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Dstl to expand its space programme team

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are looking for scientists to join its space programme. As part of the recently launched £50 million Space Programme, Dstl are expanding their space team offering the right candidates an opportunity to deliver high-impact science and technology for the defence and security of the UK. The Space team contribute […]

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GB-Worksop: 6 Hotel/Shop/Pub Restaurant Units

Scheme comprises outline planning application with some matters reserved (approval being sought for access and layout) for the construction of four retail units (class A1) and an 82 bedroom hotel with pub restaurant (class C4) together with associated par

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DSEI 2017 Review: The global defence market takes centre stage

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the four-day DSEI 2017 event took place last month at ExCeL London. Defence Online editor Matthew Brown takes you through some of the highlights. This year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event, held at London’s renowned ExCeL convention centre from 12 to 15 September, was heralded as the biggest and […]

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New “Trailblazer” Apprenticeship Programme launched

Advanced composite manufacturer Teledyne CML Composites has launched a new apprenticeship programme in association with the Engineering College, National Composites Centre (NCC) and Composites UK Trade Association. This program is specifically designed for the Composites sector to secure the future availability of skilled personnel as the company gears up to meet long-term plans for growth. […]

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First meeting of Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Board announced

The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced the first meeting of the cross-Government Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Board is to take place on Thursday 26 October. The board will be co-chaired by Sir Michael and First Secretary of State Damian Green, and will report to the Prime Minister. Meeting biannually, the Board will […]

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UK marks 350th UK nuclear deterrence submarine patrol

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has marked the UK’s 350th nuclear deterrence submarine patrol by hosting talks on collective global security with NATO’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the North Atlantic Council. Sir Michael welcomed Jens Stoltenberg and all 29 NATO ambassadors to the home of the UK’s independent strategic nuclear deterrent, Her Majesty’s Naval […]

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BT and Interpol join up to tackle cyber crime

BT has announced that it has signed a data exchange agreement with INTERPOL as it increases its efforts to combat the growing incidence of cyber-crime across the globe. The accord, signed at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore, provides a framework for threat information exchange focusing on data relating to criminal trends […]

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Australia invest $10m in space research and development programme

The University of South Wales (UNSW) Canberra has signed a $9.96 million contract with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to develop new ways to enhance Australia’s future Defence space capability. Australian Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne made the announcement at International Astronautical Conference and said the deal would support the development of Australian space technologies […]

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Cummins and Achates Power to develop advanced combat vehicle engine

Cummins has announced that it has signed a $47.4 million contract, awarded by the National Advanced Mobility Consortium, to develop and demonstrate a technologically advanced engine for the next generation of US combat vehicles. The Advanced Combat Engine (ACE) project, led by Cummins Corporate Research and Technology and supported by Achates Power, aligns well with […]

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Lincad to develop new multi-channel battery conditioning system

Lincad has announced the development of a new multi-channel battery conditioning system designed specifically to comply with the current International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations. The IATA regulations state that lithium-ion batteries transported by air can only be shipped at 30% state of charge or less. This can pose a significant logistical problem for users […]

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