Battles are controlled and won by those who create an advantage. As part of its efforts to realise this, the Ministry of Defence is seeking to widen the roles of robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) in resupply, logistics and other military functions. Key to their success will be finding new, innovative ways to power these devices. […]
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The Radant Technologies Division of Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has won a contract worth an estimated $3 million to develop a satellite communications radome for a US military airborne platform. The radome will be compatible with, and enable connectivity with, any wideband satellite communications system, including commercial Ku-band and Ka-band systems and military Ka-band […]
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Aurora Flight Sciences has carried out a successful demonstration of its autonomous helicopter system developed under the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) program. Held at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Urban Training Center, the AACUS-Enabled UH-1H (AEH-1) conducted multiple flights, showcasing its ability to autonomously execute re-supply missions in relevant […]
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British and Indian Army troops have taken part in Exercise Ajeya Warrior as part of efforts to share their knowledge and expertise in order to enhance combat tactics on both sides. The exercise is held in the UK and India alternately every two years, with the aim of pooling together ideas, enhancing interoperability and developing army-to-army […]
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The US Air Force has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology the Distributed Mission Operations Center – Infrastructure, Development and Engineering support contract in a deal worth around $47 million. The single award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is for one base year with four option years. The contract will see the General Dynamics company undertake […]
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The Advanced Turbine Engine Company (ATEC), a joint venture of Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney, has completed the successful installation of a high-fidelity mock-up of the T900 engine. The T900 is ATEC’s offering for the Army’s Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP), which is developing a more powerful and efficient replacement for the current engine powering […]
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Dundee-based electronics company Albacom has secured two six-figure contracts with Indian defence companies. The first of these contracts is Albacom’s third project in the region, and follows the successful completion of two programmes of work to provide electrical components to a leading Indian defence and aerospace company. The second contract is an extension of a […]
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Lockheed Martin has successfully fired production-configuration Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) from a US Air Force B-1B bomber. The test over the Sea Range at Point Mugu, California, saw B-1B aircrew simultaneously launched two LRASMs against multiple maritime targets, meeting the primary test objectives, including target impact. LRASM is designed to detect and destroy specific […]
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The Finnish Minister of Defence, Jussu Niinistö, has issued a mandate to the Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command to order four Protected Multi-Purpose Vehicles (PMPV) from Finnish manufacturer Protolab Oy for test use. The order comes as Finland seeks to undertake a programme of modernisation to improve troop mobility. The contract for the ‘MiSu’ is worth […]
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Lockheed Martin has announced that it has delivered the 66th F-35 aircraft for the year, meeting the joint US government and industry delivery target for 2017. To date, more than 265 F-35 aircraft have been delivered to US and international customers. More than 530 pilots and nearly 5,000 maintainers have been trained, and the F-35 […]
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In order to maintain the Council’s ISO27001 accreditation and to satisfy the requirements of the Cabinet Office’s PSN compliance certification scheme, the authority requires a suitably qualified Contractor that is able to perform security and vulnerabilit
In order to maintain the Council’s ISO27001 accreditation and to satisfy the requirements of the Cabinet Office’s PSN compliance certification scheme, the Council requires a suitably qualified Contractor that is able to perform security and vulnerability
Accountable Care System (ACS) and Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STP) Development Partner Framework
Accountable Care System (ACS) and Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STP) Development Partner Framework
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Framework Agreement for Construction Consultancy – SUCCAG – re issue
Framework Agreement for Construction Consultancy – SUCCAG – re issue
Award of the Southern Universities Construction Affinity Group (SUCCAG) framework agreement for the provision of cons
In the first in a series examining de-classified patents, Nick Wallin, partner and patent attorney at intellectual property firm Withers & Rogers, looks at the pistol silencer. Nick specialises in advising clients in the electronics, communications and defence sectors. Some might say that the 1970s was the golden age of the Bond movie. The decade started with the […]
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Changing business priorities will see a greater emphasis on cyber security and digitalisation over the next three years, according to almost 1000 senior executives in a survey by Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance. The findings come from this year’s Corporate Learning Pulse, a major leadership study conducted among C-Suite executives, HR […]
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CenturyLink has secured a contract to provide communications services to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. The deal will see the company provide support for the NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Tracks Santa program, including enabling the program’s phone hotline. The contract, which also includes Ethernet circuits and private line services, is valued at […]
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The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has met with military personnel in London to thank them for their commitment over the Christmas period. Mr Williamson met members of the Household Cavalry at Horse Guards in central London, as they make preparations for their ceremonial duties across the festive period. As well as providing the Queen’s Life Guard […]
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With a Product Showcase Exhibition featuring over 125 suppliers, Live Keynote Arena, Innovation Hub, four Knowledge Transfer (Training) Zones and three Networking and Support Zones, Defence Procurement, Research, Technology & Exportability (DPRTE) 2018 is shaping up to be the most important defence procurement event of the new year. Opportunities within the UK defence supply chain […]
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