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Cox Powertrain diesel engine solves 50-year-old problem

Defence features writer Mark Lane meets the Chief Executive of Cox Powertrain, Tim Routsis, and charts the development of a new high-power, lightweight diesel power platform. Small business Cox Powertrain has developed a product with Ministry of Defence backing which could sell in a slice of a global $1.2 billion commercial market. The West Sussex-based […]

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GB-Plymouth: 8 Industrial Buildings

Scheme comprises construction of 4 Industrial Buildings (Class B1b, B1c, B2 & B8), containing 8 new units with access off Bell Close with sustainable drainage system. The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastructure, enabling and ac

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UK maritime forces complete five-month French deployment

Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five-month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral. Two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters were also embarked as UK and French maritime personnel trained together across the Asia Pacific region. Throughout the deployment, UK personnel worked closely with international partners to strengthen defence cooperation in the region. […]

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US Navy’s electromagnetic railgun ready for operational demonstrations

The Office of Naval Research has announced that the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is ready for field demonstrations. Initial rep-rate fires (repetition rate of fires) of multi-shot salvos already have been successfully conducted at low muzzle energy. The next test sequence requires safely increasing launch energy, firing rates and salvo size. Instead of using traditional gunpowder or […]

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Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 concludes in Brisbane

Australia’s largest combined military exercise, Talisman Saber 2017, has concluded in Brisbane after successfully meeting a number of key milestones and achievements. The key focus of the exercise was the development of Australian and US collaboration in warfare against a similarly equipped and trained enemy. This year’s Talisman Saber involved approximately 33,000 participants, 36 warships […]

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Construction begins on $350 million satellite production facility

Construction has started on a new $350 million Lockheed Martin facility that will produce next-generation satellites. Located on the company’s Waterton Canyon campus near Denver, the new facility is the latest step in an ongoing transformation to provide future missions at reduced cost and cycle time. The new Gateway Center, due for completion in 2020, […]

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Cambridge Pixel unveils analogue to network radar video Data converter

Radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems supplier, Cambridge Pixel, has announced a compact, low power standalone primary radar input and network distribution card. The HPx-346 is a small form-factor primary radar input and network radar video distribution card that converts analogue radar into a standard ASTERIX CAT-240 network data stream. The small form factor (149x74mm) HPx-346 […]

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Bodytrak’s multi-sign body monitor is life-saving breakthrough

Defence features writer Mark Lane hears how Bodytrak’s multi-sign body monitor, designed to fit securely and comfortably into the ear, gives a fast indication of heat injury or other physiological stress and could save many lives. Three soldiers lost their lives on an SAS training exercise in the Brecon Beacons in 2013, after all three […]

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IT Security Consultancy – Exporting Opportunity

Sectors: Security and Software & Computer Services
Opportunity type: Public Sector
A government authority needs consultancy services for IT security vulnerability management.
You should be able to provide consultancy services including:
day-to-day IT vul

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42–Oil Booms

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is NAAJ5717-17-00249 and is issued as an

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RAF pilots test Eurofighter advanced weapons and software upgrades

The Royal Air Force Test and Evaluation pilots at RAF Coningsby are putting the Eurofighter Typhoon through its paces following a new package of advanced weapons, software and avionics enhancements. The work is a major part of Project Centurion – the programme to ensure seamless transition of capability from the Tornado GR4 to Typhoon. Operational […]

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UK Armed Forces to take part in Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

UK Armed Forces including hundreds of sailors, soldiers, and airmen are set to star in the world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Returning for a 68th season, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a thrilling display of music, dance, and military entertainment from around the world, rooted firmly in Scottish culture and history. As 2017 is the […]

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ADS Reception at DSEI 2017 13 September 2017 – ExCeL London

Maximise your time at DSEI by attending this reception, which is open to all those visiting or exhibiting at DSEI. Co-located within the exhibition, this event is the perfect opportunity for you to network with leading defence and security industry colleagues. It will also be well attended by representatives from Government and the MOD.   […]

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