Day: August 9, 2017

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Merlin Helicopter Team are considering options for the support of engines associated with the UK Merlin and Apache Attack Helicopter Mk1 fleets post March 2019 until Out of Service Date(s). Currently, the fleets utilise RTM 322 variant engines and the forward support programme could see the […]

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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has chosen six companies suppliers for the principal support provider (PSP) framework. The companies – AECOM; Atkins; Mott MacDonald; Ramboll; Ridge & Partners LLP; and WYG – will deliver multi-disciplinary design and project management services, advisory services, construction technical services, specialist surveys and clerk of the works duties. They will be […]

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Work is underway on the installation of BAE Systems’ specialist Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at Portsmouth Naval Base. The new plant will recycle energy, reduce carbon footprint and potentially save the Ministry of Defence up to £4 million per year in energy costs. The arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers will […]

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Defence features writer Mark Lane meets the Chief Executive of Cox Powertrain, Tim Routsis, and charts the development of a new high-power, lightweight diesel power platform. Small business Cox Powertrain has developed a product with Ministry of Defence backing which could sell in a slice of a global $1.2 billion commercial market. The West Sussex-based […]

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