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De-Classified Patent of the Month – The truly- silenced pistol!

In the first in a series examining de-classified patents, Nick Wallin, partner and patent attorney at intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers, looks at the pistol silencer. Nick specialises in advising clients in the electronics, communications and defence sectors. Some might say that the 1970s was the golden age of the Bond movie. The decade started with the […]

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Survey reveals war on cyber-attacks and digital disruption are top business priorities

Changing business priorities will see a greater emphasis on cyber security and digitalisation over the next three years, according to almost 1000 senior executives in a survey by Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance. The findings come from this year’s Corporate Learning Pulse, a major leadership study conducted among C-Suite executives, HR […]

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CenturyLink to support NORAD to track Santa Claus

CenturyLink has secured a contract to provide communications services to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. The deal will see the company provide support for the NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Tracks Santa program, including enabling the program’s phone hotline. The contract, which also includes Ethernet circuits and private line services, is valued at […]

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Defence Secretary lauds personnel keeping Britain safe over Christmas

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has met with military personnel in London to thank them for their commitment over the Christmas period. Mr Williamson met members of the Household Cavalry at Horse Guards in central London, as they make preparations for their ceremonial duties across the festive period. As well as providing the Queen’s Life Guard […]

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Maximise your experience at DPRTE 2018

With a Product Showcase Exhibition featuring over 125 suppliers, Live Keynote Arena, Innovation Hub, four Knowledge Transfer (Training) Zones and three Networking and Support Zones, Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 is shaping up to be the most important defence procurement event of the new year. Opportunities within the UK defence supply chain […]

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GB-Blackpool: 411 Residential & Commercial Units

Scheme comprises demolition of buildings and construction of up to 410 residential units, up to 190sqm commercial/community space (use classes A1/A2/A3/B1/D1 with residential above) between two and four storeys in height, associated accesses from Rigby Ro

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Record number of organisations sign the Armed Forces Covenant

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that 2,000 organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant. The news comes after a record-breaking year for the Armed Forces Covenant with more employers signing up in a single year than ever before. O2 is the latest employer to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, bringing the total number of signatories […]

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ISS SKYNET 6 Service Delivery Wrap – Industry Day

23 FEBRUARY 2018 – LONDON The Ministry of Defence (MOD), Information Systems and Services (ISS), SKYNET 6 Service Delivery Wrap (SK6 SDW) team are to hold a briefing session to provide industry with an update on the SDW Assessment Phase. Currently, the services are provided through the SKYNET 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) until 31 […]

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GB-London: 21 Flats

Scheme comprises demolition of 3 single storey structures on land to the rear of 9 Navarino Grove and construction of a part three-storey, part four-storey building providing 21 residential units (7 one bedroom, 7 two bedroom and 7 three bedroom residenti

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BAE Systems win Joint Support Solution 2 programme contract

The Ministry of Defence’s Maritime Combat Systems has awarded a contract to BAE Systems for the Joint Support Solution 2 (JSS 2) programme that will ensure the combat management systems, tactical networks and shared infrastructures aboard 38 Royal Navy platforms will remain available, coherent, safe and secure. The JSS 2 programme will maintain high levels […]

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UK and Japan further strengthen defence relationship

The Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary met their Japanese counterparts at Greenwich Naval College as the two nations strengthen their security and defence cooperation. During the meeting, the Defence Secretary confirmed that HMS Sutherland would visit Japan next year. The news follows the Prime Minister’s announcement in August 2017 that HMS Argyll will also be […]

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Sovereign Parade commissions cadets after year of intensive training

His Royal Highness, Prince Harry represented Her Majesty The Queen at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Parade marked the completion of a year’s intensive training for 162 officer cadets from the United Kingdom and 25 officer cadets from 20 overseas countries.  The United Kingdom officer cadets were officially commissioned as […]

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New homes for veterans open in time for Christmas

A new housing development for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life has opened in South London in time for Christmas. The Parry Court housing development, funded by £8.6 million in Government Libor fines, will provide housing for veterans as they embark on a new future outside of the military. At a ceremony in Morden, South […]

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