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New £48M contract to support UK

With HMS Queen Elizabeth currently carrying out sea trials in preparation to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48M contract for next-generation workboats to support the ship. The contract covers a fleet of 38 workboats that will assist Royal Navy ships from UK bases and on operations all over the […]

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HALO Trust praised for local business support

A visit to Scotland’s HALO Trust by International Development Secretary Priti Patel, has seen the organisation praised for taking the lead in bringing British ingenuity and bravery to mine clearance in some of the world’s most fragile countries. Ms Patel visited HALO’s Headquarters, based just outside Dumfries, this week and took the opportunity to praise […]

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DE&S Market Interest Day, 12 October 2017 – Yeovilton

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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Maintenance on O.I. Analytical Cyanide Analyzer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are

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DIO picks six companies for overseas consultancy framework contract

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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Cox Powertrain diesel engine solves 50-year-old problem

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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GB-Plymouth: 8 Industrial Buildings

Scheme comprises construction of 4 Industrial Buildings (Class B1b, B1c, B2 & B8), containing 8 new units with access off Bell Close with sustainable drainage system. The associated works include sewer systems, landscaping, infrastructure, enabling and ac

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UK maritime forces complete five-month French deployment

Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five-month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral. Two Royal Navy Merlin Mk3 helicopters were also embarked as UK and French maritime personnel trained together across the Asia Pacific region. Throughout the deployment, UK personnel worked closely with international partners to strengthen defence cooperation in the region. […]

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US Navy’s electromagnetic railgun ready for operational demonstrations

The Office of Naval Research has announced that the Navy’s electromagnetic railgun is ready for field demonstrations. Initial rep-rate fires (repetition rate of fires) of multi-shot salvos already have been successfully conducted at low muzzle energy. The next test sequence requires safely increasing launch energy, firing rates and salvo size. Instead of using traditional gunpowder or […]

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Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 concludes in Brisbane

Australia’s largest combined military exercise, Talisman Saber 2017, has concluded in Brisbane after successfully meeting a number of key milestones and achievements. The key focus of the exercise was the development of Australian and US collaboration in warfare against a similarly equipped and trained enemy. This year’s Talisman Saber involved approximately 33,000 participants, 36 warships […]

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Construction begins on $350 million satellite production facility

Construction has started on a new $350 million Lockheed Martin facility that will produce next-generation satellites. Located on the company’s Waterton Canyon campus near Denver, the new facility is the latest step in an ongoing transformation to provide future missions at reduced cost and cycle time. The new Gateway Center, due for completion in 2020, […]

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Cambridge Pixel unveils analogue to network radar video Data converter

Radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems supplier, Cambridge Pixel, has announced a compact, low power standalone primary radar input and network distribution card. The HPx-346 is a small form-factor primary radar input and network radar video distribution card that converts analogue radar into a standard ASTERIX CAT-240 network data stream. The small form factor (149x74mm) HPx-346 […]

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Bodytrak’s multi-sign body monitor is life-saving breakthrough

Defence features writer Mark Lane hears how Bodytrak’s multi-sign body monitor, designed to fit securely and comfortably into the ear, gives a fast indication of heat injury or other physiological stress and could save many lives. Three soldiers lost their lives on an SAS training exercise in the Brecon Beacons in 2013, after all three […]

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