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UK and India strengthen defence ties with new MOU

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the UK is set to strengthen defence ties with India through a renewed Memorandum of Understanding. The two nations agreed to increase efforts to identify mutual defence and security capability needs and collaborate on solutions during bilateral defence and security equipment talks held in London. Air Marshal Richard Knighton […]

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MOD at DPRTE 2019: Improving Industrial Engagement

The MOD is determined to harness the advantages of opening up its supplier base by making it easier for SMEs to do business with defence by removing the challenges faced by those companies looking for work with the defence sector.  Speaking at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2019, Jim Carter, Commercial Director, Supply Chain at […]

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Lockheed Martin signs long-term contracts with more F-35 suppliers

Lockheed Martin has transitioned additional F-35 suppliers to longer-term Performance Based Logistics contracts and Master Repair Agreements to enhance supply availability and reduce sustainment costs. Previously under annual contracts, the new multi-year PBLs allow each company to make longer term investments and actions to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. In addition to PBL contracts, Lockheed […]

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Northrop Grumman awarded $3.2 billion contract for 24 E-2D aircraft

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a multi-year contract modification to deliver an additional 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft to the US Navy. The fixed-price-incentive-firm contract is valued at $3.2 billion; the contract also includes an option for nine additional foreign military sales aircraft. The E-2D is the US Navy’s airborne early warning and command […]

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EU parliament reaches agreement on EU defence fund

The European Parliament has agreed on provisional agreement from co-legislators on the European Defence fund budget. An agreement has been reached on the budget for the European Defence Fund after controversy over the function of the organisation. The European Parliament endorsed the provisional agreement reached by the co-legislators on the European Defence Fund (EDF) for the […]

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Home Office allocates £51 million to police for action on knife crime

The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced he is allocating an immediate £51 million for police forces to strengthen their response to serious violence. The surge funding for forces worst affected by these crimes will enable them to bolster their operational activities. It will help them fund increased patrols and weapon sweeps, equipment for officers […]

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