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GB-London: 21 Flats

Scheme comprises demolition of 3 single storey structures on land to the rear of 9 Navarino Grove and construction of a part three-storey, part four-storey building providing 21 residential units (7 one bedroom, 7 two bedroom and 7 three bedroom residenti

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BAE Systems win Joint Support Solution 2 programme contract

The Ministry of Defence’s Maritime Combat Systems has awarded a contract to BAE Systems for the Joint Support Solution 2 (JSS 2) programme that will ensure the combat management systems, tactical networks and shared infrastructures aboard 38 Royal Navy platforms will remain available, coherent, safe and secure. The JSS 2 programme will maintain high levels […]

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UK and Japan further strengthen defence relationship

The Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary met their Japanese counterparts at Greenwich Naval College as the two nations strengthen their security and defence cooperation. During the meeting, the Defence Secretary confirmed that HMS Sutherland would visit Japan next year. The news follows the Prime Minister’s announcement in August 2017 that HMS Argyll will also be […]

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Sovereign Parade commissions cadets after year of intensive training

His Royal Highness, Prince Harry represented Her Majesty The Queen at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. The Parade marked the completion of a year’s intensive training for 162 officer cadets from the United Kingdom and 25 officer cadets from 20 overseas countries.  The United Kingdom officer cadets were officially commissioned as […]

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New homes for veterans open in time for Christmas

A new housing development for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life has opened in South London in time for Christmas. The Parry Court housing development, funded by £8.6 million in Government Libor fines, will provide housing for veterans as they embark on a new future outside of the military. At a ceremony in Morden, South […]

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Notice of Intent – F7B3SG7335AW01

The 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard has a requirement for NCIC Services for a 1 year period. The service required is a terminal connection to access to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/National Law Enforcement Telec

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Cyber Security Consultancy Services

The awarding authority requires additional specialist security resources to develop and implement a new security strategy, support ongoing security initiatives, manage security work-streams, and to provide expertise to successfully undertake a number of s

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Unmanned aerial vehicle, MAGMA, completes successful first flight trial

BAE Systems and The University of Manchester have successfully completed the first phase of flight trials with MAGMA – a small scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which will use a unique blown-air system to manoeuvre the aircraft – paving the way for future stealthier aircraft designs. The new concept for aircraft control removes the conventional […]

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GPS III and OCX Successfully complete factory mission readiness test

The first advanced GPS III satellite has successfully established remote connectivity and communicated with the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX). November saw GPS III Space Vehicle 01 (GPS III SV01), the first of 10 GPS III satellites designed by Lockheed Martin and OCX and developed by Raytheon successfully complete Factory Mission Readiness Testing. The […]

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United Kingdom-Bristol: Unmanned aerial vehicles

Provision of Base Situation Awareness Equipment and accompanying Support
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. The MoD is intending to procure up to 14 Tethered Unmanned Air Systems (UAS).
The requirement is to supply equipment that can provide a persistent 360-degre

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CERFP JAN Lodging

Action Code: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice
Class Code: V231
Subject: Lodging for Oregon Army National Guard – Portland, Oregon
Solicitation Number: 11126914
Posted Date: 13 December 2017
Set-Aside: Total Small Busin

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Ministry of Defence extends MASS training and exercise support contract

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has provisionally approved uptake of competitively obtained option prices from MASS, a Cohort plc company, for a two year extension to its existing Joint Warfare Support contract. MASS will continue to provide the MOD with training and exercise support in service of the Joint Forces Command (JFC). The contract extension, […]

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Defence Minister reveals new RAF No. 12 Squadron

The Defence Minister Harriet Baldwin has revealed the number plate of a new Typhoon squadron set to integrate Qatari personnel at a reception to celebrate the country’s national day in London. Ms Baldwin expanded upon the deal agreed by Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, which approved a package of training and co-operation between the British and Qatari […]

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Security Support RFI

The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) is searching for potential 8(a) small business sources that are capable of performing Security Support services. The intent of this RFI is to gauge industry interest, capabilities and relevant experience to support

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Canadian government launch competition to replace fighter fleet

The government of Canada has reinforced its intention to permanently replace the country’s fighter fleet. In its announcement, the government has reiterated its promise to hold ‘an open and transparent’ competition to replace the ageing aircraft. As outlined in the Strong, Secure, Engaged defence policy, Canada will purchase 88 advanced fighter aircraft – the most […]

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Defence and Security Accelerator celebrates one year anniversary

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has this week celebrated its first anniversary; the culmination of a year’s worth of defence innovation. The Accelerator was initially launched in December 2016 as part of the Defence Innovation Initiative with a mandate for finding and funding exploitable innovations – those technologies with potential enough to give the […]

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