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HMS Duncan joins humanitarian training exercise

Warship HMS Duncan joined a humanitarian training exercise in Cyprus focusing on search and rescue.

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Sikorsky Responds to Call for Germany’s new heavy lift helicopter

Sikorsky has formally responded to the German Air Force “Schwerer Transporthubschrauber” (STH) Program call for competition. The Lockheed Martin company expects to offer the CH-53K King Stallion, in response to the official Request for Proposals, which is expected this summer. The new STH heavy lifter will allow the Bundeswehr to move troops and equipment more quickly, safely […]

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HHS awards General Dynamics artificial intelligence contract

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has revealed it will provide artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through their Program Support Center (PSC) contract. Through this contract, GDIT becomes pre-qualified to compete on task orders to help HHS utilise advanced technologies for their modernisation efforts. The multiple award, […]

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MOD supply chain will harness the innovation of SMES moving forward

At this year’s Defence Procurement Research Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) event, Jim Carter, Commercial Director of Supply Chain at the Ministry of Defence, said that,

US GOVERNMENT WANTS TO LEASE OFFICE AND RELATED SPACE IN DALLAS, TX

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U.S. GOVERNMENT

General Services Administration (GSA) seeks to lease the following space:

State: Texas
City: Dallas
Delineated Area: North: IH-635
South: Spur 482 to Hw

Car Showroom – 03/06/2019

Scheme comprises development of car showroom (sui generis) and construction of 2 meters high fencing for a temporary period of 3 years. The development has been designed to meet Secured by Design requirements. This project also includes associated infrast

Counter Attack: DASA’s search for counter-drone technology

With the security threats from hostile drones evolving at pace, it’s critical that the UK’s military and security forces benefit from the very latest technology to stay ahead of the curve. Here, we take a look at how the Ministry of Defence is seeking solutions to counter these threats through one of DASA’s latest competitions. The introduction of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), or drones as they are more commonly known, has been one […]

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BiP Solutions launch report examining key themes to emerge in defence

BiP Solutions in association with Defence Online and DPRTE 2019 is pleased to launch Procurement in Defence: Key Themes and Trends 2019. The market report examines defence opportunities, the MOD’s efforts to improve industrial engagement, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s commercial transformation and the drive for innovation across the sector. The report follows on the heels […]

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Galliford Try secures RAF construction contract

Galliford Try has been awarded a construction contract by BAE Systems to build facilities for a Typhoon squadron at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

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France-La Défense: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Le présent avis de marché a pour objet la fourniture et la maintenance de solutions d’hébergement de bases de données Oracle et PostgreSQL, y compris de bases de données Oracle hautes performances & haute disponibilité.

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to hold supply chain event

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority will host an event on June 18 2020 in Telford to help groups access supply chain contracts.

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Armed forces Minister visits Washington

Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster visited Washington DC to discuss the USA and UK partnership ahead of the 75th anniversary of D Day

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HMS Queen Elizabeth moves closer to operations with transatlantic training

HMS Queen Elizabeth will deploy in late summer for the eastern seaboard of the US, including a port visit in the Washington area where she will host the Atlantic Future Forum. The UK’s largest and most advanced warship ever will be making the transatlantic journey for the second consecutive year to train alongside the UK’s […]

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US navy completes Exercise Northern Edge

US Naval vessels along with the us Air Force and Army service members have completed joint training exercise Northern Edge in Alaska.

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Event explores technology to stop armoured vehicles

DASA hosted an event exploring technological innovation capable of stopping tanks and other armoured vehicles at an event with the British Army.

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Engineering and Technical Services for Navy Reentry Bodies (RB) Vulnerability and Performance

This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) seeks a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) type contract for Engineering and Technical Services. The applicable NAICS code for this requirem