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Strategies for Financing Social Protection to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Member Countries – Social Protection Officer (TIM)
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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DASA to hold innovation network event
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is to hold an event in London on 28 November 2017 to provide information on the finding explosives hidden in electrical items themed competition. Suppliers attending the event will be able to hear presentations about the finding explosives hidden in electrical items themed competition, which seeks to make a real […]
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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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How much is spent on defence procurement?
The Ministry of Defence currently spends over £19 billion each year on defence procurement, procuring third-party goods, products and services from a wide range of
Industry supplier guidance on DEFCON 658 and Cyber Risk explained
The Ministry of Defence has released an Industry Security Notice (ISN) with the purpose of informing those who supply to the MOD about DEFCON 658
Online Data Protection Guidance Platform – Very Short Deadline
The Awarding Authority are canvasing the market for an online data protection guidance platform.
The Awarding Authority need a online resource available so that the Data Protection Officer can easily access:
data protection requirements across multiple j
Y–Y1JZ – Construction of Miscellaneous buildings
THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mid-Atlantic is seeking eligible business firms capable of performing Design-Build construction services for P-257 Ship Repair Traini
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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Royal Navy to receive £1 billion of support
Around £1 billion is set to be promised to the Royal Navy by the Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon. The money will be used to
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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Chichester District Council – Alteration, Refurbishment and Decoration of Single Storey Public Convenience – AWARD
Chichester District Council would like to carry out alterations, refurbishment and decoration to the public convenience in Tower Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1QH and is looking to engage a suitably qualified and capable Contractor with experience
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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Defence Secretary announces £1bn Royal Navy support model
The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled a new model worth around £1 billion to support a growing Royal Navy fleet and sustain over a thousand British jobs. The Common Support Model (CSM) will provide a framework for comprehensive support across the Royal Navy’s fleet of warships for decades to come in one new overarching […]
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Comtech secures US Army contract modification
Comtech Telecommunications’ Command & Control Technologies group has been awarded contract modifications worth around $4.2 million to continue support for the US Army’s Blue Force Tracking (BFT-1) programme. This additional funding applies to the original award in April 2017, which totals $7.7 million of the total potential value of the base year. The modifications fulfil the Government’s obligation to […]
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MBDA sign MoU with Ferra Engineering
MBDA has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Queensland based Ferra Engineering. The MoU will see MBDA and Ferra work together in support of the Australian Industry Content (AIC) proposal to contribute to the $20 billion LAND 400 programme. MBDA Australia Managing Director, Andy Watson said: “Our product for Land 400, MMP, is the only […]
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Northern Diver launches underwater navigation and sonar system
British diving and rescue equipment manufacturer Northern Diver has launched Nimrod – a new underwater navigation and sonar system. Suited to both military and commercial marine use, it can be used for mission planning, diver navigation between waypoints, detection and surveying. The Nimrod’s built-in sonar provides a range of up to 100 metres and a […]
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