B1-B Lancer bombers have arrived at Royal Air Force Fairford from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota to support exercises Saber Strike and BALTOPS, and allow aircrew to familiarise themselves with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands. It is common practice for US Strategic Command bomber forces to take part in events […]
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Notice of Postponement A Niteworks (Replacement) Stakeholder Industry Day was planned for Friday 9 June 2017. Due to ongoing departmental financial planning and uncertainties presented by the forthcoming general election, it has not been possible to define all elements of the future programme and target operating model with sufficient certainty to expose in detail […]
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Students from Glenmoor and Winton Academy visited HMS Sultan with the Jon Egging Trust to learn all about leadership and teamwork within the Royal Navy. A total of 12 year 9 pupils spent a day visiting the Defence College of Technical Training’s Royal Naval Air Engineering and Survival Equipment School (RNAESS) and participating in number […]
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Just thirteen months after the signature of its Accession Protocol, Montenegro officially became NATO’s 29th Allied Nation. Across the Alliance, NATO welcomed its newest member. The Military Committee and its Chairman, General Petr Pavel, also marked this significant event during their first meeting with Montenegro, no longer an “Invitee” but a full-fledged Ally. Montenegro’s membership […]
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The 11th edition of the Joint Personnel Recovery Staff Course (JPRSC), a project initiated and supported by the European Defence Agency (EDA), was organised and hosted by the Hungarian Defence Forces from 22 May to 2 June in Veszprém, Hungary. A total of 15 students from five contributing countries (The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Norway, and […]
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The European Council is to establish military planning and conduct capability (MPCC) within the EU military staff (EUMS). The terms of reference of the EUMS, which is part of the EEAS, have also been amended and approved. The MPCC will assume command of EU non-executive military missions, currently: EU Training Mission (EUTM) Somalia, EUTM République Centrale […]
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This is a sources sought notice only; it is not a request for competitive proposals. There are no solicitations, specifications, and/or drawings available at this time. This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only to determine the inte
A concept of a future variant of BAE Systems’ Hawk aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time at the Company’s military aircraft facility in Warton, Lancashire. Packed with a host of new features including a new type of pilot display, a redesigned wing and defensive aids, the Advanced Hawk will meet market […]
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The UK Government describes cybersecurity as a tier 1 threat. This means cybersecurity is considered a threat to national security in the same way that terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and espionage are. So, what does that really mean? It means that our government wants the UK to remain a safe and prosperous […]
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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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Sources sought for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated firm fixed price contract under NAICS code 541519 with a size standard of $27.5 million. The Department of the Navy, Center for Security
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The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk will hold a Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) to solicit ideas and information on the most cost effective method to contract for Instructor support services capable of meet
Sources sought for information and planning purposes to identify qualified and experienced sources for an anticipated firm fixed price contract under NAICS code 541330 with a size standard of $15M. The Department of the Navy, Center for Security Forces (C
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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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement, on a sole source basis, to purchase MTU America Inc. parts which support the operation and maintenance of the 20Vl 163 TB93 Main Propulsion Diesel Engines (MDE), installed on the USCG 418′ Maritime S
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The Army Contracting Center- Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is issuing this request for information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest in and having industr
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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