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The United States has welcomed Canada’s announcement of its intention to increase its defence budget and boost its military numbers. Defence Minister, Harjit Sajjan, announced details of the policy during a news conference in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. Earlier, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told Parliament that Canada could no longer rely on the United […]

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Canada set to increase defence spend amid concerns of the future role of the United States on the world stage. Canadian foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, said a “substantial investment” would be made in its military capability as President trump’s administration look to retreat from the US’s traditional role as the world’s policeman. Speaking in the […]

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European Commission launches European Defence Fund to ensure money is spent more efficiently. Today ( 7 June 2017), the European Commission is launching a European Defence Fund to help Member States spend taxpayer money more efficiently, reduce duplications in spending, and get better value for money. The fund is designed to coordinate, supplement and amplify […]

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Every year, the Ministry of Defence spends £19 billion with UK industry. The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and is the single largest customer for UK industry, putting a huge range of contracts, from utility services to aircraft carrier projects, out to competitive tender. Here, David Reeves, Director of […]

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Wood Group has been awarded a new industrial services contract by BAE Systems Submarines. Effective immediately, the two-year contract is to provide insulation installation services to the UK Royal Navy’s Astute class submarines based in Barrow-in-Furness, and includes up to three one-year extension options. Wood Group is currently contracted by BAE Systems to provide a […]

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In a major step forward for EDA’s innovative Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D-printing) in defence project, the AM lab completed a successful test flight on-board a Spanish C-130, fulfilling all airlift requirements for a military deployment and civilian transport. The test flight,  part of the simulated deployment the 3D-printing facility is currently undergoing at the […]

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Naval leaders from the UK, France and United States sign agreement for anti-submarine warfare activities. MANAMA, Bahrain — Naval leaders from the United Kingdom, France and the United States signed an agreement June 1 designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities of the three countries as they operate in the 5th Fleet area of […]

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NATO has made significant step in strengthening its ties with Baghdad following the UK’s Paul Smith assuming office as NATO Senior Civilian in Iraq. Mr. Smith will represent the NATO Secretary General and the Alliance at large, as NATO continues to help strengthen the Iraqi security institutions in their fight against terrorism. He will work […]

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Computer gaming technology and techniques are increasingly being used to enhance military training, as defence features writer Peter Jackson discovers talking to SEA’s Ben Webb. UK defence technology company, SEA, recently unveiled its enhanced deck simulation technology for training flight deck officers. This incorporates the Curtiss-Wright ASIST (Aircraft Ship Integrated Secure and Traverse) system – […]

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The Chief of Naval Research has called on innovators and to help develop new technologies and capabilities for the future Navy and Marine Corps. Sending out the new challenge, Chief of Naval Research, Rear Admiral David J Hahn, asked innovators to bring leap-ahead technologies and cutting-edge concepts to the Navy. “We want our men and […]

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New legislation to be introduced next year will raise the bar for cyber security. Matt Walmsley of Vectra Networks tells defence features writer Mark Lane that Artificial Intelligence will allow organisations to meet the requirements and avoid fines. Many businesses and organisations are running out of time to prepare themselves for new rules on IT […]

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