Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled the name of one of the new Type 26 frigates as HMS Belfast during a trip to Northern Ireland. The Defence Secretary revealed the name at Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff, which built the Royal Navy’s last HMS Belfast, in 1938. The second to be named in the […]
The post New warship HMS Belfast named in Belfast appeared first on Defence Online.
EXIM Bank Washington, DC is providing a notice of intent to issue a sole source award to provide Asset protection and recovery:
The Product/Service Code is R418. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541110 Offic
Pratt & Whitney has announced it has successfully completed testing of an adaptive three-stream fan in an engine with an F135 core as part of the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s Adaptive Engine Technology Development (AETD) programme. Modern military turbofan engines have two airstreams – one that passes through the core of the engine, and […]
The post Successful test for Pratt & Whitney’s adaptive three-stream engine appeared first on Defence Online.
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, have carried out a series of flypasts across Jordan’s historic landmarks. The jets flew the length of the desert kingdom in a display of friendship with the Jordanian people. Crowds watched from ancient landmarks such as Petra and Kerak Castle as the formation of Hawks flew […]
The post The Red Arrows put on display over Jordanian landmarks appeared first on Defence Online.
The second of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Tide-class support ships, RFA Tiderace, has arrived in Cornwall to begin a programme of customisation. Like her sister ship RFA Tidespring, which arrived in April this year, the 39,000-tonne RFA Tiderace can carry up to 19,000 cubic metres of fuel and 1,400 cubic metres of fresh water […]
The post RFA Tiderace to undergo customisation in Cornwall appeared first on Defence Online.
A director of the National Cybersecurity Centre has warned that the most serious cyber attack possible is imminent. Ian Levy stated that a “category one”
A US-led multinational maritime integrated air and ballistic missile defence exercise has begun off the coast of Scotland. Lasting a month Exercise Formidable Shield will see A Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer and two Type 23 Frigates, alongside ships and crews from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and the United States, join one of […]
The post Exercise Formidable Shield begins appeared first on Defence Online.
Royal Navy personnel from HMS Ocean are aiding the relief effort on the British Virgin Islands post-Hurricane Irma, clearing debris from the now ravaged Governmental Central Administration Complex. Royal Engineers, sailors and engineers are currently salvaging documents and equipment under the authority of the 59 Commando Squadron. The sailors themselves were ferried onto Tortola – […]
The post Royal Navy aids British Virgin Islands recovery post-Hurricane Irma appeared first on Defence Online.
Over 200 school children have taken part in a showcase of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities. The event at the Glasgow Science Centre marked the start of the RAF100 Youth & STEM programme in Scotland. RAF100 is a major campaign to celebrate the Centenary of the Royal Air Force. The campaign will run […]
The post RAF100 Youth Programme showcases STEM to school children appeared first on Defence Online.
Deloitte, one of the world’s biggest accountancy firms, has been targeted by hackers in a cyber attack that has compromised confidential emails of some of
Construct a 100-member Army Reserve Center (ARC). Primary facilities include construction of an ARC Training Building, Organizational Maintenance Shop (OMS) , and Unheated Storage Building. Buildings will be of permanent construction with reinforced concr
THIS PROJECT IS ADVERTISED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. THIS PROJECT IS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), ONE PHASE DESIGN-BID-BUILD SOURCE SELECTION SOLICITATION.
The Advanced Munitions Technology Complex (AMTC) project includes construction of eigh
Washington Homeland Security Roundtable launches The Coast Guard Industry Academy in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard.
WHSR will host the Inaugural Session November 13-15, 2017, at United States Coast Guard HQ, Washington, DC.
The
HMS Queen Elizabeth was welcomed by tens of thousands of people as the UK’s flagship aircraft carrier arrived at her new home at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth last month. Defence features writer Matt Brown looks at the role DIO played in ensuring an ambitious programme of harbour upgrade works smoothed the way. HMS Queen […]
The post DIO: working to welcome a Queen appeared first on Defence Online.
BCB International has launched a versatile rifle stock that enables operatives to discharge their firearms while wearing a ballistic helmet with the visor fully lowered. The FRAMM®, an adjustable and foldable stock that allows firearms officers to comfortably discharge their firearms in all firing positions, was launched at DSEI 2017. The FRAMM® is compatible with […]
The post BCB International unveil new versatile rifle stock appeared first on Defence Online.
Boeing has chosen Triumph Group as a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. Subject to the US Air Force awarding the contract to Boeing, Triumph’s Aerospace Structures based in Texas, will supply the wing, vertical tail and horizontal tail structures, with opportunities for additional work, generating 950 direct and indirect jobs. Boeing […]
The post Triumph Group picked as major supplier for Boeing’s T-X Air Force training jet appeared first on Defence Online.
10 November 2017 – London The Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services (ISS), SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (6EC) team is considering options for the long-term provision of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) communications, capabilities and services until 2040 and beyond. Currently, the services are provided through the SKYNET 5 Private Finance Initiative (PFI) until […]
The post ISS SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability – Market Update appeared first on Defence Online.
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin and Minister for the UK Government in Wales Guto Bebb visited General Dynamics’ factory in Wales to see two vehicles in the final stages of testing before they are delivered to the British Army. The ministers viewed a demonstration of the new Ares protected mobility vehicle, part of the £4.5 billion […]
The post Ministers announce Ajax delivery milestone in Wales appeared first on Defence Online.
The UK and Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement to strengthen their Defence relationship. The deal was signed in Jeddah by the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and the Saudi Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman. The agreement will promote cooperation between the two countries across the Defence and Security sectors, […]
The post UK-Saudi Arabia strengthen Defence relationship appeared first on Defence Online.
Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Tobias Ellwood, has praised the London Stock Exchange Group for signing the Armed Forces Covenant. Mr Ellwood co-signed the agreement which sees the London Stock Exchange Group join a number of FSTE 100 companies who are already signatories to the Covenant, including BAE Systems, Marks & Spencer and Vodafone. […]
The post London Stock Exchange signs Armed Forces Covenant appeared first on Defence Online.
From publishing the first national directory of public sector contracts, to being the first to market with our online Tracker solution, we have been the true pioneers of technology and innovation in the public sector marketplace. Throughout our 39 years, we have continued to evolve and chart new territory – placing our customers at the heart of everything we do. Take your business to the next level with Tracker now.
Download your ‘How to build strategic partnerships in the defence supply chain’ guide today
