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Northrop Grumman has been contracted by the U.S. military to deliver specialist mission training complex capabilities support services fit for the 21st century. The award win will see Northrop Grumman provide a programme of training support – the creation of simulated exercises in specially built virtual environments, for example – in addition to network security […]

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ASV Global has converted a 26ft hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously using the ASView control system, while maintaining its ability to operate in a conventional manned mode. The launch, which is part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) fleet dedicated to the survey operations of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS), will […]

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IMT Vislink has been awarded a $12.5 million contract by the US Army for the supply of hand-held intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance receiver devices. The agreement will see the xG Technology company provide equipment including ruggedized, lightweight hand-held receivers designed to display real-time video imagery transmitted by aerial assets or frontline surveillance platforms, as well […]

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Newly christened Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has conducted his first bilateral meeting with Florence Parly, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, to discuss maritime intelligence sharing in the English Channel. The two ministers met at the historic Admiralty House in London and penned an agreement reaffirming long-held British-French defence ties. This partnership will boost […]

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New research from ATG Access has revealed that four in ten people fear for their safety at public events like music concerts and Christmas markets, in the wake of recent terror attacks. The reports found that the concern amongst some people is so great that it is preventing them from attending public events all together. […]

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Infoscitex (IST) has been awarded a three-year research contract to take part in the US Army’s Synergistic Unmanned Intelligent Teaming (SUMIT) evaluations programme. The SUMIT programme will evaluate the impact of new and recent autonomy, decision aiding, and human-machine interface (HMI) technologies in Army Aviation missions. This exploratory research programme is managed by the US Army Aviation & Missile […]

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The new Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been briefed on how Scotland benefits from and contributes to UK defence and National Security. Mr Williamson met with Scotland’s three most senior military officers – the Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland Rear Admiral John Weale; General Officer Scotland, Major General Bob Bruce; Air Officer Scotland, Air […]

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Chemring Technology Solutions’ Perception Cyber Security has been chosen by the Spanish Guardia Civil to protect its critical network assets from cyber-attacks, as well identify malicious insiders or other vulnerabilities within the network. The new contract follows a successful product evaluation by Guardia Civil and its Spanish partner Eleycon21. Perception was originally developed for the […]

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6 December 2017 (10.30-12.30) Conference Rm 4/5, Tidworth Garrison Theatre, St Andrews Road, TIDWORTH, Wiltshire SP 7EP   The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme will be hosting a briefing event to discuss plans for the procurement of the National Training Service contract. Procurement will be initiated in early 2018, through […]

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13 December 2017 (09.30-11.30)   PA Consulting Offices, 10 Bressenden Place, Victoria, LONDON SW1E 5DN The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Future Defence Infrastructure Services (FDIS) programme will be hosting a briefing event to discuss plans for the procurement of the National Service Families Accommodation contract. Procurement will be initiated in early 2018, through the Crown […]

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As part of the Defence and Security Accelerator’s (DASA) remit to find innovators who can benefit the defence and security of the UK, the organisation is supporting the Pitch@Palace 9.0 “Data, Intelligence, and The Future of Security” Defence-themed campaign. Set up by His Royal Highness the Duke of York in 2014, Pitch@Palace is a charitable trust […]

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The US Air Force has selected Tapestry Solutions to develop advanced mission planning software for airdrop missions tailored to the C-17 and C-130 military transport aircraft. The contract is worth at $26 million and will be delivered over a four-year period. Tapestry, a Boeing Company, will act as prime contractor and work with Jacobs Engineering […]

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