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Airbus and Spanish Air Force to develop drone and AR inspections

The Spanish Air Force has become the first air force worldwide to support the development of Airbus’ drone and augmented reality-based maintenance inspection services, with the aim of drastically reducing maintenance inspections for large military aircraft and increasing overall fleet availability.  This digital innovation technology will initially be trialled on Spanish Air Force A400M aircraft […]

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Transforming the MoD’s defence’s digital capability

The Ministry of Defence recently released its Digital and Information Technologies Strategy, which sets out its plan to effectively exploit information and systems vital to defence. We take a look at the strategy’s scope and implementation.  The role of the Digital and Information Technologies (D&IT) function is to harness the potential of new technology and, in close partnership with colleagues across defence, to deliver capabilities and new […]

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US Air Force flight equipment redesigned for female pilots

Flight equipment is being redesigned with measurements taken from female aviators to make the US Air Force more inclusive. Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements are taken, which will be used to design new prototypes for female flight […]

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GB-Ely: 44 Houses

Scheme comprises outline planning application with all matters reserved (except for access) for up to 44 residential units,30% affordable housing & new internal access road and footpaths, open space, sustainable urban drainage system and associated landsc

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Climatology Services

The Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC), the Executing Agency, now wishes to procure Consulting Services for a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation (CRVAA) Plan for WSC.

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Coventry company wins £63m MOD army vehicle support contract

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth more than £60m to British industry to maintain the Army’s cutting-edge fleet of armoured vehicles. NP Aerospace has secured the £63 million contract for the upkeep, update and upgrade of more than 2,200 protected mobility vehicles based in the UK and on operations. The contract will […]

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CAE to work on design of Canadian Surface Combatant ship

CAE has announced it has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin Canada to begin work during the design phase of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ship program. During the design phase over the next several years, CAE will support combat systems training needs analysis and training media analysis that will contribute to the overall […]

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SODEXO extends MOD contracts in Cyprus and the Falkland Islands

Sodexo has extended its contracts with the Ministry of Defence to provide a range of support services to the UK’s Armed Forces in Cyprus and the Falkland Islands for a further three years. In Cyprus, the contract extension, worth €144m, will see the 775 strong Sodexo team continue to provide catering, cleaning, waste services and […]

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Northrop Grumman delivers first E-2D aircraft to Japan

Northrop Grumman has completed its first delivery of an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye to the Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF). In November 2014, the Japan Ministry of Defence competitively selected the Company’s E-2D to fulfil an emerging next-generation airborne early warning requirement. Japan has operated the Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye since 1983 and is the largest […]

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GB-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne: 55 Residential Units

Scheme comprises reserved matters application submission of details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale in respect of the construction of 55 houses, garages and car parking together with associated boundary treatment and infrastructure pursuant o

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