Defence procurement project to supply new armoured vehicles to the British Army begins
Defence Procurement Minister Stuart Andrew has announced that British suppliers have been given the “green light” to move forward with plans for a new fleet
Interrogating the small spend can help address the big spend in defence
Nick Ford, Executive Director of procurement advisory company, Odesma, explains to Defence Online why the careful management of tail spend in defence can lead to greater investment in other key strategic areas. In defence, as in most industries, resources available to procurement are limited. As such, managers must prioritise purchases and optimise their supply chains. Many Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) consider small or tail spend unimportant during […]
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Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport latest keynote at DPRTE 2019
Ken Skates AM, the Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, has been confirmed as the latest name to appear at Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2019. The event, taking place at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on 28 March next year, will see Ken deliver a keynote address take alongside Stuart Andrew MP, Parliamentary […]
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Defence Secretary reveals new Defence Arctic Strategy
The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a new Defence Arctic Strategy, which recognises the growing opportunities and threats. The strategy will look to enhance the Ministry of Defence’s focus on the Arctic, underlined by our current commitments in the region and future deployments. The change in the natural environment in the Arctic and High […]
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Health Security Financing Assessment Services
Indonesia has made substantial progress on implementing the International Health Regulation (IHR) 2005 and just conducted a Joint External Evaluation (JEE) which identified priority gaps to improve its IHR core capacities. Recognizing the need for sustain
The US Navy awards two contracts for DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers
The US Navy has awarded six of its next Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to Ingalls Shipbuilding and four to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, worth a total of $9 billion. Huntington Ingalls Industries secured a deal worth $5.1 billion for the design and construction of six DDG-51 class ships, while General Dynamics Bath Iron Works have […]
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New generation of ‘cyber cadets’ to tackle evolving threats
The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a new scheme that will help develop the next generation of cyber security experts as part of efforts to help protect our the UK against sophisticated and evolving threats. The Cadets CyberFirst programme, delivered by Ministry of Defence cadet organisations and the GCHQ National Cyber Security Centre, will […]
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New deal sees F-35 aircraft reach lowest price point
The US Department of Defense and Lockheed Martin have agreed an $11.5 billion contract for the production and delivery of 141 F-35 aircraft at the lowest per aircraft price in program history. For the eleventh consecutive year, the cost of an F-35A was lowered. The F-35A unit price including aircraft, engine and fee, is $89.2 million. This represents […]
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Z–NSWC Bldg. 143 Renovation at the Naval Support Activity, Crane IN
NSWC B#143 OFFICE RENOVATIONS: Provide all labor, materials, supplies, Design, equipment, environmental controls, transportation and supervision for B#143 Renovations. B#143 is a 23,990 sf facility that serves the NSWC Strategic Munitions Branch. This pro
Virginia Class submarine USS Indiana successfully commissioned
The US Navy has successfully commission its latest fast attack submarine, the USS Indiana, during a ceremony held at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Port Canaveral, Florida. Diane Donald, wife of retired Admiral Kirkland Donald – a former Director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion – sponsored the USS Indiana, and gave the order to “man […]
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DASA competition to destroy battlefield chemical weapons launched
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has officially launched ‘Don’t Blow It!’; the first joint UK-US industry competition of its kind to be run by the Accelerator. Jointly funded through the UK Ministry of Defence and US Department of Defense, ‘Don’t Blow It!’ requires competitors to develop innovative concepts or adapt existing technologies to disable […]
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United Kingdom-Stratford: London and Quadrant Housing Trust — Flood Risk Consultant Framework 2018-2022
London and Quadrant Housing Trust and its subsidiary quadrant construction services are 1 of the largest providers of affordable housing in the UK, housing over 250 000 people in more than 95 000 homes, primarily across London and the South East of Englan
Burkina Faso-Ouagadougou: Armed site protection and close protection. Ref. EEAS-639-DELBFAO-SER-FWC -2018
Le contractant devra mettre en place les moyens humains et matériels nécessaires pour assurer la protection de site armée et protection rapprochée (profils senior) de la délégation de l’Union européenne, énoncés de manière non exhaustive:
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United Kingdom-Cardiff: Core Valley Lines Independent Reporter – Contract Awards
An Independent Reporter (IR) is to be jointly appointed by Transport for Wales (TfW) and by the Wales and Borders Operator and Development Partner (ODP) to provide impartial, expert advice to the ODP and TfW on the infrastructure management of the Core Va
Why the next generation soldier requires a rugged digital ecosystem
Writing between the two Great Wars American author Damon Runyon famously said, ‘the battle is not always by the strongest won – but that’s the way to bet’. If he was alive today he would be amazed how the odds have changed. For in today’s world of warfare, force of numbers no longer guarantees a […]
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Exoskeleton analysis commissioned by US Army RDECOM Soldier Center
The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Soldier Center has commissioned a detailed engineering analysis of existing and emerging exoskeleton products as part of its ongoing exoskeleton evaluation program. The effort is a collaborative engagement among the Soldier Center, Boston Engineering and Materiel Developers. It is envisaged the outputs of the effort will benefit the ultimate […]
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TVS Supply Chain Solutions secures logistics support contract
TVS Supply Chain Solutions is to provide integrated logistics consultancy support through team Equinox to the UK Ministry of Defence for the recently awarded Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) contract. The PDP contract has been awarded to team Equinox, which comprises Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. and Turner & Townsend as the […]
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Raytheon wins Polish contract to deliver Patriot defence system
The US Army has awarded Raytheon a contract worth more than $1.5 billion for production of Poland’s Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System including spare parts, support and training. The system forms a crucial part of NATO and Europe’s defense against ballistic and cruise missiles, advanced aircraft and drones. Fifteen other nations utilise Patriot […]
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Hotel/Pub/Restaurant Unit
Scheme comprises reserved matters application to in respect of the scale, appearance and landscaping pursuant to outline planning permission 17/01243/OUT for the construction of 4 retail units, 82 bedroom hotel and pub/restaurant, together with associate
British Autonomous technology put to the test in CUE 18
Canadian forces have put British autonomous technology able to scour urban environments for enemy advances through its paces alongside an arsenal of futuristic military technology on the streets of Montreal. The revolutionary technology developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and UK industry partners, known as SAPIENT, saw British sensors making autonomous decisions, […]
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