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Adaptive imaging contracts awarded by Dstl

Dstl has contracted a team of imaging specialists to assist in the development of its video enhancement research capability. Led by Plextek Service Ltd and supported by RFEL Limited and 4Sight Imaging, the team will look at tackling the problem of performing rapid evaluations of real-time image processing functions, while simultaneously demonstrating the latest adaptive […]

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SEA support for Royal Navy

Cohort company, SEA, has been contracted to provide further support for the Royal Navy with the upgrade of its Ambient Noise Prediction System (ANPS). The ANPS uses meteorological and oceanographic forecasts, together with oceanographic databases to produce regular forecasts of ambient noise conditions in the ocean, which helps the Royal Navy plan operations and improve the […]

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Australia set to invest $2 billion in new defence system

The Australian Government has announced that it is prepared to invest up to AUS$2 billion in a Range Ground Based Air Defence system to improve protection for the country’s deployed personnel. Minister for Defence Senator Marise Payne said the project will be the first step in the development of the Australian Army’s contribution to the Australian Defence […]

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Multi million pound funding available for Human and Social Sciences Research

The MOD, via the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s (Dstl’s) Defence and Security Analysis Division is seeking to appoint a contractor to lead, manage and deliver human social and behavioural sciences research for up to seven years. The framework, known as the Human and Social Sciences Research Capability (HSSRC) will deliver agile and robust human social […]

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Competition opens: Autonomous last mile resupply

This Defence and Security Accelerator (Accelerator) competition seeks to develop and demonstrate the use of autonomous systems to deliver mission-critical supplies, focusing on the challenging ‘last mile’ resupply in the land environment. The ‘last mile resupply’ involves the delivery of combat supplies from the forward-most location (such as a physical base or a logistics/infantry vehicle) to personnel […]

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SME View: Flying the flag for British manufacturing

In our second article featuring SMEs in the defence arena, we speak to Jo Ashburner Farr, CEO and Operations Director of Red Dragon Flagmakers in Swansea. With an interesting career spanning the design, manufacture, retail and wholesale of her own brand of eco baby products through to flag making via business development in leadership and […]

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Dstl launches Data Science Challenge

Challenging data scientists to help improve the nation’s defence, security and prosperity, Dstl has launched its latest competition. In its first public competition, Dstl is looking for the brightest minds in data science to help solve real-world problems. The challenges encompass detecting and classifying vehicles from aerial imagery, while others will be asked to help […]

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Royal Marines restructure

The First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones has confirmed that the Royal Marines will be restructured in order to better balance a growing Royal Navy. As part of the Navy’s regular review into its structure, it was identified that skills could be better balanced in the future particularly with £178 billion equipment plan and rising […]

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USAFA CREATIVE SERVICES

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) and REQUST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for the upcoming USAFA Creative Services acquisition.  This SS/RFI is for information and planning purposes only and

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‘Russian navy more active than during Cold War’ says top NATO officer

THE head of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command has claimed that Russia’s naval fleet is currently more active than at any time during the Cold War. Navy Admiral Michelle Howard raised concerns that the distributed nature of the deployments could end up “splitting and distracting” NATO. Howard, who heads NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command and […]

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EDA consultation examines impact of 3D-printing technologies

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has identified 3D printing has as one of the key enabling technologies to improve European industrial competitiveness. The EDA will explore how benefits of 3D printing can transfer to the sphere of defence capabilities. Mobility, sustainability, effect and protection in relation to field repair & maintenance, reduced logistic burden and […]

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GB-Bath: 32 Student Flats

Scheme comprises construction of a four storey building providing 32 student studios (sui-generis) and associated development.The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastructure, enabling and access roads.
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HMS Ocean could be sold as Brazilian navy show interest

Royal Navy Flagship HMS Ocean could be sold as the government opens talks with foreign governments. Last year, the Ministry of Defence confirmed that HMS Ocean would be decommissioned in 2018 as part of the Ministry of Defence’s raft of spending cuts. The Brazilian government has expressed an interest in buying the vessel and are […]

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Defence Secretary boosts Welsh jobs

Speaking last week the Defence Secretary announced a £330M contract to design the next-generation of battlefield communications on a visit to Wales. Sir Michael Fallon also formally handed over the St Athan ‘Super Hangar’ to Aston Martin. Both the Morpheus battlefield communications contract with General Dynamics UK (GDUK), and Aston Martin’s investment in St Athan […]

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FA448416Q1006 Coveralls

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice for a Blanket Purchase Agree

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