NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has met with Prime Minister Theresa May during a visit to the UK, amongst wide spread speculation that the UK will be asked to send more troops to Afghanistan following the US announcement to deploy further personnel to the region. Mr Stoltenberg was in the UK to discuss preparations for […]
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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has a requirement, on a sole source basis, to purchase a Superior Lidgerwood-Mundy Corporation (SLM) brand Centerline Line Winch (CLW) for USCG 418′ Maritime Security Cutter (WMSL). Please see the attached justificatio
Scheme comprises demolition of building and construction of 4 storey building comprising commercial A1 (retail) ground floor unit to provide new premises for Tesco Local Store and introducing 9 one-two bedroom apartments above with associated bin and cycl
The EDA is currently carrying out a consultation on the impact of Additive Manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing. Additive Manufacturing has been identified as one of the key enabling technologies to improve European industrial competitiveness. Although AM technologies have been developed in the civil sector, it is considered that there is significant potential for […]
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Norfolk-based NBC Environment has been awarded an MOD contract for the management of wildlife on six RAF bases. Located in Lincolnshire and Cambridge, the six bases include RAF Scampton, home to the world-famous Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force College at RAF Cranwell, and RAF Coningsby, which is the main operating base for two of […]
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A number of retired Military personnel and academics have written an open letter to the Prime Minister ahead of the General Election, reflecting concerns from across all three services, regardless of rank, about the effect of under funding on Britain’s security. With defence pledges not seen as a top priority by many voters, these ‘top […]
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The RAF has signed its first partner contract for the newly-established Rapid Capability Office. This first joint project will see Leonardo and the RAF work together on next generation RF countermeasures, with the BriteCloud system brought into use. The organisations will work together on the next generation of fighter jet countermeasures known as ‘expendable active […]
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The Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Serco Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support reservist operations. Signing the MoU in Canberra, were Serco Asia Australia CEO Mark Irwin, and Rear Admiral Bruce Kafer. Head Reserve and Youth Division, Rear Admiral Bruce Kafer said the purpose of the MoU was to formalise the relationship between Serco […]
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Hybrid application for the demolition of existing building/structures and the comprehensive redevelopment of Land South of Park Road, Faringdon, comprising up to 425 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) including affordable homes, flexibility to enable th
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Scheme comprises part demolition of building; construction of a three storey building; single storey front extension; and new first floor link way, in connection with the use of the site.The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastruct
The Italian Ministry of Defence with industry partner Leonardo and Lockheed Martin have rolled out the first F-35B Short Take-off/Vertical Landing version built outside of the US. Delivery of the aircraft is anticipated for November, with the first flight due in August. The Italian FACO is owned by the Italian MOD and run by Leonardo […]
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Devon-based Supacat, which designs and manufactures high-mobility and protected vehicles for armed forces across the world, has won the Queen’s Award for International Trade for Outstanding Short Term Growth. In the past three years Supacat’s overseas earnings have grown from £2.5 million to over £32 million on the back of orders for products such as […]
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UNAMA is seeking for potential qualified vendors to express their interest for Supply and delivery of close protection equipment to UNAMA Kabul. 1. Delivery terms and place of delivery: DAP (INCOTERMS 2010 refers), UNAMA UNOCA Compound, Jalalabad Road, In
There is a requirement for the awarding authority to develop a red on blue capability to support its cyber security initiative. We are looking for an individual who can work with the new Cyber Programme and develop a strategy to bring this capability onli
Winning a key defence project has seen Aerotech, the Poole based Precision Manufacturing firm, investing in new manufacturing facilities. Aerotech has invested in the new equipment to improve lead times, making significant time-savings to supplying components from a AS9100 quality controlled environment. The manufacturing contract undertaken involves producing a variety of intricately machined parts, controlled […]
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A webinar for this Defence and Security Accelerator competition will be held on 30 May 2017. The webinar will provide information about the £3 million autonomous last mile resupply competition for those who can’t make it to the main networking event on 23 May 2017. The competition is seeking new technologies, processes and ways of working to improve the way we […]
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Newcastle upon Tyne based Pearson Engineering has been awarded a near $8 million contract for its Counter-IED (improvised explosive device) rollers by the US Army Contracting Command. The Counter-IED roller systems are being acquired as part of a US Foreign Military Sales contract for Afghanistan. The contract will see Pearson Engineering providing a large number […]
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Work is underway on the construction of a new rocket engine test facility at Westcott Venture Park in the UK. The facility will fire the engine core of the European Space Agency-backed Synergistic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) propulsion system within the next three years. The SABRE scoops up atmospheric air during the early stage of […]
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NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, Tacan Ildem, was on hand to attend the Fourth World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue as part of efforts to promote intercultural dialogue as an effective means to improve human security, the conditions for peace, and sustainable development. Taking place in Baku, the event was organised by United Nations […]
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