according to Airbus, the workhorse is living up to its ‘Atlas’ moniker. Indeed, the airlifter has lent its […]
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The Prime Minister, Theresa May and President Macron have agreed a range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between the UK and France at a summit at Sandhurst. The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson joined the Prime Minister, Chancellor, Foreign Secretary and other members of the Cabinet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for the 2018 UK-France […]
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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
The end date for this Solicitation is being extended to March 1, 2018 in order to accomodate for a site visit during the week of February 12th. **more information to follow**
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The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson took the opportunity to experience the world-class technology of the new F-35 in a Lockheed Martin simulator. At an event held at the Institute for Engineering and Technology, the Defence Secretary was joined by MPs and journalists to see what it is like to fly and land the pioneering fighter […]
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Leonardo has demonstrated its commitment to the State of Kuwait, having showcased its capabilities at the Kuwait Aviation Show. Kuwait is an area of strategic market importance for Leonardo. In recent months, the country has strengthened ties with the company following the order of 28 Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft, production of which is already […]
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Ploughshare Innovations, the technology transfer office for the UK Ministry of Defence has announced the appointment of two new Non-executive Directors to its board. Professor Penny Endersby and Dr Cerys Rees OBE will fill the vacancies left by Jenni Henderson and Dame Wendy Hall. Piers White, Chairman of Ploughshare Innovations welcomed the appointments, highlighting the pair’s experience […]
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The British Army has bid farewell to the venerable Lynx helicopter, a stalwart of the UK Armed Forces, after almost four decades in service. As the British Army’s primary battlefield utility helicopter, the Lynx has been destroying tanks, evacuating the wounded, gathering intelligence and providing humanitarian aid since 1978. In the years since, the Lynx […]
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The Defence Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded a $22 million contract to Rockwell Collins which will see the specialist contractor provide much-needed support to the Robins Air Force Base maintenance depot. This is the DLA’s first performance-based logistics (PBL) contract with the US Air Force. It will run for an initial three year period, during […]
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