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BAE Systems to develop next-generation missile warning system

BAE Systems has successfully bid for a US military contract to deliver a next-generation missile warning system capable of safeguarding aircraft crews and pilots from a host of emerging threats. Worth as much as $97.9 million, the contract – which was awarded to BAE Systems under a Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) agreement – […]

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Aviall to lead Bronco II supply chain on behalf of Paramount Group

Aviall, a subsidiary of Boeing, has announced that it will lead supply chain management during production of the Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft or AHRLAC, developed by Paramount Group. Aviall will now work to support supply chain procurement procedures and management processes across all AHRLAC production, which includes the aircraft’s two military variants – Mwari […]

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UK Export Control Forum

6 JUNE 2018 – LONDON EGADD is pleased to announce the return of the UK Industry Export Control Forum, taking place in London on Wednesday 6 June. This one-day event consists of key updates and specific topic sessions delivered by industry experts along with breakout workshops and networking opportunities. This is a must-attend event for […]

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Power Purchasse Agreement RFI

Solicitation Number: W912DY-18-T-PPA1 Notice Type: Request for Information
Response Date: 01 June 2018 Special Notice
Synopsis:
This is a Request for Information (RFI). This RFI shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP), a l

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Historic Franklin Wrecks gifted to Canada

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the UK has officially gifted the historic Franklin Wrecks to the Canadian government and Inuit community. Ownership of the two shipwrecks, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, two of the most archaeologically important shipwrecks in the world, was formally transferred to the Canadian government with the signing of a Deed […]

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NHS plans to strengthen cyber security announced

A new multi-million pound Microsoft package will ensure NHS systems have the most up-to-date software with the latest security settings. The agreement with Microsoft will ensure all health and care organisations are using the latest Windows 10 software with up-to-date security settings to help prevent cyber attacks. Since 2017 the government has invested £60 million to […]

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Defence Secretary announces latest wave of cadet units in schools

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has announced that 26 schools across the country will create new cadet units under the Government’s Cadet Expansion Programme (CEP). Schools across the UK will benefit from the latest round of openings, including three in East Anglia, two in the East Midlands, four in Greater London, one in the North […]

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Sharing success is a key part of modern communications

At Thales, the increasing importance of innovative communications in the defence and security sectors was clearly demonstrated by the recent opening of the company’s new UK headquarters by Prime Minister Theresa May. The opening of the new £23 million facility at Green Park in Reading in February was a demanding event management project in itself, […]

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Royal Navy’s apprenticeship scheme labelled ‘outstanding’

Government inspectors have described apprenticeships provided by the Royal Navy to sailors and Royal Marines as ‘outstanding’. The team from Ofsted gave the Royal Navy the same high mark in every category in which they assessed the way the Senior Service trains, nurtures, encourages and supports would-be engineers, chefs, logisticians, warfare specialists and Royal Marines. […]

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